1     ACCURACY OF DESCRIPTION 

             All descriptions are given in good faith.

             2     PAYMENT

A deposit of 25% of the cost is payable on booking: the balance of the holiday payment is payable 6 weeks in advance. If the balance is not received within 6 weeks of the commencement of the holiday then this may be taken to mean that the holiday has been cancelled, and I will try to re-let, and send you the refund.

             3     CANCELLATION

Once a booking is confirmed the holidaymaker is liable for the balance of the rent for a holiday property. I must be notified in writing immediately of any cancellation, and will try to re-let the accommodation, and if successful the holidaymaker will be refunded. Please therefore give as much notice as possible. If I am unable to re-let at the full rate then the holidaymakers’ refund is reduced accordingly. Each week booked will be treated as a separate booking for the purpose of this clause. In no circumstances can the period booked be exceeded. The number of persons isl not to exceed the number stated in the brochure. The right of entry is reserved during reasonable hours for inspection or repair deemed necessary.

4     The tenant of a holiday house undertakes to keep the premises and effects in the same state of repair and shall pay me the value of any damage or loss to the premises, fittings and effects other than reasonable wear and tear, and leave the premises in the same condition of cleanliness and general order in which it was found.

5     The holidaymaker promises to reimburse me for any bank charges or losses reasonably sustained due to cheques being either represented or dishonoured.

6     COMPLAINTS 

If you have a complaint, then please contact the caretaker, who will normally be pleased to correct the discrepancy. If you receive no satisfaction then contact me. Please remember that outgoing holidaymakers do not always report damaged equipment and there can be delay in putting things right at handover.

7     Note that descriptions are general and not absolute: 'enclosed' garden is a general statement and not an absolute statement e.g. a dog may be able to 'escape' from an 'enclosed' garden.

8     The holidaymaker accepts that where mention is made of local amenities such as pubs, shops, council swimming pools etc, these types of amenities are a guide only to what is available in the locality and that these amenities may vary in detail from those mentioned or be closed or no longer in operation when the holidaymaker arrives.

9     The contract is deemed to have been made in Falmouth, Cornwall, and in accordance with English law.

10     GENERAL and BASIS OF OCCUPATION

The accommodation is for use as holiday accommodation only: there is no right to remain in the accommodation after the holiday. The holidaymaker promises to adhere to arrival/departure times as notified on directions when sent. The person signing the booking form is and will remain responsible for members of his/her party and should make sure they are aware of the booking conditions and that they meet the obligations arising which arise from them in every way. If the booking conditions are contravened in any way I may refuse the right of entry to the property and no money will be refunded.

11     In all cases I have the right to require a £40 deposit against breakages, cleaning or damage, the deposit to be applied against such costs but any balance to be refunded at the end of holiday or within 7 days.

12    If I have to cancel due to unforeseen circumstances beyond my control (for example storm or flood damage to property, death, or other acts of god) liability will be limited to the following - I will arrange an alternative letting through an agent of my choice, but if this is unacceptable I will refund the full amount of the holiday cost.

13     A booking is only deemed to have been contracted when I have banked the payment and sent a receipt confirming the booking for the correct house with the correct dates. Any receipt sent in error (giving incorrect details) is invalid for these purposes. Any previous action is merely a tentative booking and not binding on either party.

14     Bookings can only be made by means of a booking form. ln the case of persons under 18 years of age, the booking form should be signed by a parent or guardian.

15     The holidaymaker accepts that there may be some imperfections in holiday houses (as there are in all houses) but also accepts that they may not be central to the enjoyment of the holiday.