Terms of Agreement

1. The Hirer is responsible for the bungalow and is required to take all reasonable care of it. The bungalow is cleaned before the Hirer's arrival and must be left clean and tidy at the end of the hire period.
2. Your booking will not be confirmed until a deposit of 25% of the rental is received. If the booking is made within 8 weeks of the start date, the full rental will be payably immediately.
3. The Balance of Hire will be due for payment 8 weeks before the start date of the holiday, plus a £100 returnable deposit and the owners reserve the right to cancel a booking where full payment has not been received 8 weeks before the start date. The deposit will be retained if re-letting is not possible. Hirers are advised to take out their own insurance to cover cancellation costs due to illness.
4. Cancellation. If the hirer cancels a holiday not less than eight weeks before the commencement date, the hirer will not be liable to pay the full balance of hire, although the deposit will be forfeited unless re-letting is possible. If the cancellation is notified less than 8 weeks prior to commencement date, the hirer will be liable to pay the FULL balance of hire, unless the bungalow is re-let. All cancellations should be notified immediately in writing to Mr and Mrs Willoughby. A telephone call or e-mail is also recommended to extend the time available for re-hire.
5. Damage and breakages are the legal responsibility of the hirer and their costs are payable on demand. The caretaker must be notified of any damage or breakages. Accidents can happen even in careful households and replacement of breakages would be appreciated rather than cash having to be deducted from the deposit
6. On the arrival day, hirers will be admitted from 2pm. The property must be vacated by 10am.
7. Vehicles and personal property are kept on the premises at the hirer's own risk at all times. The owners will not accept responsibility for loss or damage.
8. The maximum party size is 8. Additionally, a cot is available for a baby. No more than the maximum number of persons as stated is permitted to stay without the specific consent of the owners and additional charges will normally be imposed if the party size is exceeded. The owners reserve the right to refuse bookings and admission to the property by persons considered unsuitable for any reason.
9. A cot and high chair are provided free of charge.
10. Bed linen is provided and beds will be made up before arrival. Hirers staying more than one week will be supplied with fresh linen each week. However, hirers should bring their own cot bedding.Towels are not supplied.
11. Pets are welcome if well behaved and must be notified to Mr and Mrs Willoughby in advance.
12. Smoking is not permitted throughout the bungalow.
13. A fire blanket is provided in the kitchen area, and a fire extinguisher in the hall. As soon as they arrive, hirers should locate these and the means of escape in case of fire.
14. Electricity is provided by a pay meter located in the kitchen area. Central heating is included during stated months and is available at other times on request, at a cost of £40 per week. There is a pay telephone installed in the hall.
15. If for any reason beyond the owner's control the property is not available on the date booked, all advanced payments will be refunded in full and the hirer shall have no further claim against the owners.
16. Mr & Mrs Willoughby undertake to repair or replace any faulty equipment with all due diligence. However, no claims will be entertained in respect of equipment which remains faulty for reasons beyond their control.
17. Any problems with the property or any of its facilities should be notified immediately to the caretaker.