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We had an exceptional villa holiday in…
We had an exceptional villa holiday in Kefalonia with Simpson Travel. Knowledgable and attentive service at the time of booking, a helpful App for all our relevant holiday information, excellent pre-departure service and a magnificent villa which was topped-off by superb support and advice from the in-resort concierge Stephanie. Overall the experience and holiday exceeded all our hopes and expectations. Having had many villa holidays with a multitude of different companies our first experience of using Simpson Travel set a new high for excellence and satisfaction.
May 24, 2026
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Dear Mike P,
Thank you for your wonderful 5 star review! We are delighted to hear that your holiday in Kefalonia exceeded your expectations, and that every stage of your Simpson Travel experience contributed to such a memorable trip. It's fantastic to know that everything came together so seamlessly.
It is particularly rewarding to hear that, having enjoyed many villa holidays over the years, your first holiday with Simpson Travel set a new benchmark for excellence and satisfaction. Comments such as yours are greatly appreciated by our teams both in the UK and overseas.
We look forward to welcoming you again soon.
Warm regards,
David
Customer Service Executive
Simpson Travel
We had a fabulous stay in Crete at the…
We had a fabulous stay in Crete at the Arosmari Hotel. The sun was shining and we were fortunate enough to see the snow on the tops of the mountains as a constant backdrop to Vamos in spring - simply stunning. Joanne and the Simpson team couldn’t have been more helpful with suggested things to do and best places to eat! We’ll definitely be back!! Ryan
April 9, 2026
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Dear Ryan Jakes,
Thank you for your 5 star review. We are thrilled your stay was so fabulous and the local team provided all the support needed to make your stay so memorable.
We look forward to seeing you back again soon!
Warm regards,
David
Customer Service Executive
Simpson Travel
Simply perfect!
Simply perfect. The White Orchid is in the most tranquil location. The views are glorious. Davide and Chrisa are exceptional hosts, providing a delicious, beautifully presented breakfast each morning. A short stroll takes you to a secluded beach and a brief walk takes you to the pretty marina of Sivota. The White Orchid is a tiny hotel, and each room has a small kitchen, living area and a balcony with breathtaking views over to Paxos. For us, this is the perfect hotel. There’s even a well stocked honesty bar. Heaven - don’t want to go home!
May 17, 2026
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Reply from Simpson Travel
Dear JodiSkis,
Thank you for your lovely review. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed such a peaceful stay at The White Orchid. Its stunning views, tranquil setting and warm, personal atmosphere make it a truly special place, and we're so pleased it felt like the perfect hotel for you.
It's also wonderful to know the local team left a lasting impression and helped make your stay so memorable.
Thank you for choosing Simpson Travel. We hope to welcome you back again soon.
Warm regards,
David
Customer Service Executive
Simpson Travel
We have holidayed with Simpson Travel…
We have holidayed with Simpson Travel multiple times and never had less than a fantastic experience. I'd give a special mention to Zois and his wonderful team at Mousses Villas on Lefkada, but trips to other destinations in Greece, Turkey and Italy have been equally successful - we are always so well looked after and the properties are consistently superb.
May 22, 2026
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Reply from Simpson Travel
Dear T Watson,
Thank you for your kind review and for continuing to choose Simpson Travel. We are delighted to hear that your holidays with us have been so consistently enjoyable. It is especially lovely to know that the local team at Mousses Villas made such a positive impression this time, and we will be sure to pass on your kind words.
We look forward to welcoming you back soon.
Warm regards,
David
Customer Service Executive
Simpson Travel
Jonathan Peat - Oustanding
Jonathan Peat is outstanding and a real asset to Simpson Travel - thank you Jonathan for a fabulous week walking in Corfu
May 16, 2026
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Dear Ian Ramsbottom,
Thank you for your kind words about Jonathan, such personal feedback is always lovely to hear. We will be sure to pass this on.
Warm regards,
David
Customer Service Executive
Simpson Travel
Never again
We rented a villa from Simpson in Pollenca port.
The following issues arose:
- Indoor oven didn’t work
- Outdoor stove didn’t work
- Coffee machine didn’t work
- Indoor hob unfathomable from instructions
- Bird poo around and in pool
- Gate temperamental
- They couldn’t give us the address of the villa
- Generally damp and cold
It was clear that no one had inspected the place ahead our visit.
Simpson describe themselves as high-end. We expected high quality; it was far from that.
