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★★★★☆
“Stunning view from a beautiful cottage”
Written on: 10/06/2013
Mulberry Cottage has been thoughtfully furnished making it feel really comfortable. Providing everything you require for you stay. The photographs on the website do live up to expectation. The views are stunning and it is the most peaceful idyllic location. A great place to unwind, enjoy the views and read a few good books! There are lots of areas, in the garden, to sit, sunbath and even relax in the shade. Feels and is very secluded and private. There is no TV channels/Sky so it is a good... (read more)
★★★★☆
“cosy villa for two, fantastic view, relaxing break ”
Written on: 07/06/2013 by chinadollhols
Ayses house is In a lovely spot looking down the valley to Kalkan Bay. décor is clean and tidy-modern with a hint of traditional turkey. nice restaurants in islamlar and with a drive of 15 minutes to Kalkan easily do-able for an evening out in town! An easy drive on decent roads to top spots (Saklikent Gorge, Xanthos, Kas etc and about 2hrs to Olu Deniz (miss the touristy beach and head for Sun City Beach Club - 15tl for access to the beach for the day and worth it for the scenery and... (read more)
★★★★★
“The Summer House at Kolibari”
Written on: 31/05/2013 by ann710
The Summer House at Kolimbari was a great base to explore the far west of Crete. As well as the more well known places to visit such as Elafonissi and Falasserna beaches, they had some great ideas for places to visit that we would never have discovered for ourselves such as the Botanic Park of Crete - so enjoyable we went twice; the Deliana Gorge which was simply idyllic with its stillness broken only by the sound of birdsong; Vouves - to marvel at the oldest olive tree in Crete all the... (read more)
★★★★★
“Corsica and 1st experience with Simpson Travel”
Written on: 21/05/2013 by tocpearson (1 review written)
Having never used this company I was apprehensive and took the description at face value...this proved in reality to be 100% accurate. All the paperwork was on time and accurate. From arriving meeting the greeters were brilliant. They ushered us through with no problems to the Avis desk and ensured we had maps to get to our villa. On arrival the key was hidden and we entered with no problem. There was a food parcel which was like a hamper with wine in the fridge. The local rep had left a... (read more)
★★★★★
“Quiet country retreat in Mallorca”
Written on: 28/04/2013
Our villa (Ca'an Pensit) was perfectly situated in the foothills of the Mallorcan limestone mountains. We had several fantastic walks in the mountains, one of which was from our doorstep. The Simpsons rep. provided us with an excellent walking book and maps. The villa was in a country location, very peaceful and relaxing and accompanied by the sounds of the countryside, which we loved. It had been thoughtfully decorated and was very spacious and authentically Mallorcan. We weren't overlooked... (read more)
★★★★★
“A Paradise in Mauritius”
Written on: 13/04/2013
Choosing a villa instead of a hotel was good advice from Simpsons. The villa was very spacious,enough for a wheelchair. The satellite television provided football and news for my 84 year old husband. Having WiFi once it worked, was useful. As we were a family of 4 adults one being disabled,having our own pool,being very close to the sand and sea and our own space to relax was ideal. We did spend some days just at the villa ,swimming,and reading. Having a car enabled us to shop ,go on... (read more)
★★★★★
“La Maria Venezia, Ile Rousse - Exceeding Expectations”
Written on: 11/04/2013
La Maria Venezia, Ile Rousse, Corsica came as a surprise. The Simpson brochure seemed to show a smallish apartment on the top floor with limited views - maybe I didn't read it properly. The reality was a large apartment, beautifully furnished in traditional French style with unusual antiques and the person touch of the owner in family photographs and paintings. The main bedroom had a very large and comfortable bed, a large wardrobe and generous supply of coat hangers. There was always... (read more)
★★★★★
“Paradise in Plaka”
Written on: 25/11/2012 by FredAngus
We stayed for 4 weeks in one of the three Beach Island Cottages at the far northern end of Plaka beach. It was perfect. We could sit for days (as we did) just looking out over the sea. The only sound at night was the gentle noise of the water lapping over the shingle. On the few days when it got too windy on the north coast, it was a pleasant change to explore the beaches in the south. The only down side is that I cannot see the same accommodation advertised on Simpson's site this year. (read more)
★★★★★
“Simpsons never disappoint”
Written on: 18/11/2012 by Sparkers (1 review written)
I have now used Simpsons for three villa holidays and each time my expectations have been exceeded. These villa holidays are always once a year precious quality time with family. It is always down to me to arrange things and the people at Simpsons give endless help and advice. Always I explain exactly what I want and there is always someone with good knowledge of my selected accommodation to honestly assess if the chosen villa will suit my requirements. The starting point is that they... (read more)
★★★★★
“What a view!”
