School House Holiday Cottage - Terms and Conditions

The Owner takes no liability for happenings outside their control and no liability will fall on the Owner for the effects of extreme weather, power cuts, water shortages, gas failure or farming disasters etc.

Every attempt is made to ensure the house and equipment are in good working order. If the Hirer is not satisfied with some aspect, contact the housekeeper IMMEDIATELY. If they cannot remedy the fault they will contact the Owner. The owner reserves the right to enter the property to do urgent works.

The Owner does not accept liability for any loss or damage to the Hirers' possessions or motor car whilst at the property.

The Hirer agrees to take good care of the property and contents: it must be left in a clean and tidy condition, linen must be taken care of and towels not removed from the house. Pets, where permitted, must be kept under control, not be allowed on the furniture or in the bedrooms nor be left unattended. Please do not allow your dog to foul the garden and ensure that any fouling is removed by the time of your departure.

Hirers must pay for breakages and will be held accountable for any damage, missing items and extra cleaning; defined as time taken in excess of the normal turn-around and would include:

a) Dirty dishes/dishwasher not emptied.

b) Cooker/hob/oven with burned on food.

c) Furniture, if moved, not put back into its original position.

d) Excessive quantities of rubbish requiring disposal.

In the event of the property not being available (eg due to fire or some other disaster) We will notify the Hirer as soon as possible, offer a full refund or try to find other acceptable accommodation. Owner liability is limited to the rents received.

Cancellation Policy:

• Any cancellation must be advised by telephone and confirmed in writing.
  
  
• If advised over two months prior to the holiday, We will refund the deposit less £60.
  
  
• If two months prior to the first day of the holiday the balance of the rent is not received We will assume cancellation. THE HIRER IS STILL LIABLE FOR THE BALANCE OF THE RENT.
  
  
• If cancellation occurs within two months prior to holiday, We will attempt to re-let and if successful deduct £60  plus additional advertising costs before making a refund.
  
  
• Rental charge does not include cancellation insurance. Please make your own arrangements.

The School House - Barrow Hill - Bere Regis - Dorset - BH20 7JB
Tel: + 44 (0) 1929 471 988 - Mob: + 44 (0) 7941 771 791