Booking Terms & Conditions

Current Terms, Conditions and Policies for bookings confirmed after 21 February 2023

BOOKING TERMS AND CONDITIONS

These terms are between you and us.

1. DEFINITIONS

1.1 When the following words with capital letters are used in these Terms, this is what they will mean:

Arrival Date - 4pm on the date on which your Booking will begin and the Property will be made available to you.

Balance Due Date - 8 weeks before your Arrival Date, except in circumstances where Booking Confirmation is issued less than 8 weeks before the Arrival Date (in which case the balance is due upon Booking).

Booking - the confirmed reservation of the Property to commence on the Arrival Date and end on the Departure Date.

Booking Confirmation - the written acceptance of the Booking Reservation which may include more information such as details around arrival and departure, directions, Property Rules etc.

Booking Deposit - 20% of the total Booking Price, required from you when making the Booking to secure the Property for the duration of the Booking.

Booking Price - the total price as charged to you for the Booking including any additional charges as set out on the Website or otherwise notified to you when making a Booking.

Booking Reservation - the Guest’s request to book a Property for holiday letting purposes.

Business Day - a day other than a Saturday, Sunday or public holiday in England when banks in London are open for business.

Business Hours - 09:00 to 17:00 on any Business Day.

Contact Details - the details found on the Contact Us page of our Website.

Departure Date - 9:30am on the date on which your Booking will end and you must vacate the Property.

Electric Vehicle Policy - a separate document that will be supplied to you.

Events Outside of the parties Control - as defined in clause 11.

Guest (you/your) - the individual who makes the Booking Reservation and will attend and make use of the Property (further to Booking Confirmation) with their Party.

Party - The individuals who will be staying in the Property as part of the Guest’s Booking.

Property - the property/properties provided for holiday letting purposes, details of which have been made available on the Website.

Property Rules - specific restrictions applicable to a Property as detailed on the Website or in our communications with you.

Terms - these terms and conditions on which your Booking is supplied to you.

(we/our/us) - Ellis-Frost Marine Limited, trading as King Line Cottages, 4 Pinewood Drive, Horning, Norwich, Norfolk, NR12 8LZ

Security deposit - The sum of £200 which may be payable by you in accordance with clause 6 and will be returned you within seven days of your Departure Date, less any deductions made under these Terms.

Website - https://www.kinglinecottages.uk/

1.2 When we use the words "writing" or "written" in these Terms, this will include email but excludes fax.

1.3 Unless the context otherwise requires, words in the singular shall include the plural and vice versa.

2. OUR CONTRACT WITH YOU

2.1 Please ensure that you read these Terms carefully, and check that the details on the Booking (including the Arrival Date, number of guests etc) and within these Terms are complete and accurate before you submit the Booking Reservation. If you think that there is a mistake within these Terms or that these Terms require any changes, please contact us to discuss. We will confirm any changes to these Terms in writing to avoid any confusion between you and us.

2.2 If you have booked the Property through an online travel agent, the agent may have different terms which will also apply. Please ensure you are familiar with both the online travel agent’s terms and our Terms and Property Rules. Where our Terms and the terms of the online travel agent conflict, the online travel agent’s terms will take priority. Please note that where you have paid an online travel agent, no payment is due under these Terms unless charges for extras are applicable.

2.3 Once you submit a Booking Reservation to us and pay the Booking Deposit (or the full Booking Price if the Booking Reservation is made within 8 weeks of the Arrival Date) we will send you a Booking Confirmation email (or letter in the post, if you do not have or have not provided an email address).

2.4 These Terms will become binding between us once we issue you with the Booking Confirmation. If you have booked through an online travel agent, the reservation system may automatically generate a booking summary to be emailed to you. This does not form a contract between us. These Terms become binding once you receive our Booking Confirmation.

2.5 If any of these Terms conflict with any term contained within the Booking Reservation, the Booking Confirmation, or the Property Rules, these Terms will take priority.

2.6 We reserve the right to refuse Bookings we no longer wish to take within 2 weeks of issuing the Booking Confirmation. Any Bookings that are refused within this time will be refunded any monies paid to date in full.

