 and the authentic locations it selects, with all its villas situated in lesser-known, quiet corners of Europe's big holiday hitters, from Portugal, Spain and Italy, to Greece, Turkey and Cyprus. As a bonus, there's a company representative based in every destination, on hand to help whenever they're needed. Vintage Travel retained the title, having been named best villa operator at the 2019 awards, unseating 2018's winner, Simpson Travel – whose portfolio includes adult-only and family holidays at apartments and boutique hotels in addition to villas – which found itself in second place this year. Owned by Graham Simpson and his Greek wife, who began offering villa holidays in 1978, Simpson Travel has also accrued a loyal fanbase over the years, many of whom describe the company's attention to detail as its fin){kind=link}
Find out which accommodation providers triumphed in the 2023 Telegraph Travel Awards, voted for by readers
Almost 30,000 readers voted in the 2023 Telegraph Travel Awards, nominating their favourite destinations, hotels and holiday companies – and the results are in. Here we reveal your top hotel groups, villa operators and cottage companies.
1. Ikos Resorts
2. Oberoi Hotels & Resorts
3. Belmond