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Our Values are to

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Be Christ-centred, pointing to Jesus in all we do, prayerfully considering decisions and encouraging our fellow believers.

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Maintain Integrity in all our actions ensuring we act in a manner that builds trust and respect and represents Christ.

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Be Relational in the way we work with our guests, staff and partners, respecting each other as image bearers of Creator God.

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Create a culture of Joy both in the fun holiday highlights and also encouraging people in the deep Joy of walking with Jesus.

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Deliver Quality experiences to our guests and ensure high standards are upheld in all areas of our business.

We aim to provide outstanding and memorable holidays throughout the year for all members of the church family with Word-based and Christ-centred ministry to enrich and encourage you in your Christian life.

Our aims are to

  • Honour God in all our activities. 
  • Be obedient to the gospel of truth and grace.
  • Provide quality holidays that exceed our guests’ expectations.
  • Provide loving and faithful Christian ministry to our guests and staff alike.
  • Develop a broad range of Christian holidays for as wide a range of Christians as possible
  •  Use our tithe to bless those less fortunate and steward the world well.

Our ministry is at the centre of our holidays. It's what sets us apart and makes a Richmond Holiday a Quality Christian Holiday.

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Bethan Sayers
17:14 03 Mar 25
We had a brilliant week at Chalet de Neiges with Richmond. All of the staff were lovely and we enjoyed fantastic skiing, delicious food and wine, and fellowship and games with the other guests.
Lily Cannon
20:41 28 Feb 25
Mel and Simon and their team were the most lovely hosts for our family ski week, they made us so at home and were amazing company. Richmond are fab 10/10!
Jo Hopkins
19:19 17 Feb 25
Absolutely nothing was too much trouble for the superb team . The location , the Christian worship , teaching and fellowship made it “ immeasurably more ..” thank you
Annabel N
09:11 12 Jan 25
I've just returned from a wonderful week of skiing with Richmond. I love the ski in/ski out location and how accessible the chalet is to the three valleys. We met some lovely people last week and already have plans to meet up again.

I would say what sets Richmond a part from the rest is their staff - they're wonderful and deserve a proper shout out!

Thank you to all of the UK staff. You made the booking process seamless and nothing is ever too much trouble.

Thank you to the chalet team. Simon and Mel you were wonderful Chalet Managers! I enjoyed our chats and laughs. To the Chalet Hosts: Sam, Celeste, Sam and Sonia thank you for all of your hard work and care. It's much appreciated! Lucy, thank you for all of the wonderful food and AMAZING birthday cake! Lorraine, thank you for being such an involved and fun ministry lead! I enjoyed our conversations.

Thank you all again for making the week so memorable!