2.7 The maximum number of people who can visit or stay in the Property will be notified to you on the Website. You guarantee that you will not exceed that number. Visitors who are not members of your Party are welcome during the day. Overnight visitors are not permitted. Additional camp beds, tents, caravans, and camper vans are not permitted on site.

2.8 We do not accept single sex group bookings and we reserve a right to refuse to issue any Booking Confirmation at our discretion.

2.9 You agree not to arrive at the Property before the Arrival Date and to depart from the Property on or before the Departure Date. The Property will not be available at any time outside of the times reserved by you. We reserve the right to make an additional charge in the event that you have not left the Property by the agreed Departure Date. For the avoidance of doubt, this right shall apply even if the delay in leaving the property is the result of an operation of law such as, but not limited to, a requirement to isolate under Coronavirus Regulations or similar laws or regulations which may be enacted from time to time.

2.10 Any illustrations, photographs and other imagery displayed are for illustrative purposes only and are subject to change and no warranty or other representation is made as to the quality of the Property by us via the Website or by any other means, other than these terms and conditions.

2.11 You confirm that the individual making the Booking Reservation is over the age of 30. There must be at least 1 person over the age of 30 in the Party during the Booking.

2.12 The Property shall be used only by you and your Party as detailed on the Booking Reservation. You agree that you will not sub-let the Property. You shall remain liable for the activities of your Party or any day visitors even if you are not physically present at the property for any reason.

2.13 The Property is provided for holiday letting purpose only for the specified period as detailed in your Booking Confirmation. For the avoidance of doubt, these Terms do not create a landlord and tenant relationship between you and us and you will not be entitled to any:

2.13.1 new tenancy; or

2.13.2 assured short hold or tenancy; or

2.13.3 any statutory protection either under the Housing Act 1988 or by way of a statutory security of tenure,

now or from the Departure Date of the Booking.

3. CHANGES TO BOOKING OR TERMS

3.1 We may revise these Terms from time to time in the following circumstances:

3.1.1 changes in how we accept payment from you;

3.1.2 changes in relevant laws and regulatory requirements; or

3.1.3 if we have a valid commercial reason to do so.

3.1.4 If we have to revise these Terms under clause 3.1, we will give you at least 14 days written notice of any changes to these Terms before they take effect. You can choose to cancel the contract in accordance with clause 9.

3.2 If you wish to change the dates of your Booking or amend your Booking in anyway, please contact us via our Contact Details. We cannot guarantee that your requests will be accommodated and reserve the right to charge for any differences in price.

4. ENJOYING THE PROPERTY & RESTRICTIONS

4.1 We will supply the Property to you for the period set out in the Booking Confirmation.

4.2 Access to the Property is subject to your adherence to these Terms and the Property Rules.

4.3 We will make every effort to make the Property available to you on time. However, there may be delays due to an Event Outside of the Parties Control. See clause 11 for our responsibilities when an Event Outside of the Parties Control happens.

4.4 If you do not pay us for your Booking when you are due to, access to the Property will not be permitted and the Booking will be cancelled.

4.5 You shall take proper care of the Property and its contents during your Booking and may lose your Security Deposit and/or receive an invoice for any damage caused or losses suffered if the Property and its contents are not left in the same state in which it is found at your Arrival Date. We reserve the right to claim for loss of earnings if the damage is sufficient to prevent future lettings.

4.6 Any Property Rules provided to you via the Website or in correspondence with us shall be incorporated into these Terms and breach of any of the Property Rules will be treated as a breach that entitles us to cancel the contract. Any breach of these Terms or the Property Rules will be subject to a minimum charge of £50 including VAT per person or the value of any loss or damage, whichever is higher. At our discretion, we may request immediate departure from the Property without refund.

4.7 Keys will be provided on your Arrival Date. If you lose or damage a set of keys, we will invoice you the cost of the replacement. Failure to return the keys before or on the Departure Date will result in further charges.

4.8 You may be provided with loan equipment for the duration of your stay, including mobility aides and other similar equipment. Use of this equipment will attract no further charge, but you are responsible for its safe use. If you need, but are unsure how to use any such equipment, please ask us for instruction.