Written on: 17/11/2012 by JillDove
Everyone's first words on arrival were "What a view!" The mountain top location of the Rou Estate offers the most wonderful view of the distant seascape with the mountain coastline of Albania creating a perfect backdrop for a holiday. The beauty and changing patterns of the morning and evening light are mesmerising! Our villa, Papaver, gave us lots of space, inside and out and we loved the comfortable sofas and open plan area. The small restaurant by the communal pool quickly became a... (read more)
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★★★★★
“Our Holidays to Skopelos, Crete and Paxos in 2012”
Written on: 10/11/2012 by BertieBay (1 review written)
We travel to Crete every year with Simpson Travel but this year we went to Skopelos and Paxos as well. We very much like Simpson Travel as everything is taken care of and you can relax and know it will go well. The staff in the UK and the reps abroad are friendly and helpful without being intrusive. The Skopelos and Paxos holidays involved flying into Skiathos and Corfu with a ferry over to the islands and this was very efficiently handled. The places Simpson Travel choose are in a... (read more)
★★★★★
“Almond Cottage Kaya Valley, Turkey - Magical Place”
Written on: 07/11/2012
A lovely farmhouse style cottage with wonderful views across the deserted village in the Kaya Valley. Lovely pool setting. Very welcome air conditioning in the bedrooms and a water cooler in the kitchen. Very relaxing atmosphere. Local village has many good restaurants with friendly owners some of whom will collect you by car to eat in their restaurant Would strongly recommend it to anyone who likes a stylish, tranquil location. (read more)
★★★★★
“Away from it all”
Written on: 06/11/2012
23 years ago I sailed to Paxos, and recall the relaxed atmosphere in the small harbour towns and diving into startlingly clean azure blue sea! This year I returned to find that Gaios and Lakka had not lost their simple charm, and the sea was as clean and colourful. My husband and I selected Paxos to get away from it all, hence our choice to stay on the west coast with only the sea and the stars to gaze at. We like being at the end of a track with only the ever-changing sea and light to... (read more)
★★★★☆
“Professional Agent for the Mediterranean”
Written on: 06/11/2012
Simpson Travel specialises in a good range of Mediterranean destinations and provides access to an excellent portfolio of villas,appartments and hotels. Good quality details including photographs of all properties covered are provided on a well planned website which is backed up by well informed staff who specialise in particular regions.The staff are happy to give advice and this year the views of staff have been very helpful in guiding us to our selection of a villa from a short list of... (read more)
★★★★☆
“We are going back”
Written on: 06/11/2012
We are not great returners but were so delighted with our holiday with Simpsons this year we have booked for next year. (read more)
★★★★★
“The best Travel Company we have used”
Written on: 02/11/2012
Through every step of the booking process and during the holiday, Simpson Travel had all details covered making everything easy and understandable. Firstly, they have an excellent website and when we made an internet enquiry they responded very quickly. Further telephone contact was very helpful and friendly and we were quickly given clear and detailed quotes when we asked for options. At all stages we felt confident that Simpson Travel would be able to help and deal with any situation... (read more)
