TERMS & CONDITIONS OF HIRE

1.        Unless booking is made less than 8 weeks before the intended day of arrival a deposit of 25 per cent of the cost of the entire period of the intended booking (as set out in the accompanying schedule of booking charges) is required in cleared funds together with completed booking form duly signed by the person making the booking before the booking can be confirmed. Telephone bookings will be held for five days pending receipt of signed booking form and payment. The balance of the entire cost of the booking must be paid at least 8 weeks before the intended day of arrival and the entire cost of the booking must be paid immediately upon placing the booking in the event that booking takes place 8 weeks or less before the intended day of arrival. Once booked we regret that the total cost for the entire booking is payable irrespective of any intervening events affecting the person(s) placing the booking. Once a booking has been made, if the person who made the booking lodges with us a request in writing for cancellation of the same a refund of the amount paid for the booking, less an administration fee of £25.00, will be made only if we are able to re-let the accommodation for the same period and receive payment in full for such re-letting at a rate no less than the total cost of the original booking. If the re-letting is made at a lower rate than that agreed under this booking (and the terms of such re-letting shall be in the sole absolute discretion of the owners) then the refund will be the amount paid less the administration fee of £25.00 and less the amount by which the sum received for this booking exceeds the amount received for the re-letting. Please note that the balance of the amount due for this booking (after taking into account the deposit paid) must be paid at least 8 weeks before the intended day of arrival whether or not a request for cancellation of the booking has then been lodged with us, unless we have by that date received payment in full for any re-letting of the property which we may have been able to secure and a refund as set out above is then due to you. You are advised to take out your own holiday cancellation insurance in this respect.

2.       The accommodation may be occupied from 3.00 pm on the day of arrival and must be vacated by 10.00 am on the day of departure. There is NO smoking in Haybarn Cottage.

3.       We reserve the right to access at all times, if necessary, for repairs and emergencies  etc.

4.       The cottage is cleaned between bookings but we ask you to ensure that the cottage and its contents are left clean and tidy when you depart. Please let us know of any damage or breakages so that we can repair or replace for the next visitors. We reserve the right to charge for any breakages to contents or fittings at the cottage or damage caused to decorative surfaces or furnishings during your stay.

5.       Bookings are accepted on the understanding that the cottage is taken for holiday purposes only and that, excepting babies, the number of people in the property is limited to that shown on the booking form.

6.       We regret we cannot accept any liability for loss or damage to belongings or for any injury sustained while you are at Haybarn Cottage.

7.      Some basic condiments and grocery items are usually left at the cottage and visitors are requested to replace any items which may be consumed or exhausted during their stay.

8.      Should the accommodation not be available owing to circumstances beyond our control we will refund the amount of any money paid by you and in signing the booking form you confirm your agreement that our liability is limited to the refund of such money.

As pet lovers ourselves we welcome pets at the cottage but visitors must ensure that any pet does not disturb others with excessive barking or howling and that any pet is not left alone in the cottage at any time. Please do not allow pets on soft furnishings and provide your own pet bedding. Visitors must also ensure that they remove immediately and dispose of hygienically any faeces deposited by their pet upon any of the grounds in which the cottage is set.