Terms & Conditions for staying at Le Grenier à BléBookingThe Booking Form must be completed and signed by the party leader (hereafter called the Guest(s)) who must be over 18 years of age. The signing of the booking form shall be deemed to constitute the acceptance of the Booking and Payment Procedure plus Terms & Conditions by the Guest and shall be a warranty by the person so signing that they have the authority to act on behalf of the persons named on the booking form including any substitutions or additions by any subsequent agreed amendments to the booking.
The procedures and conditions will still apply even if for any reason the booking form has not been completed by the client, e.g. in the case of a late booking requested by telephone which necessitates immediate commitment.
The booking is not accepted until the completed and signed Booking Form together with the appropriate deposit has been received and the Acknowledgement / Receipt has been issued. If the booking is not accepted for any reason the deposit will be refunded in full. Amendments to, or cancellation of a booking by the Guest will be subject to the provisions of sections 6 and 8 of these terms and conditions.
The accommodation cannot be shared, assigned or sublet and only the persons shown on the booking form are permitted to stay in the property. Persons / children under the age of 18 years are not accepted unless accompanied by parents or an adult.
Animals are not permitted with the exception of Guide Dogs.
PaymentDeposits and Payments are to be made in accordance with the Booking & Payment Procedure.
Failure to comply with the payment procedure will be deemed to be a cancellation by the Guest and will be subject to the cancellation charges as detailed in Sectio
The Rental PeriodReservations normally run Saturday to Saturday and are for a minimum of 7 nights.
The villa is available for occupation from 4.00 p.m. (local time) on the day of arrival until 10.00 a.m. (local time) on the day of departure.
Vacating after 10.00 a.m. may incur charges equivalent to one day's accommodation cost.
Rental ChargesThe villa rental charges and the items included are as detailed under <a href=Price.aspx styles=font-size:x-small;>Prices for weekly lets.</a>
Utility billsAll electricity, gas, firewood and barbeque charcoal is included in the price except for excessive use.
The limit, beyond which is excessive, is defined as the summation of the following:- 100 units of electricity - hot water, appliances, lighting and pool system
- 15Kg of propane gas - gas cooker hob
- One cubic metre of firewood - wood-fired central heating
Price GuaranteeThe rental price for the villa is fully guaranteed when the deposit has been paid and the acknowledgement / receipt has been issued.
Booking AmendmentsThe effective date of any amendment is the date on which details of the proposed amendment are received in writing. Whenever possible, any amendment to the booking requested after the booking has been confirmed, will be accommodated. Dependant on the nature of the amendment additional costs may be incurred.
The Security BondThe Guest is solely responsible for any damages or breakages that may be caused to the property or to its contents and also for any loss of items in the inventory during their stay. Therefore a refundable security bond of €700 is payable at booking to cover such eventualities. The villa is inspected both before and at the end of each occupation and upon confirmation that all is in order, this deposit will be refunded in full. Since it is not possible to check the accommodation before departure, the security bond will be reimbursed as soon as possible after the Guest has returned home. Charges for damages / losses or any maintenance / repairs to the Villa, equipment, amenities or fixtures necessitated by misuse will be at the discretion of THE OWNERS and will be deducted from the Security Bond. In the event of any damage / loss which is assessed to be in excess of the Security Bond, the Guest will be held responsible for full reimbursement of the outstanding amount within fourteen days of notice of such costs. It is important that the property be left clean and tidy at the end of the rental period.
Cancellation by GuestAny cancellation by the Guest must be notified in writing directly to THE OWNERS. Cancellation by telephone will not be accepted. In the event of cancellation by the guest, the following charges will apply :-- Period before departure - Cancellation charge
- Less than 8 weeks - Deposit
- Less than 4 weeks - Full rental cost
Note: All Guests are strongly advised to have adequate travel / holiday / medical insurance in force for all members of the party and for the entire period of rental.
Cancellation by OwnersIn the unlikely event that circumstances beyond our control necessitate cancellation of the booking, we will refund any monies paid by the party leader (without interest, compensation or consequential loss of any kind).
International Travel RequirementsGuests are personally responsible for the provision of international travel / health documentation. Cancellation caused by Guests due to incorrect documentation will be charged the relevant cancellation fees.
Force MajeureTHE OWNERS and their representatives accept no responsibility whatsoever and no compensation or any other payment will be made if any cancellation or change to the terms of the booking becomes necessary due to war or threat of war, riots, civil commotion, terrorist activities, industrial disputes, natural and nuclear disasters, fire, flood, adverse weather conditions, building or construction in progress within the community, technical problems with transportation, closure or congestion of airports, alterations or cancellation of schedules by carriers, or any other events beyond our control.
ComplaintsIn the unlikely event that a problem should arise whilst on holiday relating to the holiday accommodation, Le Grenier à Blé, the Guest should immediately contact THE OWNERS who will seek to resolve matters speedily.
Limitation of LiabilityTHE OWNERS cannot accept responsibility for third party claims, accidents, damage to, or loss of property, or for any expenses incurred for any reason, including changes caused by Force Majeure, regardless of howsoever they may have occurred, nor can liability be accepted for injury as a result of the use of the pool, howsoever caused. Guests are specifically advised not to allow unsupervised children to use the pool. GLASS is not permitted in the pool area.
No-Smoking PolicyIt is the standard policy of THE OWNERS that the property is deemed as Non-Smoking. Therefore All Guests are required not to smoke whilst in the villa. Smoking is permitted in the pool deck area, and ashtrays are provided for this purpose. Any extra cleaning or damage, howsoever caused through Guests not abiding by this Non-Smoking Policy, will be dealt with by the deduction of such costs as required by THE OWNERS from their security deposit, according to the Security Bond Procedure (see item 8 THE SECURITY BOND).
Guest ResponsibilitiesThe Villa will be scrupulously cleaned prior to the Guests' arrival and again after the Guests' departure but it remains the responsibility of the Guest to ensure the Villa is left in an orderly state. Kitchen utensils should be cleaned before leaving. THE OWNERS will charge for any extra cleaning and this will be deducted from the Guests' Security Deposit.
The Owners' ResponsibilitiesIt is a requirement of booking that Guests understand The Owners' responsibility is to ensure that the villa is available for the Guest for the times requested and that it has been prepared in readiness for the Guest's arrival. In the unlikely event of there being a problem with the Villa, its contents, running or operation, including any community problems, the Guest MUST contact THE OWNERS. THE OWNERS are the only people able to resolve any problems regarding the Villa during the rental period. Any and all problems must be reported to THE OWNERS including damage or breakages caused by the Guests. THE OWNERS will not enter into discussion relating to problems with the villa that have not previously been reported to THE OWNERS.
Internet AccessWith full access to the internet being granted, it is presumed that all clients will act in accordance with French law concerning the downloading of any data.
LawThis contract is subject to and shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of France and the parties hereby submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the French courts and legal system.
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