★★★★★
“Fantastic Simpson Travel”
Written on: 31/10/2012
This was the first time we had used Simpson Travel. We booked a 1 bed cottage in Kefalonia. From booking to our return was excellent. The knowledge and helpful staff were able to give excellent personal advice on the properties available. The website was very good with all documents easily accessible. The few questions I have prior to departure were answered quickly and thoroughly. either by email or a phone call. The instructions for the car hire and directions to the property were superb.... (read more)
★★★★★
“Wonderful, relaxing and beautiful hotel”
Written on: 30/10/2012 by travellerII (1 review written)
We visited in early September with our young daughter and had a fantastic holiday. We stayed in a ground floor suite which was ideal for for a small family. There is a bedroom of very reasonable size, with fantastic wardrobe space and storage, easily accommodating a zed bed or a cot, with blackout blinds, an en suite bathroom, with more storage (very helpful) and a living room with a comfy settee and a small kitchen area which was very handy, fridge, sink and a plug in hob, all the crockery... (read more)
★★★★★
“The Bay House, Vathy, Ithaca, July 2012”
Written on: 10/10/2012
Beautiful setting with panoramic views of Vathy harbour. Plenty of choice to eat out, the traditional tavernas are best, but also interesting modern Greek Food restaurant. The walking tour of Homer's school and Jamie's Marine Adventure are not to be missed. (read more)
★★★★☆
“My Simpsons expiriance”
Written on: 03/10/2012 by Simmo1411 (1 review written)
Overall Mavi deniz in Kalkan was stunning, the location was beautiful and the view was very special ,my only criticism was the lack of light in the bedrooms ,I believe it was advertised as a four bed and I could only see three but was a minor issue . There are a few safety issues but I'm sure you probably know about them , But may I say We had a fantastic holiday that will stay with us for some time. Many thanks Dave... (read more)
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★★★★★
“Crete in September”
Written on: 24/09/2012 by PandJP (1 review written)
A late enquiry and booking, but Simpson's staff took it all in their stride with quick responses(even being contacted from Crete itself),with answers to all our queries and making every endeavour to meet our flight and other requirements. Their representative on the island was excellent being friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. The self catering property met all our expectations and was very clean and well maintained. The holiday included car hire and the arrangements were made smoothly by... (read more)
★★★★★
“excellent - very helpful staff in thew UK and in...”
Written on: 01/09/2012
excellent - very helpful staff in thew UK and in Crete. Would book again with them. (read more)
★★★★☆
“A Faultless Journey.”
Written on: 27/08/2012 by ruthmaria
Having never travelled with Simpson before we were looking forward to a hassle-free trip. That was exactly what we got. Having the flights, transfers, villa and car booked as a package is something we would have no problem with considering again. The island itself (Skopelos) was beautiful and though there were a few anomalies with the villa, they were minor and not even worth mentioning. All correspondence and personal interaction with the staff at Simpson, through email, telephone and at... (read more)
★★★★★
“Probably the Best Holiday in the World!”