Highly recommend Richmond Holidays!
Suzy Andrews
20:02 03 Jan 25
Wonderfully warm chalet especially the atmosphere. A little bit of heaven on earth. Thank you for all the amazing games in the evening and to Lucy for the amazing food; to Sam, Paul, Sonia and Celeste for the loving service. And especially chalet managers Simon and Mel Herbert.
Will Lewis
08:23 14 Dec 24
Amazing week of fellowship in the chalet and on the slopes, being able to ski right out of the back door! The staff are amazing! Going out of their way to give us a experience to remember.
Alison Reiss
08:01 24 Oct 24
We've just returned from a week on Madeira. The hotel was superb, very quiet, yet quite central so easy to visit the marina and the multitude of cafes and restaurants. The food at the hotel was excellent. Our Group Leader ( Clare) was brilliant. The various tours offered were very good; the Island tour gave us an excellent overview of this volcanic island. We also went on a couple of Levada walks where we could see the dense lush vegetation at close hand. We are so pleased that we took the last minute decision to go to Madeira.
yvonne grace
18:16 22 Oct 24
Lovely week in Madeira with plenty of sunshine and delicious food. The hotel was 5 star !
David Thomas
14:54 17 Oct 24
Had a lovely holiday in Madeira with Richmond. Comfortable hotel with first class service. Lovely group of people to enjoy time with, fantastic tour lead and great support from Richmond Holidays
sue gillgan
16:36 11 Oct 24
The friendliest place to holiday. Lots of fun, watersports and beach location.
virginia knox
15:39 11 Oct 24
Beautiful location, with really friendly helpful staff team, great range of activities, the other holiday makers were really friendly and I felt included - I would come again!
Wendy Jourdain
13:08 11 Oct 24
If you are a solo traveller considering whether Samos would be a suitable holiday destination for you, I have three words to encourage you.....
BOOK IT NOW!
I booked myself onto the walking package in Oct 2024 but quickly realised that although the idea of walking was what gave me the courage to book, it was not what the Lord intended for me. Samos is a beautiful island and has so much to offer but the resort, hotel staff and superb Richmond Team and ministry all made for one of the best holidays I have ever been on. I worshipped, cried, laughed and rejoiced with some gorgeous brothers and sisters in Christ.
Wonderful family fellowship in the sun.
Thank you Lord.
Andy Irwin
10:32 08 Oct 24
Great staff, great location, great activities. Found many hotel staff friendly and great vibe. Spiritual input was great and relaxed so warmed to this a lot. Thanks guys. Food was 3 star and correct for that level so no big issues.
Sue Wilmot
11:40 23 Sep 24
The Christian ethos and dedicated staff made it such a special holiday- no wonder there are so many repeat guests! Gorgeous location and family atmosphere, highly recommended.
Simon M-C
08:39 22 Sep 24
Great find. Away from the hustle and bustle of town life but with easy free access to it when you're looking for it. Incredibly knowledgeable waterfront team and a reception team that is continually working on your behalf in the background. Great to gave a bookings team in the Uk that are kind and efficient too.
Ann Grant
19:49 21 Sep 24
Just returned from wonderful holiday in Samos run by Richmond holidays. From moment you book you are helped by caring staff who are ready to help. Great for singles and families. Waterfront is efficiently run. Fun rides to sailing lessons. Trips vary from wine tasting, walking, to site seeing in Ephesus. Greatest recommendation is I have visited for last 12 years.
JJ Matthews
17:24 29 Aug 24
Great team, service, community and facilities!
Rhys and Lucy Lewis
09:37 29 Aug 24
A brilliant holiday. A spiritual retreat enriched with fellowship with plenty of physical activity options on the waterfront and cycling with excellent excursions and well led ministry and worship. Thank you to all the Richmond team in the office and on site in Samos and to all the other guests for being so welcoming and lovely to us for our first (of many we hope!) Richmond experiences. 100% would recommend!
Karen Turner
04:05 29 Aug 24
Just had an amazing sailing holiday with Richmond. Highly recommend. Staff are so knowledgeable and friendly and the sailing kit is excellent. We will definitely be back!!
Pleasant View
09:52 22 Aug 24
Just had another superb holiday with Richmond in Samos. Taking a teenage daughter away for a holiday in the sun can be stressful because, let's be honest, whilst I completely and utterly trust her the same cannot be said for other young men who might be present in the resort. Well, at Richmond the hotels staff, Richmond staff & ALL the guests young and old were an absolute pleasure to holiday with. The added bonus being I absolutely did not feel the need to pack a baseball bat. Thank you Richmond from a dad who loves his daughters.
Olivia Nicholas
05:48 22 Aug 24
Amazing holiday, team are fantastic, lots to do for young and old. If you are wondering if you should book, do it you won’t regret it!
Wendy Pattison
14:17 19 Aug 24
Absolutely brilliant holiday company - their Christian ethos shines through the whole process from booking to holiday and home again! A beautiful holiday.
Megan Luxford
18:46 15 Aug 24
We are just heading home from an amazing week in Samos!!!
Best holiday ever !
Daniel
15:47 15 Aug 24
Dear Team at Richmond Holidays,

We as a family did not want to miss the opportunity of writing down our thoughts and experience of the past week.

We went on our first Christian holiday with Richmond Holidays to Samos in August 2024. It was hands down one of our best holidays and life experiences. This one we will remember forever.

From fine the management team under Euan’s direction right down to every youth member and helper in any capacity big and small, we had the most blessed time as individuals and a family.

