Early Pick Of 2027 Villas - Save Up To £255

September is one of the best-kept secrets for a European villa holiday - the crowds thin out, the sea is still warm from summer, and now you can save up to 40% on villas available around 18 September 2026. That's a meaningful reduction on villa rates that typically don't come cheap. Whether you're after a week somewhere on the Adriatic, a hillside retreat in Portugal or a Greek island base, this late-season window delivers real value without compromising on the experience. The 7-night search window is already set, so it's easy to browse what's available and go from there.

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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