Categories: Europe  United Kingdom & Ireland

Algarve Villa Rentals
A directory of villas in the Algarve region of Portugal, all of which have pools, barbecues, maid service and are set in beautiful countryside locations or by the beach.
http://www.algarve-villarentals.com/

Anglo French Properties Ltd
A London-based firm that specializes in high quality property rentals in south and south west France.
http://www.anglofrenchproperties.com/

Bonnes Vacances Direct
Offers a variety of holiday properties to rent in France.
http://www.bvdirect.co.uk/

Casas Cantabricas
Self-catering holidays in north and west Spain, and Portugal.
http://www.casas.co.uk/

Chez Nous
Choose from over 3,000 holiday properties in France.
http://www.cheznous.com/

Cottages 4 You
Over 30,000 properties in 17 European countries.
http://www.cottages4you.co.uk/

Cottages to Castles
Italian holiday accommodation specialist.
http://www.carrier.co.uk/

Easycottages.com
A database of properties in the UK, Ireland and France that can be searched using a variety of different criteria.
http://www.easycottages.com/

Elysian Holidays
Features holiday properties in Spain, Greece and Cyprus.
http://www.elysianholidays.co.uk/property.htm

European Escapes
A well known US firm offering villas and ski chalets for hire in some of Europe's most desirable resorts.
http://www.europeanescapes.com/default.php3

Eurovillages
Choose from a raft of self-catering villa and apartment breaks in holiday villages across Europe. One nice touch is the inclusion of shortcuts to specific types of holiday, such as couples, families, golfers and sports enthusiasts.
http://www.eurovillages.co.uk/

France for You
Offers holiday apartments, cottages, villas and chalets for rent all over France.
http://www.franceforyou.co.uk/

France Villas
If you want to rent a villa in France with a pool, look no further than French Villas.
http://www.francevillas.com/indexuk.html

FranceVoila.com
A site run by British expats offering apartment rental in Paris, vacation homes, boating holidays, properties for sale and guided tours.
http://www.francevoila.com/

Freelance Holidays
Villas with pools in Crete, Greece, Mallorca and Sardinia.
http://www.freelance-holidays.co.uk/

French Connections
Holiday properties to suit every taste and budget.
http://www.frenchconnections.co.uk/

French Fusion
Run by a British couple, French Fusion offers tailor-made adventure, golf and family holidays in south west France in the summer, as well as ski breaks in the historic Pyrenean spa town of Cuateret during in the winter.
http://www.frenchfusion.com/

French Life
A British firm specializing in villa and cottage rentals all over France.
http://www.frenchlife.co.uk/

FrenchVillas.com
Villas and apartments all over France. The firm will even seek out a special villa for you, if you cannot find what you are looking for on the site.
http://www.frenchvillas.com/main.html

Hassle Free
Hassle Free books self-catering accommodation in Spain at bargain rates on behalf of clients.
http://hassle-free.org.uk/

Holiday Cafe
Holiday homes, rural retreats and apartments for rent worldwide, but especially in Europe.
http://www.holidaycafe.info/

Holiday International Directory
Fancy renting a luxurious log cabin in Finland for a week or two?
http://www.holidayid.com/

Holiday Villas
Select a villa, holiday home or apartment on the Spanish Mainland, Canary Islands, France, Portugal or USA.
http://www.holiday-villas.com/

Holiday Villas in Cyprus
Over 30 properties to choose from, all of them located in the western corner of the island.
http://www.cyprus-holiday-villas.com/

Hoseasons
Villas with pools, farmhouses, cottages, chateaux and apartments all over Europe.
http://www.hoseasonsvillas.com/

Ibiza Villas
Florida based company offering villas to rent on the Spanish island of Ibiza.
http://www.ibizavillas.com/

Il Pero
Holiday accommodation in Tuscany that is managed by a British couple.
http://www.ilpero.com/
http://www.tuscanyrestored.com/

Individual Spain
Boasts over 300 hand-picked villas, cottages and farmhouses in Spain.
http://www.individualspain.co.uk/

Inn Travel
Self-catering villas and cottages in breathtaking locations all over Europe.
http://www.inntravel.co.uk/

Interhome
One of Europe's largest players, with over 20,000 holiday homes and apartments in Europe and Florida on its books.
http://www.interhome.com/

Italian Villas
Villas, apartments, farmhouses, and contemporary homes nationwide.
http://www.italian-villas.com/

James Villa Holidays
Book a villa in Europe or Florida with one of the UK's leading villa rental companies.
http://www.jamesvillas.co.uk/

Le Guide
Holiday homes in the South of France.
http://www.le-guide.com/

Low Cost Villa Rental.com
Competitively priced holiday home rental across Southern Europe.
http://www.lowcostvillarentals.com/
http://www.lowcosttravelgroup.com/

Mallorca Farmhouses
Book a farmhous, villa or apartment on the Spanish island of Mallorca.
http://www.mfh.co.uk/

Novasol
Boasts over 13,000 holiday homes in 11 countries in northern Europe, Scandinavia and Eastern Europe.
http://www.novasol-dfds.co.uk/

OVP Travel
Specializes in properties in and around the areas of Marbella, Estepona, Duquesa and Mijas in Spain.
http://www.ovptravel.com/

Prestige Company
Specializes in luxury catered chalets in the French Alps.
http://www.prestigecompany.com/

Rentavillas.com
Unlike many other sites, which tend to concentrate on countryside or resort properties, this US firm offers a healthy selection of properties in European cities such as Paris, Rome and London.
http://www.rentvillas.com/