Not only could we enjoy some rest and relaxation but within a peaceful environment but we could draw nearer to God. We found that within this non-pressurized, safe and very anointed space we could just be ourselves and learn at the same time.

The team gave us their very best and each one deserves to be honored. None of them could have known how much we needed this time coming from a stressful work season.

For anyone is reading this, please do not miss the chance to give yourselves and your families the opportunity of this unforgettable experience.

It was our greatest privilege and we feel humbled to be a small part of this awesome venture. We do wish Richmond holidays all the very best for the future.

You have our support always.

God bless you all.

Kok Family
West Sussex
UK
phoebe ruston
18:18 08 Aug 24
Emily and Elliot
16:52 25 Jul 24
Helen C
20:41 23 Jul 24
I really enjoyed my holiday with Richmond. The staff are particularly awesome.
Graham Duncan
10:10 22 Jul 24
The team at Samos were excellent - friendly, enthusiastic and thoughtful
Cathy Mowbray
09:06 22 Jul 24
Richmond Holidays in Samos are fantastic. I booked a week's holiday for myself and did not regret it. From the moment of enquiry to check-in returning home they are on the ball. Despite rising temperatures staff, both Richmond and hotel, were helpful, considerate and entertaining. The beach is so near, the sea is very clear. There are many excursions to go on, free activities to take part in, free courtesy bus to Samos/Pythegoria about 2.5 hours to explore, Waterfront lessons, children and youth work, morning prayer on the beach, ministry time most evenings, and plenty of relaxation.
Lesley Ferguson
15:04 21 Jul 24
Fantastic holiday with like-minded, friendly people. Lots to do and a great hotel experience. Would highly recommend to others thinking of going somewhere different.
Rosie
13:24 21 Jul 24
The whole holiday was incredible, there were plenty of activities but also lots of freedom to go and do whatever you liked. The staff are fantastic and the location is excellent
Anna Hollands
11:47 19 Jul 24
Excellent Christian holiday I've even been to.
J Jones
21:31 18 Jul 24
Great holiday. Great staff. Thank you Richmond holidays.
Abi Bolton
20:54 11 Jul 24
Had a wonderful week in Samos with Richmond Holidays and I would definitely recommend it to anyone! There’s something for everyone, whether you enjoy watersports, cycling, culture or sunbathing to the sound of the crashing waves! The Richmond team are incredible - nothing is too much to ask for, and they’ve been around every day full of enthusiasm and joy for the job they are doing in Samos. I’ve laughed, cried, connected with new friends and grown closer to God through relaxing in the wonderful Greek seaside. Don’t think about it, just book it - you won’t regret it!
Sue Ogley
16:32 31 May 24
Excellent holiday in Samos
Can recommend
Joseph Stewart
11:19 20 Apr 24
Incredible chalet and amazing people. Staff and guests combined. Unforgettable.
Josh L
11:53 14 Apr 24
Excellent place to stay staff were fantastic and welcomed me and ensured a great week even when coming alone, couldn’t rate it highly enough, would recommend to anyone
Dtr&Psr
14:09 29 Mar 24
Hi team Richmond,

