Established in 1984, James Villas is the UK's leading villa holiday specialist offering over 5,500 handpicked villas across the Mediterranean including Spain, France, Italy, Croatia and Greece, with more than 75% featuring private pools.
A seasonal sale currently running on villa holidays with check-in from 12 September 2026, offering savings of up to 25% across the available inventory. Stays are bookable for 7 nights and cover villas across European destinations. This end-of-summer sale applies to private villas with the full range of features available across the collection, including private pools and outdoor spaces.
Over 30 years in the villa holiday business brings a certain steadiness that solo operators rarely match. The collection here spans more than 5,000 quality-checked villas across eight European countries, each visited and vetted rather than simply listed. ABTA membership provides the financial and legal protection that seasoned travellers look for, while 24/7 customer support means any issue during a stay - a broken boiler, a pool pump fault - is handled around the clock. For families, groups and couples who want the freedom of a private villa without the uncertainty, that combination of heritage, accreditation and genuine support is a meaningful differentiator.
Planning ahead has a quiet pleasure to it, and securing a summer 2027 villa holiday for just £99 down makes it easy to commit without the financial stretch. The deposit scheme applies to villa bookings from June 2027, giving plenty of time for itineraries to form, passports to be renewed and menus to be planned. The collection includes more than 5,000 quality-checked properties across Southern Europe - villas in Croatia, Spain, Greece, Portugal, Italy, France and Montenegro - with options ranging from intimate two-bedroom retreats to sizeable houses suited to larger groups. Long lunches on a shaded terrace, warm evenings with a glass of something local - the £99 simply holds the door open.
If your summer plans have been slow to take shape, this sale has a straightforward appeal. Savings of up to 30% are available across last minute villa bookings, with properties listed from 7 August 2026 onwards. The collection spans quality-checked villas across Southern Europe - think terracotta tiles, afternoon shade beside a private pool, and the kind of unhurried pace that only a self-catering villa delivers. Availability is naturally limited, so browsing sooner rather than later makes sense. Filters for bedrooms, bathrooms, star rating, customer review score and popular features help narrow the search quickly.
A curated selection of four and five-star rated villas with private pools across Southern Europe, priced between £2,000 and £2,500 for a 7-night stay from 30 May 2026. The collection is drawn from over 5,000 handpicked properties across Croatia, Greece, Spain, Italy, France, Portugal and Montenegro - each rated between four and five stars by guests. Featured properties include a 5-bedroom villa sleeping 12 in Crikvenica-Selce (from £2,469 for 7 nights, with a previous price of £2,743 shown), a 3-bedroom villa for 7 guests in Krnica-Belavici (from £2,260), a 5-bedroom villa for 12 in Makarska (£2,461), a 4-bedroom pet-friendly villa in Pula for 10 guests (£2,286), and a 3-bedroom villa in Medulin-Pomer for 8 guests (£2,022). All carry high guest ratings of 4.7 or above out of 5.
Croatia is the destination for early summer 2026, with a strong selection of 5-star rated villas available from late May onwards. Current listings include the Makarska-Cista Velika villa sleeping 8 guests across 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, priced from £2,050 for 7 nights (was £2,278). The Split-Sinj villa accommodates 10 guests in 4 bedrooms from £2,031 per week and also accepts pets. The Vodnjan-Jursici property offers 10 guests across 4 bedrooms and accepts up to 4 pets, from £2,195 for 7 nights.
Lock in your dream European villa holiday for just £99 deposit. This low deposit offer lets you reserve your chosen villa now and spread the remaining cost, making it easier to plan ahead without paying in full upfront. With over 5,000 hand-picked villas across Croatia, Spain, France, Greece, Italy, Portugal and Montenegro, there is a wide choice of properties to suit couples, families and larger groups.
Discover the collection of James Villas Croatian villas, featuring sunlit terraces and sparkling seas across a variety of locations in this wonderful part of the world. Every detail is handpicked for effortless living. Each villa is chosen not only for its comfort but for its location. Wander from your doorstep to hidden coves, stroll to village tavernas where locals greet you with a warm dobrodošli, or drive just minutes to UNESCO treasures like Dubrovnik’s Old Town or Split’s Roman ruins.
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A luxury and modern villa in the small town of Bale in Istria, Croatia.
James Villas, founded in 1984 by James and Shelagh Needham in Maidstone, Kent, grew from humble beginnings renting a family apartment in Lanzarote into the UK's leading villa holiday specialist. Over four decades, the company has built a reputation for handpicking quality self-catering properties across the Mediterranean, offering families an alternative to traditional hotel-based holidays.
With a portfolio of over 5,500 villas spanning Spain, France, Italy, Croatia and Greece, James Villas caters primarily to families and groups seeking private, self-contained accommodation in sun-soaked destinations. Properties range from classic family villas to signature and luxury retreats, with over 75% featuring private pools. From the golden coastlines of the Algarve and the hilltop villages of Tuscany to the turquoise coves of Croatia and the sun-drenched islands of Greece, each villa is selected for its comfort, location and character, ensuring guests enjoy both relaxation and convenient access to local culture and attractions.
Now part of the Awaze group alongside brands such as Hoseasons and Cottages.com, James Villas continues to specialise in Mediterranean villa escapes, combining four decades of expertise with a curated selection of properties suited to families, couples and larger groups alike.
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