CONDITIONS OF HIRE

 

 

WINGSTONE COTTAGE is hired strictly on the basis that the accommodation is for holiday use only and that no right to remain in the accommodation exists for the Hirer or for any person allowed onto the property by him/her. The number of people occupying the cottage is limited to 5.

 

No contract should exist until the signed booking form and a deposit of 10% of the total for each week of hire has been received.  Cheques should be made payable to MRS J.M.RICH.

 

Telephone/E-mail reservations will be held for up to seven days pending receipt of the booking form and deposit.

 

 The full balance of the hire charge is to be paid not later than four weeks before arrival date, unless otherwise agreed.

 

Lettings are on a weekly basis, unless otherwise agreed, commencing at 3.00 pm on the Saturday of arrival and ceasing at 10.00am on the Saturday of  departure The Hirer will be liable for any cost incurred as a result of any delayed departures.

 

In the event of a Cancellation the Hirer must advise me immediately whereupon I will, without prejudice to my right to the balance in full, use my best endeavours to re-let. However any booking deposit paid will not be refunded. If the cancellation is within 6 weeks of the start of the letting you may be liable for the full rental unless I have been able to re-let or we have come to an agreement.

 

To avoid any cancellation losses, Hirers are strongly advised to take out a Holiday Insurance Cover.

 

In the event of the Cottage not being available for occupation e.g. storm, fire, vandalism etc I will refund you in full or try and make alternative arrangements. This is the limit of liability that I accept.

 

The Hirer is expected to leave the Cottage as found on arrival and to either replace any losses or breakages with items of an agreed value or pay the full cost of replacement. The Hirer is liable for the cost of any damage to the property.

 

Heating is provided through storage heaters on Economy 7 as is a tank of hot water. There after the electricity is on a £1.00 coin metered system.

 

All bed linen and towels are provided.

 

Dogs and horses are allowed on the premises at an additional charge providing they have been detailed on the booking form in advance. All fouling of animals should be clear up and disposed of as directed. Pet dogs should not be allowed onto the furniture and  should not be left in the property without adult supervision.

 

Exclusion Clause     Mrs Juliette Rich being the owner of the property does not accept liability to any person included in the holiday booking for any Personal injury, loss or damage to either themselves or their property however caused, nor for the theft of their property or money whilst their stay at the cottage. Please note that this is a working farm environment and as such children should be guided not to touch or climb on any equipment unless agreed to by Mrs Rich and the children’s Parents.