Booking Conditions
Establishing a Contract/Payment
1. The property known as Spekes House is offered for holiday rental
subject to confirmation by 'the owners' to 'the client'.
2. To reserve the "property", the client should complete
and sign the Booking Form and return it together with payment of the
initial non-refundable deposit (30% of the total rent due). Following
receipt of the Booking Form and deposit, the owner will send/email a
confirmation invoice and statement. This is the formal acceptance of the
booking.
3. The balance of the rent together with the security deposit is
payable not less than eight weeks before the start of the rental period.
If payment is not received by the due date, the owner reserves the right
to give notice in writing that the reservation is cancelled. The client
will remain liable to pay the balance of the rent unless the owner is
able to re-let the property. In this event, clause 6 of these booking
conditions will apply. Reservations made within eight weeks of the start
of the rental period require full payment at the time of booking.
Price
4. Prices are in £ Sterling. Rentals are calculated in units of one
week (unless otherwise agreed). Prices are subject to annual revision.
5. A security deposit of £250 for every week or part week of the
rental period is required in case of, for example, damage to the
property or its contents. However, the sum reserved by this clause shall
not limit the client's liability to the owner. The owner will account to
the client for the security deposit and refund the balance due as soon
as possible after the end of the rental period.
Cancellation
6. Subject to clauses 2 and 3 above, in the event of a cancellation
on the part of the client, refunds of amounts paid will be made if the
owner is able to re-let the 'property', and any expenses or losses
incurred in so doing will be deducted from the refundable amount. The
client is strongly recommended to arrange a comprehensive travel
insurance policy (including cancellation cover) and to have full cover
for the party's personal belongings, public liability etc, since these
are not covered by the owner's insurance.
7. In the event that the owners are constrained by unforeseen
circumstances or by force majeure to cancel a reservation, they
undertake to make every effort to secure the rental of a similar
property of equal standing; failing this, all monies paid will be
refunded in full.
The Rental Period
8. The rental period shall commence at 4.00pm on the first day
and finish at 10.00am on the last day. The owner shall not be
obliged to offer the accommodation before the time stated and the client
shall not be entitled to remain in occupation after the time stated.
Household staff will require access to the 'property' from 9 am
for the purpose of removing household linen and commencing the
inventory.
Responsibility
9. The maximum number to reside in the 'property' must not exceed 9
unless the owner has given written permission.
10. Household staff will require access to the property for purposes
of essential repairs, maintenance and upkeep of the garden.
11. The client agrees to be a considerate tenant and to take good
care of the 'property' and to leave it in a clean and tidy condition at
the end of the rental period. The owner reserves the right to make a
retention from the security deposit to cover cleaning costs if the
client leaves the 'property' in an unacceptable condition or if there is
any damage, loss or missing items or exceptional consumption of
services. Our manager will not accept additional people at the
'property'. The client also agrees not to act in any way which would
cause disturbance to those resident in neighbouring properties. Any
subletting or assignment arrangements are not permitted. Caravans, tents
or additional accommodation cannot be used on the 'property'. The client
is responsible for the security of the 'property' and the contents
during the occupation period. Lighting fires or burning rubbish on the
'property' can be dangerous and is not permitted.
12. The client is responsible for ensuring the appropriate behaviour
of all guests staying at the 'property', that items put at guests'
disposal are respected, and for any person entering the grounds at the
invitation of the client or members of his or her party.
13. The client shall report to the owner' agent without delay any
defects in the 'property' or breakdown in the equipment, plant machinery
or appliances in the 'property' or garden, and arrangements for repair
and/or replacement will be made as soon as possible.
14. The owner shall not be liable to the client:
a. For any loss or theft of property belonging to the client or to
people under his or her responsibility;
b. For any death or injury to the client or to people under his or her
responsibility;
c. For any temporary defect or stoppage in the supply of public services
to the 'property', nor in respect of any equipment, plant, machinery or
appliance in the 'property' or garden;
d. For any loss, damage or injury which is the result of adverse weather
conditions, riot, war, strikes or other matters beyond the control of
the Owner;
e. For any loss, damage or inconvenience caused to or suffered by the
client if the 'property' shall be destroyed or substantially damaged
before the start of the rental period and in any such event, the owner
shall, within 28 days of notification to the client, refund to the
client all sums previously paid in respect of the rental period.
15. Under no circumstances shall the owner's liability to the client
exceed the amount paid to the Owner for the rental period.
Household Linen
16. Sheets and bedcovers are supplied. If the tenancy is for more
than one week, household staff will replace all linen every Saturday.
17. All items of household linen are strictly reserved for indoor
use only.
No Smoking
18. Smoking is not allowed inside the house
Broadband
19. A wireless broadband connection is provided on the understanding
that the connection cannot be guaranteed and on condition that it is not
used for any illegal purpose.
Insurance
20. Clients are strongly advised to ensure that they are covered by
travel insurance including cover for accidents, civil liability,
repatriation and damage.
Pets
21. Pets are not allowed without written permission from the owner.
Any such permission will be conditional as follows; that the pet does
not under any circumstances go upstairs or anywhere on the furniture,
that it sleeps in the space provided in the utility room and that any
dog mess in the garden is cleared up and disposed of particularly at the
end of the rental period.
Jurisdiction
22. This contract shall be governed by English law in every
particular including formation and interpretation and shall be deemed to
have been made in England. Any proceedings arising out of or in
connection with this contract may be brought in any court of competent
jurisdiction in England. |
