Conditions of hire for holiday home rental (www.tathwellcottages.com )
1. Contract of Hire. All bookings are accepted by the owners and are subject to these conditions which are deemed to have been accepted in full by the hirer and all persons in the part on completion of the booking form.
2. Confirmation. Your booking is only confirmed on receipt of your payment
3. Payment. Your booking must be accompanied by your payment of £100.00 of the total cost of the stay . The full hire cost, without further notification, to be paid a clear 28 days (4 weeks) prior to the hire commencement date. If your booking is made four weeks or less before hire commencement date it must be accompanied by full rental payment . If the final payment is not received by a clear six weeks prior to the hire commencement date then the owners will consider that the hirer is in breach of the contract thereby cancelling the booking.
4. What is included. The holiday home rental includes: the cost of normal usage of water and electricity. A full inventory of equipment, utensils, linen and towels. Please note: No items must be removed from the holiday home during your stay.
5. What is not included. The holiday home rental prices do not include any personal insurance, travel, transportation or airport to holiday home transport.
6. Cancellation by hirer. All cancellation of bookings must be in writing and notified to and received by the owners no later than six clear weeks prior to arrival. If cancellation is prior to this deadline the deposit only will be forfeited. If cancellation is less than six clear weeks before departure, the full hire cost is to be paid as laid down in clause 3.
7. Occupation. Only persons listed on the Booking form may occupy the holiday home. The holiday home cannot be re-let/sublet to any other group/party without the written approval of the owners.
8. Damage to holiday home. Except in the case of normal wear and tear the hirer will be responsible for making good any damage to the holiday home or its contents which has occurred due to negligence, wilful damage or irresponsible behaviour on the part of those occupying the holiday home or their guests. Including damage done by any pets on the premises or in the grounds. Such damage must be reported, without delay, to the Owner. The cost of the repair or replacement must be agreed with and paid to the representatives or the owners. A figure of £100 is held as deposit against damage to the property, furnishings or for excessive cleaning requirements. Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises
9. Hirer’s Responsibilities. The hirer is responsible for taking all reasonable care of the property and its contents. The property and all equipment, utensils, furniture etc. must be left clean and tidy at the end of the hire period.
10. Rights of Access. The representatives or their subcontractors have the right of access to the property at any time with due regard to the convenience of the hirer for the purpose of inspection of the property and to carry out any essential repair or maintenance work.
11. Responsibilities. Neither the owners nor their local representatives can be held responsible for any circumstances beyond their control including, but not limited to, mechanical breakdown, illness or failure of any public service supply. The hirer responsible for booking undertakes that no person will suffer anything to be done which would endanger the policy of the holiday home owner’s insurers in respect of the holiday home and its contents which might make the same void or voidable.
12. Injury and Damage. Neither the owners nor their local representatives take any liability for personal injury loss or damage to personal effects howsoever arising during the booking period.
13. Maximum Number of Persons. Under no circumstances may more than the maximum number of persons specified in the holiday home description occupy the holiday home except by prior written agreement with the owners. The owners or their local representatives reserve the right to refuse admittance to the holiday home to the hirer and their party if they are in breach of this condition