Hays Travel - Houghton Reviews 

836
TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.9

8 Mautland Street, DH4 4BH Houghton, GB


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Katie in the Houghton Store was very aware of our requirements for a 2 night break in Milan departing NCL. The following day she presented a fabulous City Break to coincide with SAFC playing AC Milan.... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Used Hays travel to book a northern lights experience with FredOlsen and was looked after by Libby(Elizabeth). She was very professional and double checked all our details and had an extremely helpful... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We have used the Houghton branch for a couple of years now and can’t fault the service we receive from Chloe. She remembers the way we like our way of travelling and always polite, a little diamond in... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Friendly and helpful staff who ensured I got the holiday I wanted at a reasonable price. I don't go on holiday very often, but I have always booked through Hays Travel in Houghton le spring and I hav... See more

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Company details

  1. Travel Agency
  2. Cruise Agency
  3. Cruise Travel Agency
  4. Cultural Tours Provider
  5. Currency Exchange Service
  6. Travel Aggregator

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Hays Travel, the UK's largest independent travel agent, brings over 40 years of expertise and customer care to every aspect of your holiday planning. With over 460 branches nationwide, we pride ourselves on providing our customers with tailor-made travel packages, exceptional service, and exclusive deals local to them. Whether you dream of family-friendly resorts, all-inclusive holiday packages, luxury cruises, UK short breaks, or last-minute getaways, Hays Travel is here to bring your dream holiday to life. In addition to popular travel destinations across Europe, we also provide exotic trips to far-off destinations, including Asia, the Caribbean, and beyond. Our dedicated travel agents are passionate about creating the perfect holiday experience for you. As your one-stop travel shop, we offer a wide range of services, from flights, cruise, and hotel bookings to airport parking, travel insurance, attraction tickets, and award-winning foreign exchange services. We partner with trusted suppliers like TUI, P&O Cruises, and Jet2holidays, to ensure top-quality service for all our customers, whilst hand-selecting the best deals that fit your budget and needs. Committed to delivering exceptional value, we also offer free child places and flexible payment options, including interest-free monthly direct debits and low-deposit deals on select holidays. Because everyone deserves to Holiday the Hays Way. Choose Hays Travel today for an unforgettable holiday experience backed by trusted, expert guidance every step of the way.


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  • 8 Mautland Street, DH4 4BH, Houghton, United Kingdom

  • 0191 5120090

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Customer focused…

Very professional and customer focused approach to helping us to book out holiday

5 September 2025
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Reply from Hays Travel - Houghton

Thank you for your lovely feedback Gary,
It was a pleasure to help you in store.
Kind Regards,
Katie

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fab!

Vicki was friendly, very helpful, efficient and knowledgeable; she was understanding of our particular requirements and remembered us from previous visits, making us feel like valued customers.

4 September 2025
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Reply from Hays Travel - Houghton

Thank you so much for this amazing feedback.
It was lovely to see you both again.
I am confident that we have got the perfect holiday for you.
I look forward to seeing you again soon.
Kind Regards
Vicki

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent knowledgeable friendly staff

Excellent knowledgeable friendly staff. Completely happy with the service received

2 September 2025
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Reply from Hays Travel - Houghton

Thank you for your lovely feedback Caroline,
It was a pleasure to help you in store and I will look forward to seeing you again.
Kind Regards,
Katie

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Agent listened to what we wanted…

Agent listened to what we wanted offered us good choices and advice.

24 August 2025
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Reply from Hays Travel - Houghton

Thank you for your lovely review. It was great to get you booked up and I hope you have a fantastic time away.

Thanks - Chloe

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fabulous customer services

Fabulous customer services. Thank you to Vicki from Houghton le spring. She went to the nth degree to ensure we booked the best honeymoon xx

31 August 2025
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Reply from Hays Travel - Houghton

Thank you so much for this lovely review.
It was a pleasure to help you get your special holiday arranged... This is now on my bucket list.
I look forward to seeing you again soon.
Kind Regards
Vicki x

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Katie was so helpful and very patient…

Katie was so helpful and very patient with me. Would choose to go to her every time.

30 August 2025
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Reply from Hays Travel - Houghton

Thank you for you lovely review. It was a pleasure to help you get booked up and I hope you have a lovely time away.

Thanks - Katie

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

as always the service was spot on…

as always the service was spot on courteous and professional.

