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Terms & Conditions 2008

  • Prices for Rentals. Prices quoted are in Pound Sterling and are for the weekly rental of the property. Prices include linen (pillowcases, sheets and duvet covers). Towels (hand and bath towels as well as tea towels Pool towels). Gas (bottled gas for the cooker). Electricity. Toiletries (soap, shampoo, tissues, cotton wool, toilet rolls).
  • To make a Booking. To make a booking, complete in full the booking form, sign and date a copy of our Terms & conditions and send them together with payment of the initial non-refundable deposit - (£150.00 per each week of your holiday). Cheques should be made payable to M. Gottwald and sent to: 4 Hawkes Rd, Coggeshall, Essex, CO6 1QP, U.K. Upon receipt of the booking form, signed terms & conditions  and deposit a confirmation and invoice will be sent. Bookings made within 8 weeks of the start date of the rental period require full payment at the time of booking.
  • Security Deposit. A security deposit of £200.00 for all rental periods will be required in case of damage to the property or it's contents. This will be payable in full at the same time as paying for your holiday. However, the amount of the security deposit does not limit your liability to the proprietors. We will account for the security deposit and refund the balance, (in the event that deductions are to be made) within two weeks after the end date of the rental period.
  • Payment. Payment of your rental together with the security deposit (£200.00) is due not less than 8 weeks before the start date of the rental period. If payment is not received by the due date, we reserve the right to give notice in writing that the booking is cancelled. And in the event that the property is not re-let, 50% of the final balance of the invoice will be payable. 
  • Insurance. You are strongly recommended to take out a comprehensive travel and health 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 proprietors' insurance.
  • Cancellations. Cancellations made after full payment has been made will not be refunded. Only the £200.00 Security Deposit will be returned in full.
  • Start Days. Arrival and departure days are Saturdays. The property will be ready after 4.00p.m (and before 8.00p.m) on the start date of your rental period. Please advise if you are unable to arrive before 8.00p.m so that alternative arrangements can be made to welcome you. Please do not arrive early, as time is needed to thoroughly prepare the property between lets. For the same reason please note that you should be prepared to leave the property by 10.00a.m on departure day.
  • Swimming pool. The swimming pool and surrounding area is shared with the proprietors. Bombing and diving is NOT ALLOWED. Any such sustained activity will lead to the pool being shut down.
  • Maximum Occupancy. Maximum occupancy for the property is 4 and must not be exceeded. All persons staying in the property must be named on the booking form at the time of the booking. It is not permitted to park caravans or pitch tents in the grounds.
  • Visitors. Visitors are NOT permitted.
  • Animals. Animals are NOT permitted.
  • Cleaning Standards. The property will be cleaned in readiness to welcome you on your arrival and you are asked to leave the property and it's contents as you find them. It is essential that you leave the property clean on your departure. You are responsible for the cost of extra cleaning if the property is left in an unreasonable state and deductions will be made from your security deposit. Additional cleaning is charged at 10 Euros per hour.
  • Property Care.  We reserve the right to enter the property at a reasonable time to care out any necessary maintenance, gardening etc. Guests are requested not to touch or interfere with pool equipment and materials, or allow any misuse of the pool, the surrounding area or main property which might result in damage. In any such case immediate relevant action will be taken by the proprietors, including termination of the letting, to remedy the situation and to charge full costs for replacement and repairs resulting from any misuse or abuse of the property.
  • The Proprietor shall not be liable for:

any accident of a third party which occurs as a direct result of insufficient adult supervision when using the swimming pool or river.

any temporary defect or stoppage in the supply of public services to the property.

for any loss, damage or injury which is the result of adverse weather conditions, force majeure, strike, riot, war or other matters beyond our control.

for any loss, damage or inconvenience caused to or suffered by the guest if the property shall be destroyed or substantially damaged before the start of the rental period and in any such event, the proprietor shall, within 7 days of notification to you, refund all sums previously paid in respect of the rental period. Under no circumstances shall the proprietors' liability to you exceed the amount paid to us for the rental period.
  •  Contract. This contract is subject to French law in every particular and shall be deemed to have been made in France. Any proceedings arising out of or in connection with this contract may be brought in any court of competent jurisdiction in France.

Signed & agreed. Name:___________________________ Signature:__________________________ Date:____________________