Villa Select

Villa Select, private villa rentals with pools in the Mediterranean

Villa Select is a British agency dedicated to holiday villa rentals, founded in 1983 and with more than four decades of activity. Its catalogue focuses on private villas with pools across destinations in the Mediterranean and the Adriatic, and the company presents itself as a specialist in this type of accommodation. The company operates under the Villa Select brand, owned by Canterbury Travel London (LTD), with registration number 00995587 and registered office in the United Kingdom.

Destinations and areas of operation

The offering is organised by country and resort. In Spain it includes Mallorca, Menorca, Costa del Sol and Lanzarote, with locations such as Cala d'Or, Coral Bay and Pollensa. In Greece it covers Crete, Corfu, Kefalonia and Zante. In Portugal it concentrates on the Algarve. In Cyprus it features Aphrodite Hills, Coral Bay and Peyia. In Croatia it includes Brac, Dubrovnik, Makarska, Split and Trogir.

Villa types and stay options

The catalogue is segmented by features and uses: villas with private pools, with heated pools, near the beach, in the countryside, luxury, coastal, for families, for couples, for children, accessible, no car required, on golf resorts and for special occasions. Last-minute, winter and October stays are also offered, as well as villas with flights included. Available durations are 7, 10, 14, 21 and 28 nights, and bookings can be accommodation-only or combined with flights. Departure airports considered include Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Dublin, East Midlands, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leeds Bradford, London Gatwick, London Luton, Liverpool, Manchester and Stansted.

Services and support during the stay

The company states that its travel specialists endeavour to visit every villa in the collection to provide first-hand information. Customer service covers everything from booking to the stay at the destination: transfers, flights and additional details can be arranged, and at the destination a resort manager is available 24 hours a day. Additional villa services can also be booked, such as spa treatments or a private chef. The company states that its properties accommodate from two people up to groups of up to 18, and even groups of adjacent villas for celebrations or events.

Client profile and flexibility

The catalogue is aimed at both couples seeking peaceful accommodation and families with children who need restaurants and services within easy reach, or larger groups travelling with relatives. The selection includes traditional rustic-style properties and contemporary high-tech villas, with criteria of individuality, character and style. Some villas have a private gym, sauna or tennis courts, and many are set apart and not overlooked, with staff present at specific times or not at all if the client prefers.

Financial protection and ratings

Flights and flight-inclusive packages on the website are financially protected by the ATOL scheme, and the client receives an ATOL certificate when paying. The company maintains an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 based on 207 verified reviews, according to the data shown on the site.

Location and contact

Villa Select Minerva Mill Station Road Alcester Warwickshire B49 5ET · Telephone: 0800 270 0050 · Email: holidays@villaselect.com