4.9 No smoking or vaping is permitted in the Property. You may discretely smoke or vape outside, but you must be respectful towards your surroundings and dispose of cigarettes safely in appropriate containers. If it is evident that smoking or vaping has occurred within the Property during your Booking, you will be asked to vacate the Property immediately and will be liable for any costs incurred deep cleaning, redecorating and cancelling all or part of any subsequent bookings if the Property has been rendered uninhabitable. If you smoke or vape outside during your stay in a manner which is at our discretion unacceptable, for example by littering, you will be liable for any costs incurred, including but not limited to the cost of any clean-up.

4.10 No use or consumption of controlled substances (i.e. illegal drugs) is permitted anywhere on the Property, whether inside or outside.

4.11 No naked flames, portable heaters, lighting equipment, bonfires, firepits, fireworks or any type of sky lanterns are permitted in or around the Property.

4.12 Internet access is offered on the basis that it is provided for recreational use only. Neither a minimum speed, unrestricted bandwidth nor uninterrupted provision of access is guaranteed and we will not be liable for any form of compensation or expenses claimed by you in respect of the provision or quality of internet connectivity.

4.13 If you wish to have a third party provide equipment or services on the Property premises, this will only be allowed where we have provided written approval of such third parties ahead of the Arrival Date, or where we have an existing relationship with the third party and have promoted their services on our Website. Any third party will be bound by the Property Rules and must carry suitable levels of insurance. Please contact us using the Contact Details to discuss any such third party.

4.14 Any recommendations made on our Website or in our documents are our personal recommendations only and do not guarantee any level of service or quality.

4.15 Upon your arrival, please notify us of any defects within the first 24 hours. Thereafter you will be deemed to have accepted the condition of the Property and may be liable for any damage identified at a later date.

4.16 Please ensure you are familiar with the Property’s location and that the Property is suitable for your needs. You are responsible for reviewing the Accessibility Guide linked to on the Website page for each Property and, by making this booking, you are confirming that it is suitable for your needs.

4.17 Please respect the surrounding properties and area during your stay. You are not permitted to enter any areas of the site which are clearly fenced off for your safety. You must also comply with any applicable laws and rules throughout your Booking, including but not limited to The Countryside Code.

4.18 You are encouraged to enjoy the Property and grounds. Your use and enjoyment of the Property and grounds must be solely in accordance with these Terms, the Property Rules and/or any signage or instructions given to you by us. You hereby acknowledge that enjoyment of the Property and grounds is at your own risk.

4.19 The Guest acknowledges that it is the lead member of the booking party and shall be responsible for ensuring the compliance of the whole booking party with these Terms, the Property Rules and/or our signage or instructions. Children and any animals must be supervised within the Property’s grounds.

4.20 You acknowledge and accept that no parties are permitted at the Property and any music must be kept at a respectful level. Any outdoor music must be turned off by 6pm.

4.21 There is no electric vehicle charging point at the Property. You are not permitted to use a portable domestic charger (also known as a ‘granny charger’) to charge your vehicle from a socket at the Property. The Electric Vehicle Policy applies.

4.22 Boats:

4.22.1 Boats which provide sleeping facilities may not be moored at the Property.

4.22.2 Day boats may be moored in the designated mooring spaces on the Property provided that prior written permission has been obtained from us.

4.22.3 No boats may moor on the main river frontage or outside of the designated mooring spaces for any reason.

4.23 We reserve the right to request your immediate departure without refund where you have in our discretion acted unreasonably and in a manner which may impair the enjoyment, comfort or health of others.

4.24 We, or an authorised representative or agent acting on our behalf (including but not limited to tradespeople) reserve the right to enter the Property at all reasonable times for the purpose of inspection or to carry out any repair deemed necessary to the Property and its contents.

4.25 All belongings and vehicles are left at the Property at your own risk. Please ensure all belongings are removed by the Departure Date as the return of any lost property cannot be guaranteed and will incur charges. If we are asked to return items left at the Property, there will be an administrative fee of £20 per parcel sent plus the cost of postage and packaging.

4.26 We reserve the right to make an additional charge for the collection and disposal of any clinical waste, which will be invoiced to you and payment may be deducted from any Security Deposit.

5. PETS

5.1 No pets are permitted at the property. Assistance animals are permitted, but we ask that you inform us at the time of your booking in order that we can take any appropriate measures.

