Luxury tour operator Simpson Travel has acquired South France Villas, expanding its French portfolio with properties across Languedoc and the Côte d’Azur/French Riviera. The acquisition was completed on 4 August 2026 as part of the company’s growth strategy.
The deal follows Simpson Travel’s acquisition of Affinity
Villas in 2025, which strengthened its presence in Portugal.
South France Villas owners Trudi and Niall Andrews are
retiring following the sale, while Sandra Macdonald will join Simpson Travel as
Portfolio Manager for the South of France. Based near Béziers, Macdonald brings
more than 20 years of experience in villa rentals and expertise in French
travel.
Ed Pyke, CEO of Simpson Travel, said: “We've admired South
France Villas for a long time, not just for the properties, but for the way
Trudi and Niall have built real relationships with their guests over the years.
Bringing the business into Simpson Travel means we can carry that spirit
forward while opening up some exciting new corners of France for our own guests
to discover. We're also delighted to have Sandra on board. Her knowledge of the
region, and the care she clearly takes with every client, made her the obvious
person to lead this next chapter for us."
Trudi Andrews, co-owner of South France Villas, said:
"Simpson Travel is rightly regarded as one of the UK's leading specialist
tour operators, and we couldn't have wished for a better home for South France
Villas. It is a real pleasure to know our clients will now enjoy the
exceptional service Simpson is known for." -TTN