The staff at the chalet were very polite, friendly and proficient in making our stay wondeful. Kease record our thanks to Dave, Phi and Phoebe & team.
The morning devotions were thought provoking and the evening ministry was indeed edifying. please record our thanks to Susy&Jonathan.
Our meals were tasty and well presented.
My wife and I had a great time. Some of us were beginners and Sheridan arranged some extra tutoring on the slopes. Our thanks to Alison & Sheridan.
David Exell
14:23 19 Mar 24
Just returned from a Richmond ski holiday at Chalet des Neiges in Reberty. I can't praise it highly enough. The Chalet is in a good position on the slopes. The staff were excellent. The evening games were enjoyed by both participants and spectators.
Audrey Hayes
11:55 09 Mar 24
Fantastic stay at Chalet des Neiges, Reberty. Great location, lovely staff and excellent food. What’s not to like?
Joseph Stewart
09:42 28 Feb 24
R J
09:13 13 Feb 24
Just had the best holiday in Reberty, The chalet is so well positioned to ski in/out, the lounge with fabulous views and tea/coffee when you don't want to ski all day. The staff being helpful, making everything effortless, even heating your ski boots when they are hard to get on!! Long may Richmond operate in the three valleys 😊
Ian Baird-Smith
06:44 20 Jan 24
Excellent week at Reberty. Perfect location, very friendly and attentive staff, great Ministry leading, superb food.
Ali Dreyer
09:09 16 Dec 23
We were the first guests of 2023/24 and the Richmond team at Chalet des Neiges have been absolutely brilliant. All staff led by David and Phi were professional but also relaxed and super friendly. Food from cooked breakfasts to fuel up for the day, afternoon tea, canopies and dinners has been brilliant thanks to Phoebe and Nat in the kitchen. The evening entertainment was a hilarious way to end the day.
Great relaxed atmosphere in the lovely chalet all week. Thanks to the whole staff team for making it such a great week and even organising fresh snow and sun for the last day. Have a great season.
Junior Dreyer
09:03 16 Dec 23
Just had the most amazing week at Chalet Des Neiges! Staff were amazing, very helpful and looked after our needs. Room was lovely with a stunning view each morning … except on the cloudy day!! 🤭 Hot tub was a bonus after a day on the slopes 🤗
Thank you all at Richmond for a great week!!
Dave Thomas
14:13 15 Dec 23
lucy Swain
18:15 24 Oct 23
We have now been on 7 Richmond holidays and will continue to go on many more. Their attention to detail is always excellent and they go the extra mile to ensure that everyone has a fantastic holiday.
The food is always fabulous and there are a range of excursions available for all interests and abilities.
The ministry time is optional but is a perfect way to the end the day and the fellowship with other Christians is wonderful - we have always made new friends to stay in touch with afterwards.
Richmond holidays are ideal for couples, families, older people and single people because everything is taken care of and you feel safe and cared for throughout.
I can't recommend them more highly.
Alison Shine
14:05 24 Oct 23
Fantastic holiday in Madeira at Castanheiro Boutique Hotel, very central location with excellent food and facilities. Lovely Christian fellowship, friendship and great outings.
Jane Aylwin
21:53 10 Oct 23
By the end of the week It felt like one Big happy family.
Alison Reiss
20:52 06 Oct 23
CM E
08:21 06 Oct 23
Richard Caseley
16:57 05 Oct 23
Catherine Matlock
10:08 30 Sep 23
Great Christian holiday company that combines wonderful activities and comfortable, hospitable accommodation in a nurturing, loving environment and the most beautiful Greek island location. One visit is not enough!!
Alison Paine
09:54 02 Sep 23
Jane Shaw
14:00 30 Aug 23
Another summer holiday completed in Samos with Richmond Holidays. What a great family holiday with people who to enjoy great fellowship with on and off the water or bicycle!!! All of us came home with passing a sailing or windsurfing course.Obviously we booked again for next year before left the resort.
Joe & Nicki Ashton
16:34 17 Aug 23
We have had the most wonderful time! Two weeks of sunshine, sailing, windsurfing, fellowship, cycling…. And already booked for next year!
A huge thank you to the fantastic Richmond 2023 team!!
Megan Jones
18:39 15 Aug 23
The most amazing family holiday I have ever had!
Cannot recommend it highly enough!!
Lucy Meseg
09:19 08 Aug 23
We loved our holiday in Samos earlier this year so much we’re coming back in September! The whole Richmond team were so lovely and the other guests were very friendly. 10/10 would recommend going out with James from the waterfront team on a joy ride on a Cat! The excursions were fun and there were so many of them. Bethany and Bekky in the office were so helpful when we booked our second holiday with Richmond.
Hyde Phillips
10:07 25 Jul 23
Utterly brilliant! I knew the trip would be good from what i’d heard, but hadn’t anticipated how significant the experience would be. Going on my own meant being slightly out of comfort zone, but so was everyone else and that made for a really strong & inclusive community vibe. Richmond staff were on point, hotel was decent, activities were great fun and pool/sea/sun combo never fails. Would recommend to anyone who’s on their own (or part of a family) and wants to have a lovely time, make friends and come back renewed. Keep up the excellent work! 🙌
Rachelle Crofton
12:54 11 Jul 23
Great holiday, so relaxing but also quite active. Staff and other guests were lovely. Staff really made you feel included and welcome. I feel completely refreshed and ready to go back to work!
Babs Bowyer
21:57 27 Jun 23
Loved my holiday with Richmond. Would highly recommend it for someone who was travelling alone, as I was. I felt included and everyone was very friendly, both staff and other travellers. Was a full and packed week with loads of great water activities and quieter creative tutorials and sessions. Met some great people!
Carol Britton
10:10 20 Jun 23
I just spent two weeks with Richmond Holidays in Samos. And of course, loved all the sun and warmth of the people and the weather. Even if don't know anyone going the weeks you are there, you will make new friends quickly. I saw about nine people I'd met on previous Richmond Holidays in Samos. I keep telling my friends about it too! Maybe one day they will go with me.
Alice Scott
13:18 13 Apr 23
We have just been as a family of four (2 adults and 2 small children) to Richmond's ski chalet. We have had a fantastic time! The chalet's location is incredible, you couldn't be any closer to the slopes. The staff were lovely and always helpful - not to mention super fun with the kids, going along with their games, providing extra entertainment and making us all feel very welcomed. To top it all up, the ministry sessions were insightful and make a great holiday even better!