Written on: 22/08/2012
We had planned a holiday to Corsica for many years but for various reasons had never managed to get there. Normally staying in hotels, this year we really wanted to totally relax and have the freedom of our own villa. I chose to look at the Simpson Travel website after searching for villas in Corsica and was astounded at the array of beautiful villas on offer. The website was very user friendly and gave all the details you need when deciding on which accommodation to book. Having looked... (read more)
★★★★★
“Magical, beautiful, Mallorca”
Written on: 20/08/2012
We stayed in a fantastic Simpsons villa with easy access to the coast and the mountains. It was really peaceful and the scenery was stunning. Eating out was a pleasure and the local wine excellent. (read more)
★★★★★
“every bit as good as I expected”
Written on: 18/08/2012 by 13Lin13 (1 review written)
simpson travel have a good reputation and I wondered really if they would live up to that. We were planning our honeymoon and, I suppose predictably, I wanted everything to be perfect. we were restricted as to when we could go and how long for so we opted for Fornalutx in Mallorca. near enough to the UK that we could make the most of a seven day break. From the first contact it was clear that Simpson's had a good idea of what we wanted and they provided the right information to help us... (read more)
★★★★★
“Corsica villa holiday with Simpson Travel”
Written on: 07/08/2012 by AmandaReekie
My husband, 3 year-old daughter and I travelled to Corsica with Simpson Travel in June 2012. On the recommendation of the agent in London, we booked a two centre holiday, which worked out perfectly and really suited our requirements. We spent the first week in a private villa (Casseta di Lecce) near Porto Vechio. The villa was small, but beautiful and was the perfect antidote to our busy London lives. There was a gorgeous infinity pool just steps from the door, so we could have breakfast and... (read more)
★★★★☆
“Mallorca at its best”
Written on: 06/08/2012 by pjlake1947
On our first visit to Mallorca we were very impressed with the town of Puerto de Soller. It was quite lively in June with plenty to do in the day time and the restaurants we went to were all excellent. At Cassita de Voramar we had a wonderful view of the bay and as there were exactly 74 steps up this was only suitable for people who don't mind a bit of exercise. The town was generally pedestrianised apart from taxis and the tram which ran a great service to Soller itself. Would... (read more)
★★★★★
“luxurious villa with view”
Written on: 01/08/2012
Went to Corfu with Simpson travel, very luxurious villa in Kaminaki, wonderful views, 5 minutes climb which Simpson had told us about. But groceries delivered, so didn't have to shlepp up. Looked after very well by rep, booked restaurants with good tables for us etc, horse riding etc. Villa exactly as described with all facilities, free wifi etc. Bit of trek to pool. Will go again with Simpson as they couldn't do enough for us, even got us a good refund from Monarch for flight delay,... (read more)
★★★★★
“The Best Holiday Ever”
Written on: 29/07/2012 by salliec (1 review written)
We were nervous about booking the Manona Suite as the photos on the website were very generic and didn't really show what we could expect. We were reassured by the staff at Simpsons who had both been to the accomodation, and decided to take a chance. When we arrived we were met by a rep at the airport and were taken by taxi to Fiskardo. We were delighted when we arrived that the Manona Suite was far better than we could have ever hoped for with breath taking views out to sea. It has a... (read more)
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★★★★★
“Odyesseus' beautiful island.”
Written on: 15/07/2012 by Hermes (1 review written)
What a beautiful island, you could feel the history. The island has everything you could wish for. Beautiful scenery, friendly people, good traditional Greek food, you name it Ithaca has it. The holiday was made even more satisfying because the Villa (The Bay House) we were staying in was located above the capital of Vathy. We would wake up in the morning with this wonderful view of the bay. Simpsons provide luxury accommodation at very reasonable rates. The only thing I didn't like was the... (read more)
★★★★★
“Want fantastic customer service? - these are your guys!”
