Booking Terms and Conditions.
- Bookings between the owner of the home (hereinafter called the owners) and the person making the bookings (hereinafter called the client) are valid after (a) the booking form has been completed and signed and has been received by the owners, (b) the appropriate deposit has been paid to the owners, and (c) the booking has been confirmed to the client by the owners in writing. Telephone reservations can only be held for a maximum of 5 days. The owners reserve the right to cancel the reservation thereafter unless a completed booking form and the appropriate deposit have been received.
- By signing the booking form the client accepts these terms and conditions and warrants that he/she is authorised to agree them on behalf of all other persons. The client may not sublet nor assign the neither property nor share the property with persons other than those on the booking form or otherwise agreed with the owners.
- A booking deposit of £200/$250 per week (non refundable) deposit of the total cost of the holiday is paid at the time of booking. The balance is payable not less that 6 weeks prior to the rental period, except where booking instructions are received within 6 weeks of the rental period when payment, in full, must be made with the application. If the client does not pay the balance due at the prescribed time, the owners reserve the right to cancel the booking.
- Any cancellation by the client must be notified in writing directly to the owners.
- Rental period commences at 4 p.m. local time on the day of arrival specified on the booking form and the property must be vacated by 10.00 am on the day of departure.
- Persons/children under the age of 21 years are not accepted unless accompanied by parents or a responsible adult.
- The use of accommodation, amenities and equipment is entirely at the users own risk, and no responsibility can be accepted by the owners or their agents for injury or for loss or damage to the user, visitors or their belongings, howsoever caused. Baggage and personal belongings are at the clients risk at all times and no responsibility can be accepted for loss or damage to any car or its contents. The client is strongly advised to take out full and suitable travel insurance for all members of the party to cover cancellation as soon as the booking is confirmed. The owners cannot accept any liability for 1. Death 2 Personal Injury 3. Sickness 4. Accident 5. Delay 6. Loss of Luggage/Personal Effects 7. Any other misadventure, which may occur whilst renting our accommodation.
- Parents or other responsible adults must at all times supervise children when using the swimming pool. All persons use the pool and surrounding area entirely at their own risk. DIVING IS NOT PERMITTED. Where applicable, the owners will endeavour to provide pool heat to a reasonable temperature wherever practically possible, however please note that the efficiency of the heat pump is subject to climatic change. The maximum level of compensation available is only to the full cost of the pool heating where appropriate.
- The client is responsible for the property and is expected to take reasonable care of it. All damages and breakages are the legal responsibility of the client and their cost shall be refundable on demand. Any maintenance or repair of the premises, equipment, amenities or fixtures required due to misuse will be charged to the client. A security deposit of £200 ($300) is charged and refunded following a satisfactory report from the property managers.
- SMOKING IS NOT PERMITTED inside any of the home due to local hotel licensing laws, but clients are welcome to smoke on the covered lanai area by the pool. Please take care when extinguishing and disposing of cigarette ends by the pool area.
- PETS are not allowed inside or outside the home.
- Should the client consider that there is any reason for complaint whilst staying at the property the client must first approach the local property managers with their complaint. If the client wishes to pursue the matter with the owners the complaint should be made in writing and submitted within 7 days of returning home.
- The owners or their property managers will not be liable for any loss or delay to or cancellation of the clients holiday due to industrial disputes, riots, the threat of hostilities, political unrest, acts of terrorism, natural disasters, aircraft grounding, closure of airports or ports, weather conditions or any circumstances beyond their control.
- This contract is subject to and shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the United States of America and the parties hereby submit to the jurisdiction of the United States American Courts.