5.2 Where pets (not assistance animals) have been brought with you for the Booking, we reserve the right to request immediate departure and/or charge for any damage caused and deep cleaning required as a result.

5.3 You will be liable for any damage caused by any animals or parasites introduced by your animals, including where the Property is not left sufficiently clean and for any animal waste that has not been removed from the Property and the surrounding areas. The cost of any repair, replacement or extra cleaning may be invoiced to you or deducted from any security deposit at our sole discretion.

5.4 We are not liable for any allergies that are affected as a result of animals present in previous occupancy.

6. PRICE AND PAYMENT

6.1 The Booking Price will be set out on the Website, at the time of submitting your Booking Reservation and as detailed in your Booking Confirmation.

6.2 All Payments may be made by BACS transfer (please use your Booking ID followed by your surname as the reference on all BACS payments), debit card (online) or credit card (online). We do not accept payments by cheque or cash.

6.3 Where VAT is chargeable, it is included in the sums given, unless an increase in the rate of VAT is implemented in the period between making your booking and the payment of the full Booking Price.

6.4 Where your Booking Reservation is more than 8 weeks from the Arrival Date, you must pay a minimum Booking Deposit as notified to you upon submitting the Booking Reservation. The remaining balance of the Booking Price and the Security Deposit must be paid by the Balance Due Date.

6.5 Where your Booking Reservation is made with less than 8 weeks before the Arrival Date, you must pay the full balance of the Booking Price and any Security Deposit at the time of making a Booking Reservation.

6.6 We will notify you before the Balance Due Date that payment is due. If payment is not received we will try and contact you. If we cannot contact you or you do not make any payment due to us by the Balance Due Date for payment, we will treat the non-payment as your cancellation of the Booking and therefore termination of this contract. In these circumstances, your rights to a refund are set out in clause 9.

7. LEGAL RIGHTS AND COMPLAINTS

7.1 As a consumer, you have legal rights in relation to your Booking where it is not offered to you with reasonable skill and care, or if the service provided to you is faulty or not as described. Advice about your legal rights is available from your local Citizens' Advice Bureau or Trading Standards office. Nothing in these Terms will affect these legal rights. However we ask that you contact us in the first instance using our Contact Details.

8. OUR LIABILITY TO YOU

8.1 No party can exclude or limit in any way their liability where it is illegal to do so, and this contract does not seek to exclude or limit any liability which cannot be excluded or limited by law.

8.2 If we fail to comply with these Terms, we are responsible for loss or damage you suffer that is a foreseeable result of our breach of the Terms or our negligence. We are not responsible for any loss or damage that is not foreseeable. Loss or damage is foreseeable if they were an obvious consequence of our breach or if it had been brought to our attention by you before the loss or damage occurred. For the avoidance of doubt, we are not responsible for any transport and/or alternative accommodation costs.

8.3 We only supply the Property for domestic and private use. You agree not to use the Property for any commercial, business or re-sale purpose, and we have no liability to you for any loss of profit, loss of business, business interruption, or loss of business opportunity.

8.4 We do not have any responsibility or liability to you (other than as outlined above) for loss of or damage to any of your items, belongings, animals or vehicles, howsoever caused.

8.5 We exclude, as far as is possible by law, any liability for injury, harm, loss, or any other damages stemming from incorrect or inappropriate use of any loaned equipment or mobility aides as detailed in clause 4.8.

8.6 We do not accept any liability resulting from the use of any third party equipment or services as outlined in clause 4.13.

8.7 We accept no liability for any harm or loss stemming from the use or consumption of any complementary food or drink provided. You are responsible for ensuring that these are safe to eat or suitable for your dietary requirements. If you have any specific needs or wish to discuss this, please contact us more than 1 week prior to your arrival date.

9. YOUR RIGHTS TO CANCEL AND APPLICABLE REFUND

9.1 We strongly recommend that you take an appropriate travel insurance policy before placing your Booking Reservation.

9.2 You may cancel a Booking before the Arrival Date by contacting us in writing using the Contact Details.

9.3 We will confirm your cancellation with you in writing and then further notify you of any payment or refund due to you as applicable.

9.4 Please note that if you need to cancel because you are ill, including where you are showing symptoms of illness (for the avoidance of doubt this includes Covid19 and/or self-isolating due to Covid19, and any other endemic disease), this will be treated as a cancellation by you and not an Event Outside the Parties Control (Clause 11). We strongly recommend you consider insurance for this potential eventuality.