Written on: 14/07/2012
Holiday in Corsica with Simpson Travel - picked them up from Google. THe office staff know their subject intimately, and appear to have been in every single villa they are marketing! Their local knowledge is fantastic. We paid a deposit, and expected flights to go from Gatwick. However, 2 mths before travel, the flights were changed to Stansted. This was inconvenient for us, and I asked to transfer to a Gatwick flight to a different airport, and transfer our deposit to another villa. ... (read more)
★★★★★
“Super Simpsons Travel”
Written on: 04/07/2012
We found Simpsons Travel by accident when looking for Simply Travel destinations on the internet. Turns out that Simpson was the originator of Simply so we expected a great deal. We got even more. The whole experience from the website to the actual holiday was excellent. Helpful and knowledgeable staff when we needed information, very efficient organisation at our destination and really fantastic resort reps. Our accomodation was everything we were led to expect and we enjoyed the peace and... (read more)
★★★★★
“Superb quality villas”
Written on: 25/06/2012
We've been twice to Corsica. Both villas were fantastic. Great quality, lovely pools. The website and the photos are really good. We're a family with teenagers and the beaches/quiet towns of Corsica are perfect. You can bbq at home or eat out in the excellent selection of restaurants. The Simpsons travel rep is a gem. They give all the local knowledge and advice. Only downside in 2012 was the very large flight supplement and wait for a flight (plus times) to be confirmed. (read more)
★★★★★
“Excellent location. ”
Written on: 18/06/2012 by denisemeredith (1 review written)
Excellent location. To be honest, faultless holiday on the whole. Beautiful villa surrounded by flower filled meadows, shady woods, sheep with tinkly bells and a cuckoo at dawn and dusk, into the bargain. Lovely al fresco eating space plus a well equipped kitchen. The mountains of northern Majorca are out of this world and the beaches are incredible and really unspoilt. We'll be back for sure and Simpson were 1. very helpful and flexible and 2. very well informed about the villa. Can't... (read more)
★★★★★
“Holiday in Figari Corsica May 2012”
Written on: 16/06/2012
Accommodation and area of Figari was just as described on website. As usual the Simpson reps were helpful and knowledgable about the area. Liz even let us know about a festival that was happening during our stay and we thought that was a nice gesture as it gave us a real flavour of the Corsican culture and we were glad not to have missed it. The house owner was lovely and attended our gardens and pool very discretely. I loved the fact that the house had so many books and board games and... (read more)
★★★★★
“Walking holiday Corfu”
Written on: 13/06/2012
May 2012 What a wonderful walking holiday I had based at the Rou Estate in Corfu. The Rou Estate was just magical,the accommodation and garden were inspiring, every detail was taken care of. The food was delicious, our knowledgeable guide took on interesting walks to see the hidden Corfu. The company was fantastic we had lots of fun and camaraderie. A very special holiday. (read more)
★★★★★
“Only the very best”
Written on: 08/06/2012
We have lost count of the number of times we have travelled under the Graham Simpson banner. We have used other companies from time to time but none has matched Simpson's excellence. We have always found their office staff knowledgeable, their brochures accurate and their reps exemplary. Graham Simpson has created an ethos in which his staff feel valued. They are encouraged to take the initiative and to work in the best interests of their clients as well as of the company. (read more)
★★★★★
“Wonderful holiday in Corsica”
Written on: 08/06/2012
My wife and I have just returned from a 2 week self catering holiday in Corsica. We booked on line with Simpson Travel and also spoke to Claire who recommended L'Aghja cottages near St Florent. The location was wonderful, just outside Patrimonio and surrounded by hills. We were met at Gatwick airport by a Simpson rep who directed us to our flight. We were also met at Bastia airport by Martine the local Simpson rep who directed us to the dedicated car hire desk. The car hire was included... (read more)
★★★★★
“Holiday in Crete with Simpson Travel”
Written on: 07/06/2012 by rfi260 (0 reviews written)
Our 4th holiday with Simpsons & their usual high standard was maintained. Everything was well organised from the flights to the hire car with no hitches that could be put down to Simpsons. The villa was us good as the photographs on the website promised and the rep was first class. We decided to change the car on the second day as the tiny Hyundai that we had chosen was just too uncomfortable on pot holed Cretan roads. Our rep negotiated a change for something more comfortable with the hire... (read more)
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★★★★☆
“Relax with a reliable company”
Written on: 03/06/2012