Spain Holiday
Rent Spanish holiday homes direct from the owners.
http://www.spain-holiday.com/

Spanish Affair
UK firm offering quality villas, cottages and farmhouse properties in the Spanish regions of Andalucia, Mallorca, Lecrin Valley, Cantabria and Asturias.
http://www.spanishaffair.com/

Style Holidays
Holidays featuring handpicked inspirational villas, and small and friendly apartments. The firm is part of the well known Thomas Cook group.
http://www.style-holidays.co.uk/

Sweden Home Rentals
Whether you are looking for a townhouse in Stockholm or a log cabin in Lappland, this site has something for everyone.
http://www.swedenhomerentals.se/

The Big Domain
The Big Domain specializes in holiday accommodation for large groups; all the properties featured on its books can sleep 12 or more guests.
http://www.thebigdomain.com/

The Villa Collection
The company's collection of holiday villas covers Kefallonia in Greece, Tuscany, Umbria and Alto Lazio in Italy, The Algarve in Portugal, and the islands of Mallorca and Menorca in Spain.
http://www.thevilla-collection.co.uk/

Tots to France
Family-friendly holiday villas in France that come fully equipped to cater for the needs of babies, toddlers and their older siblings. The company can even arrange for a baby pack (nappies, wet wipes, nappy sacks and full fat milk) to be ready and waiting at your chosen property.
http://www.totstofrance.co.uk/

Tuscan Villas.com
An American firm that will help you find the perfect Tuscan villa.
http://www.tuscanyvillas.com/

Tuscany Now
Features over 200 properties in Tuscany, Italy.
http://www.tuscanynow.com/

Vakantie Globe.nl
Plots European holiday homes and tourist attractions on a map of the region.
http://www.vakantieglobe.nl/

Villa Parade
Offers exclusive villas with private pools in Mallorca, Spain.
http://www.villaparade.co.uk/

Villa Select
A privately owner-managed villa holiday company with offerings in Spain, Portugal and Cyprus.
http://www.villa-select.co.uk/

Vintage Travel
Choose from over 400 hand-picked villas in Croatia, France, Greece, Italy, Portugal and Spain.
http://www.vintagetravel.co.uk/

Where on Earth Group.com
Southern European specialist.
http://www.whereonearthgroup.com/

Baby-Friendly Boltholes
Lists a small but growing number of self-catering properties in the UK and Europe that are suitable for parents with kids of pre-school age.
http://www.babyfriendlyboltholes.co.uk/

Beach Huts
Features beach huts for sale or rental in the UK.
http://www.beach-huts.co.uk/

Blakes
Over 1,000 hand-picked cottages, lodges and holiday parks throughout the British Isles. The site offers a secure online booking facility and 360 degree virtual tours of many properties.
http://www.blakes.co.uk/

Child Friendly Cottages
Child-friendly self catering holiday cottages all over the UK. http://www.childfriendlycottages.co.uk/

Classic Cottages
Picturesque cottages in England's south west.
http://www.classic.co.uk/find.htm

Cottage Net UK
Over 20,000 cottages, townhouses and apartments to rent all over the UK and Ireland.
http://www.cottage-net.ndirect.co.uk/

Easycottages.com
Properties in the UK, Ireland and France that can be searched using a variety of different criteria.
http://www.easycottages.com/

English Country Cottages
Just as it says.
http://www.english-country-cottages.co.uk/

Farm & Cottage
Quaint holiday cottages in Devon, Cornwall, Somerset and Dorset.
http://www.farmcott.co.uk/

Good Access Cottages.co.uk
Accessible and inclusive cottage accommodation throughout the UK that is suitable for disabled and senior travellers.
http://www.goodaccesscottages.co.uk/
http://www.goodaccessguide.co.uk/

Great British Accommodation
Features self-catering cottages, holiday homes, hotels, bed and breakfasts, guesthouses and inns all over the country.
http://www.greatbritishplaces.com/

Helpful Holidays
Holiday cottages in England's West Country.
http://www.helpfulholidays.com/

Hoseasons
Book a country cottage in the UK or Ireland through this well known firm.
http://www.hoseasons.co.uk/

Imagine Ireland
Offers a large selection of holiday homes for rental all over the Emerald Isle.
http://www.imagineireland.com/

Irish Country Cottages
Choose from over 400 charming holiday residences.
http://www.irish-country-cottages.co.uk/

Irish Country Holidays
Self-catering accommodation in relaxing rural settings.
http://www.country-holidays.ie/

Real Visitors' Handbook
Guest reviews of self-catering accommodation in the UK.
http://www.therealvisitorsbook.co.uk/

Recommended Cottage Holidays Ltd
A good selection of cottages in all the major tourist areas of the UK.
http://www.recommended-cottages.co.uk/

Rural Retreats
Carefully selected and stylish country retreats and lighthouses for holidaymakers.
http://www.ruralretreats.co.uk/

Stilwell's
Search for holiday cottages, bed and breakfasts, camping sites and youth hostels countrywide.
http://www.stilwells.co.uk/
http://www.cottagesdirect.com/
http://www.cottagesonline.co.uk/
http://www.next6weeks.com/

Vakantie Globe.nl
Plots European holiday homes and tourist attractions on a map of the region, for easy searching.
http://www.vakantieglobe.nl/

Welcome Cottages
Features a wide selection of properties in the UK, Ireland and France.
http://www.welcomecottages.com/
http://www.irelanddirectory.co.uk/