The bigger the better when it comes to a holiday pad, according to Victoria Hooberman, cofounder of Scott Williams, which you lauded for its customer service and variety. “There’s a rise in groups travelling together: our biggest villas are in demand, as well as houses next door to each other, to give each family their own space.” This year’s runner-up, Oliver’s Travels, impressed for its expansive portfolio (everything from a chalet in Lapland to a folly on the Sandringham Estate), and The Thinking Traveller, our overall winner with top-storey scores in all criteria, is seeing shoulder season bookings trending and a growing interest in Corsica – although Greece is still the word for many holiday-makers.
These are the best villa rental companies in the world, according to the 2025 Readers' Choice Awards. The scores below are percentages representing overall average levels of satisfaction.
The best villa rental companies 2025
20. Tuscany Now & More. Score: 94.19
19. Bramble Ski. Score: 94.41
18. Provence Holidays. Score: 94.66
17. Ionian Estates. Score: 94.75
16. Five Star Greece. Score: 95.09
15. Exceptional Villas. Score: 95.22
14. Crabtree & Crabtree. Score: 95.31
13. Unique Homestays. Score: 95.68
12. Welcome Beyond. Score: 95.91
11. Vintage Travel. Score: 96.27
10. Scott Williams Villas. Score: 96.82
9. Plum Guide. Score: 97.08
8. SJ Villas. Score: 97.10
7. Red Savannah. Score: 97.21
6. Simpson Travel. Score: 97.27
5. Le Collectionist. Score: 97.78
4. CV Villas. Score: 97.92
3. Onefinestay. Score: 98.01
2. Oliver’s Travels. Score: 98.67
1. The Thinking Traveller. Score: 99.76