I decided to push the boat out this year for family reasons and literally stumbled over Simpsons website. It has pics and descriptions so beautiful, I was immediately seduced. They promise a personal level of service and I can vouch for the truth of this statement. I had numerous calls and replies to my own queries all of which were prompt and courteous. I was a little worried about printing the on-line travel documents but was re-assured by a call to Simpsons and everything ran like... (read more)
★★★★★
“A Good Holiday”
Written on: 31/05/2012
We enjoyed our stay at La Pinede, collecting the car and the journey instructions were all straightforward. The location of the villa is good, close to Calvi but private and quiet. The beach is just a short walk across the road. The villa itself was lovely, the only thing that is close to criticism I can think of is that the loos are separate from the ensuites (2 loos between 3 bedrooms) but it really is a super villa. (read more)
★★★★★
“simpsons secret samos”
Written on: 26/05/2012 by sarahwillmot
Small cottage placed directly next to the sea in a beautiful private bay with a small taverna with Mama's home cooked food just 5 minutes away through an olive grove and small rickety path.Cosy property with lovely fresh interior decoration and a very comfortable bed( big enough for 2 people who wriggle!) the sea laps up against the bedroom window at night with no fear of mozzy bits while you sleep because all of the windows have mesh blinds. a lovely comfortable sofa and day bed in the... (read more)
★★★★★
“First time in Mallorca”
Written on: 21/05/2012
Our reception at the airport was very thorough and, although the Mallorcan motorway numbering was confusing at first, the local agent's directions were accurate and we found the villa very easily. There was too long a delay between the arrival at Palma airport and access to the villa (6 hours). The only way to avoid this would be to leave Luton on a later flight but I don't remember having the choice. The villa and its very private setting in a large garden were spectacular. The... (read more)
★★★★★
“Fantastic Service ”
Written on: 20/05/2012 by BevJon (1 review written)
Our positive experience with Simpsons started very soon after we made an e-mail enquiry on the website. Staff extremely helpful with personal knowledge of the area AND accommodation.This i believe was the key factor in us having such a wonderful time, we were guided to choose the area and accommodation that suited us. Everything went extremely smoothly, made all the more special as it was our wedding anniversary (which i had mentioned in passing once when talking to Zoe) on receiving a card (read more)
★★★★★
“Mediteran hotel. Kalkan. Turkey”
Written on: 18/05/2012 by Paulambert (1 review written)
From the moment we stepped outside of Dalaman airport we were treated like V I P`s.we were met by the Simpson agent and received bottles of ice cold water chilled face wipes and a gift, before being driven to our hotel in our own private transfer vehicle.On arrival at the hotel we were offered complimentary cocktails while our bags were taken to our room.The staff at the hotel could not be more helpful,everything was taken care of and attention to detail was second to none.The hotel itself... (read more)
★★★★★
“The Saints, Corfu”
Written on: 16/05/2012
What a wonderful place and fantastic service from Simpson Travel once again. Cannot recommend them more highly. A First class company, efficient and keep the service personal. Fabulous. (read more)
★★★★★
“Exclusive Tranquil Breathtaking”
Written on: 14/05/2012 by SarahWalker1
I would definitely recommend staying in a villa in the north of Mallorca. The two bedroom typical Mallorcan villa that my family stayed in, was ideally located close to the village of Fornalutx. It was surrounded by the mountains and sun drenched orange and lemon groves. It was the definition of tranquil but also within easy access of Palma and beaches for day trips. I was worried about entertaining my 2 year old but he loved the private pool and the neighbouring privately owned villas with... (read more)
★★★★★
“Simply perfect”
Written on: 11/05/2012
We traveled with Simpson to Mallorca earlier this month. We chose to stay at the Casita de Voramar in Puerto de Soller. This two bedroomed property sits above the port with an uninterrupted view of the natural horseshoe-shaped harbour. It's accessed by 70 steps so be prepared to puff a bit when you climb them. The veranda runs the full length of the property and is wide enough for four to sit around a dining table. The sun strikes the veranda in the morning and moves away at... (read more)
★★★★★
“A superb experience”
Written on: 16/04/2012 by teresai
We cannot express enough how phenomenal the service from Simpson Travel was together with the excellent standard of the villa and its surroudings. Alison and Brian could not do enough for us. Thank you very much and we will definitely be using your service again! Teresa and Tony (read more)
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