TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF HIRE
All booking applications should be made on the booking form enclosed. Receipt of the deposit payment indicates acceptance of the terms and conditions.
1. Booking Payment terms are:
- £100 non-refundable deposit due within five days of booking
- Balance of payment due eight weeks before arrival
- £200 refundable security deposit due with the final payment
Only acceptance of a deposit, including clearing of funds, can be regarded as a booking. If there are 8 weeks or less until the start of the holiday, payment must be made in full.
The payment of the balance of the hire charge is to be made 8 weeks before the start of the holiday. If the payment of the final balance is not forthcoming by the due date or funds are not cleared, the owners reserve the right to re-let the Villa and retain the deposit without notice.
2. Period of Hire Hire periods shall generally be a minimum of 1 week duration. Hirers departing early or arriving late do not qualify for any refund of the hire charge. You will be allowed access to the villa at 4pm and the villa must be vacated by the end of the hire period by 10:00 am on the day of departure (unless previously agreed otherwise with the owners).
3. Cancellations and Changes to Bookings by Owner If for any reason we have to cancel your booking due to circumstances beyond our control we shall make every effort to offer you a suitable alternative date or accommodation, if you reject this we will at your request, and in full and final settlement, refund all amounts paid to date
4. Number in Party Any increase in your numbers must be both notified to us and approved by us (either by letter or email) at least 8 weeks prior to the commencement of the holiday. An additional charge will be made to cover the cost of any additional people. Arrival of more than the stated and agreed number of people may result in a refusal to give accommodation to the group.
We also reserve the right to evict any person(s) from the villa who cause undue disturbance to others or who cause damage to the property.
5. Door Key The door key will be left in a lock box mounted by the front door. The safe code will be notified to the hirer prior to the departure date. The Key is the sole responsibility of the hirer during their stay and if it should become lost a new key should be cut at the hirer’s expense.
6. Inventory The Villa contains a full inventory of items to ensure that everything is to hand to make your stay enjoyable. The Villa is checked at the beginning of any hire period, any significant damage to the Villa over and above the normal wear & tear the hirer will be responsible for replacing or making good the damage.
7. Occupation of the Villa The accommodation booking is only for the clients named on the booking form, any subletting, sharing, over occupation or assignment is prohibited.
8. Equipment No equipment, apparatus, meter or appliance in the Villa or Pool may be improperly used, tampered with or damaged. All damage or injury resulting from such activities shall be the responsibility of, and shall be charged to the hirer.
9. Swimming Pool The hirer and the hire party shall obey the Swimming Pool Rules which are namely – No Running around the pool area, No Pushing into the pool, No Diving into the pool, no glasses or breakable objects in the pool area. Guests use the pool at their own risk and non swimmers must be supervised at all times. Any damage to the screens around the pool will be charged to the hirer.
10. Cancellation by Hirer Should a hirer find it necessary to cancel a booking before the commencement of the hire period, the following policy is in place.
Up to 8 weeks – no cancellation charge other than the non-refundable deposit
4-8 weeks – 50% of rate refunded
2-4 weeks – 25% of rate refunded
Less than 2 weeks – no refund
However, if we are able to let the property to someone else then we may waive any cancellation charges.
11. Exclusions The villa is equipped with safety devices according to Florida Law and we shall not be held responsible for any accident or injury to the hirer or any members of the hire party due to any cause whatsoever.
12. General The use of all electrical items such as washing machine, clothes dryer, dishwasher, kettle etc. is entirely at the discretion of the user, and we will not be responsible for any injury or damage that may be a result of such usage. All baggage, money and personal possessions remain at all times and in all circumstances at the owner’s risk.
13. Pool Heating If the pool heating option is selected the hirer recognizes that the temperature setpoint is 82°F (28°C) and cannot be adjusted. The hirer also recognizes that the pool heater only runs when the main pool filtration system pump is active and automatically shuts off if the air temperature falls below approximately 55°F.