UPDATE FOR MARK: I have not heard from your people. Please give me your email address.
May 1, 2026
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Reply from Simpson Travel
Dear Mr Pilgrim,
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. I’m very sorry to read that aspects of your stay at Can Torrens did not reflect the standards you expected from Simpson Travel.
We appreciate your comments regarding the issues you experienced with the appliances, the pool area and the overall condition of the villa on arrival. We fully recognise that these aspects of your stay fell below the high standards we aim to provide for our guests.
Our Customer Experience team has been in contact with you directly and would really welcome the opportunity to continue the conversation with you. We are genuinely sorry for the disappointment caused and are committed to reviewing your concerns carefully with both our local operations team and the property owners. We very much hope we can work with you towards a resolution that reflects the seriousness of the issues you have raised and helps restore your confidence in us.
Thank you again for your review.
Warm regards
Mark
Operations Director
Simpson Travel
We had a wonderful week at Arosmari…
We had a wonderful week at Arosmari Village Hotel in Vamos, Crete. Superb walking lead by Jonathan Peat. Our cottage was very comfortable and well-equipped. We swam every morning in the beautiful pool among the olive trees. Joanne is a star and took great care of us all.
April 21, 2026
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Reply from Simpson Travel
Dear R Hitchens,
Thank you very much for such a thoughtful review of your week in Crete.
We’re so pleased to hear that your stay at Arosmari Village Hotel in Vamos was such a positive experience. It’s wonderful to know how much you enjoyed the walks with Jonathan and discovering the island on foot.
Your kind comments about Joanne are also very much appreciated, and I’m so glad to hear she took such good care of you all.
Thank you again for your recommendation, and we hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back again in the future.
Warm Regards,
Madeline
Customer Service Executive
Simpson Travel
Seamless escape with excellent service
We had a wonderful holiday with Simpson Travel. The customer service was exemplary, and the concierge made everything smooth and stress-free. Our villa was beautiful, well-equipped, and very comfortable. I would highly recommend them for a relaxing, well-supported holiday!
February 27, 2026
Reply from Simpson Travel
Dear Anna Sanders,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your lovely feedback. We are delighted to hear that you had a wonderful holiday with Simpson Travel.
It’s fantastic to know that our team made your experience smooth and stress-free. Thanks to the dedication of our booking specialists and in-resort concierges, every detail is carefully handled, and your generous words are very much valued.
We’re also thrilled to hear that your villa met your expectations, being both beautiful and well-equipped. We take great care in preparing each property, and it’s wonderful to hear that it contributed to a comfortable and relaxing stay.
Thank you again for your recommendation. We look forward to welcoming you on another Simpson Travel holiday in the future.
Warm Regards,
Madeline
Customer Service Executive
Simpson Travel
Faultless service
We have been travelling with Simpsons for years and have never had even a mediocre experience, never mind bad.
Highly recommended all the way, wonderful concierge and customer service and local support on the ground.
Absolutely faultless
August 25, 2025
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Dear Wendy Pickering,
Thank you so much for your continued loyalty and for taking the time to share such a kind review. We are delighted to hear that you have enjoyed so many consistently wonderful holidays with us over the years.
Our local teams work very hard to ensure our guests enjoy every moment of their holiday, and we truly appreciate your thoughtful feedback.
Thank you once again for your recommendation and we look forward to helping you create unforgettable memories on your next Simpson Travel holiday.
Warm Regards,
Madeline
Customer Service Executive
Simpson Travel
We’ve now travelled with Simpson Travel…
We’ve now travelled with Simpson Travel several times — staying in Kalkan, Corsica and Lefkada — and every single trip has been absolutely fabulous.
From the moment you book, everything just feels easy and well organised. The booking team are helpful and knowledgeable, and once you arrive the concierge service is brilliant — always friendly, always on hand if you need anything, they always answer the phone too when we have called to ask a question.
The villas themselves have been exceptional every time. Beautiful locations, spotless, incredibly well equipped and clearly chosen with care. You really feel like you’re staying somewhere special rather than just a standard rental.
Wouldn’t hesitate to book again and would highly recommend them to anyone . A***
September 15, 2025
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Reply from Simpson Travel
Dear Justine,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share such thoughtful feedback. We are absolutely delighted to hear that you have enjoyed so many wonderful holidays with us, and we thank you for your continued loyalty.
