TERMS & CONDITIONS

1 Making a booking - Bookings from persons under 18 years of age are not accepted. When booking, unless agreed otherwise, a deposit of 25% of the accommodation cost must be sent to guarantee the booking. Prices include water, gas and electricity (Summer lets only) all bedding and towels for use within the gite (please provide your own towels for pool/beach use etc.). A Contract shall come into existence once your payment has been received.
2 Paying the balance - The balance shown on your booking confirmation is due 8 weeks prior to the starting date of your holiday. Your confirmation will give full details. For bookings made within 8 weeks of your start date, the full cost is payable on booking.
3 If you cancel - Cancellations must be notified immediately by telephone and confirmed in writing direct to us by post. Cancellation charges are as follows:
Having said this, we will try to re-let the property and make you a refund of any amount paid, less reasonable administration/costs.
4 Arrival/Departure - The rental period shall commence at 4.00pm on the first day and finish at 10.00am on the last day. Arrival time should be around 4.00pm and no later than 8.00pm. The proprietors shall not be obliged to offer the accommodation before the time stated and the client shall not be entitled to remain in occupation after the time stated (except by prior arrangement). The proprietors cannot under any circumstances be held responsible for any situation arising from arrival outside the stated times (but please make us aware of any timing difficulties as soon as possible).
5 Breakage/Cleaning/Security Deposit - A deposit of £100/150€ (payable in cash, Eurocheque or by English cheque - backed by a cheque card) will be required on arrival to cover breakages, and final cleaning if deemed necessary, to be refunded (less any deductions) after a satisfactory inspection on vacation of the property immediately prior to departure. If for any reason whatsoever it is not possible to inspect the property prior to departure, a refund will be made by post once such an inspection has proved satisfactory. The property must be left clean and tidy on departure and ready for immediate occupation. The proprietors reserve the right to levy a charge for final cleaning if such cleaning is deemed necessary. Any breakages or damage to property will be charged at current replacement value.
6 Equipment - The gite is fully equipped for the number of people stated, including all bed lining, blankets and pillows. Towels for use within the gite, but please provide your own towels for use outside the gite (poolside/beach etc.).
7 Behaviour - The proprietors reserve the right to personally or through their representative to eject any hirer or member of the hirer's party whose behaviour is unacceptable.
8 Named parties - The hiring is on the understanding that only persons named in the booking form shall occupy the premises.
9 Availability - Your booking is made in the understanding that the accommodation will be placed at your disposal on the date stated. Should this not be possible through circumstances not under the proprietors  control the proprietors will make every effort to provide alternative accommodation, or to give a prompt and full refund of all money paid, but there will be no claim against the proprietors nor shall the proprietors be liable to pay any sum in excess of monies actually paid.
10 Complaints - In the unlikely event that there is a complaint concerning the accommodation, this should be reported to the proprietors within 24 hours of arrival.
11 Liabilities - The proprietors shall not be liable for any injury, loss, expense or inconvenience caused by reason of any defects in the structure of the property, plumbing, electric wiring, gas or water pipes, or any other cause whatsoever in connection with the property, or due to the failure in the supply of water, gas, electric or other utilities, or the non-availability of facilities.
12 Rural homes - The proprietors cannot be held responsible for the indigenous animals, birds and insects which may be present in or around the buildings.
13 Holiday information material - all details and information provided were correct at the time of going to press and they are published in good faith. None of the facts stated are false or misleading to the best of the proprietors knowledge. The proprietors cannot accept responsibility for errors contained therein or the results thereof. All distances quoted are approximated and are given in good faith as a guide to facilities.
14 Pets - Pets cannot be accepted in the property.