Les Deux Chênes Gite - Terms & Conditions - David & Vivienne's Loire Valley Holiday cottage

RATES AND TERMS & CONDITIONS
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RATES:

Farmhouse Gite Accomodation Rates:

Available UK school/college summer holidays only. (Sorry, no children under 5 years of age)
1650 €uros per week - Discount for the second week of a 2 week booking
and week begining 30th August of 100 €uros.

Available from 5th July - 6th September (last week for booking beginning August 30th).

Rates include the following provisions:
exclusive use of pool and tennis court (see Farmhouse Gite terms and conditions 9b below);
water;
electricity;
gas;
bed-linen all cotton sheets;
house towels;
a reasonable supply of kitchen and utility accessories for your first 2 days (ie. washing-up liquid; aluminium foil; cling film; toilet rolls; dishwasher and washing machine detergent).
Except in Low Season and October when heating may be an additional extra.

We will supply you for your complete stay paper kitchen towels, bin liners & tea towels.

We will also give you a few arrival essentials (tea bags, coffee, sugar, fresh-bread, cheese, milk, concentrated orange juice, olive oil, vinegar, salt and pepper).

We will happily do a shop for you (payable by you) if you let us have your shopping list at least 3 days in advance of your arrival.

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Cottage Gite Accomodation Rates: Prices for 7 days:

Available outside UK school summer holidays only. (Sorry, no children under 5 years of age)

Whole week:

1 Bedroom

with Additional
Bedroom

Low Season

315 €uros

515 €uros

Mid Season

420 €uros

600 €uros

High Season

490 €uros

675 €uros

A 6 day booking: 10% off whole week
A 5 day booking: 20% off whole week
A 4 day booking: 30% off whole week
Minimum 4 day booking
Arrival day is up to clients.

Low Season is:- March, April and from 18th October
Mid Season is:- May and from 20th September - 17th October
High Season is:- June up to 5th July and 30th August - 19th September
Easter holidays are Mid Season Rates
Whitsun Half Term is High Season Rate

All other provisions as per Farmhouse Gite above EXCEPT the use of gardens, pool and tennis court is shared with the owners and any other house guests.

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Bed & Breakfast Accommodation Rates:

B&B: 60 €uros for 2, per night including Continental breakfast - minimum stay 2 nights.
ONE NIGHT ONLY STAY is 80 euros per room for 2 per night including Continental breakfast, but no extra charge for use of tennis court.
English breakfast available at an extra charge upon request - charge is dependent on what is required.

Continental breakfast: Orange or apple juice; yogurt; fresh warm french bread and warm croissants;
choice of jams; honey; marmalade; tea of coffee.
2 large eggs with toast, scrambled, fried or boiled = 1.5 €uros extra per person.
We are happy for you to supply your own cereal and we will supply you with your milk free of charge.

Optional evening meal including some local wine 20 €uros. Evening meals to be ordered in advance (before noon). On day of arrival: Evening meal needs to be ordered no later than previous day.

USE OF TENNIS COURT - 10 €uros per day per couple or group of 3 to 4 players.

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Booking Terms and Conditions for Farmhouse Gite accommodation

1) The property known as Les Deux Chênes farmhouse (the Property), is offered for holiday rental subject to the confirmation by Vivienne Forrester and David Owen, (the Owners), to the renter, (the Client). The Client is deemed to be acting on behalf of all members of the party and that they have read, understood and agreed all terms and conditions.

2) To reserve the Property, the Client should complete and sign the Booking Form and return it together with payment of the initial deposit, being 550 €uros per week or a £ sterling payment dependant on the agreed exchange rate at the time together with a signed copy of the Terms and Conditions. Cheques should be made payable to Vivienne Forrester. Following receipt of the Booking Form and deposit, the Owners will send a confirmation invoice and statement. This is the formal acceptance of the booking.

3) The deposit is non-refundable.