Samantha Hart
17:41 25 Mar 23
We had an amazing skiing holiday with Richmond at Les Menuires. The team who looked after us were excellent - fantastic food, the hot tubs and saunas were ideal after a day skiing and nothing was too much trouble. I can’t rate them highly enough.
James Fulford
17:18 20 Mar 23
A wonderful week - well done to Dan Lexi Susie, Susannah, Noah and the other lovely person whose name escapes me for all your hard work in the chalet in Les Menuires Reberty 3 Vallées! And to all the great team in the office back in the UK - a wonderful holiday - lovely food, lovely people, great fun esp the hot tubs, and the presence of Jesus permeating the place. Well done for pastor Greg for leading us for the week. Thank you, may I come again please 🙂
Clair Oates
18:38 07 Oct 22
Fantastic holiday! My first time with Richmond and they were simply fantastic. Attentive, professional, skilled, friendly, personable and very well organised.
All activities were well organised, and I felt very safe at all times.
Met some amazing people.
The Christian input was brilliant with freedom to join in, and no pressure if not. This holiday would suit anyone, whether they are Chritian or not. It is ideal for people who are on their own to be able to have a safe and enjoyable holiday adventure, with other friendly people.
Heather Davies
10:52 20 Aug 22
Our whole family had a great time here. The location is stunning and the range of activities meant there was always something for everybody. But the stand out feature are the team who make it all work so seamlessly. We were blessed! Than you!
Ben Blake
14:35 19 Aug 22
Truly amazing, cannot express it enough. If you’re reading this Adam the team definitely deserve that round of ice creams!!! Best staff I’ve ever encountered, so incredibly generous and invested in making our holiday the best it could possibly be!
Ruth Aldridge
08:17 18 Aug 22
An absolutely wonderful holiday! I’m trying to work out why… I think it’s a combination of the ease of getting out in the water (the staff get the boats / windsurfs ready and you literally just sail off without any hassle!) combined with a lovely pool / sun lounger area; really good company (getting to know other guests and being able to share and talk at a deeper level) and a great choice of other activities (go karting; outdoor cinema) And then on top of that having spiritual ministry times - I feel my body mind and soul have been fully refreshed!
The staff team have been exceptionally friendly and welcoming - they went out of their way to ensure our holiday was as good as possible..
I joined others going on early morning cycle rides (best time to do activity in August in Greece - too hot otherwise unless in the water!) and I felt quite virtuous arriving back for breakfast having done some fitness…
And on top of all that our 19 yr old has bonded with some other youth and is v keen that we come back next year..
We will be back - thank you Richmond for a great week!
Hannah Ogden
11:13 05 Aug 22
I had a fantastic holiday with friendly staff at a fantastic hotel. I learnt to sail and will definitely be returning. It was a perfect holiday for me since I was a sole traveller but met plenty of people there and had great chances to enjoy a range of water-sports. I would highly recommend. 😁 ⛵️
Vanessa
20:32 28 Jul 22
INCREDIBLE! I visited Samos and had the best 2 weeks. The Richmond staff are AMAZING! They were always smiling, always happy to help. Super patient and kind. They really want to give you the best experience ever. From beginning with the booking of the holiday to the end of the experience Richmond Holidays deserve far more than 5 stars.
Helen Miller
08:31 28 Jul 22
Amazing time with Richmond Holidays in Samos. The staff were brilliant, particularly at teaching us to windsurf and rescuing us when we drifted out to far! 😃☀️🏄‍♀️⛵️
Gary Nichols
07:13 14 Jul 22
My first holiday since the loss of my wife. I was quite apprehensive but I needn't have been. I stayed for 2 weeks and it was wonderful. As many or as few activities as you like but with no pressure.
This was truly a Christian holiday: kindness and a loving spirit were very evident.
Finally, I must mention the young Richmond staff: absolutely outstanding in every way
Karen Webb
18:50 07 Jul 22
We’ve just finished a wonderful week in Samos. Richmond has a great team looking after you while you are there. We loved the sailing, cycling, windsurfing, kayaking and paddle boarding but a particular highlight is sailing on the catamaran across the fabulous waters off Samos. The hotel is so friendly and we enjoyed the buffet style food. A lovely group of guests and staff meant great dinner conversations with lots of laughter. Can’t wait to go back!!
Rachelle Arnold
18:10 07 Jul 22
Great holiday in a lovely location. Plenty of opportunity to enjoy watersports and much more. Richmond staff were lovely, friendly, welcoming and helpful. Hotel staff were also very pleasant and helpful. Would definitely recommend.
Tim Neal
11:30 06 Jul 22
What a wonderful, peaceful and relaxing place. The Zephiros is smart and clean and calm, staff are very helpful. The best thing is the wonderful Richmond Team led by Lizzie - they are an energised, spirit filled team, who bring loving kindness to all engagements with them. Whether on the waterfront, out cycling or on excursions - it is a blessing to spend time in their company - thank you all.
Rebecca Neal
11:23 06 Jul 22
Fabulous week, Lizzie and the team looked after us so well. Thank you so much.
Peter Williams
19:42 05 Jul 22
Richmond did a great job with our recent summer holiday. Great fellowship as well as great fun
Gill Sutton
21:31 01 Jul 22
Richmond Holidays are able to do more than you dare ask or imagine. The love demonstrated from the moment we met the team was overwhelming and permeated the entire holiday. Their youthful energy and desire to bless us was an unexpected joy . This was the best holiday we have ever had. Activities, rest, fellowship and Jesus' presence in the most idyllic sun drenched setting- what more could we ask for?
Kevin Gallagher
10:00 24 Jun 22
Our first visit to Samos with Richmond was excellent. The resort team that Richmond have assembled is amazing, every one incredibly helpful, skilful, cheerful and friendly. Opportunities for water sports, cycling, walking and exploring are more than can be exploited even in two weeks and the underpinning Christian ethic and ministry help to create a wonderful and easy ambience and fellowship which enables guests to meet and bond quickly and seamlessly. Very highly recommended.