9.5 If you need to cancel your Booking, we will try and re–let the Property. If we are able to re-let the Property, we will refund money paid less £50 to cover our administrative costs and subject to any difference in price between your Booking Price and the re-let price.

9.6 If you depart voluntarily from the Property before the Departure Date, no refund shall be given. Similarly, if you fail to show for your Booking this will be regarded as a cancellation and will not be refundable.

9.7 Where you have cancelled a Booking because of our failure to comply with these Terms or if we change these Terms under clause 3.1 and you elect to cancel the contract (except where we have been affected by an Event Outside of the Parties Control), you do not have to make any payment to us and we will refund any monies paid in full.

9.8 Any refunds will take up to 7 days to be processed from the point of agreement.

10. OUR RIGHTS TO CANCEL AND APPLICABLE REFUND

10.1 We may have to cancel a Booking before the Arrival Date of your Booking due to an Event Outside of the Parties Control. We will promptly contact you if this happens.

10.2 If we have to cancel a Booking under clause 10.1 and you have made any payment in advance for your Booking that have not been provided to you, we will refund these amounts to you in full.

10.3 We may cancel the contract for your Booking at any time with immediate effect by giving you verbal or written notice if you:

10.3.1 do not pay us when you are supposed to; or

10.3.2 break the contract in any other material way, including, but not limited to, any breach of the restrictions listed in clauses 2 and 4.

10.4 In the case of any cancellation under clause 10.3.2, we may invoice you or make a claim for any costs resulting from you breaking the contract, or retain the security deposit, whichever is of the greater value.

11. EVENT OUTSIDE OF THE PARTIES CONTROL

11.1 Neither party shall be in breach of this agreement nor liable for delay in performing, or failure to perform, any of its obligations under this agreement if such delay or failure result from events, circumstances or causes beyond its reasonable control. In such circumstances the time for performance shall be extended by a period equivalent to the period during which performance of the obligation has been delayed or failed to be performed.

11.2 An Event Outside our Control includes, but is not limited to: strike, civil unrest, civil emergencies, government prohibition or restriction on all or part of the economy or trade including local lockdowns, pandemic, epidemic, environmental disaster (such as flooding), domestic appliance failure, temporary invasion of pests or utilities failure or interruption.

11.3 In the event of a pandemic, epidemic or restriction of the movement of peoples as dictated by the government or public authority, we reserve the right to issue specific terms at such a time via the Website and will communicate this to you via the contact details provided to us.

11.4 For the avoidance of doubt, illness and/or self-isolation due to Covid19 and/or showing symptoms of Covid19 and/or any other endemic disease will be treated as a cancellation by you and not an Event Outside the Parties Control.

11.5 Should any event or circumstance beyond our reasonable control occur which means the Property cannot be provided to you, we will let you know as soon as possible so alternative accommodation and/or a refund can be arranged for you.

12. HOW WE MAY USE YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION

12.1 We will use the personal information you provide to us to:

12.1.1 provide your Booking;

12.1.2 process your payment for your Booking;

12.1.3 process identity checks where necessary; and,

12.1.4 inform you about similar products or services that we provide, where you have permitted us to. You may stop receiving these at any time by contacting us.

12.1.5 All data you provide to us will be treated in accordance with our Privacy Policy https://www.kinglinecottages.uk/privacy-policy.

13. OTHER IMPORTANT TERMS

13.1 We may transfer our rights and obligations under these Terms to another individual, but this will not affect your rights or our obligations under these Terms.

13.2 Except for you (the Guest) and us, no other person shall have any rights to enforce any of these Terms.

13.3 Each of the paragraphs of these Terms operates separately. If any court or relevant authority decides that any of them are unlawful, the remaining paragraphs will remain in full force and effect.

13.4 If we fail to insist that you perform any of your obligations under these Terms, or if we do not enforce our rights against you (or if we delay in doing so) that will not mean that we have waived our rights against you and will not mean that you do not have to comply with those obligations. If we do waive a default by you, we will only do so in writing, and that will not mean that we will automatically waive any later default by you.

