Barrhead Travel Reviews

Name: Barrhead Travel
Address: 85 Oswald Street, Glasgow
Rating: 3.28

3.3 Rating 493 Reviews

57 %

of reviewers recommend Barrhead Travel

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3.3

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Communication Channels	Live Chat, Telephone, Email
Queries Resolved In	Under An Hour
Customer Service	2.6 out of 5
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Refunds Process	Difficult

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0330 094 8364

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85 Oswald Street
Glasgow
G1 4PA

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Barrhead Travel 1 star review on 18th April 2022

Craig Angely

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Anonymous // 01/01/2019

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“Visited Braehead Barrhead travel today and met Iona , who listened and accommodated all our wishes . She was so knowledgeable and with such a relaxed manner , it made the booking super easy . We are now looking at booking next yr to with her . Great visit and fantastic customer service .”

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Posted 2 weeks ago

“If you are thinking about booking a golf holiday with Barrhead travel I wouldn't recommend it. Go directly through a golf company. They book through one anyway. The customer service and communication has been appalling. It has unfortunately spoiled our holiday but they don't seem to care. I have had to sort out issues directly with the golf company they used due to their poor service. Not good enough.”

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Posted 1 month ago

“Called into Livingston Branch with a problem with a online booking we had,being oap we were struggling to get things done,however after speaking to Ellie she sorted everything out for us thanks for all your help Ellie Danny and Lorna”

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Posted 1 month ago

“I would never use Barrhead Travel again. They booked us into a hotel that was dirty and unsafe after booking a very expensive holiday to America with them. I have tirelessly emailed their customer service department who ignore my emails and refuse to deal with my complaint. The hotel they booked us into was The Red Lion in Monterey. The reviews were awful and after staying 2 nights there I can now see why. I sent photos to Barrhead Travel dirty floors, shower, broken air conditioning and stained bed sheets with our room backing onto the hotel car park where any random stranger could have walked into the hotel. We came back from our holiday mid Aug 24 and it is now Nov24 and still Barrhead travel service have not responded to our request for a refund. Shame on you Barrhead Travel.”

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Posted 7 months ago

“Always love a visit to Barrhead travel as they are always so helpful.Today Kelly was so helpful and has organised a trip for my parents and also a trip for ourselves.Kelly and the staff always are great with different suggestions and always so knowledgeable.Thank you xx”

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Posted 8 months ago

“Went to the Saltcoats branch to book a holiday told by them £400 deposit paid then paid £600 had to cancel on medical grounds told I would get the £600 back now there telling me its £950 deposit I was not told this when I booked I will have to take it up with abta you can't change what was agreed at time of booking just been told lies from the start”

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Posted 9 months ago

“From first contact our Barrhead Travel representative, Frank, was professional, knowledgeable and extremely helpful. Booking was made and documents to check were sent promptly. To date delighted with service.”

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Posted 9 months ago

“Paid £4.500 pounds for a holiday to be told it’s gone can’t even give you an other holiday till your money is refunded telling us it can take up to 5 days shocking”