Hannah Brooks
18:09 19 Jun 22
It has been the longest wait for this holiday, with everything over the last few years, but it has been so worth it! I can’t think of a box it has not ticked for me.
There are so many activities on offer that I had to book two weeks to be able to do everything I wanted to do; sailing, stand up paddle boarding, bike rides, go karting, village visits, Captains BBQ, farm/culinary experience in the mountains (so special) and saying I saw the new top gun in a Greek open air cinema just adds to it. All of this and there was still time to relax by the pool and beach! With the amazing fellowship with guests and staff over the two weeks I am back at work with a spring in my step and working out if I can make my next visit in two months time rather than two years! Thankyou Richmond!
Douglas Barham
16:47 21 Mar 22
This company provide a rest. I mean a real rest. A rest for the soul. A rest for the body - in the hot tub. Not for me though as it's ski, ski, ski! Followed by a sauna and a first class 3 course meal. When can I go next?
Claire Mathys
19:39 13 Feb 22
Had a great skiing holiday with Richmond, the staff were fantastic and the chalet is in a brilliant location on the slopes. Prosecco in the hot tub, three course dinners, board games.. a really great and sociable week!
Anthony Thorpe
12:23 01 Nov 21
Outstanding holiday experience; friendly, relaxed and fun staff on hand to make the time what you need it to be. Something for everyone and I thoroughly enjoyed myself as a solo traveller - made friends with lots of guests in an atmosphere of safety and joy, and enjoyed every activity on offer, including the ministry opportunities. Next time I’ll be booking for longer!
Katherine Palmer
13:07 04 Oct 21
A beautiful setting, glorious sunshine and an excellent team.
David Finney
18:42 02 Oct 21
This holiday was both restful and exciting. The times of reflection are relaxing, as was the delightful setting. The sailing can be very exciting when the wind is up and the catamarans are out. It seems that every week i go there is new community forms amongst the guests and often i find that i stay in touch even when the holiday is over. Returning guests seem to be a feature of Richmond holidays. The hotel staff are very welcoming and the Richmond staff never fail to go above and beyond to ensure that the holiday is enjoyable.
Janet Roberts
18:26 23 Sep 21
Friendly, helpful staff team. Very caring. A great location, fabulous weather and lots to do. Easy to make friends with other guests too, it felt like one big, happy family! Highly recommended.
OT
14:42 23 Sep 21
I absolutely LOVED the week I spent with Richmond. I couldn't fault it. And, I would 100% return EXCEPT SADLY for the price. I simply cannot justify to myself spending TWICE what I would spend on a package holiday (especially given the quite basic rooms provided). The fellowship, team and activities were genuinely excellent but not worth double the price of a holiday. I would usually budget around £600, but this holiday including flight, for a basic room, was almost double at £1,100 (there were also extra charges for day trips on top). Fantastic but too pricey.
Marjorie Lomax
12:59 18 Sep 21
The Richmond team was superb. Nothing was too much trouble for them. I had a thoroughly enjoyable time. James and Melanie Bright were an inspiration as leaders of the spiritual aspect of the holiday. Samos was idyllic.
Dan Maisey
11:45 02 Sep 21
I have had a couple of holidays with Richmond; a summer break in Samos and skiing. The locations were great, the staff fantastic and I came away from both feeling relaxed and having really enjoyed them. I would definitely recommend.
Jo Maybury
22:19 01 Sep 21
Great holiday with Richmond in Samos - a lovely hotel in a beautiful setting. Apart from sleeping in the sun and swimming in the crystal clear sea, I went sailing, kayaking, early morning paddle boarding and out on a jeep trip to explore the island - green, mountainous, waterfalls, monasteries and village tavernas.
The Richmond staff are amazing - friendly and helpful, nothing is too much trouble. They made the whole holiday so straightforward - despite the extra testing, form filling etc.
My favourite moments? The open air cinema in a beautiful walled garden one evening, the Sunday service on the terrace overlooking sea and mountains -and the great company.
Highly recommended!!!
Sonia Kelly
19:32 01 Sep 21
A unique formula! In no particular order, the main ingredients are:
water sports, cycling, chilling, guaranteed sunshine ☀️, friendship, worship, fantastic /able youngsters, great outings. Oh! And fab cocktails on the terrace! A great holiday. Have been going for over 10 years and still haven’t done all I want to do, booked to return next year.
Michael Franks
19:02 01 Sep 21
Had a brilliant time on a Richmond Holiday this year. Loved getting involved with all the water sports and that you could use a bike at any time. All the staff were incredible, really helpful and super encouraging. Loved the personal touches of being contacted before the holiday and that seemingly everyone knew our names when we were there too. Brilliant to be in a relaxing place with other Christians and felt super well looked after. Highly recommend.
lozaosborne
18:58 01 Sep 21
What an incredible time. Such a friendly and relaxing time! A lovely group of people. You can come on your own and find community or come with someone else and do your own thing. A huge range of water sports to do and great optional excursion day out to really experience more of the local culture and experiences. An incredibly trustworthy holiday company who make sure you’re sorted from transport from the hotel to every detail along the way.
Mike Kelly
11:11 01 Sep 21
Yet another great holiday in Samos with Richmond!! Just an amazing place to spend time with lovely people. A little slice of Heaven on Earth!
Poppy Waskett
16:44 13 Aug 21
I’m not being too bold to say that this Richmond holiday to Samos 2021 has been the best holiday of my life. I had never been on holiday with Richmond before. I was booked for 2 weeks at the beginning of July. Once I got there I loved it so much that I extended my holiday, and then extended it again. I have just finished a 5 week holiday! With the global travel uncertainty with covid I was unsure how this would impact the holiday. But leading up to the holiday and for all the time I was there the staff (both office and resort) were so helpful and reassuring. They went above and beyond to assist with any admin. Not only are they helpful but a joy to communicate with. I was also confident whilst in Samos as all activities were covid safe.

