Conditions of Hire

(For these purposes the applicant/hirer is the person completing the booking form. The lessor is the firm of M. W. &
C. A. HOUGHTON)

1. The applicant/hirer warrants that the subject let are to be used for the purpose of a holiday.
2. The applicant/hirer shall not sub-let the premises or any part thereof.
3. The applicant must personally stay at the accommodation throughout the holiday and be over 21 years of age. He/she is solely responsible for the whole party. Assignees and sub-tenants are prohibited.
4. The number of people occupying the premises shall not exceed the number stated on the booking confirmation.
5. The applicant/hirer binds and obliges to vacate the hired premises without demand at the termination of the period of hire.
6. The applicant/hirer binds and obliges himself to pay to the lessor in respect of any loss or damage beyond fair wear and tear.
7. Deposit of 20% is due at the time of booking
8. Balance is due for payment not less than four weeks before the hire starting date
9. In the event of cancellation notification should be given immediately and the booking confirmation returned. If cancellation is received 28 days or less before the hire starting date then the applicant/hirer is responsible for the balance of the hire money, if the accommodation is not relet. In all cases of cancellation the deposit is non refundable. (Insurance is advised)
10. The applicant/hirer, shall at all times, keep the hired premises in a clean and tidy condition.  The lessor reserves the right to charge for any additional cleaning costs if the property is not left in a clean and tidy condition.
11. The applicant/hirer undertakes to leave the hired premises secure if left unoccupied during the hire period
12. The applicant/hirer undertakes to leave the whole property, equipment and utensils in a clean condition at the end of the hire period
13. The applicant/hirer undertakes to relieve the lessor from any liability for damage or injury to any member of the applicant/hirer’s party
14. The lessor, his agents or employees, accept no responsibility for loss, injury or damage to any members of the applicant/hirer’s party or their property, howsoever caused, arising in any manner out of the let of the premises.
15. If the lessor is prevented, because of circumstances outside their control, from putting the accommodation at the disposal of the applicant/hirer on the starting date, the full payment shall be returned but the applicant/hirer shall have no further claim against the lessor.
16. No dogs are allowed inside the property unless by prior arrangement under special circumstances.
17. The inside of the property is non smoking.
18. Bookings are for complete weeks from Friday to Friday, Monday to Monday or short breaks from Friday to Monday or Monday to Friday.
19. Check in Time is after 4.00 pm on the day of arrival and Check out Time is by 10.00 am on the day or departure
20. When you submit a booking via our online system you will receive an automatically generated booking summary by email to the email address provided on the booking form.  This does not form a contract.  A contract shall only arise when your booking is subsequently confirmed in writing via a letter of confirmation sent by post or email

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