Conditions of Hire

1. Contract
The Contract of Hire shall be between the Hirer and the Property Owner and subject to the Conditions of Hire.

2. Payment
Bookings made within 8 weeks of your holiday date must be paid for in full. For a booking made more than 8 weeks before your holiday starts we require a deposit of one third of the total rental. The balance is then due 8 weeks prior to the holiday starting date and once a booking has been confirmed by us to you. Requests for property transfer will be handled as a cancellation (see Item 11 & 12).

3. Balance Payment
Upon payment of the deposit and subject to acceptance of the booking, the applicant becomes liable for the balance of the rent 8 weeks before for the period of letting. Bookings from persons under 18 years of age cannot be accepted.

4. Sleeping Capacity
The maximum number of people allowed is 4 (plus cot) and extra persons cannot be accommodated.

5. Availability
The Hiring Contract is made on the understanding that the property and its facilities as published will be available for the dates stated. In the unlikely event that the property is not available through events arising out of the control of the owner, then they may be forced to cancel the booking. The hirer will be advised of any such circumstances as early as possible, and will (where feasible) be offered alternative dates for their holiday.

6. Occupation times
Tenancies commence after 3pm, on the commencement date of the tenancy and terminate at 10am on the termination date, to allow sufficient time for cleaning.

7. Damage
All bookings are accepted on the condition that the property is left clean and tidy, and breakage and/or damage will be paid for by the person who made the booking.

8. Access
The Property Owner or his representatives shall be allowed access to the holiday accommodation at any reasonable time during any holiday occupancy.

9. Linen
The property is equipped with bed linen, sheets, pillowcases and towels. Linen and blankets for the travel cot are also supplied.

10. Motor Car and Personal Belongings
Baggage and personal belongings are at the Hirer’s risk at all times, and no responsibility can be accepted for loss of or damage to any vehicle or its contents. This can be covered by your personal holiday insurance package.

11. Cancellations
If you have to cancel you reservation you must telephone the owners on the number shown on your booking confirmation as soon as the reason for cancellation occurs. The day we receive your telephone notification of cancellation is the date on which your reservation is cancelled. You can cancel your booking, as long as it is 8 weeks before the commencement of your holiday and you will receive a full refund of all monies paid other than our cancellation administration fee.

12. Cancellation/other reasons
In the event of the applicant wishing to cancel the arrangements less than 8 weeks before the commencement of their holiday we will endeavour to re-let the property for the period concerned or for such part thereof as may prove possible. If such re-letting can be arranged, the Balance, will be refunded less a charge for any additional expenses. The deposit will not be refunded.

13. Complaints Procedure
In the unfortunate situation where there is a complaint would you please give us the opportunity to investigate the matter. We will make every effort to make sure your complaint is handled quickly and efficiently, but we do need you to act immediately if there is a problem. 2) In no circumstances will compensation be made for complaints raised after the holiday has ended when the visitor has denied the Owners the opportunity of investigating the complaint and endeavouring to put matters right during the holiday.

14. Web Site
The Owners have taken every care to ensure the accuracy of property descriptions. All information is given in good faith and the owners cannot accept liability for happenings outside its reasonable control, such as breakdown of domestic appliances, plumbing, wiring, sudden temporary invasion of pests, damage resulting from exceptional weather conditions.

* Please note that the cottage is strictly no smoking and we cannot accept pets.