13.5 These Terms are governed by English law. All parties agree to submit to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the English courts. However, if you are a resident of Northern Ireland you may also bring proceedings in Northern Ireland, and if you are a resident of Scotland, you may also bring proceedings in Scotland.

Electrical Vehicle Charging Policy

1. About this policy

1.1 This policy sets our how Electric Vehicles (EV) should be recharged while at the Property and the responsibilities of EV owners in respect of safe charging.

1.2 Any reference to "Property" in this policy is a reference to the Property including any garden, grounds, outbuildings, garages or communal spaces.

1.3 This policy forms part of our contract with you. A breach of this policy will constitute a breach of the contract between us.

2. Who does this policy apply to?

2.1 This policy applies to all members of the Booking Party and such other visitors of the Property. It shall be the responsibility of the Lead Guest to inform all members of the Booking Party and any visitors of this policy.

3. What is an Electric Vehicle?

3.1 For the purpose of this policy an EV is any vehicle that uses electric motors, either fully or partially, to drive its wheels. It will derive some or all its power from rechargeable batteries which requires connection to the electricity grid (plug-in). This includes fully chargeable and plug-in hybrid cars, motorbikes, buggies, scooters, mopeds, bicycles, utility vehicles and tracked vehicles.

4. Domestic chargers are not permitted at the Property

4.1 Most EVs are supplied with a domestic charger, commonly known as a 'granny charger' or a ‘trickle charger’. These cables recharge the EV using a domestic power source via a 3-pin wall socket.

4.2 Domestic chargers are not suitable for use in the Property and will create a fire hazard. The use of domestic chargers is strictly forbidden.

4.3 We retain the right to carry out reasonable inspection, on a without notice basis, to ensure that granny chargers are not in use in the Property.

4.4 You are solely liable for any damage or loss suffered by us as a result of your unauthorised use of domestic chargers.

5. Dedicated charging points

5.1 We do not have on-site charging facilities at the Property and you must make your own arrangements for EV charging.

Safety Notices

We want you to be safe while staying with us. Please consider the following points carefully and communicate them to everyone in your party.

Be aware of uneven ground with many potential slip and trip hazards. All areas of our grounds, the quayside, and the road suffer from land shrinkage and subsidence. Wooden walkways can be slippery, especially when wet.

There is deep water adjacent to the property with a risk of drowning. Wearing of buoyancy aids is highly recommended when you are close to the river. All sizes are available on request and some are already provided in your holiday home. Make yourself aware of life-ring and escape ladder locations.

Water sports are highly discouraged. You MUST insure all persons against accident and injury if you choose such an activity. Our grounds and access to the river are not designed for water sport activities and we will not be responsible for related injuries sustained.

Infection/Disease from river water. If you come into contact with river water or wet ground, there is a small risk of catching Leptospirosis (Weil's disease) or suffering exposure to Cyanobacteria (blue-green algae). See the detailed description of symptoms in your property manual and online.

Small children and windows. Some windows are accessible by small children, carrying the risk of a fall from height and unattended access to the river. Window locks are available on request.

Safety Notices - Eagle Cottage (only)

Baths are slippery and a fall hazard. Non-slip bath mats are available on request.

Steep stairs (and limited head-room at one point) provide access to the first floor and it's balcony. Hold the handrail provided and move slowly. For the purposes of fire escape, only fully fit and agile people should use the first floor.

Access to the rooftop is easily gained by climbing from the balcony area, with a risk of falling and death. Children must be supervised by an adult when on the balcony. Under no circumstances should a person climb on to the roof.

A privately owned boat is moored adjacent to Eagle Cottage. It may not be boarded and represents a safety hazard - particularly to children.

Our earlier Terms, Conditions and Policies for bookings (deposit paid) before 20 February 2023

The following terms, conditions, and policies constitute a binding

contract between you and us (Ellis-Frost Marine Limited or Eagle Cottage

t/a King Line Cottages, Ferry Road, Horning, NR12 8PS) for the rental of

holiday home properties .

1. Contract

a. Lodges: Quayside Lodge, Riverside Lodge, Horning Lodge, Lady Lodge,

Kate's Lodge ("the property" as named on the booking statement)

The contract for property rental is between the person named on the

booking statement (“the hirer”), who must be over thirty years of

age, and Ellis-Frost Marine Ltd (“the company”).

