The Owners operate a strict no smoking and no pets policy inside the properties

1. The properties known as ‘Le Chalet Bleu’ and/or ‘The Scott’s House’ and/or Birchwood (the “Property”) are offered for holiday rentals subject to written confirmation by Christopher and Simonetta Scott (the “Owners”) 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 (£100.00) for each week/part week. Following receipt of the booking form and deposit, the Owner will send a confirmation letter/email. This is the formal acceptance of the booking.

3. The balance of the rent together with the security deposit (See Clause 5) 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.

4. Any locally chargeable expenses incurred by the Client during the rental period should be settled before departure by the Client.

5. A security deposit of £200 for every week or part week of the rental period may be 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 shall account to the Client for the security deposit and refund the balance due within two weeks after the end of the rental period.

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 doing so will be deducted from the refundable amount. The Client is required to arrange a comprehensive insurance policy (including winter sports cover where appropriate) and to have full cover for cancellation, personal belongings, public liability etc, for the duration of their stay. These are not covered by the owners insurance.

7. The rental period shall commence at 4.00 pm on the first day and finish at 10.00 am on the last day. The Owners shall not be obliged to release the accommodation before the time stated and the Client shall not be entitled to remain in occupation after the time stated.

8. The maximum number of people to reside in the Property shall not exceed 8 (eight) for Le Chalet Bleu and The Scott’s House and 7 (seven) for Birchwood 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. The Owner reserves the right to make a retention from the security deposit to cover any extra 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 a disturbance to those resident in neighbouring properties.

10. The Client shall report to the Owner 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 is reasonably possible by the Owners. The Client will be responsible for the cost of repair or replacement of any damage caused during their stay.

11. The Owner shall not be liable to the 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 appliances failure in the Property or garden,- 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, or- 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 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 Owner’s 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 England. Any proceedings arising out of or in connection with this contract may be brought in any court or competent jurisdiction in England.