Booking Conditions

The Owner does not accept liability for any act, neglect or default on the part of any other person not within their employ or otherwise under their control; nor for any accident, damage, loss, injury, expense or inconvenience, whether to person or property, which the Guest or any other person may suffer or incur arising out if, or in any way connected with the occupation. In addition, the Owner accepts no liability for loss of or damage to the Guests personal property.

The Owner accepts no responsibility for personal injury to, or death, of any Guests, or for other matters over which the Owner has no control, except to the extent such personal injury or death is caused by negligence or wilful default by the Owner. Every effort is made to ensure all items of equipment described and supplied by the Owners are in good working order; however, no guarantee is given, or liability accepted if breakdowns occur before or during a holiday and whilst the Owner will endeavour to organise repairs or replacements as quickly as possible, delays may occur, particularly during the main season.

3. Eligibility

Bookings cannot be accepted from persons under the age of 25 years. Group bookings of single sex parties are not allowed unless special arrangements are made with the Owner (additional security deposits may be required).

4. Authority to Sign

The ‘Guest’ who completes the booking, whether over the telephone, in writing or online, is deemed the legal signatory. The Guest certifies that they are authorised to sign the Booking Form on behalf of all persons who will occupy the property during the period for which they have booked and that they, including those substituted or added at a later date, are aware of the Booking Conditions. A booking is confirmed by payment of deposit and constitutes acceptance of the Booking Conditions and the advertised price. The Owner reserves the right to decline any booking or to refuse to hand over a key to any person who is not considered suitable, or who has not complied with the booking conditions.

5. Occupancy

Rentals are for a maximum of 4 weeks and commence at 4 pm on the start day of the holiday. The property must be vacated by 10 am on the day of departure to allow sufficient time to prepare the property for the next guest. Failure to comply may incur premium cleaning charges that must be paid for by the Guest.

The number of persons occupying a property must not exceed the maximum stated in the current property description (babies who do not occupy a bed are not counted as a member of the party). Occupation of the property by more than the maximum number of guests is not permitted and will result in the booking being terminated, resulting in a forfeit of payments and immediate vacation of the property.

Guests must inform the Owner if occupants of the holiday group changed significantly before or during the occupation of the property.

Under no circumstances should parties be held at the property without prior consent of the owner.

6. Security Deposit Scheme

You must pay the Security Deposit at the time of making your final payment. The Security Deposit (the cost of which is stated on the Booking Form) will be held on behalf of the Owner to be applied against the reasonable costs of miscellaneous repairs and/or replacement and additional cleaning of the Holiday Property, including to furnishings, kitchen equipment, crockery, glass, beds, bedding and towels damaged or soiled otherwise than by usual wear and tear during the Holiday Period by you or other members of your Party. The balance of the Security Deposit (if any) will be returned to you within 14 days of the Departure Date where the Owner agrees that you have no liability to such costs. Where such costs exceed the Security Deposit, you must pay the excess within 14 days of being notified of the amount.

7. Bookings

A booking is made once the deposit (or full rental if within 60 days of the start of the holiday) and the booking fee has been paid, and any optional extras are paid, and the owner has then confirmed the booking. Any booking fees are payable per booking and are non-refundable.

If any optional extras are being provided, as required by the Guest, the Guest will be charged at the rates shown/advised. A holiday booking is a legally binding contract and the deposit paid upon booking is accepted in part payment for the property letting.

8. Holiday Insurance

The Guest is strongly recommended to secure holiday insurance through any broker of the Guest’s choice.

9. Damage to the Property

The Guest shall be liable for the full cost of any damage, which the Guest or a member of their party, or its additional guests or invitees during their stay cause to the Property in connection with a booking (being before, during or after the Holiday period). The Guest must report immediately any accidents, losses or damage that may have occurred during the occupation however minor or serious so that things may be put right for the Guest and/or for the next guests, as soon as possible.

10. Final Payments

The balance of the booking is payable 60 days before the start of the holiday. The balance due date can be found on your confirmation form. If the balance is not received within five days of the due date, the owner reserves the right to cancel the booking as per the conditions for cancellations and re-let the property.

11. Non-availability of Property

In the event of the accommodation becoming unavailable for any reason, the Owner will refund all monies paid, or a proportion in the case of curtailment, whereupon the Owners liability will cease.

12. Changing a Booking

Once the booking has been confirmed, the booking cannot be transferred to another property by the owner and will be treated as a cancellation of the original reservation (see cancelling a booking) unless a new date can be accommodated. The dates of a booking on a property may on occasion be changed (normally limited to within the same calendar year) but this is subject to availability and the Owners’ agreement. Any changes may be subject to an administration charge.

13. Cancelling a Booking

A Guest who wishes to cancel the booking must notify the owner in writing; a phone call alone will not suffice. If the Guest cancels the booking more than 60 days before the date of arrival, the deposit will be forfeited to the Owner will be entitled to keep it.

If the Guest cancels the booking within 60 days of the date of arrival (or fails to take up the accommodation without cancelling the booking) the whole of the rental shall be forfeited to the Owner.

For bookings through a 3^rd party booking service, cancellations are managed per the terms shown at the time of booking.

There are no exceptions to the cancellation terms. The Guest must ensure that adequate travel insurance is in place before making a booking.

