Booking Conditions

1. The property known as Le Moulin de la Houssaie (the property) is offered for holiday rental subject to confirmation by S. Schofield (the owner) to the renter (the client).
2. 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 total price) Following receipt of the booking form and deposit, the owner will send a booking confirmation and receipt. This is a formal acceptance of the booking.
3. The balance of the rent together with security deposit (see clause 4) is payable not less than 8 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. Reservations made within 8 weeks of the start of the rental period require full payment at the time of booking.
4. A security deposit of 300 Euros is required in case of, for example, 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 2 weeks after the end of the rental period.
5. Subject to clauses 2 & 3 above, in the event of a non-insurable 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 decucted from the refundable amount. 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 owner's insurance.
6. The rental period shall commence at 4.00pm on the first day and finish at 10.00am on the last day. The owner shall not be obliged to offer accommodation before the time stated and the client shall not be entitled ot remain in occupation after the time stated.
7. The maximum number to reside in the property must not exceed 10 unless the owner has given written permission.
8. The client agrees to be a considerable teneant and to take good care of the property and to leave it in a clean and tidy condition at the end of the rental period. Although final cleaning is included in the rental, the owner reserves the right to make a 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 which would cause disturbances to those resident in neighbouring properties.
9. The client shall report to the owner (or owner's agent) without delay any defects in the property or breakdown in the equipment, plant, machinery or appliances in the property, garden or swimming pool, and arrangements for repair and/or replacement will be made by the owner or her representative as soon as possible.
10. 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 respect of any equipment; plant, machinery or appliance in the property, garden or swimming pool, nor for any loss, damage or injury which is the result of adverse weather conditions, riots, war, strikes or other matters beyond the control of the owner. 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, in such an event, the owner shall within 7 days of the notification to the client, refund to the client all sums previously paid in respect of the rental period.
11. Under no circumstances shall the owner's liability to the client exceed the amount paid to the owner for the rental period.
12. The use of accommodation and amenities where offered such as swimming pool etc. is entirely at the user's risk and no responsibility can be accepted for injury to a user or visitor and loss or damage to the user's or visitors belongings, including vehicles and their contents.
13. At all times an adult must accompany children/child when around the swimming pool area.
14. 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.