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© Lakeside Cottage 2011
THE CONTRACT
The contract being entered into is for a short term holiday rental only, so there is no entitlement to any assured shorthold tenancy (AST), assured tenancy or any statutory protection under the Housing Act of 1988 or any other statutory protection of tenure. The contract is between the owners of Lakeside Cottage (referred to as ‘owners’, ‘us’ or ‘we’) and the person making the booking and both members of the holiday party (referred to as ‘you’ or ‘your’) in the following booking conditions.The contract will be subject to UK law and you accept the exclusive jurisdiction of the English courts. The contract is not deemed to be effective until we have processed the deposit and issued confirmation. The person making the booking must be over 18 years of age at the time of booking and certifies that he or she is authorised to agree the Terms and Conditions on behalf of both persons in the party and does agree and accepts responsibility for both of them. The booking form must list the names, addresses and ages of both people in the party. These cannot be substituted for others at a later date. These conditions must be complied with and the contract will be subject to these booking conditions.
PAYMENT
Cheques should be made payable to ‘Lakeside Cottage’. Payment of the deposit / in full may be made by cheque or credit / debit card - we regret cheques cannot be accepted within 21 days of your holiday. Bookings will be confirmed when we have received the completed and signed booking form together with the deposit of 40% of the holiday cost, or payment in full if that is appropriate. The balance of the rental must be paid a minimum of two months before the month in which the holiday commences, and this must include a security deposit of £250 (this will normally be returned within a week of your departure, subject to our inventory check). Any booking made within two months of the holiday start date will require payment in full. We reserve the right to cancel a holiday if payment is not received within this timescale and you will lose your deposit. However, once your booking has been confirmed by us after receipt of a completed and signed booking form together with the deposit, you are responsible for the full rental cost even if you subsequently cancel.
Online booking: When you submit a booking via our online reservation system you will receive an automatically generated booking summary by e-mail to the e-mail address you provide on the booking form. This does not form a contract between us. A contract shall only arise when your booking is subsequently confirmed in writing via a letter of confirmation sent to you by post or e-mail.
CANCELLATION
Please advise any cancellations immediately both by telephone and with confirmation in writing by recorded delivery. If we are able to subsequently re-let, (which is likely to be at a lesser price than you paid), we will refund the final letting price less an administration fee. In the event that we are unable to re-let there will be no refund under any circumstances.
There is always a percentage of holidaymakers annually who have to cancel their holiday due to unforeseen circumstances. So it may well be judicious for you to take out cancellation insurance either with your insurer or with a holiday insurance specialist in these matters, to avoid paying for a holiday you were unable to enjoy.
N.B. MICHAEL PAVEY GROUP PROVIDES A PREFERENTIAL RATE FOR GUESTS BOOKING WITH
PREMIER COTTAGE MEMBERS. PHONE NO. 01 803 217 040
If we have to cancel your booking in advance due to circumstances beyond our control (known as ‘force majeure’), eg. fire, flood, epidemics, damage or destruction of the property, exceptional weather conditions, we will refund the full amount of the booking or if terminated early, during your holiday, a refund based on the time remaining of the booking. No additional compensation, expenses or costs will be paid.
ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE TIMES
Lakeside Cottage is a Friday to Friday holiday let. The cottage will be ready for your occupation at 4.00pm on the commencing day of your holiday and must be vacated by 10.00am on the day of departure. Failure to do so will result in another day’s rental being charged. If, on the day of arrival you find that you will be arriving later than 4.00pm you must advise us or the person greeting you, in advance, so that alternative arrangements can be made. Should you not turn up at all on that day or by 12.00 noon the following day, without pre-advising us, then we will be entitled to re-let the property notwithstanding that you will remain liable for the period for which you have already paid.
USE OF THE PROPERTY (for ‘property’ read building and land)
Only the two persons named on the booking form may take advantage of the designated facilities of Lakeside Cottage, which includes everything inside and outside of the cottage. We reserve the right to immediately terminate the occupancy and / or refuse admittance if this condition is not observed, and absolutely with no recompense.
CONDITION AND CARE OF THE PROPERTY PLUS INVENTORY
Before you arrive the cottage will have been cleaned, fresh flowers arranged and the inventory checked. Any discrepancies or damage found should be reported to us or our representative within 24 hours of arrival, otherwise everything will be deemed to be correct. You are responsible for the property and are expected to take every reasonable care of the property, ie. the building, fixtures and fittings, all its contents, (furniture, pictures, electronic / electric appliances etc.) both inside and outside on the property. You must leave them in the same state of repair and clean and tidy condition as at the commencement of your holiday. You will be liable for the full cost of any damage caused to, within or on the property during the letting, including any cleaning necessary over and above normal servicing.
You must provide a security deposit of £250 at the same time as paying the booking rental balance. By accepting these terms and conditions you agree to us taking payment for any damages in excess of this from your credit or debit card up to the value of £500 and you acknowledge that this does not limit your liability for damages in excess of this amount. The cost of any damage will be invoiced to you on departure or as soon as possible after departure by us or our representative. You are legally bound to reimburse us on demand.
CHILDREN
Regretfully Lakeside Cottage is unsuitable for babies or children.
PETS
No pets allowed.
SMOKING
Smoking is not allowed in the cottage nor outside in the grounds.
PERSONAL LIABILITY
The use of the accomodation and amenities at the property of Lakeside Cottage is entirely at the users’ risk and no liability can be accepted for death or injury. You must take all necessary steps to protect and safeguard yourselves and your property from loss or damage howsoever arising. Neither we nor our representatives shall be liable to you for any such loss or damage and any vehicles and contents are parked here at your own risk.
RIGHT OF ENTRY
We shall be allowed the right of entry to the cottage at all reasonable times for the purposes of inspection, maintenance, or to carry out necessary repairs.
COMPLAINTS
We have taken every effort to ensure that your stay with us is both enjoyable and up to our usual high standard. In the, hopefully, unlikely event of there being a problem or you have a complaint, it is essential that you advise us immediately, during your stay, so that we can investigate and take any necessary remedial action to rectify matters during your holiday. Retrospective consideration will not be possible.