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Posted 10 months ago

“Overview Tours Reviews Photos Services About Google review summary Reviews aren't verified 3.7 (44) Reviews All holiday10 email5 phone4 prices4 +6 Sort by Most relevant Newest Highest Lowest Robert Arthur Feel really let down with our customer service at the forte branch, went in today to cancel a holiday we were both looking forward to going on. Due to a medical reason not within our control however the only word the young …More Karen Goldie Local Guide·133 reviews 3 months ago The staff at barrhead travel fort Glasgow are so friendly and so helpful, Michele took time to look over holidays and helped us find the perfect location.Barrhead travel are quick to answer all your queries via phone or email and just to say thankyou to Louise C for quick responses to my questions. Hanna Bell 1 review 4 months ago Booked a holiday with my partner and Zoe made the process super easy and stress free for us. Great customer service and will look for her when booking our next holiday🤍 angela hunter 1 review 8 months ago The staff at Barrhead travel in Glasgow fort are fantastic very helpful I recently booked my holiday there for next year with my sister and the staff were friendly and very knowledgable of the area around where I was looking to book …More More user reviews Trustpilot Reviews https://uk.trustpilot.com › review Barrhead Travel Reviews - Trustpilot Barrhead Travel has 5 stars! Check out what 33466 people have written so far, and share your own experience. 4.9 (33,466) REVIEWS.io https://www.reviews.io › store › ba... Barrhead Travel Reviews - Read 483 Genuine Customer Reviews Barrhead Travel has collected 483 reviews with an average score of 3.29. There are 275 customers that ❤ Barrhead Travel, rating them as good. 3.3 (483) People also ask Is Barrhead Travel Atol protected? Who took over Barrhead Travel? Is Barrhead Travel independent? Do Barrhead Travel prices match? Feedback Trustpilot Reviews https://uk.trustpilot.com › review www.barrheadtravel.co.uk Reviews | Read Customer Service Reviews of ... 47 people have already reviewed www.barrheadtravel.co.uk. Read about their experiences and share your own! 3.5 (47) Indeed https://uk.indeed.com › cmp › revie... Barrhead Travel Employee Reviews 5 Apr 2024 — Great place to work, foreign exchange managers where brilliant. Pay wasn't the best but was a very good job. Working for Barrhead travel was ... 2.7 (84) Feefo https://www.feefo.com › en-GB Barrhead Travel Reviews Our innovative holiday options, attention to detail and excellent value mark us out from the crowd. That's why we have been voted UK Travel Agent of the Year at ... which.co.uk https://www.which.co.uk › article Barrhead Travel - Which? - Which.co.uk Barrhead Travel was also praised for its 'excellent customer service', with specific mention to its 'knowledgeable and friendly staff.' This was reflected in ... Barrhead Travel Holidays https://www.barrheadtravel.co.uk › ... MICHELLE HOLT : Glasgow, Glasgow Travel Agent | Cruises Expert I would like to thank Michelle Holt for her advice and help in rearranging my holiday. She was extremely helpful and nothing was to much trouble. I would ... Glassdoor https://www.glassdoor.co.uk › Bar... Barrhead Travel Reviews: What Is It Like to Work ... Barrhead Travel has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 151 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working ... 3.9 (154) Robert Arthur Feel really let down with our customer service at the forte branch, went in today to cancel a holiday we were both looking forward to going on. Due to a medical reason not within our control however the only word the young girl heard was cancel, no other option was offered such as rearrange another date. Im still waiting on her asking the reason for the cancellation. Told her the reason but no empathy what so ever was forthcoming, only thing she was interested in was the ludicrous cancellation fee. This was equivalent to between 70 to 80 % of the holiday price I am well aware of rules and regulations but when something is outwith your control I find it ridiculous. Not so much about the hard earned cash you took like an unmasked dick turpin but the lack of empathy for someone's health you neglected to acknowledge was uncouth. Used Barrhead travel over thirty years longhaul all over unfortunately never again. My recommendation would be go to a travel agent that cares stay clear of Barhead Travel if you are looking for good customer care if there was a zero star it would not even be one no empathy or comfort whatsoever .”

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Posted 10 months ago

“Just returned from Krakow, booked over a year ago through Barhead Travel the fort Glasgow. I can honestly say the service provided was abysmal they left us to organise most of the apartment details such as room numbers ourselves by email to unknown person who had very little English and never answered our emails. No transfers were arranged though they were provided by the apartments via email. On return when I expressed my annoyance the manager was very negative blaming other companies and us for not checking emails sent by the airline, then when I explained how much the cost of a taxi was she stated the obvious that I haf been done. I will never book another holiday through them again.”

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Posted 11 months ago

“Booked a holiday in April with transfers when we landed in alacante no transfer waited a hour still no show had to get taxi tried phoning emergancy number on forms did not answer got hotel to try phoning no answer on return home no transfer to pick us up to take us to airport. When we got back we went into o barrhead Manchester Stockport said they would look into the matter we wanted refunding for the taxis we had to pay for said they'd be in touch nothing just keep getting fobbed off horrendous customer service not even an appolagy. Steer clear.”