14. Guest Obligations

The guest agrees:

• To take good care of the Property and leave it in a clean and tidy condition ready for the next occupier, otherwise a cleaning charge will be levied. Should the Owner be dissatisfied with the condition of the property upon the Guest’s departure, they may refuse to take a booking from that Guest again.
• To pay for any losses or damages to the Property, its fixtures, fittings, and effects caused by the Guest or a member of their party (reasonable wear and tear excluded).
• To pay for gas, electricity, fuel, telephone and WIFI charges incurred during the holiday that the Owner believes to be the result of excessive Guest use.
• To accept responsibility for the supervision of all children, babies, and any adults requiring care. Properties with an enclosed garden, patio or decked area should not be considered as secure or child friendly.
• Not to cause a nuisance or annoyance to occupants of nearby property.
• Not to smoke (including e-cigarettes and vapes) inside the property or from the windows of the property. Candles should also not be used in the property even if they are there in the house. The Owners reserve the right to make a charge where Guests have contravened an Owner’s request for their property to be smoke free (in order to comply with the Unfair Terms in Consumer Contracts Regulations 1999 the amount of such a charge should not be more than the cost of the cleaning.)
• To be responsible for placing any rubbish in the correct bags and location for collection as per the property’s waste collection instructions. The Owner reserves the right to pass on any charges resulting from incorrect or excessive disposal of rubbish.
• To pay a £40 charge in the event of the Owner having to clear, pick up or black- bag waste and rubbish, or clean a barbecue that has been used by the Guest.
• To allow the Owner or its authorised representatives to enter the Property to inspect the state of it and to carry out any necessary works of maintenance or repair, at all reasonable times (in the event of emergency at any time), causing as little inconvenience to the Guest as is reasonably practicable and making good any damage caused to the Property and to the Tenant’s property.

15. Pets

Pets are not permitted at this property, and this is non-negotiable. Failure to comply may result in you being asked to leave without compensation and/or may incur subsequent cleaning/rectification charges. If an assistance dog is required by a Guest or a member of the party, this should be communicated to the Owner at the time of booking or immediately thereafter if such a booking was made online. In such circumstances the assistance dog’s identification book must be presented to the Owner upon request.

Please note that the Owner cannot guarantee that the property has never had a pet in it.

16. Bed Linen & Towels

Sheets, pillowcases, duvet covers, and towels are provided. If Guests have allergies to certain types of bedding, they should bring their own pillows, duvets, and linens.

17. WiFi

Highspeed fibre broadband is provided at this property. However rural broadband speed and service can vary, so may at times not be sufficient capacity for downloading films, TV programmes or music. If connection to the Internet is vital to a Guest, they should bring their own access (for instance via a dongle) and should not rely on the house provision.

The Guest agrees to comply with all current legislation pertaining and regarding to the use of electronic data use and the Internet.

The Owner accepts no liability for loss or damage to the Guest’s data, or for the Guest’s inappropriate or illegal use of the Internet.

18. Photos & Descriptions

Property descriptions and photos on the website/brochure are provided in good faith and can be subject to minor alterations. Whilst the owner makes every effort to ensure the accuracy of the property description, they cannot be held responsible for any alterations made to the property or its amenities that are beyond reasonable control. If a facility is the tickly important to you, please check with the owner prior to booking.

A booking is taken on the assumption that the guest should only book a property that is suitable for their needs and by placing a booking, the guest confirms that they have read the full property description and any notifications held within.

19. Prices

The Owner reserves the right to amend prices quoted in the brochure or online due to errors or omissions, but such changes shall be notified to the Guest as soon as possible and the Guest shall be able to cancel the booking if the amended price is significantly higher than the original price quoted.

20. Users Risk

The use of any amenities provided by the Owners, such as garden toys etc., is entirely at the Guest’s risk and no responsibility can be accepted by the Owner for any injuries caused, or loss damage to any belongings or persons who use them.

21. External Factors

The Owner cannot be held to account or be responsible for; any holiday fairs, fetes, events or festivals occurring during the lettings season; any noise or building works in the vicinity or on neighbouring properties or the activity of any wildlife that may live in the vicinity.

22. Older Properties

Blenheim Cottage is full of charm and character, but was built well before the current building regulations, and is grade listed. As a result, there are areas of low ceilings, low doorways, narrow stairs, and uneven or unusual sized steps. The Owner accepts no liability per section 2.

23. Breach of Contract

If there is a breach of any of these conditions by the Guest or any of the party, the Owners reserve the right to re-enter the property and end the Holiday and ask the Guest and their party to leave. If there is a breach of contract by the Owners, then the Guests have the right to end the Holiday and leave. Ending the holiday by either the Owner or the Guest does not affect that party’s other rights and remedies.

24. Governing Law & Jurisdiction

The non-exclusive law and jurisdiction of English and Wales will govern any dispute.

25. Lost Property

The Owner cannot take any responsibility for any item(s) left behind by a Guest after their stay is over. If an item is recovered by the Owners caretaker, then it will be held awaiting collection from a courier arranged and paid for by the Guest. After 3 months any items found that have not been claimed or collected, will be donated to

charity.

26. Previous Booking Conditions

These Booking Conditions replace and supersede all previous editions.

27. Booking Through an Agent

Please note any further terms and conditions associated with a booking made through a 3^rd party agent.