It’s lovely to know that your experience has felt consistently smooth and well organised from the moment of booking through to your time in resort. Our teams work very hard to ensure every stage of the holiday feels effortless, so your kind comments about our booking specialists and resort concierge team are greatly appreciated.
We always aim to offer our guests exceptional villas in beautiful locations that make you feel you’re somewhere special rather than a standard rental.
Thank you again for your recommendation and we look forward to planning another wonderful Simpson Travel experience for you soon.
Warm Regards
Madeline
Customer Service Executive
Simpson Travel
Called to make a booking on a property…
Called to make a booking on a property for this summer and asked if I could hold the week for 24 hours, I was told if I didn't book their and then not to bother. I found the customer service the worst - why did they need my money so urgently?
February 12, 2026
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Reply from Simpson Travel
Dear David,
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. I’m very sorry that your recent call with us didn’t reflect the high standards we expect for our customers.
We have investigated your review fully and cannot locate any record of the conversation you described taking place. For clarity, it is standard practice for us as a business to offer a 24‑hour hold on all properties to ensure customers have the flexibility and time they need to make the right choice for their holiday.
We would really welcome the opportunity to understand what happened and to put things right. If you’re willing, please contact our Customer Service team at customer.experience@simpsontravel.com, and they will ensure you receive a proper follow‑up so we can review your experience fully and see how we can support you further.
Thank you again for bringing this to our attention and I hope we can resolve the issues and restore your confidence in us.
Warm Regards
Mark
Operations Director
Simpson Travel
A company full of experience
A company who know what their customers want without unnecessary blah blah blah. Honesty every time we've been with them trying to find information about appropriate villa for a disabled customer
October 5, 2025
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Reply from Simpson Travel
Dear Ken Wilson,
Thank you very much for your kind review. We’re delighted to hear that you’ve consistently found our service honest, straightforward and focused on what truly matters. It’s especially encouraging to know that our team has been able to support you in finding suitable villa options, and we’re always here to help ensure your holiday is the right fit.
Thank you for choosing Simpson Travel and we look forward to the pleasure of welcoming you back on another Simpson holiday soon.
Warm Regards,
Hayley
Customer Service Executive
Simpson Travel
Trapezaki villa Kefalonia and the wonderful Karen
We had the most fantastic experience with Simpson Travel staying at Trapezaki Bay Villa in Kefalonia. A huge part of that was thanks to our wonderful rep, Karen. She was incredibly knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and genuinely passionate about making our holiday perfect. Nothing was ever too much trouble for her, she went above and beyond to ensure everything was perfect. Her recommendations were spot-on, and her friendly, helpful attitude made the holiday so perfect.
We felt completely looked after and wouldn’t hesitate to book with Simpson Travel again. Thank you Karen for making our holiday so special!
October 24, 2025
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Reply from Simpson Travel
Dear Maisie-Mae Hunter,
Thank you for taking the time to share such a lovely review. We’re delighted to hear that your stay at Trapezaki Bay Villa was fantastic and that Karen played such an important part in making your holiday perfect. Her knowledge, enthusiasm and genuine care for our guests are exactly what we strive for, and it’s wonderful to know her recommendations and support helped make your stay so wonderful.
We truly appreciate your kind words and are thrilled to hear you’d choose to travel with us again. We look forward to welcoming you back for another Simpson Travel holiday soon.
Warm Regards
Hayley
Customer Service Executive
Simpson Travel
Karen - Extra 100 Miles!
Once again we had the pleasure of having Karen Parkinson as our rep when we stayed in Trapezaki, Kefalonia. Her passion for the island and her knowledge of its history is amazing. She definitely goes the extra 100 miles! Nothing is too much trouble for her. Simpsons is a wonderful company because they have people like Karen working for them.
Can't wait to travel with Simpsons again soon,
October 24, 2025
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Reply from Simpson Travel
Dear Nicola Smith,
Thank you so much for your wonderful review. We’re absolutely thrilled to hear that Karen once again made your stay in Trapezaki so special, her passion for Kefalonia and dedication to our guests truly shines, and we’re delighted she made such a positive difference to your holiday.
We couldn’t be happier to know you’re already looking forward to travelling with Simpson Travel again soon. We very much look forward to welcoming you back.
Warm Regards
Hayley
Customer Service Executive
Simpson Travel
Simpson Travel's customer service is…out of this world!
Simpson Travel's customer service is the reason we come back...nothing is a problem both pre and post departure.