4) The balance of the rent, together with security deposit is payable not less than eight weeks before the start of the rental period. If payment is not received by the due date, the Owners reserve the right to give notice in writing that the reservation is cancelled. Reservations made within eight weeks of the start of the rental period require full payment with security deposit payment at the time of booking.

5) A security deposit of £150 (sterling) per booking is required at the same time as the final payment in case of, for example, damage to the Property or its contents. However, the sum reserved by this clause shall not limit the Clients liability to the Owners. The Owners will account to the Client for the security deposit and refund the balance due within two weeks after the end of the rental period. Any chargeable expenses arising during the rental period (for example, any loss, breakages or damage etc.,) will be deducted from the deposit. All loss, breakages or damage, must be reported to the Owners as soon as possible.

6) 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 etc., since these are not covered by the Owner's insurance.

7) The rental period shall commence at 5:00 p.m. on the first day and finish at 10.00 a.m. on the last day. The Owners shall not be obliged to offer accommodation before the time stated and the Client shall not be entitled to remain in occupation after the time stated.

All persons who stay in the Property must be named on the booking form at the time of booking and no other person(s) may stay in the Property or use its facilities without the written permission of the Owners. If permission is given an extra charge may be made.

8) The Client agrees to be a considerate and law-abiding tenant, 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. The Owners reserve the right to take a retention from the security deposit to cover additional cleaning if the Client does not leave the Property in the state they found it on arrival.

9) The Owners agree that the Client complying with these terms and conditions may quietly enjoy the Property during the rental period without undue interference from the Owners. However,

a) the Owners (who will be living in a cottage within the grounds of the Property) reserve the right to be about the grounds on a daily basis to attend to the gardens, pool and vegetable garden and do any necessary maintenance including pool cleaning and grass cutting.
b) The Owners reserve the right to use both the tennis court and the swimming pool for brief periods when these and the adjacent areas are not in use by the Client. Back to Rates
c) The Client shall permit the Owners and anyone authorised by the Owners to enter the Property for the purposes of repair to the Property and/or its contents.
d) The Client shall permit the Owners and anyone authorised by the Owners to enter the Property in the event of the Owners suspecting the Property being abused by the Client.
e) The Owners reserve the right to enter the Property without prior authorisation by the Client in the event of an emergency likely to cause damage to person(s) or property.

10) The Client agrees not to act in a way which would cause disturbance to our neighbours.

11) The Client and party acquire no rights whatsoever over the property excepting occupation as a holiday let for the rental period booked. The Client shall not sub-let the Property.

12) The Client shall report to the Owners without delay any defects in the Property or breakdowns in any equipment, plant, machinery or appliances in the Property or garden and arrangements for repair and/or replacement will be made by the Owners as soon as possible.

The Owners shall not be liable to the Client either jointly or severally for:

a) 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 or garden.
b) any loss, damage or injury which is the result of adverse weather conditions, riot, war, strikes or other matters beyond the control of the Owners.
c) 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 such event, the Owners shall within seven days of the notification to the Client, refund to the Client all sums previously paid in respect of the rental period.

13) Children must be supervised at all times

14) Diving into the pool is not permitted nor is running around the pool nor is the use of sharp objects or glassware in or around the pool. Guests must shower before entering the pool. Guests must place a pool towel over sun-lounger and swing-chair cushions to protect them from perspiration and sun-tan lotion.

15) Please note that the house (particularly bedrooms) contain some low beams, low doors and changes in floor level.

16) Only toilet paper is to be placed down the loos. Small bins are provided beside each WC for other toiletries, lollipop sticks and sweet wrappers etc.

17) The tennis court is for the sole use of playing tennis. Only proper, non-marking, tennis shoes without dark soles or heavy treads are permitted on the tennis court.

18) Smoking is not permitted anywhere inside the property..

19) No responsibility can be accepted for any loss or damage to Clients belongings, motor vehicle or its contents. A small electronic safe is provided for your use.

20) The bringing of pets or any other animals onto the Property is forbidden.

