Contract of Hire

The hiring contract shall be between the Client/Hirer/Guest and the Owners of the property. They shall be deemed to be made subject to these conditions of hire. The contract of hire is not effective until the Client receives a written confirmation of booking. Our home is a registered non-smoking property, therefore, SMOKING IS PROHIBITED INSIDE THIS HOUSE.

Initial Payment

Bookings will be confirmed upon receipt of the required deposit payment and the signed booking form. However, if the booking is made within 2 months of the holiday commencement date, the full amount of rental will be required on booking.

BALANCE PAYMENT, CONFIRMATION OF BOOKING AND REFUNDABLE SECURITY DEPOSIT

The balance of hire will be due 2 months before the holiday commencement date. The Owners reserve the right to cancel a booking where full payment has not been received 8 weeks prior to the holiday commencement date. Bookings made within 8 weeks of departure require full prepayment. A security deposit from £250 is required with the final balance payment dependent upon party size. This is fully refundable upon return of the house keys and garage door opener and confirmation by the Owners' agent that the house is in good order.

Once confirmation has been issued, the Hirer is responsible for the total price of the property rental as shown on the confirmation. Signing the booking form constitutes acceptance of these terms & conditions by the Hirer.

Cancellation

Provided the Owners receive written notice of cancellation not less than 10 weeks before the commencement date the Hirers will not be required to pay the full balance, however, the amount of the deposit will be forfeited. All cancellations must be notified in writing at the earliest opportunity. In the event of the Hirer having to cancel the booking, the following charges will apply:

More than 10 weeks prior to the date of the holiday - Deposit only

Between 8 - 10 weeks prior to the date of the holiday - 50% of the rental

Less than 8 weeks prior to the date of the holiday - 100% of the rental

Liability

The property Owners cannot accept any liability whatsoever for any injury sustained by guests or any other visitors to the home or swimming pool or any loss or damage howsoever caused to any property brought on to the premises or for distress, financial claim or claim of any sort howsoever incurred. All information concerning the property is checked to ensure the accuracy of descriptions. However, the Owners are not always able to control all of the components of the facility and it is possible that an advertised facility may be withdrawn or changed due to circumstances beyond their control and for which they cannot accept responsibility. It is expressly agreed upon that the Hirer will hold harmless the Owners, their representatives or agents, for any accident, injury or distress, financial claim or claims of any sort, that may result from any such accident, injury or distress by the Hirer or any other person howsoever caused or incurred.

Party Size

Under no circumstances may more than the agreed maximum number of persons booking occupy the property. THE OWNERS RESERVE THE RIGHT TO REFUSE ADMITTANCE IF THIS CONDITION IS NOT OBSERVED.

Clients Responsibilities and Damages

The Client is responsible for the property and is expected to take all responsible care of it. All household equipment, utensils, etc., furniture and carpets must be left clean and tidy at the end of the hire period. All damages and breakages are the responsibility of the Hirer and such costs shall be payable on demand and may be deducted from the security deposit, including extra cleaning if required after the Hirer's departure or the excessive use of electricity or improper use of the air conditioning system.

Arrivals and Departures

The property will be available from 5 pm on the day of arrival and must be vacated by 11 am on the day of departure unless otherwise stated by or agreed with the Owners. These times must be strictly enforced to facilitate cleaning and a smooth changeover.

Changes or Cancellation by Owners

Wherever possible, all changes will be advised to the Hirer, without delay. Should circumstances beyond the Owners control require them to cancel a booking, they will where possible make alternative arrangements. Should this prove unacceptable and once instructions have been received in writing from the Hirer, the Hirer will receive a refund of all monies paid but excluding any monies expended on the Hirers behalf.

Insurance

The Hirer is strongly advised to take out fully comprehensive travel insurance cover. Hirer to also ensure adequate cover obtained for cancellation due to unforeseen circumstances. NEVER TRAVEL WITHOUT INSURANCE. The Owners are not responsible for any deaths, injuries, illness or loss of or damage to property including motor vehicles or to that of any guest howsoever caused. Guests are specifically required to supervise children at all times in the pool area. In order to comply with USA immigration, Clients to ensure that they and all their party have at least six months validity on their passports for their holiday.

Conditions of Carriage

These booking conditions are subject to the conditions of carriage of the Hirers road rail airline or sea carrier when they travel with them to or from the Hirers holiday destination and these contain certain conditions which limit or exclude liability.

Website / Brochure

The website/brochure/information sheets are a guide to the quality and description of the property but layout may vary. The Owners reserve the right to make modifications, which are shown to be necessary in the light of operating experiences. In the event that unintentional errors mistakes omissions occur, the Owners cannot accept responsibility for these details.

Force Majeure

The Owners accept no responsibility for and shall not be liable in respect of loss or damage or changes caused by force majeure events (e.g. strikes, fire, flood, closure of airport, weather conditions, pestological events) or any other event beyond their control.