The staff team live out Gods love, joy, heart for adventure and service so beautifully. I felt I really got to know team and guests really well. I was travelling alone but made so many good friends. I found it really easy to mix with others even though I was travelling alone, the staff and guests are so inclusive. Eating together has also been a joy: whether just getting to know people, meaningful or spiritual conversations, or laughing so hard you can’t breathe.The fellowship of being around other Christians (both team and guests) has been precious.

The encouragement, the ministry and the prayer times have been really spiritually enriching and restorative. It’s been a joy to see and share in what God is doing here in this place and with these people over my holiday. A few ministry highlights were sharing communion, testimonies, worship on the terrace, and spontaneous prayer moments including on paddle boards at sunrise. When you speak with someone and they say those precious words ‘can I pray with you?’, that is so great.

Where can I even start with the activities? They have been so fun. I came with a notion that I wanted to learn a new skill - probably sailing. If I’m honest I was a little afraid of deep water, but one week in and I was already enjoying getting out in a single handed dingy. The instruction from the team and the confident assurance that I had in safety on the water with the competent team around (always ready for rescue) made it easy for me to dare to learn and I did. I did level 1 and 2 sailing, start windsurfing in lessons and had plenty of time to practice outside lesson time: the weekly regatta really is something to be remembered! You’ll have to come to discover it! The team have maintained energy, enthusiasm and grace throughout my (long) holiday, from the first day water front with a hilarious obstacle course to them running with the taxi to wave goodbye.

