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Terms & conditions of Hire - 2009

Legal Jurisdiction
This agreement (and any disputes, claims or proceedings of whatsoever nature arising) shall be governed by and shall be construed in accordance with the laws of England. The hirer hereby consents to the exclusive jurisdiction of the English courts in all disputes.

1. Weekly hire
All weekly bookings start from 4.00pm on Saturday (or the day agreed) and the property must be vacated by 10.00am on the Saturday (or the day agreed) that the period ends.

2. Short Breaks Hire
Short break bookings start from 4.00pm on the agreed start day and the property must be vacated by 10.00am on the day of departure. However if we have no bookings either side of the short break we aim to be flexible on arrival and departure times. We try to make the house available from 12noon on arrival day to 4pm on departure day.

3. Deposit/Payment
A non-refundable deposit of £500 on weekly rentals is payable when booking, unless the booking is being made within 4 weeks of the date of hire, in which case the full amount of the hire charge is payable. A non-refundable deposit of £300 is payable when booking weekends, unless the booking is being made within 4 weeks of the date of hire, in which case the full amount of the hire charge is payable. You may make a provisional booking by phone or email, and, once the dates have been agreed, this will be held for a maximum of seven days. Your deposit cheque must be received within seven days of the phone or email confirmation. The balance of your payment must be received not later than 8 weeks before the holiday commencement date.

If the balance is not received by the due date the deposit will be forfeited and the accommodation may be re-let.

Damage to the property: Normal wear and tear will not be charged. Where an outside contractor is required to repair damage, a charge will be made. Charges will be passed on to you directly.

5. Holiday Insurance
Once booked, the hirer is liable for the complete cottage rental costs. As such it is strongly recommended that the hirer take out suitable holiday insurance to cover costs incurred by unexpected holiday cancellation.

6. Cancellation
Once a booking has been confirmed and a deposit received the hirer is liable for the whole amount of the rent for the period booked. However, if a cancellation is received up to 8 weeks in writing before the holiday commencement date, the hirer will not become liable for the balance. However, should Beach House be re-let for that period the deposit will be sent back to the original hirer.

7. Availability
The booking is made on the understanding that the House will be placed at the hirer’s disposal on the dates agreed. Should this not be possible through fire, theft or circumstances beyond the owner’s control, the full amount paid by the hirer will be refunded. However note that no alternative accommodation can be provided nor will the hirer have any claim against the owner for compensation, loss or expenses. The accommodation is booked strictly on the basis that it is used for holiday accommodation only and there is no right to remain on the property after the expiration of the rental period.

8. Breakages
The hirer undertakes to keep the House and all the furniture, fittings and fixtures in the same state of repair and condition as at the commencement of the letting. The owners must be informed of any breakage. Should the damage result in another booking being cancelled the hirer will be held liable for all consequential losses to the owner.

9. Occupation
The hirer shall use the accommodation strictly for private holiday occupation and this agreement shall not confer on the hirer any security of tenure within the terms of the Housing Act 1988 pursuant to which the occupation shall be deemed to be by way of an excluded tenancy. The hirer shall not do or allow to be done anything which may become a nuisance or annoyance to the occupiers of the neighbouring properties. The hirer shall not allow any person or persons to sleep in or otherwise occupy the accommodation except as specified on the Booking Confirmation letter. If this is not observed, the owner reserves the right to refuse admittance or require that the hirer vacate the property. In this eventuality no refund of monies will be due.

10. Repairs
The hirer shall permit the owner to enter the accommodation at any reasonable time of day to inspect the condition of the decorations for the purpose of carrying out repairs that may be required to be done.

11. Safety
The owners take safety very seriously and do everything to ensure the house is safe, however your stay at the House is entirely at your own risk. The owners can take no responsibility whatsoever for any accident, injury or loss, howsoever caused, during your stay.

12. Smoking
For safety reasons we ask that guests do not smoke within the house. You may smoke in the garden, please dispose of cigarette butts carefully.

13. Service
If you should encounter any problems during your stay, or if you are dissatisfied with the service you receive, you should refer to the owners immediately. The owners will take all reasonable steps to correct any problems arising. The owners will not consider claims for problems notified to them after the stay has ended.

14. Pets
If you would like to bring your pets with you please call to discuss this with us. Unfortunately we have had bad experiences in the past with irresponsible pet owners and now only accept pets under certain circumstances.

15. Amenities
The use of the house includes gas, electricity, water, heating, bedlinen, bathroom towels, cleaning products, bathroom toiletries, use of TV/DVD with Sky, Hi Fi, WiFi (password for WiFi) to be supplied separately)Broadband. Towels are to stay in the house. The hirer must provide their own beach towels. The hirer is also entitled to use anything left in the house.

The hirer is also entitled to make use of buckets and spades, body boards, wet suits and other beach related paraphernalia.

16. Cleaning
The house, any equipment used and utensils etc must be left clean and the tidy at the end of the hire period. The hirer must take responsibility to make sure all cleaning products are kept out of the way of children.

17. Left items
The hirer will be notified of any of the hirer’s possessions that have been left at the house after it has been vacated. The hirer must meet the cost of any items returned to them, or if they do not wish to have them returned, the owner will dispose of them. The owner accepts no liability for the hirer’s items getting damaged in transit whilst being returned.

18. Security
The hirer is responsible for the security of the house for the duration of the booking period The hirer is expected to take all reasonable care of the house. The house must be fully secured after leaving it. No windows should be left open and all locks must be secure. When finally leaving the house on the day of departure all keys must be left on the kitchen table for the owner.

19. Parking
Parking is arranged for you opposite the house in The Ship carpark. There are plenty of spaces for you to park your cars and the car park is fairly secure. However The Ship does not accept responsibility for your cars, they are parked there at your own risk.

20. Complaints procedure
If the hirer is not fully satisfied with the accommodation offered they must immediately contact the owner and every effort will be made to resolve the problem. If the situation cannot be resolved to the satisfaction of both parties, the owner will attend as soon as possible to inspect the property. The owner will not consider claims for problems notified to them after the hire period has ended.

21. Variation to descriptions
Every care has been taken to ensure the accuracy of the details on the owner’s literature, website and advertising. However changes may be necessary from time to time and the owners reserve the right to make changes without notice.

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