We returned to kalkan in Turkey October 12 -19th as our experience last year was out of this world. We stayed 7 nights at villa Mavi Koy, the location was simply sublime.For ease we arranged private transfer and our hire car was at the villa when we arrived!
The villa's location is simply amazing, direct sea access via steps and a diving board!... our own private sundeck overlooking the sea...we spent many evenings coming out of the sea onto the sun loungers watching the sun go down...heaven on earth!
Breakfast every morning prepared by the guys from Korsan was fantastic ..we ate our breakfast on the mid terrace overlooking the sea, authentic Turkish breakfast with sumptuous amounts of fresh food daily set us up for the day.
The location means a taxi to the town centre with its vast array of restaurants and shops is 200tl. Patara beach is 15 mins by car...
We had the Korsan guys come and cook a bbq on our first night which was amazing..just as good as last year...highly recommend,especially after a long day travelling.
The villa itself is showing signs of age...HOWEVER...the location, daily breakfast and heated pool make up for this!!....we could not have had a better location...the sea access even allowed for water sports guys to pick us up in their boat...awesome!
We asked for groceries to be at the villa for our arrival, as with last year this was not a problem and everything we asked for was there ... Kay the in country concierge is a credit to Simpson Travel, nothing is an issue, 100% genuine customer focused service...always on hand to sort any issues, she goes above and beyond to ensure your stay is worry free, we have never known customer service like it to the point we class her as a true friend, we could write a review just about her service alone!
My wife hurt her back during the holiday and Kay checked in daily offering to sort a doctor/hospital if needed and even offered to come and sit with her at the hospital as she is fluent in turkish...wow!!!...
We hired a private sunrise boat trip with dinner with the guys at Falcon...simply fantastic,diving from the boat into the sea whilst the sun set over the sea..the meal was fantastic..this is what memories are made of.
In short the people in Kalkan are amazing, we ate at Sade and almost daily at the doy doy...wonderful food service and people...
We are already sorting our next holiday with Simpson Travel in Kalkan for next year...why?...simply because the customer service, selection of villas and attention to detail are 2nd to none.
For our departure we didn't fly out until 22:05 and although we vacated the villa at 10:00, part of the service saw us spend the day at the Kalkan Regency hotel. A lovely hotel and location, we had a room until we departed at 18:00 which was amazing, totally stress free...
Simpson Travel simply does "what it says on the tin"...to the point my wife had a call from Simpson upon our return to the UK to see if she was okay..
Overall, we can't recommend this company enough ..in a world of pretenders..these guys consistently deliver, from the time you book to the time you arrive back home...Thank you Simpson and Kay for such an amazing stay...can't wait to see you again Kay next year..simply outstanding service..
Paul and Hayley Masters
October 12, 2025
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Reply from Simpson Travel
Dear Paul and Hayley,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share such a wonderful and detailed review. We’re absolutely delighted to hear that your return to Kalkan was every bit as special as your previous visit, and that Simpson Travel once again delivered the experience you hoped for.
We're thrilled to know that you enjoyed the unique setting of Villa Mavi Koy, the sea access, sunsets, and those unforgettable breakfasts sound truly idyllic. We’re very happy to hear that every element, from your transfers to your private boat trip, contributed to a seamless and memorable holiday.
Your kind words about Kay mean so much to both her and all of us at Simpson Travel. She is indeed a brilliant member of our team and is so pleased to know her care and support made such a difference to your stay.
We’re truly grateful for your continued loyalty and heartfelt recommendation. It will be an absolute pleasure to welcome you back to Kalkan next year for another Simpson Travel holiday.
Warm regards,
Hayley
Simpson Travel
Best service for a villa holiday by far.
First time my wife and I have used Simpson Travel and we had high hopes right from booking our villa holiday. We were not disappointed. We have taken many villa holidays with different companies but from start to finish Simpsons have been far superior in every facet of providing a wonderful holiday.
The icing on the cake however, (or should I say pies from the bakery), was their Lefkada concierge, Yiannis Aravanis. A more helpful, friendly yet thoroughly professional person you could not wish to meet. Always available yet never intrusive he checked in with us from afar just to make sure we were enjoying ourselves. We did not need his services but appreciated he was only a phone call away. He made us feel like friends and is a true, (Yorkshire/ Greek), gentleman. Thank you.
Will definitely use Simpsons again and highly recommend them to anyone else.