21) The Client must provide their own pool towels which must be large enough to protect the sun-lounger and swing chair cushions from perspiration and sun-tan lotion.

22) The Client shall clean grease etc. from plates and pans with kitchen paper before washing in sink or dishwasher.

23) The Client shall use only the cleaning products provided free of charge by the Owners.

24) On departure the Client must leave the Property as they found it: in a clean and tidy state. In particular, the Client must ensure toilets, showers, washbasins, bath, cooker, BBQ and kitchen sink are left in a clean condition and that the downstairs floors have all been swept and all carpets hovered. All cutlery, crockery, pots, pans, glasses, cooking utensils, books, videos, games, TV controls etc. are to be returned where they came from. An extra cleaning fee of up to £50 will be deducted from the security deposit if these have not been observed.

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Booking Terms and Conditions for Cottage Gite accommodation

1) The property known as Les Deux Chênes Cottage (the Property), is offered for holiday rental subject to the confirmation by Vivienne Forrester and David Owen, (the Owners), to the renter, (the Client). The Client is deemed to be acting on behalf of all members of the party and that they have read, understood and agreed all terms and conditions.

2) To reserve the Property, the Client should complete and sign the Booking Form and return it together with payment of the initial deposit (30%) or a £ sterling payment dependant on the agreed exchange rate at the time together with a signed copy of the Terms and Conditions.. Cheques should be made payable to Vivienne Forrester. Following receipt of the Booking Form and deposit, the Owners will send a confirmation invoice and statement. This is the formal acceptance of the booking.

3) The deposit is non-refundable.

4) The balance of the rent, together with security deposit is payable not less than eight weeks before the start of the rental period. If payment is not received by the due date, the Owners reserve the right to give notice in writing that the reservation is cancelled. Reservations made within eight weeks of the start of the rental period require full payment with security deposit payment at the time of booking.

5) A security deposit of £100 (sterling) per booking is required at the same time as the final payment in case of, for example, damage to the Property or its contents. However, the sum reserved by this clause shall not limit the Clients liability to the Owners. The Owners will account to the Client for the security deposit and refund the balance due within two weeks after the end of the rental period. Any chargeable expenses arising during the rental period (for example, any loss, breakages or damage etc.,) will be deducted from the deposit. All loss, breakages or damage, must be reported to the Owners as soon as possible.

6) 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 etc., since these are not covered by the Owner's insurance.

7) The rental period shall commence at 4.30 p.m. on the first day and finish at 10.00 a.m. on the last day. The Owners shall not be obliged to offer accommodation before the time stated and the Client shall not be entitled to remain in occupation after the time stated.

All persons who stay in the Property must be named on the booking form at the time of booking and no other person(s) may stay in the Property or use its facilities without the written permission of the Owners. If permission is given an extra charge may be made.

8) The Client agrees to be a considerate and law-abiding tenant, 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. The Owners reserve the right to make a retention from the security deposit to cover additional cleaning if the Client does not leave the Property in the state they found it on arrival.

9) The Owners agree that the Client complying with these terms and conditions may quietly enjoy the Property during the rental period without undue interference from the Owners. However,

a) the Owners (who will be living in the farmhouse within the grounds of the Property) will be about the grounds on a daily basis to attend to the gardens, pool and vegetable patch and do any necessary maintenance including pool cleaning and grass cutting.
b) The Owners and other house guests will have equal access and use of the pool and tennis court.
c) The Client shall permit the Owners and anyone authorised by the Owners to enter the Property for the purposes of repair to the Property and/or it's contents.
d) The Client shall permit the Owners and anyone authorised by the Owners to enter the Property in the event of the Owners suspecting the Property being abused by the Client.
e) The Owners reserve the right to enter the Property without prior authorisation by the Client in the event of an emergency likely to cause damage to person(s) or property.

10) The Client agrees not to act in a way which would cause disturbance to our neighbours.

