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Gilly Bachelor
If you’re planning your next holiday you’ve come to the right place!
Hi, I’m Gilly Bachelor. Welcome to ‘our’ website, I say ‘our’ as I have an incredible team behind me with Stephanie my admin whizz and Zappa our Marketing pro plus the support team at Not Just Travel. Find out more about us here.
We are a travel agency, but we operate differently from an online holiday provider, or a high street travel agent as we offer a highly personalised service. However, you can be assured you’re in safe hands as we work under the umbrella of Hays Travel as part of Not Just Travel.
Everything we book is ABTA and ATOL protected.
Find out more about how we work, and why clients choose to book their holidays with us.
We are based in a lovely office in Brewood (ST19 9LT) where you can visit by appointment, or if you’re not local, we offer video meetings and calls.
Book your appointment today.
Gilly

Here's what our customers have to say...
EXCELLENT Based on 57 reviews Belle Ward2025-08-19Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. “We were so impressed that after a relatively short conversation with Gilly she had listened extremely carefully and delivered a holiday with all the different elements we wanted (and some we didn’t realise we wanted but loved!) The standard of all the places of accommodation was above and beyond anything we had experienced before. We wanted a special and memorable holiday for ourselves and 2x teenagers - and Gilly delivered that in spades. Thank you so much.” Vicky Dring2025-06-30Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Recently booked (again) with Gilly and her team and her advice was fantastic - we were getting overwhelmed with cruise choices and needed some good, impartial advice suited to our needs. Gilly found the perfect cruise (with great packages included in the price). We can't wait to travel having more confidence that we have booked the right holiday. Highly recommend for end to end customer service. Bea ballard2025-06-25Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. "The organisation and logistics of this trip was seamless ! The wildlife and scenery sublime and the accommodation, service and dining second to none. A truly magical experience - thank you Gilly and team for your amazing inspiration and guidance.” Julia Smith2025-06-23Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We decided we wanted to dip our toe into the world of cruising but did not know where to start so we booked an appointment with Gilly who asked us questions about our likes and preferences with this information she recommended a cruise line which she felt best met our requirements. Gilly assisted in our cabin selection including choosing the actual cabin number! The service we received made plain ‘sailing’ in what at first to us looked like a minefield. Since booking we have received assistance from Stephanie in accessing the App for our cruise. All in all a wonderful service coupled with expert knowledge, highly recommend Rhianna Parsons2025-06-23Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. My family have booked with Gilly multiple times and we can always promise a positive experience from start to end. As I have worked with Gilly and the team for the past 2 summers - this being the third, I get more of a behind the scenes than a usual client would, and I see the time and effort Gilly and Stephanie put into every individual and their needs. From making phone calls or researching additional needs, Gilly and the team have the more knowledge, first-hand experience and expertise in the industry than local competitors. Me and my family are going to Alcudia, Spain on Wednesday and the team have found an ideal location, with suitable activities and at a price which works for us. All of the paperwork has been organised and we have no worries at all as it has all been organised. I wouldn’t recommend anyone else! A lovely, hardworking team who help you organise, plan and enjoy trips of a lifetime. Sarah Killion2025-06-23Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Gilly and her team are lovely friendly approachable people who arranged both our holidays in the comfort of their office . It was a non pushy sale which gave us plenty of time to browse and choose what was the best holiday for my family . Gilly goes above and beyond a normal travel agent and looks after you personally from choosing your holiday , to booking and looking after whilst you’re away . We are looking forward to going away shortly and then we’re looking forward to booking a bespoke holiday to Thailand next year. I’d thoroughly recommend Gilly to take the pressure and hassle out of booking your holiday Rebecca Talbot2025-06-02Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We recently booked our family holiday to Crete with Gilly Bachelor and we were delighted with the entire experience. From start to finish, the process was absolutely seamless. Every detail was taken care of, making it completely stress-free for us. The communication throughout was fantastic. Gilly took time to understand exactly what we were looking for and matched us with a resort that was perfect for our family. Her attention to detail was impressive, from flight times that were perfect to arranging our airport transfers. The resort itself exceeded our expectations. It was beautiful, family-friendly, and had all the amenities we needed for a relaxing and enjoyable stay. We truly felt like everything had been carefully planned with our needs in mind. We wouldn’t hesitate to book with Gilly Bachelor again and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a smooth, well-organised holiday with a personal touch. lousie Parsons2025-04-16Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. As always the confidence I have in Gilly and her fantastic team finding and booking our family holiday in second to none. Apart from joining us on holiday they are with us every step of the way! Mary Jones2025-01-24Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Gilly has helped me sort out a suitable holiday, after getting information on a customised trip, to making the booking on the one we chose. Looking forward to the holiday later this year.
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