Testimonials from visitors and users of Holiday-Rentals.co.uk's web site
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Calahonda, Costa del Sol, Spain
"I found your website almost by accident as I trawled aimlessly through some not very interesting holiday websites. What an excellent, user friendly site it is. I couldn't believe my luck when I spotted my ideal holiday apartment at Royal Beach property 6410. I was not diappointed as the apartment was a real home from home with a very well equipped kitchen. The owner was really nice too. It was an ideal base for touring, from Gibraltar to Nerja - I really didn't want to go home. I would definitely recommend your site to d.i.y. holidaymakers. I'm checking out my next holiday destination now!" Moyra Chapman, Kirkintilloch, Scotland
Testimonials from visitors & users of holiday-rentals.co.uk
"I have just returned from a fabulous trip to Paris, thanks to Chantal & Jean Yves, Property 56419! Going to Paris from the US was a real adventure...especially for over 1 month. I was apprehensive as I had never rented a vacation home outside of the US. This was also my first experience with holiday-rentals.com. The web site was very informative. Pictures & property listings made it easy to make a final decision. Without the web site, I would never have discovered this rental. The listing for the property I chose was exactly as stated. The location & apartment amenities were fabulous! The flat was equipped with all that one could possible want or need. Chantal & Jean-Yves did everything to make my stay a memorable one. I look forward to one day returning to Paris (& hopefully this property!). Great experience, would highly recommend this service to anyone...I look forward planning my next trip with holiday-rentals.com. Thank you!" - B. Alcivar
"I have booked four holiday properties with your site, and have been so pleased with each of them. The site is very user-friendly, and conveys and accurate impression of the properties - if anything, the cottages and apartments have been more even delightful than portrayed. The owners have been wonderful and helpful. I love d.i.y. travel, and I have searched a great number of sites, and yours is absolutely the best. On this last trip, I found myself giving out your website to many of the people seated around me on the plane, as they all wanted to know how I had found such a great place to stay. Thanks; I'll be booking again soon!" - Laura, Austin, Texas, USA
"Have used the site for 3 years now and have to say it is excellent. We have just started to have a villa built in Spain so need to go out regularly. Made the point of staying in as many different villas/apartments to get the feel of the place and have not been disappointed yet. We will use the site to advertise our own villa next year when it is completed. The site is so quick and easy and dealing direct with the owners gives both parties security and confidence. Well done to you all, you have helped to make individual holidays affordable."- Derek & Suzanne Gadd, Somerset.
"I have just set up an advert on your site which I will put "live" pre-Christmas. You deserve congratulations for the design of your site, and in particular the ease of use of your advert-building tools. I spent more than 30 years in software design in England before selling up, and, for the potential advertiser, your system is certainly one of the best I have seen. For the potential holidaymaker, too, the search facilities are among the best available on the Internet." - Frank Parkinson
"I have to say that in recent weeks the speed of your site has been really and consistently remarkable (I know I'm on ADSL but it always loads up within 5-7 secs). Well done!" - John D, advertiser living in Spain.
"Could we please tell you about a two week holiday we have just had in Costa Blanca, Villamartin. It was fabulous, property 4761 is an absolute quality property. The air conditioning was fabulous and the community pool was huge ! We had a ball. The people who met us dawn and Kevin were superb and very thorough, they didn't care that we arrived well past midnight. I had to write this comment as it has certainly made us feel like booking again already for next year. We would also like to mention that your website was recommended by a friend and we are recommending it everywhere now." - kind regards, Mrs Emmalean Sheary.
"Great site - second year running we found just what we wanted on the site. Thanks for setting up such a good place to search for that ideal place to get away from it all." - Ian Walker.
"A terrific service which we have used twice so far , in Stasbourg and Barbados and both very successful." - Linda Lumsden
"Just wanted to write and say a big thank you for your part in giving me and my five friends a fantastic holiday. The villa was so much more than we could have ever asked for (Belle Aurore) and none of us wanted to leave at the end of our time there. We know of friends who hired villas within the region for twice the cost and they weren't half as nice as our lovely holiday home. We can't wait to go back again!" - Jayne Cherrington.
"First of all congratulations on an excellent website. It was recommended to me by a friend who has booked one of your properties and I must say it is a pleasure to use with all the info and pictures so well laid out." - Mary O'Callaghan.
"Holiday-Rentals.com is by far nicest, most comprehensive holiday rental web application I have ever used, and I have used them all. Keep up the good work!!! Using a southern expression from around here...you guys are the "Mack-daddy" of all vacation rental web sites. I can't wait to rent a place from your site!!" - Gary W. Braden, Interactive Web Development, Alabama, USA
"I've placed an advert with you and would like to compliment you on the quality of your website. Its loaded with sensible well researched content, easy to use and you've clearly studied and refined the site to make it so. In fact its the best website I've ever visited. It stimulates the imagination." - A new advertiser.