Liz & Michael
October 19, 2025
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Reply from Simpson Travel
Dear Liz & Michael,
Thank you for your wonderful review. We’re absolutely delighted to hear that your first experience with Simpson Travel exceeded expectations and that you enjoyed such a memorable villa holiday. We're very happy to know that you felt supported from start to finish and that our service stood out compared with your previous experiences.
We’re especially pleased to hear your kind words about Yiannis, he truly is a credit to our team, and he’ll be thrilled to know he helped make your holiday so enjoyable. Thank you again for your recommendation; we very much look forward to welcoming you back for another Simpson Travel holiday soon.
Warm regards,
Hayley
Simpson Travel
Just wonderful!
We had a wonderful two week holiday in south east Crete at Artemis Hotel and Elysia. All Simpson staff were brilliant, from the phone calls helping with my last minute booking, arranging for us to split our holiday between the lovely beachside hotel for week1 and the beautiful house in Pefki village for week 2, organising my preferred flight times and fulfilling my request for airport taxi transfers (long drive!) and then a local hire car for exploring. I forgot some essential medication and Vasillis our first concierge sorted out a prescription with the local pharmacist on day 1, such a relief! Then Olympia our second concierge was fantastic on village life, recommendations, and little extras like organising fresh bread to our doorstep. They are both a great credit to Simpsons. A truly exceptional company providing a seamless, authentic, brilliant, relaxing holiday experience. Exactly what we needed! Our second holiday with Simpsons, and we’ve already reserved for next year, the first time we have ever done that!
October 13, 2025
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Reply from Simpson Travel
Dear Lynne Evans,
Thank you for the glowing review! We’re absolutely delighted to hear that you had such an enjoyable and relaxing two-week holiday in south-east Crete. It’s lovely to know that both the Artemis Hotel and Elysia met your expectations, and that our team was able to help with every detail, from your booking and travel arrangements to the thoughtful touches during your stay.
We’re also especially pleased that Vasilis and Olympia were able to make such a positive difference to your holiday; they will be thrilled to receive your kind words. It means a lot to us that you’ve chosen to travel with Simpson again next year, we can’t wait to welcome you back for another Simpson holiday very soon.
Warm regards,
Hayley
Simpson Travel
Superb villa holiday in Kalkan
Just returned from our 2nd holiday in Kalkan with Simpsons. Superb service and experience from booking, pre departure, during stay and return. Local concierge Kitty was brilliant and accomodation one of best Villa’s we have stayed in. Highly recommended
October 5, 2025
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Reply from Simpson Travel
Dear customer,
Thank you very much for your lovely review. We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed another wonderful holiday in Kalkan with us. It’s great to know that you were pleased with the villa and that Kitty, our local concierge, helped make your stay extra special. We truly appreciate your kind recommendation and look forward to welcoming you back for another Simpson holiday soon.
Warm regards,
Hayley
Simpson Travel
A fabulous holiday …
We had a very restful and varied holiday in Palairos near Lefkada. The villa Apollo was very beautiful, comfortable and well equipped. We were close enough to Lefkada for several day trips to some of the most beautiful beaches. The tavernas were reasonably priced and the produce exceptional. Local wine very reasonably priced too. I would thoroughly recommend Simpson travel. They were so helpful from booking and throughout our stay. Reassuring to know that the concierge was just a phone call or what’s app message away. We followed his suggestions for places to visit and restaurants, which were all great .
October 5, 2025
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Reply from Simpson Travel
Dear Paul Gregson,
Thank you for the wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear you had such a relaxing and enjoyable holiday in Palairos and that Villa Apollo met your expectations. It’s great to know you were able to explore the beautiful beaches of Lefkada and enjoy the local tavernas and produce. We’re also pleased that our team and concierge were able to help and enhance your experience. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you on another Simpson Travel holiday very soon.
Warm regards,
Hayley
Simpson Travel
A Gem!
GK hotel was superb. Beautiful location, good food but the best part was the staff. Everyone was helpful, obliging and cheerful.
September 16, 2025
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Reply from Simpson Travel
Dear Thankfull,
Thank you for taking the time to leave a 5-star review. We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed your stay with us at GK Beach Hotel. It’s lovely to know that you appreciated our location, food, and especially our team, they’ll be thrilled to hear your kind words. We hope to welcome you back again for another Simpson holiday soon.
Warm regards,
Hayley
Simpson Travel
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