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Posted 11 months ago

“Awful service from Barrhead Travel Northwich I am deeply disappointed with the abysmal service provided by Barrhead Travel Northwich. Our holiday has been completely ruined due to their incompetence and lack of communication. Despite multiple attempts to contact them regarding our booking, we received no email responses or phone calls, leaving us in the dark and anxious about our trip. The travel agents we dealt with were ignorant and unhelpful, providing no assistance or reassurance during the booking process. It was evident that they lacked the necessary knowledge and professionalism required to handle our booking efficiently. Their inability to address our concerns and provide accurate information made the entire experience extremely frustrating and stressful. After weeks of hassle concerning our breakfast booking at the Rosen Inn, we arrived to find that one room had a buffet breakfast while the second room was only provided with a continental breakfast. This discrepancy was not communicated to us beforehand, causing immense frustration and confusion upon our arrival. We had explicitly arranged and paid for the same type of breakfast for both rooms, yet this was not honored. The hotel's reception staff were uncooperative and unwilling to correct this mistake. Despite our repeated attempts to explain the situation, they refused to offer any assistance or solution. This left us in an incredibly difficult position, especially considering that we were scheduled to leave the hotel before 8 AM for Magic Kingdom. Due to the delayed flight and stressful customs experience, our child had no breakfast, and we were forced to pay additional costs on top of the £11,000+ we have already spent, just to ensure our child is fed. Given the time difference, we expected Barrhead Travel to contact the hotel immediately to rectify this issue and ensure all members of our party (4 adults and 1 child) receive the buffet breakfast we paid for. We also requested appropriate gestures of goodwill to compensate for the distress and inconvenience caused by the deplorable service we have experienced from the start but alas this was ignored This level of service is unacceptable, and we expect prompt and effective resolution to this matter. The incompetence and lack of professionalism displayed by Barrhead Travel Northwich have significantly impacted our holiday, and we urge others to avoid using their services to prevent similar experiences.”

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Posted 1 year ago

“When I booked my flights with you I had just one stipulation, No email's,junk mail. What have I been getting junk emails.”

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Posted 1 year ago

“To be brutally honest if I could give NO Stars I would. So far we have received THREE Confirmation Details of our holiday and so far they have got the details wrong 1. Cabin number on the ship 2. Board basis 3. Hotel details ( 9 nights or 1 nights ) 4. Flight Details ( seats ) COST?????? IF WE HAD BOOKED THE HOLIDAY BY OURSELVES IT WOULD HAVE BEEN OVER 800 POUND CHEAPER HAVE ASKED FOR A BREAKDOWN NO RESPONSE NOTHING HAS BEEN RESOLVED!!!”

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Posted 1 year ago

“Big shout out to Scott at Barrhead travel Stirling, always goes above and beyond, i have booked all my holidays with him for many many years, his knowledge is amazing. On behalf of myself and my family, i just want to say a huge thank you to him, he is the best... The shop is so welcoming and all staff are so friendly, so i would definitely recommend Barrhead Travel Stirling to help you book your upcoming holidays”

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Posted 1 year ago

“Shout out to Scot in Stirling.. What a knowledgable and professional lad!. Booked me a holiday for me which is perfect for my needs. He then directed me to his colleague Vicki whom very kindly sorted out my Euros. Both are a credit to your company..”

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Posted 1 year ago

“Awful. They booked a return flight for me to Thailand. At the time I told them it was highly likely I would change the return date. They told me it would cost 100 pounds and would be no problem. I agreed. Then when the time came to change it I wrote to Barrhead and did not receive a reply for three days. Their reply said it would cost 640 pounds. I went to a local German owned agent in Thailand who advised me that the the airline had been contacted on my behalf and that since there was a delay on the original flight the cost would be free and their charges were 15 pounds to make the change.(!) I wrote back to Barrhead travel who advised me they don't contact the airlines. what? A travel agent that doesn't contact airlines? really? and they also lied about the 100 pounds charge. They could learn a lot from other professional agents in Thailand who bend over backwards to help their customers. If this happens to you get everything in writing, and don't trust them. They are useless and have no idea about customer support and don't care as long as they have your money. AVOID.”

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Posted 1 year ago

“We want to acknowledge the excellent customer service shown to us by Cerys at the Clydebank branch recently. She stayed with us throughout our purchase of flights and seat bookings, which became quite challenging due to the airline’s website. Cerys was very professional, patient and went the extra mile to help us. Our bookings are all made now, thanks to Cerys and all her help. Thank you so much Cerys :-), from Mel and Lynne.”

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Posted 1 year ago

“My Wife and I have had the privilege of using Barrhead Travel for many years now..I find the service second to none. Professional attitude throughout..A really good team in the Silverburn shopping centre..”

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Posted 1 year ago

Barrhead Travel is rated 3.3 based on 493 reviews