"Just to let you know what a great web-site you operate. We are on to our third booking in less than twelve months. We have had two great holidays and I doubt very much whether we will ever visit a travel agents again. The site is so easy to use and hassle-free. Well Done!!" Sue Sykes
"It's a really fabulous site - it's the first place that I go to when I want to book a holiday as I'm a great 'do-it-yourself'/independent traveller. I hate being herded into a 'package' format, and love finding all the elements of my holiday myself - it's all part of the fun of it for me. (I guess working for a computer company I'm expected to be Internet savvy!). I've found so many smashing places to stay and met so many great people in the process. I have arranged loads of accommodation through holiday-rentals, both winter skiing, summer and in-between and have never been disappointed. Indeed the only disaster I've ever had was when I didn't use holiday-rentals." Liz
"What a wonderful site ! So easy to use, and a fantastic choice. I thought we knew most of the Italy Villa-related sites, but then, while searching this morning via Google for another company's site, came across the Guardian article where you get star billing. I've already made one enquiry, and am sure I'll find what I'm looking for. Many thanks." Michael Pender-Cudlip.
"Just wanted to let you know how great I think your website is. I wanted to source a villa in Spain or Portugal with a pool and tennis court for my ladies tennis trip in May. I found lots and made great use of the shortlist feature - being able to add your own comments was really useful. In all it was a really nice fun way to choose a villa. Many thanks" Lynn Paynter.
"Excellent Web site - full marks. Just had immediate response re property 6854, very helpful owner. Like the dogs - hope the board meetings aren't too noisy!! Regards" David Steele
"I would just like to say I have thoroughly enjoyed looking through your site. I was looking for beach accommodation in the South of England. I was able to check through all the excellent details of the various houses. As I am not familiar with the area the handy little tips - ie so many miles for beaches, nearest airport etc was an added bonus. Well done!" Catherine
"Just a word to say how fantastic the holiday rental site is, easy to use & get round. We have just booked 4 different appartments / villas in Italy & France. Everyone has been really helpful & very prompt to get back to us. l will certainly use your site again and we have even got 25% off our Ferry Crossing to Calais. Thanks once again." Maureen & Mervyn Dixon, Saltaire Village, Shipley.
"We rented Casa Figueiras, property number 7675 via your site this year and it was great. The owner was very helpful to deal with and everything went perfectly. The villa was everything that we wanted it to be. I have just been using your web site to look for villas for next year and I must congratulate you on such an easy to use site - I have really enjoyed searching through things and it is great that you can go back and forth changing your criteria so easily. I know from my own job that this is very hard to achieve and still make the site quick to use (as you have done). Thanks very much - we will continue to use your site to arrange our holidays." Suzanne Vickery
"I just wanted to say, congratulations on your achievement. It is a fantastic site. Keep up the great work. Thanks to you I'm planning a holiday with my friends next June that I hadn't planned on. I happened upon your site, and when I saw the pictures of the villas I just knew I had to holiday there and decided there and then that my friends and family would agree. I sent them the pictures, and now we're all heading to the Dominican Republic in 2004. That's a powerful web site you have! Congrats and many thanks for creating the atypical traveller's dream site." Helga Trim.
