Holiday Gites in the Dordogne

CONDITIONS OF BOOKING

  1. The property known as 'Nieudegat Gites' ('the property') is offered for holiday rental subject to confirmation by M Melling ('the owner') to the renter ('the client').
  2. To reserve the property, the client should complete and sign the booking form and return it together with payment of the initial non-refundable deposit (20% of the total rent due). Following receipt of the booking form and deposit, the owner will send a confirmation invoice and statement. This is the formal acceptance of the booking.
  3. The balance of the rent is payable not less than eight weeks before the start of the rental period. If payment is not received by the due date, the owner reserves 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 at the time of booking.
  4. Any chargeable expenses arising during the rental period (e.g. breakages) will be deducted from the security deposit and refund the balance due within two weeks after the end of the rental period. However, the sum reserved by this clause shall not limit the clients liability to the owner.
  5. Subject to clauses 2 and 3 above, in the event of a non-insurable cancellation, refunds of amounts paid will be made if the owner is able to re-let the property, and any expenses or losses incurred in so doing will be deducted from the refundable amount. The client is strongly recommended to arrange a comprehensive travel insurance policy (including cancellation cover) and to have full cover for the parties personal belongings, public liability etc. since these are not covered by the owners insurance.
  6. The rental period shall commence at 16.00 hours on the first day and finish at 10.00 hours on the last day. The owner shall not be obliged to offer the accommodation before the time stated and the client shall not be entitled to remain in occupation after the time stated.
  7. The maximum number to reside in the property must not exceed number stated on booking form.
  8. The client agrees to be a considerate tenant and take good care of the property and leave it in a clean and tidy condition at the end of the rental period. Although a final clean is included in our main season prices, the owner reserves the right to make a retention from the security deposit to cover additional cleaning costs if the client leaves the property in an unacceptable condition.
  9. The client shall report to the owners agent without delay any defects in the property or breakdown in the equipment or appliances in the property or grounds, and arrangement for repair and or replacement will be made as soon as possible.
  10. The owner shall not be liable to the client:
    • for any temporary defect or stoppage in the supply of public service to the property, nor in respect of any equipment or appliance in the property or grounds,
    • for any loss, damage or injury which is a result of adverse weather conditions, riot, war, strikes or other matters beyond the control of the owner,
    • for 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 any such event, the owner shall, within 7 days of notification to the client, refund to the client all sums previously paid in respect of the rental period.
  11. Under no circumstances shall the owners' liability to the client exceed the amount paid to the owner for the rental period.
  12. PLEASE NOTE: Nieudegat Gites are strictly non-smoking in the interests of everyone's health and safety both indoors and outdoors.

This contract shall be governed by English Law in every particular including formation and interpretation and shall be deemed to have been made in England. Any proceedings arising out of or in connection with this contract may be brought in any Court of competent jurisdiction in England.

Please note that these booking conditions will be included on our confirmation invoice/statement.