We're not ones to toot our own horn, but we certainly love appearing in and out of the national and international press...which happens weekly might we add.
But in all seriousness, there's nothing better than being recognised for what we do best - villa holidays. Below are some of our most recent press mentions, all of which we're incredibly proud of. After all, there's no such thing as bad press.
To view our latest awards check out the Awards Page >>
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SheerLuxe
SheerLuxe wrote about the newest trends in travel this season, from luxury hotel openings to new travel publications. We were delighted to be included in the article, which highlights colder holiday destinations and our incredible villas in Finnish Lapland.
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The Standard
Jack Lefley stayed at one of our chic chateaux in the Dordogne - Le Jardin Du Château - and wrote about it for The Standard. His article expertly details the property's history and immaculately restored interior.
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The Telegraph
Greg Dickenson stayed with us in the wonderful Troia Beach Villa and featured it in his wonderful article about Portugal's Tróia Peninsula.
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The Independent
Tracey MacLeod travelled to Greece with her family and wrote a witty article for The Independent detailing their stay, naming us as the villa company they used.
Adele Cardani spoke to Kyra Millar, our head of product insight at Oliver’s Travels, about The Clifftops in Dorset, as part of a fascinating piece on buildings that blend into their environment.
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Glamour Magazine
Charlie Teather stayed with us at our breathtaking Paradise Villa in South Africa during her honeymoon, and wrote an amazing article about it for Glamour Magazine.
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The Guardian
Emma Cook travelled to one of our villas in Umbria and wrote a beautifully descriptive article for The Guardian about exploring the lesser-visited Italian region.
Annabelle Thorpe also stayed in one of our villas in the Algarve and wrote eloquently about discovering the wild side of this well-known Portuguese region.
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The Times
The Times sought out 10 of the best villas in Spain with pools and featured more than one of our spectacular Spanish villas. They also included us in a round-up of 24 of the best holiday villas in Spain.
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Condé Nast Traveller Readers’ Choice Awards 2024
We’re winners! We are so excited to have been named Best Villa Company in the world for 2024! This really is the gold standard of awards in the travel industry.
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Cosmopolitan
Jamie Lee stayed with us at Alexis House in the historic village of Eressos, she wrote a beautiful article about the tranquility of the area, elegance of the villa and gorgeous scenery.
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James Palmer - The Times
James Palmer and his family indulged in an adventurous and all-inclusive Corfu family holiday at Magic Rocks. He wrote an incredible article and named us as the villa rental company he used.
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Evening Standard
Prudence Ivey soaked up the Florentine atmosphere when while staying at the Pitti Palace View apartment, drinking wine and coffee overlooking the heart of the historic city. She wrote a beautiful article and named us as the villa rental company she used.
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Conde Nast Traveller Readers' Choice Awards 2022
Thanks to everyone who voted because once again we have been voted one of the best villa rental companies in the world at this year's global Conde Nast Traveller Readers' Choice Awards.
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Mail Online
Editor Ted Thornhill loved his stay with us in Kent in the beautiful Breakers Beach House. He wrote this incredible article and named us as the rental company he used.
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The Telegraph
The Telegraph recently went searching for the best travel companies in the world and we're so delighted to say that we made this list!
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Conde Nast Traveller Readers' Choice Awards 2021
For yet another year, we were voted one of the best villa rental companies in the world at this year’s global Condé Nast Traveller Readers’ Choice Awards. Thanks to everyone that voted!
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Mail Online
Bridgerton star Jonathan Bailey enjoyed an idyllic holiday in our Tuscan beauty, Villa Fratini. The Mail Online picked up on his dreamy Instagram photos of the getaway and wrote this article, naming us as the villa company he used.
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Metro
We adore our four-legged friends and we think they deserve to be treated. That's why we released our 'It's A Dog's Life' Experience for a luxury pamper break for your pooch. The Metro published this article all about it.
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Conde Nast Traveller
Conde Nast Traveller searched high and low for the best holiday rental companies in the world and we are thrilled to announce we are one of them. We were named the best villa company for castles and manor houses. Read all about it here.
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Mirror
We put together a Bridgerton inspired package at our Inglethorpe Hall, full of lavish activities related to the hit Netflix show. The Mirror published this article shouting about our package, enticing readers to experience the aristocratic lifestyle.
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The Telegraph
We always look for something extra special when we handpick our new villas and it has certainly paid off! The Telegraph went on the hunt for the most decadent new villas in the world that could be booked in 2021 and our Provencal Villa Glycine has made the list!
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National Geographic
National Geographic have spotted the seven new travel trends paving the way during the changing travel sphere. Unsurprisingly, staying at private villas and cottages like ours top the tables, rather than mixing with other guests in hotels and B&Bs.
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Conde Nast Traveller Readers' Choice Awards 2020
We can all agree that 2020 has been a challenging year. So, we were humbled and thrilled when we found out we were voted one of the best villa rental companies in the world at this year’s global Condé Nast Traveller Readers’ Choice Awards!
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Forbes
Forbes had a interview with our co-founder Oliver Bell to discuss everything about Oliver's Travels. From how we choose our properties to which locations are going to be big in 2021, we have all the answers in this article.
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The Times
The Times has listed 25 incredible Italian villas and two of our beauties have made the summer holiday cut; Villa Alminera and Villa Castagna.
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Independent
The Independent answered the question where to holiday in April by recommending a host of fabulous locations, including Italy for July and the stunning Chiesa Amaro.
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Mail Online
The Mail on Sunday talk all things affordable luxury holidays in their article, including how to get the full royal treatment at our historical holiday home in Gascony, Chateau Noble.
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Mail Online
Following on from her gorgeous fashion shoot at Inglethorpe Hall, Lucy Coghlan wrote a glowing review of the property for You Magazine and Mail on Sunday. We’re blown away!
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Sunday Telegraph
The Sunday Telegraph have treated their readers to a guide on how to book the ideal villa holiday just in time for the upcoming summer season, and Oliver’s Travels made the list of their recommended providers in Europe.
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Mail Online
The Mail Online has written up an excellent guide on why Croatia is one of the best destinations for a family getaway and not only one but two lovely Oliver’s Travels villas were featured in the article – the striking Hiza Histria and the gorgeous Villa Florinia.
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The Times
In a fabulous article by The Times detailing the charms of the best villas in Spain, we spotted Villa Bougainvillea and Villa Ander. That’s not one, but two of our favourite Spanish villas that made the list!
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The Telegraph
On a mission to pinpoint what makes Spring the best time to visit the Amalfi Coast, The Telegraph stayed at our Villa Sirenusa and explored the rich local culture. They also wrote about the best family-friendly holidays with young kids, and we're excited to see our Villa Trullo in Puglia has made the cut.
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The Evening Standard
Our co-founders Oliver Bell and Ravi Sabharwal are interviewed by The Evening Standard to discuss where Oliver's Travels began and all the exciting places it's headed!