Deux-Sevres, Poitou-Charentes, France
"We stayed for a week in March 2006 at Rove cottage, property 56614. It was a very well restored and the owners were very welcoming. It was a really relaxing and enjoyble place to stay and the wood burning fire was a real treat during a winter break! It will definately be a good place to stay at any time of year." Tara and Ross Lincoln, UK
Val d'Elsa - Siena, Tuscany, Italy
"We rented this beautiful farmhouse, property 12303, in Italy for 10 days in September 05 and had a really fantastic holiday. 8 of us went altogether and there was ample room for us all to really relax and enjoy ourselves. All of the rooms were big and each had its own unique merits! The owners were very welcoming and their restoration of the property is excellent, it truly was a magical place to be. I would certainly recommend this place to anyone, families or a group of friends. Thank you!" Tara, Ross and the rest of us! Lincoln, U.K
Charente, Poitou-Charentes, France
"I was just browsing your site for the latest prices on the above and saw the chance to give some feedback. My partner and I have stayed in both of Tony and Di's properties - 15245 in the last 18 months- and they have both been absolutely fantastic. The properties provide everything you would expect from the style of property and more. Superb location at the end of a country lane surrounded by open fields, magnificent views, very close to Chalais- a bustling town with a wide choice of restaurants and bars. The Farmhouse has a superb sitting/dining room with magnificent open fire- a real treat as we were there in the winter. Well equipped breakfast kitchen and super bedrooms- really high quality fittings, it did not feel in any way like a rental property. The PIGEONNIER is equally as charming. We were there in the summer and made good use of the superb pool- you can lie on the loungers overlooking the pool and beyond over open rolling countryside- and sunflowers. Amazing. The best thing about our visits have been the owners, Tony and Di- really welcoming and helpful offering tips and places to visit. I don't think we will ever findy a better place to stay!" Andy
Bareges (Pyrenees), Midi-Pyrenees, France
"Just a quick to say what a great holiday we had Oct for an excellent week of bird watching (in Property 53295) thanks to your terrific website. We saw some fantasitic birds over the week some I have never seen in 30 years of Bird watching in the UK got the wallcreeper at last!!!! It really is a great way to get the exact holiday you want and save a fortune over travel agent prices into the bargain. Thanks again." Kind Regards Phil Andrews
Salobrena, Costa Tropical, Spain
"I just wanted to write and say how impressed I was with the service you offer. We found a beautiful villa in Salobrena (Property 51302) through your site, the owner Vanessa was very friendly, the villa in pristine condition with the most fabulous views over the Mediterranean. The whole thing could not have been more straight forward and I would certainly recommend your site and this area to anyone looking for a true Spanish experience. Thanks again." Ruth Vero
Villamartin, Alicante - Costa Blanca, Spain
"I would like to write to say how much we enjoyed the villa Los Dolses, Ref no 50950. The villa is beautiful, it has its own swimming pool which was fantastic it was so clean and we loved it so much. In the evening there were various patio areas to eat outside or a formal dinning room with candles and cd player to create a lovely ambience. The villa is air conditioned which was especially good as we went in August. We hired a car so we could see various places, its a good base being in Villamartin because we could travel south to La manga for the day to Benidorm and Calpe to the North, and Murcia, A really interesting city. The beaches were excellent and the sea wonderful, but we loved getting back to the villa to enjoy the excellent pool. This is a villa that has everything sky t.v. BBQ. Swimming pool , close to restaurants whatever your budget ranging from Eduardos which was great, to take away. There is a supermarket and facilities within easy walking distance and so even if you do not have a car for the entire duration you would have no problem getting about. I booked the villa with Heather and she was very helpful and the managers over in Spain were excellent. Would I go Back? YES PLEASE I have stayed in many places all over Europe and I can recommend this as a fabulous luxurious holiday........Thank you." Colin Bailey
Prats-de-Mollo, Pyrenees-Orientales, France
"We staying in this wonderful villa in the Pyrenees (property 9434) for two great weeks. It was perfect for two 2.5 year old boys and was equally as good for 3 nearly-forty something's as well!! It had everything you could need and a few things beside. Modern and comfortable with incredible views of the mountains from the very large veranda. The people in the nearby town were so kind and friendly and spoilt the boys something rotten. The atmosphere was relaxed, the restaurants great and the local wine took a hammering. We had one of the most relaxing holidays that we have ever had."
Vilamoura, Algarve, Portugal
"The villa is in a lovely quiet and relaxing area. The pool and gardens are superb. The villa itself was spotless on arrival and the equipment levels throughout the villa are top notch. Had a very relaxing time and can really recommend ZooMarine as a day out and eating in Villamoura. A week simply flew by which is always the sign of a good holiday and poor planning for not booking for two weeks....The procedure of seraching villas and then initiating the booking this through holiday-rentals.com website is quick, easy and effective. Especially being able to see the availability. The correspondance with Mary (property owner) was quick, clear and the instructions were easy to follow for all parts of the holiday." Regards, Scott.
Morbihan, Brittany, France
"Just wanted to say what a gorgeous holiday we just had based in Morbihan (Property 52534). Our house owner, Celia, was extremely nice and obliging and, whilst always available to us, very discreet too. The house was beautifully finished, well equipped and very comfortable. Pluherlin is a lovely little village and Rochefort en Terre, 2 minutes down the road, iimpossibly charming! I have to say, also, that your brilliant site made this holiday possible for us, because of it's clarity and smart layout, detail and up-to-date information on properties. It was just fantastic that we got an immediate response to our reservation query, due to the SMS facility you use to relay these to individual property owners! Thanks to all for our happy experience!! Can't wait for the next..." Sinéad and Co.,Ireland.
