Holiday Cottage Rental Terms and Conditions
1. Accommodation
The Wheelwright’s Workshop, The Old Stables and Gertie’s House:
There are king size beds suitable for two adults in the sleeping area and, if required (and not already on loan), a cot, high chair, and play pen is available.
The Old Stables and Gertie’s House has a sofa-bed (small double bed size) in the lounge area.
The Stick House Cottage:
There is a double bed in the ground floor bedroom and a King size bed in the gallery bedroom. Also in the gallery bedroom is a small double bed settee which could be used by 2 small children. A child cot is also available.
Pets.
Small pets are accepted in The Old Stables Cottage only. A pet occupation fee to cover additional cleaning costs of £25.00 per booking must be paid with the final rental cost payment. Pets must never be left in the cottage alone and when in the grounds of the property must be kept under control and on a lead at all times. There is a dog poo bin in the main re-cycling area and the special ionising air filter unit provided in the Cottage must be kept on throughout the period of rental.
Smoking:
We request that guests do not smoke in any of the Cottages.
2. Hire Period
All cottages can be rented from a minimum period of 3 days to a maximum period of 28 days. For maximum customer flexibility rentals can commence on any day. Online rates are shown at time of booking and there are different rates for the weekday and weekend.
Special Rental Term quotations:
For stays of 14 days or more please email us for a special quotation.
Arrivals and departures
We ask that accommodation be vacated by 10.00am on the day of departure. Arrivals are expected to be from 4.00pm but a key safe is fitted adjacent to the door of each cottage to assist with late or unsupervised arrivals and the key safe number will be noted on your booking confirmation.
3. Bookings and Payment
For rentals a non refundable deposit of 25% of the hire charge is required. If you are booking within 6 weeks of the start of your holiday you should send the full amount of the hire charge.
To reserve your accommodation we request you book online.
If you book online you may either pay the deposit through PayPal, even if you do not have a PayPal account or Payments are also accepted via BACS (online banking) – please telephone or email for our account details. If you do not use the online PayPal facility to make your deposit payment, your reservation will be held for 48 hours pending receipt of your payment.
We will confirm your booking once your deposit has been accepted.
Any balance of the hire charge will fall due and a reminder sent 5 weeks before arrival, if full payment is not received by that time then that will be taken as a cancellation of the booking by you.
4. Property Contents
The hirer is responsible for the property and its contents, and on departure it should be left clean and tidy as found. A fee may be requested to cover losses, damage and additional cleaning charges if the cottage is left in an unsatisfactory condition.
5. Cancellation of booking by you
Your completion of a booking request and our acceptance of the deposit forms a legally binding contract whereby the full rental charge is due even if you have to cancel. However if the accommodation can be re-let a refund will be made less an administration charge.
We strongly recommend that you take out a suitable insurance to cover cancellation of your holiday due to unforeseen circumstances.
6. Cancellation of booking by us
If we have to cancel your booking in advance for any reason, you will be refunded the full amount of any deposit or booking fees paid and we will make our best efforts to help you find similar accommodation in the locality.
7. What’s Included
Electricity and heating Bed linen (new linen will be provided every 7 days) Cot linen (if req.)Hand towels & bath sheets. (one set per person Provided once every 7 days)Hand soap. |
Hair dryer Washer*/tumble dryer**Wheelwright Workshop, Gertie’s and Stick House Cottage onlyRefrigerator with freezer compartmentTelevision with freeviewInternet access (subject to non failure of ISP service) |
8. On arrival you will find a small supply of fresh milk, tea bags, coffee and sugar.
9. What’s Not Included
Flannels
Beach towels
A travel cot and highchair are available for an additional charge.
10. Owners’ Liability
The owners shall not be liable for any personal injury, loss or damage which may be sustained by your party, guests or their property during the period of your stay.
Guests and members of their party should make their own insurance arrangements for personal property.