Eagle Cottage & Annexe ("the property"):

The contract for property rental is between the person named on the

booking statement ("the hirer"), who must be over thirty years of age,

and ("the owner") executors of J E King deceased or her beneficiaries.

Ellis-Frost Marine Ltd (the company) acts as booking agent and

property manager.

b. The hirer is responsible for ensuring that all persons accompanying

them ("guests") assist the hirer in complying with these terms and

conditions.

c. The total number of guests residing in the property may not exceed

the number advertised and/or the number allowed by law.

d. The contract is binding when the required deposit payment has been

received and a booking statement issued with status “Deposit Paid”,

or when the full payment has been received and a booking statement

subsequently issued.

e. The property may not be sublet and the hirer must stay at the

property when guests are present.

f. The hirer is responsible for the weekly cost of an extended stay by

the hirer or any guest isolating due to Coronavirus.

2. Hire Terms

a. All hire terms are inclusive of VAT where applicable and quoted in

uk pound sterling. Hire terms are guaranteed as detailed in the

booking statement, unless there is an increase in the rate of VAT.

b. The price of unsold property rental periods may be increased or

decreased, and corrections made to errors in advertised prices at

any time before a payment is accepted.

c. The company reserves the right to make an extra charge for the cost

of removing clinical waste

3. Security Deposit (Eagle Cottage only)

A security deposit of £200 per booking will be required. This must

be paid in advance and will be requested with the balance payment.

It will be returned, by the same payment method, minus any

deductions within seven days of the check-out. Deductions will be

taken from the security deposit in the event of:

a. any theft, breakage or damage caused by the hirer or the hirer’s guests

b. wilful neglect of the property and its contents

c. non-compliance with these terms and conditions.

4. Payments and Fees

a. Deposit

i. Property rental bookings are secured by a non-refundable deposit

consisting of both;

Booking Fee equal to 10% of total rental cost; and,

Part-payment equal to 10% of total rental cost

ii. The deposit payment must be made within one week of making a booking.

b. Balance Outstanding

i. The balance payment is due 8 weeks prior to the start of the rental

period.

ii. If the balance is not paid by the due date the company will

endeavour to contact the hirer but reserves the right to consider

the booking as cancelled by the hirer, and treat it in accordance

with Condition 5.

c. Alterations

i. Alterations must be made in writing and a fee of £25 may be charged.

5. Cancellation by you

The hirer is strongly advised to take out travel insurance to cover

any need for cancellation.

a. Cancellation requests must be made in writing.

b. In all cases, the deposit (booking fee and initial part-payment) is

forfeited.

c. Where the full cost of rental has been paid, the company will

endeavour to re-let the property on the same or discounted terms.

Refunds will be limited to the price agreed for the replacement

booking, less the deposit and any direct advertising costs incurred.

6. Cancellation due to COVID-19/Coronavirus or epidemic/pandemic

The potential for an epidemic/pandemic to impact the hirer’s ability

to travel is considered high and no longer an unpredictable

event.

a. When national or local LAWS prohibit holiday accommodation rental, or

travel by all citizens out of their home area, the following choice of

restitution is available to the hirer:

i. monies paid may be used as credit against an alternative rental

period (at the new list price advertised) within one year, and will

not be subject to an alteration fee; or,

ii. a refund of monies paid by the hirer, less the booking fee.

b. When a hirer or guests are required to isolate by law, or they

choose not to travel to the property rented due to government:

advice; requests; rules; or guidance; cancellation may only occur

according to Condition 5.

c. PLEASE NOTE: The booking contract is (ONLY) with the hirer named on

the booking statement. Any new laws preventing groups and households

mixing, rules of six, or similar, will not necessarily prevent the

property rental commencing. The company or property owner may be

required by law to enforce new restrictions on groups and households

mixing, rules of six, or similar.

7. Cancellation made by us

a. We reserve the right to cancel your booking for any reason. Examples

include your failure to abide by these conditions and policies, or

failing to make payments on time. We may need to cancel your booking

due to unforeseen circumstances or for extraordinary reasons beyond our

control. If we cannot fulfil our obligations to you, we will provide a

full refund.

b. If the hirer does not arrive at the property by midday on the day

following the hire start date and has not notified the company of a

delay, it reserves the right to consider the booking as cancelled by

the hirer, and treat it in accordance with Condition 5.

