James Villas > Reviews

Advantages: Lots of choice.Reasonably cheap.Well maintained villas.Helpful staff
Disadvantages: Additional villa cost if own flight booked.

...splashing around in it, then James Villa Holidays are for you. James Villa Holidays specialise in villas with private pools. These villas can be found in the following places: The Algarve, Costa Blanca, Andalucia, Majorca, Ibiza, Lanzarote, Tenerife, Fuerteventura, Tuscany, Cyprus, Malta, Gozo, and Florida. The company is Atol protected and ABTA members. They are based at Centre 3000, 20/20 Business Park, St Laurence Avenue, Maidstone, Kent, ... Read review

Advantages: Great properties, unique experiences, wonderful holidays.
Disadvantages: None - although might not be suitable for all travelers

...3 years we have used James Villa Holidays six times. Our initial experience was in Gale, Algarve; we went on to stay in La Font, Pollença, Mallorca three times; and more recently have stayed at La Boheme in Playa Blanca, Lanzarote and Forteza in Kalami, Crete. Our first taste of James Villas was in a 2 bedroom apartment in Gale, Algarve. The apartment itself was spacious and well maintained, with a large patio, fully equipped kitchen and TV/Satellite ... Read review

Advantages: None
Disadvantages: Unfortunately most things.

...could have been written by James Villa holidays (joke) My wife, 3 children and mother and father in law and myself of course took a 2 week holiday to Majorca in August last year. The list of problems we had was unbelievable. James Villas holidays were not prepared to fix our problems. Even though we had spent £3,648.27 (this was without flights). We telephoned them for the 1st three days complaining. We even sent them a solicitors letter on ... Read review

Advantages: Worth the money for privacy
Disadvantages: none

...i was aware in the James Villa brochure the "Cleaners" came whilst you were "Sleeping" in the "Night / early hours" ++ Overall ++ Very good value for money ((We have booked with James Villas for Cyprus next year 2005)) but would Appreciate the "Cleaners/managers" to come whilst we are either not there or asleep !! We had a fantastic time and it was amazingly my first time abroad - I loved the "privacy" of having our "very own pool" and my little ... Read review

Advantages: Fairly cheap villa holiday during the winter to a warmer climate, near centre of Coral Bay
Disadvantages: Villas closer together than we had anticipated, pool in front garden, not fantastically well maintained

...in the 'blurb' on the James Villa internet site. They are just behind the main street of Coral Bay, and within a short walk of both of the bays in Coral Bay. You don't need a hire car, unless, like us, you want to explore more of Cyprus. ... Read review

Advantages: Reasonable price, easy to book
Disadvantages: None that I can think of

We have just returned from our second JV holiday this year (Lanzarote in January), to Pollensa in Majorca. This was, again, a great holiday at a very reasonable price at around £1100 for everything including villa, flights and car hire. Once again, we found booking to be easy and painless, via the website, which has pictures of the villas and they can be searched according to time and place as well as price. The confirmation phone call was efficiently ... Read review

Advantages: clean, freedom, home from home
Disadvantages: none

...have just returned from a James villa in the Costa Blanca and I would thoroughly recomend a villa holiday to anyone. We have always wanted to go to a villa with a private pool but thought the price would be prohibitive, however we came across James Villas on the internet and have just returned from a fab value for money holiday. James Villas are based in the UK and rent privately owned villas in Spain, Portugal and Italy. The viaal sleep from 2- ... Read review

Advantages: Location, facilities - and sun!
Disadvantages: Private owners - James Villas need to keep an eye on their properties

...wife had stayed in a James Villa and had a good experience, so we visited Nerja in Spain and stayed with them. The villa was satisfactory but I wouldn't rush to use them again. The beds were uncomfortable, kitchen utensils and crockery was old, unmatching and cracked, one of the showers didn't work and the washing machine had to be repaired. Our rep didn't arrive during the first few days so we were not able to tell her of the problems. After she ... Read review

I've now used James' Villas for 5 consecutive holidays. Each time, they have been fantastic in terms of value, tranquility, comfort and reliability. The last two holidays have not been any different through James Villas. Last year we headed off to Menorca, Cala Blance for a week in September 07. The villa was clean, well furnished, and with all the kitchen and house utensils you'd need to enjoy your stay. The pool, was clean, and the surrounding gardens looked clean and well maintained. This tear we stayed in Nerja, and although the weather wasn't so good, the rest of the villa and pool and scenary were superb.

We have just returned from villa karina in the costa del sol in nerja.The villa was very spacious and clean but a horrible drive to get to it!!once we were up there we didnt come down apart from the day we had to go to the police station because we had been robbed in the night while we were asleep,taking all our holiday money!! I would not recomend any one to rent this villa and will not be using james villas again.If anyone is considering a james villa holiday please make sure there is a safe and bars on the windows.

similar experience as another reviewer. Our villa was robbed and ransacked on the first day. Returned home ASAP, James Villas do NOT want to know. For your holiday enjoyment, NEVER book with this company.

Advantages: close to all amenities ,
Disadvantages: none

Just been to James Villa in puerto del carmen,absolutely brilliant! Villa was modern ,clean,pool man came every day to check water,couldnt fault it at all.Supermarket a few yards away ,beach at end of road with many restuarants,intended sightseeing but all 12 of us were quite happy sitting by pool all day and going out to eat at night.Would highly recommend Villa Laurona.Only problem on last day rep said be ok to stay there till pick up at 11 as no ... Read review