Booked a half price villa for Ibiza but took them over a week to confirm despite them promising a confirmation much sooner but then they cancelled it after we had booked separate non-refundable flight... See more

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I found the staff from James Villas helpful and friendly. They were responding from abroad but called back immediately and then we had conversations via WhatsApp. Payment was straightforward and in s... See more
Easy Booking online, and excellent online communication via chat, very helpful. We are very much looking forward to our Villa Stay in 2027.
We were reluctant to book with James Villas. It was early January 2026 and JV started to reappear in our searches for a summer holiday. I'd thought JV had gone, but there it was. Lots of properti... See more
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James Villas is the UK’s leading specialist in luxury villa escapes, offering an exclusive collection of handpicked villas across Spain, Greece, Croatia, Portugal, France, and Italy. Every villa is selected for its refined design, exceptional comfort, and timeless European charm. Explore our full collection online and begin planning a holiday that feels beautifully curated, effortlessly yours.
James Villa Holidays
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- Carefree holidays, every time
- All our villas are hand-selected by our knowledgeable team of travel experts. Making sure that each property meets the standards we expect.
- Something for Everyone
- We have over 3000 villas in more than 60 destinations with a variety of features from private pools to breathtaking views, family resorts to golf resorts. We're sure you'll find a villa holiday to suit you.
- Our Customer Service
- We are proud of the personal service we offer our customers. From our knowledgeable Travel Experts through to our experienced Customer Support team, we do our utmost to make sure your villa holiday is just the way you like it.
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Trinity House, Riverside Road, Lowestoft, NR33 0SW, United Kingdom
- www.jamesvillas.co.uk
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Don’t trust the online booking system
We booked a villa .. it was confirmed by email and on the site , we were offered a new customer discount that didn’t go though . So rang to confirm and see if we could get the 10% off they confirmed the booking again .. we booked excursions flights and car hire based on that then get an email 4 days later to say sorry you can’t have the booking .. and to get back to them asap .. that was 48 hours ago … nothing back at all, no contact , so really not happy and at this moment in time we are still to find a villa as over the weekend everything we looked in the original search has gone … thanks james villas for taking my money , time and not delivering the product you advertised.

Reply from James Villas
Clear website and very easy booking…
Clear website and very easy booking process.
Booking confirmed immediately and also quick follow up requesting arrival times.
A great service which we will continue…
A great service which we will continue to use.
Lots of info about Villa
Lots of info about Villa , fast response to any contact .
Easy payment procedure.
Booking wit James Villas
The website was good quality with the correct content and good photos.
The booking process was very straightforward and before booking when we had enquiries they were handled promptly
Good options
Extremely disappointing experience with James Villas.
Our confirmed villa booking in Ibiza for September 2026 was cancelled by them with no clear explanation provided. After organising the trip around this property, we were simply told it could no longer go ahead.
What was most frustrating was the complete lack of effort to offer a comparable alternative for the same dates or price range. Instead, we were effectively forced to accept a refund and start the whole search again ourselves.
To make matters worse, we’ve been told the refund could take up to three weeks — despite the cancellation being entirely on their side.
Cancelling a confirmed holiday is bad enough, but the lack of transparency, urgency, and customer support in resolving the situation has made the experience even more frustrating. I would have expected far better service and accountability from a company like James Villas.

Reply from James Villas
AVOID!!
AVOID!!
Not sure what happened to this company but booked and paid for a villa and received compensation only for them to cancel weeks later with no explanation and now nothing available. out of pocket for flights and refuse to call back after multiple requests

Reply from James Villas
Easy to reserve the villa
Easy to reserve the villa. Good information about the property and how to proceed with future payments.

Reply from James Villas
Very easy to book your accommodation
Very easy to book your accommodation, Everything is online that you need to know.

Reply from James Villas
Booking staff very helpful
Booking staff very helpful. Comprehensive information on booking confirmation

Reply from James Villas
Competitive prices and easy to use…
Competitive prices and easy to use website.
However €95 charge to change holiday start date by 1 day (less than 24hrs after booking) was surprising
Updated: James Villas have very kindly removed the charge due to the change being made within 24 hours. Thank you Emma 👍

Reply from James Villas
Great selection of properties
Great selection of properties. Called in for some advice and they were extremely helpful

Reply from James Villas
The site is easy to use
The site is easy to use, but I didn’t receive a confirmation email, all ok just logged into my account

Reply from James Villas
Great choice
Great choice, reasonable pricing and very easy booking. So pleased to see JAMES villas back as a choice for villa holidays

Reply from James Villas
Beware photos are not what you get!!
The luxury villa was very spacious, the bedrooms are massive and first impressions were great
But there were a couple of things which we would have expected as follows:
We had no toilet roll in the master bed En-Suite
No soap dispenser in the upstairs toilet
No welcome pack i.e., Tea, Coffee, Milk, Washing tabs etc
The kitchen was completely empty of condiments apart from a salt pot, which was unusable
No contact with anyone on our arrival
Not able to park on the driveway due to garden rubbish piled up, there was however ample parking on the road.
Then things started to unroll, there is a lovely covered area which is great for eating outside in the evening, having said that, it is tired....
The outdoor furniture was comfortable but in need of a deep clean, it was dirty/dusty under the glass on the table and around the edge needed pressure washing due to old food etc in between the rattan weave
The sun loungers were dirty and had remanence of old sun cream etc also bolts sticking out
The 2 windows either end of the outside area are filthy, they haven’t been cleaned in a while as with the 2 glass floor panels by the stairs and glass above the stairs.
The pool is also tired and the waterfall no longer works, the pool level is approx. 100mm lower than it should be so no longer works as an infinity pool. As the level is lower it no longer skims of the top so I had to use the net every couple of days to get the bugs and debris out. It’s not a really deep pool anyway and being even lower than normal made it more difficult to swim.
The whole of the outside area is dusty and is just in need of a real deep clean.
The outside shower doesn’t drain and just overflows down the drive
Several of the balcony panels around the villa are cracked and the wobbly and really need sorting as this could be a danger.
The Villa in general could be so much more with a little bit of TLC but we did not get the experience that we paid for, over 3K for a week.
The photos did not resemble what we got, also things that were listed did not work correctly
Would not recommend at all!
Cowboys
Cupboard door in lounge hanging off hinges. Water leaking from kitchen sink. No TV or dvd as advertised. No electricity of any kind for two days. No information pack of any kind in villa. I had to pay a local electrician to get electric back on. James villas said l should have rung the number in the information pack!!!!. Of course ther wasn't one. Absolute cowboys fro beginning to end. No wonder they are going out of business. I reiterate BLOODY COWBOYS.
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