8. Take over of the property

a. Take over time is from 4pm on the hire start date.

b. Every effort will be made to release the property as soon as

possible after that time. If the company is prevented by

circumstances beyond its control from making the property available

and cannot provide a suitable alternative, it will refund all money

paid by the hirer but no further liability will be accepted.

9. Prohibited Activities

a. No pets are allowed in the grounds or property.

b. No smoking inside the properties.

c. No consumption or use of illegal substances inside the property or

within the grounds.

d. Social gatherings that cause a disturbance to neighbouring guests

are not permitted.

e. Boats may not be moored at the property without prior permission.

10. Vacating of the property

The hirer and guests must vacate the property, leaving it in a clean

and tidy condition, by 9:30 am on the final day of hire (check out

date). The company may make a charge of £50 if the property is not

returned in a clean and tidy condition.

11. Minors / Single-Sex Groups

Bookings from persons under 30 years of age or single sex groups

will not be accepted.

12. Unsuitable Hirers

a. The company reserves the right to decline to accept a booking or

refuse to hand over a property to any person or group where in the

opinion of the company they are not suitable for the hire on the

grounds of age, ill health, or any other reason. In such cases all

sums paid shall be refunded in full and the contract shall be

discharged without further liability on either party.

b. The company reserves the right to repossess the property at any time

where a serious disturbance, over-occupancy or damage has occurred

or in the opinion of the company is likely to occur because of the

unsuitability of the hirer due to age, ill health, disability, or

any other reason. In such cases, the company shall not be liable to

make a refund of any portion of the hire terms paid.

13. Hirers Equipment

The hirer and guests may not take into the property, without the

company’s permission; BBQ’s; portable heaters of any type;

candles/naked-flames; lighting equipment; or anything which may

cause danger to the property, its equipment or its occupants.

14. Injury or damage to persons and their property

The company and property owners are not liable for death, personal

injury, or loss or damage to hirers and guests or their property, or

any property belonging to or in the possession or the hirer or any

member of the hirer's party (including any motor cars parked at the

properties, or their contents) unless it is caused by the company's

negligence or wilful default.

15. Deficiencies of the property

The company should be notified of any deficiencies in the property,

it’s furniture, services, electrical appliances or inventory as soon

as it becomes known. Failure to do so may render the hirer liable

for the cost of repairs and/or any further consequential damage.

Claims for shortcomings will not be considered if the company has

not been notified.

16. Damage caused by the Hirer or Guests

a. If damage occurs to the Property as a result of the actions of

the Hirer or Guests during the stay, where the extent of that damage

is so severe that the Company/Owner must (in their sole opinion)

cancel and/or refund subsequent bookings, the Company/Owner may

bring a claim against you for any loss arising as a result,

including the cost of refunding other guests affected by cancelled

Bookings and any additional administrative fees incurred in respect

of the same.

b. Hirers are responsible for wilful or criminal damage to the

property, it's contents, and equipment. Hirers and Guests are

expected to take all reasonable care and to report and pay for any

damage or equipment lost, damaged or stolen. All equipment,

utensils, etc. must be left in a clean condition at the end of

the hire period.

17. Property Delays or Curtailment

Every property is checked before the start of each hire and in the

event of any mechanical failure the right is reserved to delay

take-over until a repair has been corrected.

18. Modifications and Descriptions

Every effort has been made to ensure that individual property

descriptions contained in the brochure and online are correct.

However the right is reserved to make modifications to property

specifications that are considered necessary in the light of

operating requirements. Layout plans in the brochure are for general

guidance and are not to scale.

19. Disputes

Any dispute, difference or question which may at any time arise out

of the contract or the subject- matter thereof shall be referred to

a single arbitrator to be agreed upon between the parties (or

failing agreement to be nominated by the Chartered Institute of

Arbitrators on the application of either party) in accordance with

the provisions of the Arbitration Act, I950. or any statutory

modification or re-enactment thereof for the time being in force.

20. Loan Equipment

The hirer is responsible for assessing the suitability and safety of loan

(disability) equipment provided and installed by the company.

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