Terms and conditions:

Ruth and Tony Vaughan offer the property known as Chez Ripoche for holiday rental
to the renter, subject to confirmation.

1) To reserve the property, the client should complete and sign the booking form and return it together with payment of the initial non-refundable deposit (25% of the total rent due). Following receipt of the booking form and deposit, the owner will send a confirmation letter. This is the formal acceptance of the booking.

2) The balance of the rent is payable not less than eight weeks before the start of
the rental period. If payment is not received by the due date, the owner reserves
the right to give notice in writing that the reservation is cancelled.

3) The client will remain liable to pay the balance of the rent unless the owner is able to re-let the property. In this event, clause 6 of these booking conditions will apply.

4) Reservations made within eight weeks of the start of the rental period require full payment at the time of booking.

5) A security deposit of £100 in case of damage to the property or its contents. However, the sum reserved by this clause shall not limit the client’s liability to the owner. The owner will account to the client for the security deposit and refund the balance due within two weeks after the end of the rental period providing no damage to the property or contents has occurred.

6) Any chargeable expenses arising during the rental period should be settled locally with the owners before departure.

7) Subject to clauses 2 & 3 above, in the event of a cancellation, refunds of amounts paid will be made if the owner is able to re-let the property, and any expenses or losses incurred in so doing will be deducted from the refundable amount.

8) The client is strongly recommended to arrange a comprehensive travel insurance policy (including cancellation cover) and to have full cover for the party’s personal belongings, public liability etc, since these are not covered by the owners insurance.

9) The rental period shall commence at 4.00p.m. on the first day and finish at 10.00a.m. on the last day. The owner is not obliged to offer the accommodation
before the time stated and the client is not entitled to remain in occupation after
the time stated.

10) The maximum number to reside in the property must not exceed 6 unless the
owner has given written permission.

11) The client agrees to be a considerate tenant, to take good care of the property, and to leave same in a clean and tidy condition at the end of the rental period. Although a final clean is included in our prices, the owner reserves the right to make retention from the security deposit to cover additional cleaning costs if the client leaves the property in an unacceptable condition. The client also agrees not to act
in any way that would cause disturbance to those residents in neighboring properties.

12) The client shall immediately report to the owner any defects in the property or breakdown in the equipment, plant, machinery or appliances in the property or garden and arrangements for repair and/or replacement will be made as soon as possible.

13) The owner shall not be liable to the client:
a) For any temporary defect or stoppage of public services to the property, nor in respect of any equipment, plant, machinery or appliance in the property or garden.
b) For any loss, damage or injury that is the result of adverse weather conditions,
riot, war, strikes or other matters beyond the control of the owner.
c) For 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.

14) Under no circumstances shall the owners’ liability to the client exceed the amount paid to the owner for the rental period.

15) This contract shall be governed by English law in every particular including formation and interpretation and shall be deemed to have been made in England. Any proceedings arising out of or in connection with this contract may be brought in any court of competent jurisdiction in England.