BOOKING CONDITIONS
1.
The
property at 'Le Pigou' is offered for holiday
rental subject to conditions by John Allsopp of Carousel, Salt Box
Road, Mylor Bridge, Falmouth, Cornwall (“the Owner”) to the
renter (“the Client”).
2.
To
reserve the Property, the client should complete and sign the booking form and
return it with the initial non-refundable deposit (20% of the total rental due).
Following receipt of the booking form and deposit, the Owner will send a
confirmation invoice and statement. This is the formal acceptance of the
booking.
3.
The
balance of the rent together with 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 unless the Owner is able to re-let the Property. In this event, clause 6
of the 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
chargeable expenses arising during the rental period will
be recovered from the security deposit in the first instance. Evidence of
recoveries will be supplied to the renter where available.
5.
A
security deposit of 70 Euros (payable on arrival) is 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 will account to the
client for security deposit and refund the balance upon resolution of the
relevant costs.
6.
Subject
to clauses 2 and 3 above, in the event of 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 strongly recommended to arrange a comprehensive travel insurance
policy (including cancellation cover) and to have full cover for the parties
personal belongings, public liability etc, since these are not covered by the
Owners insurance.
7.
The
rental period shall commence at
8.
The
maximum number to reside in the property must not exceed 6 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 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
disturbance to those residences nearby.
10.
The
Client shall report to the Owners agent without delay any defects in the
property or breakdown in the equipment, plant, machinery or appliances in the
property, grounds or swimming pool. Arrangements for repair and / or replacement
will be made on report.
11.
The
owner shall not be liable to the Client: For any temporary defect or stoppage in
supply of the public services to the property., nor in respect of the plant,
equipment, machinery or appliance in the Property, Garden or swimming pool.
12.
For
any loss, damage or injury which is the result of adverse weather conditions,
riot, war. Strikes or other matter beyond the control of the Owner. 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 event the Owner shall, within seven days of the
notification to the client, refund to the Client all sums previously
paid in respect of the rental period.
13.
Under
no circumstances shall the Owners liability to the Client exceed the amount paid
to the owner in respect of 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