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BOOKING INFORMATION and CONDITIONS OF HIRE



 

The agreement shall be between HJM Shaw (hereinafter call the Owner) and the party named in the booking form that is responsible to pay the rent in full (hereinafter called the Hirer) on the following Terms and Conditions.

1.     The Hirer warrants that the holiday accommodation named in the booking information (76 Newtown, Sidmouth) is to be used for the purposes of a holiday and so accepts that the letting is a “holiday” let, namely “a tenancy the purpose of which is to confer on the holidaymaker the right to occupy the subjects for a holiday only” as governed by English Law.

 

2.      Party Booking - The Hirer is named as head of the party and will be responsible for all members of the party and will ensure that they are fully aware of and comply with these terms and conditions. If the conditions are not complied with, the Owner/Agent can refuse right of entry and in this situation, no monies will be refunded. Bookings will not be accepted from persons under 18 years of age. Bookings are usually non-transferable and any changes to guest details must be agreed by the Owner in advance. The number of persons occupying the property must strictly never exceed the number stated in the description unless otherwise agreed by the owner in advance in writing. Persons include infants.

 

3.      The Hirer undertakes to maintain and leave the said accommodation and its furnishings and fittings in the same condition as at the date of the commencement of this holiday let and none of the furnishings and fittings shall be removed from the said accommodation at any time and to reimburse the owner for any damage or breakage.

 

4.      The Hirer shall leave the said accommodation in a clean and tidy condition at the end of the holiday let (and failing this the said accommodation may be cleaned by the Owner and a charge made to the holidaymaker for the cost of such cleaning).

 

5.      At the end of their holiday, the Hirer binds and obliges himself or herself to vacate the said holiday accommodation without demand.

 

6.      The Hirer shall ensure that the holiday accommodation is securely locked when not occupied during the period of the holiday let.

 

7.      The Hirer shall not sublet the said holiday accommodation or any part thereof.

 

8.      The Hirer shall undertake to prevent any member of his party from causing a nuisance or disturbance to other residents or occupiers in the neighbourhood. In the event of a problem arising, the Owner has the right to ask the Hirer to leave.

 

9.      The Hirer will indemnify the Owner against any claim which may arise as a result of (a) this holiday letting and/or (b) the Hirers occupation and uses of the said accommodation and/or (c) the Hirers breach of the terms hereof.

 

10.  The Hirer or any of third party may not smoke in the property, and are asked to limit any smoking to the garden.  No pets are permitted within the property without prior permission from the Owner.

 

11.  Cancellation. The Hirer is liable for the total hire charge unless written notice of the intention to cancel the booking is received at least twelve weeks prior to the commencement of the holiday. The deposit paid to confirm the booking will only be refunded if the Owner is able to re-let the holiday in the time available. Every effort will be made to re-let a cancelled booking but the Hirer is advised to take out holiday insurance to cover that eventuality. No insurance is included in the quoted holiday costs.

 

12.  A deposit of 20% of the rental cost is required within seven days of provisionally booking the accommodation to confirm the booking. Payment via cheque made payable to HJM Shaw and sent to Ridgeway House, Wills Grove, London, NW7 1QJ. Payment by BACS to HJM Shaw, Account number: 90583383, Sort Code: 40-47-83.

 

13.  The full cost of the holiday must be paid in full by six weeks prior to the start of the let period.

 

14.  Any faults or breakages must be reported as soon as possible to the Owner.

 

15.  All breakages/losses in equipment will be invoiced separately and require paid prior to departure.

 

16.  If booking of holiday is within 6 weeks of commencement of holiday payment in full is required at the time of booking.

 

17.  The property Owner reserves the right to change facilities quoted on the web site due to errors or omissions. The property Owners reserve the right to alter or withdraw amenities or facilities, which have been advertised as being available where reasonably necessary due to repairs or maintenance weather conditions and circumstances beyond their control.

 

18.  The Hirer agrees to allow the property Owners and their agents reasonable access to the property and its garden at all times and in the case of an emergency where the Owner or Agent may enter without prior notice.

 

19.  The Hirer and their party’s vehicles and their accessories and contents are left entirely at own risk.

 

20.  Complaints, any queries or complaints arising when you arrive at the property or during your stay (regarding maintenance and facilities) should be addressed in the first instance by contacting the Owner. No guarantee can be given that the Owner will be able to remedy any defects or answer any queries you may have but they will endeavour to assist you.

 

21.  Holiday accommodation will be available by 3pm on day of arrival (possibly earlier by agreement) property to be vacated by 10am on morning of departure.

 

22.  If the property Owner is affected by circumstances which are beyond their reasonable control (including without limitation flood, storm, fire, employment strikes, urgent unforeseen repairs required to property, telecommunications access problems, destruction or damage of the property or road blockages) then, the property Owner shall notify you immediately of the extent and nature thereof.

22.1       The property Owner shall not be deemed to be in breach of this Agreement, or otherwise liable to you, by reason of any delay in performance or non-performance of any of its obligations hereunder (to the extent that such delay or non-performance is caused by circumstances beyond their reasonable control.

22.2       The Owner will procure the refund of any monies held in respect of such bookings for the property which are cancelled due to circumstances beyond their control and shall constitute the full liability of the Owner.

 

23.  Limited liability. Save in respect of any death or personal injury claim caused by the negligence of the Owner. The Owner cannot accept liability for any damage, expense or loss of any nature whatsoever suffered by any person(s) from any cause whatsoever.

23.1       Save in respect of any death or personal injury claim caused by the negligence of the Owner, any other liability of the Owner under this Agreement shall be limited to the rental value of the relevant booking at the Property.

23.2       The Owner shall not be liable to you for any loss of profit, consequential loss or other indirect losses under the terms of this Agreement.

23.3       For the avoidance of doubt, the Owner takes every care to ensure that the accuracy of property descriptions and information contained on the websites are correct at the time of publication.  However in the event of any good faith error, the Owner cannot accept any liability. There are no warranties, conditions, guarantees or representations as to description merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose or other warranties, conditions, guarantees or representations whether express implied by statue or otherwise oral or in writing except as provided herein or such as cannot be excluded by law.

23.4       The use of any amenities, where offered, such as swimming pools, bicycles, boats, barbeques etc. is entirely at the user's risk and no responsibility can be accepted by the Owner for any death or personal injury (save to the extent that such death or personal injury was caused by the negligence of the Owner). No liability for any other loss or damage in connection with the use of such amenities is accepted.

All statements are made, and information is given in good faith, being true and correct to the best of our knowledge and belief, but the Owner accepts no liability in the event of any such statement or information being untrue or incorrect.

The Owner reserves the right to decline accommodation and to order any unauthorised person off the premises.