11) The Client and party acquire no rights whatsoever over the property excepting occupation as a holiday let for the rental period booked. The Client shall not sub-let the Property.

12) The Client shall report to the Owners without delay any defects in the Property or breakdowns in any equipment, plant, machinery or appliances in the Property or garden and arrangements for repair and/or replacement will be made by the Owners as soon as possible.

The Owners shall not be liable to the Client either jointly or severally for:

i. 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 or garden.
ii. any loss, damage or injury which is the result of adverse weather conditions, riot, war, strikes or other matters beyond the control of the Owners.
iii. 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 such event, the Owners shall within seven days of the notification to the Client, refund to the Client all sums previously paid in respect of the rental period.

13) Children must be supervised at all times

14) Diving into the pool is not permitted nor is running around the pool nor is the use of sharp objects or glassware in or around the pool. Guests must shower before entering the pool. Guests must place a pool towel over sun-lounger and swing-chair cushions to protect them from perspiration and sun-tan lotion.

15) Please note that the cottage bedroom contains some low beams and low doors.

16) Only toilet paper is to be placed down the loos. Small bins are provided beside each WC for other toiletries, lollipop sticks and sweet wrappers etc.

17) The tennis court is for the sole use of playing tennis. Only proper, non-marking, tennis shoes without dark soles or heavy treads are permitted on the tennis court.

18) Smoking is not permitted anywhere inside the property..

19) No responsibility can be accepted for any loss or damage to Clients belongings, motor vehicle or its contents. A small electronic safe is provided for your use.

20) The bringing of pets or any other animals onto the Property is forbidden.

21) The Client must provide their own pool towels which must be large enough to protect the sun-lounger and swing chair cushions from perspiration and sun-tan lotion.

22) The Client shall clean grease etc. from plates and pans with kitchen paper before washing in sink or dishwasher.

23) The Client shall use only the cleaning products provided free of charge by the Owners.

24) On departure the Client must leave the Property as they found it: in a clean and tidy state. In particular, the Client must ensure toilets, showers, washbasins, bath, cooker, BBQ and kitchen sink are left in a clean condition and that the downstairs floors have all been swept and all carpets hovered. All cutlery, crockery, pots, pans, glasses, cooking utensils, books, videos, games, TV controls etc. are to be returned where they came from. An extra cleaning fee of up to £25 will be deducted from the security deposit if these have not been observed.

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Booking Terms and Conditions for B&B accommodation:

1) £40 cheque deposit per room (or 60 €uros-cheque)....... must be sent and arrive with us within 5 days of booking being made. This deposit is non-refundable if the booking is cancelled 5 days or less before the due date of arrival.

2) Credit cards are not accepted. Outstanding payment at end of visit must be by UK cheque or cash in sterling (at an exchange rate agreed with the owners), Eurocheque or cash in Euros.

3) Guests must arrive after 3:00pm on the day of their arrival and leave by 11:00 am on the day of their departure.

4) Children must be supervised at all times.

5) Smoking is not permitted anywhere inside the property

6) Only proper, non-marking, tennis shoes without dark soles or heavy tread soles are permitted on the tennis court.

7) The tennis court is available for use at a daily charge of 10 €uros per couple or group of 3 or 4.
At all times the tennis court is to be used for the sole purpose of playing tennis.'

8) Diving into the pool is not permitted nor is running around the pool nor is the use of sharp objects or glassware in or around the pool. Guests must shower before entering the pool. Guests must place a pool towel over sun-lounger and swing-chair cushions to protect cushions from perspiration and sun-tan lotion.

9) Please note that the house (particularly bedrooms) contain some low beams, low doors and changes in floor level.

10) Only toilet paper is to be placed down the loos. Small bins are provided beside each WC for other toiletries, lollipop sticks and sweet wrappers etc.

11) No responsibility can be accepted for any loss or damage to Clients belongings, motor vehicle or its contents. A small electronic safe is provided for your use.

12) The bringing of pets or any other animals onto the Property is forbidden.