Other highlights were group cycle rides to beautiful bays, mountain bikes to a sea jump spot, being taught how to race dive by one of the young people and pebble painting on the terrace with kids and adults. For those preferring a more retreat or physically resting holiday there is all the choice and variety of activity or no activity to make the holiday what you want: trips to beautiful bays, leisurely lunches and mountain villages.

I travelled alone but together on this holiday it feels like family. I have a lot of amazing memories from my time Samos, I am already planning my next trip. I could not recommend Richmond Holidays more strongly!
Paul Bulkeley
11:30 30 Jul 21
What a brilliant holiday. It was the perfect combination of family fun, activities and refreshment. The team are brilliant really go the extra mile. The whole family loved it.

So much activities enjoyed and we still feel rested. Probably the best windsurfing my son and I have ever enjoyed too…blasted every afternoon!
Reece Dougall
18:33 12 Jun 21
Top ski holiday!
Claire Harris
15:00 02 Mar 21
Over the years we've had many skiing holidays with Richmond and if we weren't satisfied we wouldn't keep going back. We booked a skiing trip for 10 of us over Christmas 2020 which had to be cancelled due to covid and we received our deposit back without asking. With all our dealings with the company we have been very impressed with their Christian ethos. The accommodation isn't luxurious but it's homely and comfortable, the food has always been good, and service is always with a smile. We will be booking again.
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