Porthcothan Bay Holidays - Terms And Conditions

1. The property at St Merryn, Padstow PL28 8PN is offered for holiday rental by (the Owner), Georgina Brewer to you (the Client).

2. To reserve the property, the Client should complete and sign the booking form and return it with the non-refundable 25% deposit to the Owner. Following receipt of the booking form and deposit, the Owner will send a confirmation letter. This is formal acceptance of the booking.

3. The balance of the rent is payable not less than 6 weeks before the start of the rental period. If payment is not received by that 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 of the rent unless the Owner is able to re-let the rental property.

4. In the event of a cancellation, if the Owner is able to re-let the property, payment will be refunded but any expenses or losses incurred will be deducted from the refundable amount.

5. The Client is strongly advised to arrange comprehensive travel insurance (including cancellation cover) and to have full cover for the party's personal belongings, public liability etc., since these are not covered by the Owner's insurance.

6. A security deposit of £100 is required in case of, for example, damage to the property or its contents by the Client or the Client's party. This security deposit will be paid at the same time as the balance due. The Owner will refund the security deposit within two weeks of the end of the rental period if no untoward damage has occurred, and the cottage is left in a clean and tidy condition.

7. The rental period shall commence at 2pm on the first day and finish at 10am on the last day. The Owner 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. These times are flexible by arrangement.

8. The Client shall take all reasonable and proper care of the property and its furniture, pictures, fittings and effects in or on the property and leave them in the same state of repair and in the same clean and tidy condition as they were found at the start of the rental period.

9. If the Client leaves the property in an unacceptable condition, the Owner reserves the right to make a retention from the security deposit to cover any additional cleaning costs.

10. The Client shall report to the Owner, any defects in the property or breakdown in the equipment, or appliances in or on the property, garden, and arrangements for repair and/or replacement will be made as soon as possible.

11. The Owner shall not be liable to the Client for:

• any temporary defect or stoppage in the supply of public services to the property, nor in the respect of any equipment, machinery or appliance in the property, garden.
• any loss, damage or injury which is the result of adverse weather conditions, riot, war, strikes or other matters beyond the Owner's control.
• 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 such event the Owner shall, within seven days of notification to the Client, refund to the Client all sums previously paid in respect of the rental period.
• any accident, damage, loss or inconvenience, the Client or any member of the Client's party may suffer arising out of, or in connection with, the holiday or resulting from any cause whatsoever.
• The use of amenities, where offered, such as barbeques, play equipment, etc. is entirely at the user's risk and no responsibility can be accepted for injury, loss or damage to persons or property.

No responsibility can be accepted for loss or damage to any motor vehicle or trailer or its contents. Personal belongings are at the Client's risk at all times.

12. The Client shall accept responsibility for the safety of children in the party at all times.

13. The Client shall ensure the good behaviour of any pets with the party at all times. Pets must not be allowed upstairs into the bedrooms, or up onto the furniture. Neither should they be left unattended in the house or garden.

14. Under no circumstances shall the Owner's liability to the Client exceed the amount paid to the Owner for the rental period.e (including cancellation cover) and to have full cover for the party's personal belongings, public liability etc., since these are not covered by the Owner's insurance.