brittanycottages.com

1. The property known as Birdsong Cottage ("the Property") is offered for holiday rental subject to confirmation by Mr & Mrs Holt (" the Owner") or his appointed agents (brittanycottages.com)to the renter (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 (25% of the total rent due ) following receipt of the booking form and deposit , the Owner will send a confirmation letter. This is the formal acceptance of the booking.

3. The balance of the rent together with the security deposit ( see clause 4 ) is payable not less than eight weeks prior to 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.

4. A security deposit of £100.00 or ( €150:00 ) per rental /letting 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 Clients liability to the owner. The Owner will account to the Client for the security deposit and refund the balance due on the day of departure or within 14 days of the end of the rental period.

5. Any chargeable expenses arising during the rental period (i.e. electicity etc.) can be either settled on invoice or set against the security deposit if no prior arrangement has been made.

6. Subject to clauses 2 and 3 above in the event of a cancellation, 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, personal and other accidents and public liability etc., since these are not covered by the Owner's insurance.

7. The rental period shall commence at 4.00pm on the first day and finish at 10.00am on the last day (unless previously otherwise agreed ). 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 (unless previously agreed)

8. The maximum number of people to reside in the "Property " must not exceed the number stated on the booking form unless the Owner has given written permission.

9. 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 including the removal of any domestic/household waste created during the letting 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. The Client also agrees not to act in any way which would cause disturbance to those resident in neighbouring properties.

10. The Client shall report without delay by telephone or in person to brittanycottages.com any defects in the property or breakdown in the equipment, plant, machinery or appliances in the property or garden, so that arrangements for repair or replacement can be made with out unnecessary delay. Said speedy contact will also avoid any misunderstanding with regard to the responsibility for the said damage.

11. The Owner shall not be liable to their Client:
    
    For any temporary defect or stoppage in the supply of public services to the " Property ", nor in the respect of any equipment, plant, machinery or appliance in the property or garden.
    
    For any loss damage or injury that may occur while on the owners property howsoever caused 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.
    
    For any loss, damage or inconvenience caused to or suffered should the " Property " be destroyed or substantially damaged before the start of the rental period and in any such event the Owner shall, within seven days of notification to the client refund to the Client all sums previously paid in respect of the rental period.

12. Under no circumstances shall the Owners liability to the Client exceed the amount paid to the Owner for the rental period.
    
    This contract shall be governed by English law in every particular including formation and interpretation and shall be deemed to have been made in the Home town of the owner.

Notes for your information
All cheques should be made payable to P.P. Miller
Prices for the current year are as given in the accompanying literature
In the case of difficulties our main telephone has a 24hr answer phone

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