Pollenca, Mallorca, Spain
"Just a quick to say what a great holiday we've just had (in propery no.7560) thanks to your terrific website. It really is a great way to get the exact holiday you want and save a fortune over travel agent prices into the bargain. The apartment we booked was exactly as described, but larger than expected, beautifully furnished, in a good location and it was a pleasure to deal directly with the owner. All of the arrangements went like clockwork and I would recommend your website and the property we rented to anyone and everyone. We are currently planning our next holiday using your services again." Regards, Russ Nicholson
Mijas Costa, Costa del Sol, Spain
"Just spent two wonderful weeks at this apartment and would whole heartedly recommend it. We were met at the airport by the owners Joe and Yvonne who could not have been more helpful and friendly. The apartment is very comfortable, well equipped and its location is ideal for touring, as the local buses, trains and taxis are very easy to use. The apartment (property 3860) is also excellent for a complete chill-out, relaxing break, with its lovely swimming pool on your doorstep, and the little romantic beach only 5 minutes walk away. There is choice of restaurants and bars nearby and even delivery takeaways! The welcome grocery pack (and extras)! included by the owners is much appreciated, particularly for late night arrivals. This rental is excellent value for money and we certainly hope to use it again in the future. Once again, many thanks to the owners Joe and Yvonne for everything, a lovely couple." Thankyou for your help, Mairi F. Dalgarno.
Fuengirola, Costa del Sol, Spain
"We have just returned from a wonderful holiday in Fuengirola, Spain. Never used Holiday Rentals before and would like to thankyou for the opportunity of letting us find our accommodation in Fuengirola. Your site is very comprehensive. We booked (Property No. 15779). The accommodation was great, real value for money. An excellent location, very comfortable and so clean!! We were met at the apartment by the owner, who lives next door. All we needed to do was knock on her door or leave a note and she was only to willing to help. She is very friendly and is English. To be honest we thought we were walking into her own home when we arrived as the apartment was so homely. The apartment is a 7 minute walk from the train station and the bus terminal. We went by train from Malaga airport to Fuengirola. We saved a fortune only cost us 20 Euros return, by train, for all five of us! We did however have a few steps we had to carry our cases up and down. Would recommend this apartment to anyone who would like to have a brilliant, great location, good value holiday. Thank you once again" - Clare and Ian.
Carratraca, Costa del Sol, Andalusia, Spain
"We are so pleased to have found your website as it enabled us to find the beautiful Casa Elanor in Carratraca, Andalucia (Property No.18731). We cannot recommend this property enough, while it is accurately described, it far exceeded our expectations we really wanted for nothing. The owners who are friendly, helpful and attentive have put some considerable thought into making their guests feel comfortable and welcome. Casa Elanor is situated amongst some lovely rural scenery, near to a quaint village and lakes, yet half an hour from Malaga and the Costa's, for us it was a perfect holiday. Thanks to all" - Ian and Karen UK.
East Sussex, South East, England
"I just wanted to tell you that we have rented four cottages through your site. In 1999 we rented Rosebank Cottage in Boscastle, Cornwall, (property 399 no longer available for renting), and the Woodcutter's Cottage in Battle, Sussex, property 888. In 2000 we rented a 17th century stone farmhouse in Lamballe, Brittany, property 1083. And in 2001 we rented a cottage in Rubite, Granada Province, Spain, property 1824. This year we are going on our first arranged tour to Tuscany, but will undoubtedly return to cottage rentals after that because we much prefer travelling on our own. We have just loved each of the cottages and have found them to be exactly as described! I have recommended your service to many friends. We will be using your service again in the future." - Will & Barbara Young, Milford, MI, USA.
Bedar, Costa de Almeria, Spain
"We had a visit from 'Deirdre' in Coronation Street last autumn. Her real name is Ann Beckett (nee Kirkbride). She wanted peace and quiet and I think from her comment in our Visitors Book - she found it." Sept 27/2001 - 'Enjoyed a very quiet and peaceful week in this very pleasant villa - Ann Beckett'. "The funny thing was that when she and her husband arrived to collect the keys from the lady who looks after our villa, she looked at Ann and said 'Don't I know you from somewhere?' They all had a good laugh - but our folks kept the secret until after Ann and her husband had left!" - Margaret Hodge. See property 783.
Moraira, Alicante - Costa Blanca, Spain
"We have recently returned from our holiday at Villa Casa Cope, property 4822. We thoroughly enjoyed our two week stay and thought the villa was absolutely wonderful. There was everything at the villa to make our stay very enjoyable. We enjoyed ourselves so much we are thinking of booking the same villa again next year (circumstances permitting). It was the first holiday we booked on the internet and everything went very smoothly indeed. We cannot find fault with any of the arrangements and would highly recommend your service to family and friends. Once again, thank you very much for an excellent holiday." - Mrs C Walters. See property 4822