28 August 2025
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Reply from Hays Travel - Houghton

Thank you so much for your lovely review! It was a pleasure to see you both in store and I hope you have a fantastic time away.

Many Thanks - Katie

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service as usual and a bit of…

Excellent service as usual and a bit of a laugh (Brain).

21 August 2025
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Reply from Hays Travel - Houghton

Thank you for this lovely feedback Allyson.
Its always a pleasure seeing you in store.
I hope that you and Brain (ha ha) have an amazing holiday.
See you soon.
Kind Regards
Vicki

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

excellent service

19 August 2025
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Reply from Hays Travel - Houghton

Thank you for this lovely feedback.
It was a pleasure to help you and Im sure you will have an amazing holiday.
Kind Regards
Annalisa

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service

Great service

16 August 2025
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Reply from Hays Travel - Houghton

Thank you so much for your lovely review! It was a pleasure to see you in store and I hope you have a fantastic time away.

Many Thanks - Annalisa

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The assistant manager in the Houghton…

The assistant manager in the Houghton branch was amazing. We got just what we wanted. She was so helpful and pleasant.

15 August 2025
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Reply from Hays Travel - Houghton

Thank you so much for your lovely review! It was a pleasure to see you both in store and I hope you have a fantastic time away.

Many Thanks - Chloe

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very helpful ladies

Very helpful ladies, very knowledgeable and friendly. Helped us book a family holiday along with hotels, parking etc. Highly recommended

10 August 2025
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Reply from Hays Travel - Houghton

Thank you for your lovely feedback Steven,
It was a pleasure to help you as always.
Kind Regards,
Katie

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic customer service as always

Fantastic customer service as always
Fantastic staff who go above and beyond to help customers

31 July 2025
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Reply from Hays Travel - Houghton

Thank you for your lovely feedback,
It was a pleasure to help you as always.
Kind Regards,
Vicki

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great girls explained everything this…

Great girls explained everything this is my first time away on my own and the girls helped me so much .

29 July 2025
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Reply from Hays Travel - Houghton

Thank you for this lovely feedback.
It was a pleasure to help you with your holiday.
I look forward to seeing you again soon.
Kind Regards
Annalisa

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Hi I highly recommend you to go to Hays…

Hi I highly recommend you to go to Hays Travel, all the staff are helpful and friendly they have a lot of knowledge of different countries. We have never had a bad holiday.

2 August 2025
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Reply from Hays Travel - Houghton

Thank you for this lovely feedback.
It was a pleasure to help you with your holiday.
I look forward to seeing you again soon.
Kind Regards
Chloe

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent

Excellent, helpful and friendly service. Top class👍

3 August 2025
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Reply from Hays Travel - Houghton

Thank you for this lovely feedback.
It was a pleasure to help you with your holiday.
I look forward to seeing you again soon.
Kind Regards
Katie

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

My first cruise

I have used Hays for a few years and they have always given me a good service.One other reason why I use Hays is that they are a local comany.I live near Sunderland where they have there Headquaters. Also, the are not beholden to any shareholders as Irene Hays is the complete owner. John Hays was a good employer who always ensured good working conditions for his staff and when John died and Irene took over the business she continued in the same vein. I went into their office in Houghton-le-Spring a couple of days ago to discuss going on a cruise next year. I have never been on a cruise but Vicky,the Manager, was very helpfull. As I would be a solo passenger I wanted something suitable to suit me. Vicky went through a few options, to be honest, I felt she was going at break neck speed. So after I decided on the option of a Mediterranean cruise I said that I wanted to take all the infromation away and considerate it at home before I decided.I looked at the ship's facilities on the internet and were very good. However, upon reading the reviews the majority were scathing. As such, I decided this was a non-starter.Vicky phoned me the following day when I informed her of the terrible reviews and as such, I didn't want this cruise. She suggested some other options. I arranged to visit the office that day. While at the office Vicky went through some other options and made a point of showing me the reviews. Eventually I found an Agean cruise which seemed much better than the previous one and had good reviews. As such, I chose this cruise. As this would be my first cruise Vicky was very thorough,going through everything so I paid a deposit. Vicky said that I could call in any time if I had any queries.

30 July 2025
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Reply from Hays Travel - Houghton

Thank you for your wonderful review. I am pleased we managed to find a you a great cruise option and I'm sure you will thoroughly enjoy it. I look forward to seeing you again in store.

Thanks - Vicki

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