Working Directly with Holiday Home Owners
We established Holiday Cottages and Villas in 2005 after falling in love with South West France and buying our own holiday home near Bordeaux.
We are a husband-and-wife team and have built the business through long-standing relationships with guests and property owners. Tracy looks after enquiries and bookings, while David handles photography and website systems.
More than 20 years later, we remain a small, independent family business. We work directly with private owners, know the homes we represent and personally verify ownership before advertising a property on our website.
Our philosophy
Honest, personal and friendly service is central to what we do. We are not an anonymous marketplace: when you contact Holiday Cottages and Villas, you deal directly with Tracy or David.
We are only a phone call or email away and are always happy to help, however simple or detailed the question.
We also work with local businesses that can add something special to your stay, including car hire, cycle hire, private catering, wine tours and vineyard experiences.
Why book with us?
Every property is personally selected. We carefully choose the holiday homes we advertise and know the properties and locations we recommend.
Ownership is verified. Our holiday homes are privately owned, and we verify both the identity of the owner and ownership of every property before it is advertised.
Real people, personal service. You can speak directly to Tracy or David before booking, during the booking process and whenever you need help.
More than 20 years of experience. We have been working with holiday properties and guests since 2005 and use that experience to help you choose the right property.
Guest reviews from trusted sources. Guest feedback helps future visitors make informed choices and helps us maintain the quality of our portfolio.
No booking fees or hidden charges. We are transparent about the costs associated with your holiday.
Rather than spending hours searching dozens of websites, tell us what you are looking for and we can use our knowledge of the properties and locations to suggest the most suitable options.
Holiday property marketing and bookings
We specialise in South West France, particularly the Dordogne, Gironde and Lot-et-Garonne, although our portfolio also includes selected properties elsewhere.
We provide a marketing and booking service for holiday homeowners, handling enquiries, reservations and payments, as well as security bonds and guest reviews.
We can also help owners connect with local businesses providing cleaning, maintenance and changeover services.
Looking to buy a house in France?
If you are looking for somewhere to stay while house-hunting, we may be able to help with an out-of-season rental and flexible dates.
We also have relationships with local estate agents in the Gironde and can put you in touch with people who may assist with your property search.
Having bought a home in France ourselves, we understand many of the practical considerations involved.
If you already own a property, or are considering buying one as a holiday rental, we are happy to give you our opinion and discuss its rental potential. Find out more about advertising your holiday property with us.
We look forward to hearing from you, whether you are searching for the right holiday home or would like us to help market your property.
David & Tracy
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