RESERVATIONS.
Reservations confirmed by phone, letter
or email must be secured by a refundable deposit within 7 days. Minimum
reservation is for two consecutive days.
BOOKING
DEPOSITS.
A deposit of £50 will act as a
reservation deposit and security against damages, excess cleaning and
loss of keys etc..
PAYMENTS.
The full rental fee must be received not
less than 7 days before the start date booked.
REFUNDS.
Full
payment. In the event you cancel at short notice, we will try to
find a replacement booking. However, since we do not ask for full
payment until only 7 days before your start date, a refund might not be
possible once full payment has been received.
Deposits.
Less charge for electricity used and any justifiable deductions,
deposits will be returned 14 days after vacating the cottage. If you
have to cancel, then provided we have 21 days notice a full
refund will be given. For a lesser period of notice, a refund will be
at the owner's discretion subject to finding a replacement booking, and
will be on a pro rata basis. No refunds should be expected for less
than 7 days notice.
ARRIVAL.
The cottage will be available for
occupancy from 14:00 on the first day, or earlier by agreement if no
visitors are vacating the cottage that day.
VACATING
THE COTTAGE.
Please vacate by 12:00 on the day of
departure. You may leave later by agreement if no visitors are arriving
that day.
CHECKLIST. Please ensure you
do everything on the checklist provided before vacating the
cottage. Above all, ensure the water is turned off at the main stopcock
and the electricity turned of at the consumer unit and all windows and
doors are locked.
ELECTRICITY.
Meter
reading to be recorded on arrival at the cottage and again on departure. Electricity is charged at 15 pence
per unit.
WOOD.
A supply of wood is provided for
the multi-fuel stove. This is Free of
Charge
BED
LINEN & TOWELS.
If possible, please provide your own
sheets (std. single mattress), pillow cases, sleeping bags
(recommended), towels & toiletries etc. Blankets and pillows are
provided. Also take your own tea-towel for washing up. There will be an
extra charge for providing these items if requested.
CARE
OF FACILITIES.
Please take care of the facilities and
ensure they are left in a clean condition, as you would wish to find
them (and should have found them on arrival). Refer to the 'Cottage Manual' for the correct use of
appliances. Please report
immediately any appliance not working or broken.
BREAKAGES.
Please provide a replacement for
breakage of mugs & plates etc. If unable to do so please notify us as soon as
possible so we can provide a replacement before the next visitors
arrive.
SMOKING.
It is now a legal requirement that you
are not allowed to smoke in shared public areas, therefore, “NO
SMOKING” inside the cottage. Please be considerate when disposing of
cigarette ends. Do not litter the garden or the local environment.
PETS.
Pets are not allowed for hygiene reasons
and in case anyone visiting the cottage has an allergy to animal hair.
PARKING.
Please use the car parking areas when
possible . Ensure that Emergency Vehicles and neighbours'
vehicles have access at all times.
OCCUPANCY.
Four persons (maximum).
WINTER BOOKINGS. In
the winter, if the
water supply becomes extremely cold, the electric shower might not heat
the water sufficiently to meet your comfort requirements. Hot water for
a flannel wash can be obtained from the water-heater in the kitchen.
If a usable shower during the months of November to March is an
absolute essential, please do not book.
INDEMNITY.
The owners bear no liability for
personal injury however caused whilst on the premises. Protection
devices are installed including: - fire alarm, fire extinguishers, and
earth-leakage breaker in the electrical supply. Please consult the ‘Cottage Manual’ to find out the
correct use of appliances etc.