Vintage Travel

Vintage Travel, villa rentals with private pools in Europe

Vintage Travel is a British company dedicated to holiday rentals of selected villas with private pools in European locations. Its portfolio combines historic and characterful houses in rural areas with contemporary homes close to the beach, and includes both cottage hideaways for honeymoons and larger properties for several families or groups of friends.

Destinations where it operates

The offer is organised by country and region. In Spain it covers the Balearic Islands (Mallorca and Menorca), Catalonia, Andalusia, Galicia and the Costa Blanca. In Portugal it covers the Algarve and the Costa Verde & Minho area. In France it offers villas in Côte d'Azur, Languedoc, Provence and the South West. In Italy it includes Lazio, Puglia, Tuscany and Umbria. The portfolio is completed by Croatia (Dubrovnik and Istria), Greece (Corfu, Crete, Kefalonia, Lefkada, Meganisi, Parga, Peloponnese and Zakynthos) and Turkey (Lycian Coast).

Selection criteria and types of accommodation

The company states that it selects properties located in towns and villages with a strong sense of heritage, on unspoilt coastlines of hidden coves and sweeping beaches, and in the heart of the countryside. The stated aim is for clients to experience local culture and enjoy an authentic flavour of the area, away from the busiest tourist spots. The portfolio can be filtered by number of guests (from 2 to 22), length of stay (from 3 to 28 nights) and by thematic categories such as villas close to the beach, secluded villas, villas with great views, village and town houses, villas with air conditioning, villas with children's pools, accommodation for couples and honeymoons, digital detox retreats, fenced pools, tennis courts, large villas, large pools or heated pools.

Services included and booking conditions

Among the features highlighted by the company are the personal selection of each villa, a reservations team with first-hand knowledge of the destinations, local support, welcome packs, weekly linen change, pool towels and free cot and highchair. The company states that it offers 100% financial security through ABTOT bonding. Bookings can be made online or by phone.

Awards and company structure

The website lists distinctions such as The Telegraph's 'Best Villa Operator' 2025 award, a Silver award at the British Travel Awards and a mention in the Condé Nast Readers' Choice Awards. The company named in the legal notice is Vintage Spain Ltd., with its registered office at Milkmaid House, Rampton End, Willingham, Cambridge CB24 5JB, registered in England and Wales with company number 2481154.

Location and contact

Milkmaid House, Rampton End, Willingham, Cambridge CB24 5JB · Phone: 01954 261 431 · Email: holidays@vintagetravel.co.uk · Opening hours: Monday to Friday: 09:00-17:30. Saturday: 09:30-13:00.