Holiday Rental Terms and Conditions

Booking terms and conditions covering La Vigne, Les Marrons and La Grange:-

A booking cannot be confirmed until a completed booking form and a non-refundable deposit of 20% of the total rental are received by the owner to secure it - this payment is hereby referred to as the holding deposit. Acceptance of the booking is subject to these terms and conditions and the booking will be confirmed in writing by the owner.
The balance due for the rental, together with the returnable security deposit referred to in clause 5, must be paid no less than six weeks before the date of commencement of the rental period. Delay in payment will constitute cancellation by the tenant of the booking.
In the event that the booking is made less than six weeks before commencement of the rental period, the total rental, together with the security deposit referred to in clause 5, is payable upon submission of the completed booking form.
For cancellations received more than six weeks before the commencement of the rental period, the holding deposit will be forfeited in full. For cancellations received less than eight weeks before the commencement of the rental period, the holding deposit will be forfeited in full; any other money paid to the owner by the tenant (excluding the security deposit referred to in clause 5 which will be returned in full to the tenant,) will only be refunded to the tenant if the owner is able to re-let the property before the commencement of the rental period. In the event of the property being re-let at a lower rental than that to be paid by the tenant, the owner will only be obliged to refund to the tenant a sum equivalent to the actual rental obtained. If for any reason the booking is cancelled by the owner, all money paid by the tenant, including the security deposit, will be refunded to the tenant. Cancellations (except in the circumstances described in clause 2) must be made in writing.( see Covid-19 related cancellation below)
A security deposit of £250 is required to cover any damage to the property or contents, or loss during the rental period, this must be payed with the final balance, the security deposit will be banked: this will be refunded to the tenant in full, or the balance returned at the latest within three weeks of expiry of the rental period. The rental period will commence at 16.00hrs on the first day, terminating at 10.00hrs on the last day.
The Tenant undertakes to be a considerate tenant and to ensure that neither he/she nor any member of his/her party causes any disturbance to others in the adjoining properties.
The maximum occupancy permissible is 16 (across the three properties), plus infants for whom a cot / travel cot are provided. Numbers of occupants in excess of this, subletting or sharing of the property is not accepted in any circumstances. Violation of this clause will result in immediate termination of your tenancy, and forfeiture of all payments. Caravans, motorhomes, tents are not permitted without the prior consent of the owners.
The tenant will be responsible for maintaining the property, furniture, finishings and equipment in the same state as at the commencement of the rental period, and will indemnify the landlord against any loss or damage caused by the tenant (or the cost of any non-local telephone calls) in excess of the security deposit referred to in clause 5. A final clean is included in the rental rate, but the tenant will undertake to leave the property in a reasonable state of order and cleanliness, including cleaning of the BBQ. Extra cleaning by the caretakers over and above what is usual on the day of departure will be charged for, and deducted from the security deposit. If the tenant wishes to pay for an end of stay clean in advance the sum of £30 will be required over and above the rental for the period.
The tenant will without delay report to the owner or to the owner's representative any defects in the property or breakdown in the equipment, plant, machinery or appliances in or on the property, and arrangements will be made for repair or replacement as soon as reasonably possible.
The tenant will allow maintenance personnel, cleaning staff, the owners and the owner's representative reasonable access to the property for the purposes of repair and maintenance.
The tenant will not allow animals or pets to be brought to the property, and will not allow any person to smoke in the house, pool room or communal areas.
The tenant will at all times exercise caution when using the swimming pool, and will comply fully with any instructions or notices from the owner or the owner's representative in relation to the use of the swimming pool, and/or the WC's situated in the house. The tenant will comply fully with any safety measures in relation to the use of the swimming pool, including pool covers. The tenant will indemnify the landlord against any loss or damage suffered as a consequence of any breach of this clause. The tenant will be vigilant in respect of the measures put in place re. Covid-19
The tenant will ensure that all windows and doors are closed and locked when the property is left unoccupied for any period, and in addition, that all door shutters are closed and locked if the property is to be left overnight. If the property is to be left unoccupied for two or more consecutive days during the rental period, the tenant will give not less than 12 hours prior notice either to the owner or to the owner's representative. The tenant will indemnify the landlord against any loss or damage suffered as a consequence of any breach of this clause, including without limitation, any loss or damage resulting from the landlord's insurance being vitiated as a consequence of the tenant's actions.
The owner will not be liable to the tenant for any loss damage or injury incurred at the property, or through use of any equipment or facilities, other than death or personal injury arising as a consequence of the negligence of the owner.
The owners Liz and Keith Price do not accept liability for any loss or damage to you or any member of your group, their belongings or third parties: or for loss or damage to motor vehicles or their contents. The owners shall not be liable for any 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, for loss, damage, injury which is the result of adverse weather conditions, riot, war, strikes or any matters beyond the control of the owner, including COVID 19
Under no circumstances will the owner's liability exceed the amount paid by the tenant for the rental period.
WIFI - Ligueuil is located in rural France and signals for WIFI and mobile phones can vary - the tenant accepts that the WIFI system is shared with two other properties and is not suitable for large downloads or streaming videos.
In these terms and conditions the singular will include the plural and the plural will include the singular.
No person who is not a party to these terms and conditions will have any right under the Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999 to enforce any of these terms and conditions.
All prices quoted are per property and include supply of bed linen, house towels for each person, water (up to 5m³ per week) and electric (up to an ample allowance of 100 units) included, except in winter periods when a charge may be made for heating: local tourist tax included: if a change of bed linen/towels is required this will be chargeable.
These terms and conditions and the contract between the owner and the tenant will be governed by and construed in accordance with English law and each party hereby irrevocably submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of the English Courts.
THE TENANT IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED TO ARRANGE COMPREHENSIVE TRAVEL INSURANCE INCLUDING CANCELLATION COVER, PERSONAL BELONGINGS AND PUBLIC LIABILITY IN ADDITION TO BRINGING AN E111 FOR EACH MEMBER OF YOUR GROUP

COVID-19 - for 2022 season we will be operating a flexible cancellation policy- if COVID-19 restrictions are still in place / you cannot travel because of COVID-19 an alternative date or refund will be offered to you: please ensure you have adequate travel insurance in place.