Booking Information & Tariff

Changeover day is Friday to Friday. All rates are in Pounds Sterling. Prices include the use of linen, towels, gas and electricity.

We accept no responsibility for any accident to you or your property during your holiday, and ask that you pay for any damage that may occur.

Booking Form:

Booking form for Arundel Cottage. Download

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Terms & Conditions

1. The Contract - The contract entered into is between Arundel Cottage, Sarah Joyce (the Owner) and the person completing and sending the Booking Form (the Hirer). The contract is not effective until the required payment has been received and confirmation sent from the Owner to the Hirer.

2. Booking - Bookings cannot be accepted from : Persons under the age of 18 years of age or where the majority of members are under 18 years (except families and supervised groups). The number of persons occupying a property must not exceed the maximum agreed by the Owner and Hirer. The Owner reserves the right to decline any booking or refuse to hand over a key to any person who has not complied with the booking conditions.

3. Reservations - Provisional reservations can be accepted by telephone or email and must be confirmed within 7 days (UK) or 10 days (outside UK) by the arrival of the required non-returnable deposit. Unconfirmed reservations will be cancelled after 7 or 10 days without further reference. To secure a reservation : Complete all parts of the Booking Form, send the completed form by post with a non-refundable deposit of £100. You must then pay the balance of the cost four weeks before the holiday is due to start. Please note, reminders are not normally sent out. If the balance has not been received within the time specified the Owner reserves the right to cancel the booking and retain the deposit. Bookings made within four weeks of the start of the holiday require full payment within 7 (or 10) days of the provisional booking unless alternative arrangements are agreed with the Owner. Payment for bookings can be made by cheque or postal order in sterling to Mrs S Joyce. The person making the payment shall be responsible for all charges incurred in making the payment.

4. Cancellation - In the event of cancellation by the Hirer, the Owner will endeavour to re-let the property and if successful may refund any monies paid less the deposit that is non-returnable.

5. Insurance - It is strongly recommended that you arrange appropriate insurance cover.

6. Booking Alterations - Any change in holiday dates will be subject to the agreement of the Owner. If for reasons beyond their control the Owner has to cancel arrangements made for the Hirer, the Owner will return to the Hirer any monies paid, whereupon the Owner's liability will cease.

7. Damage, Loss & Insurance - The Hirer agrees that there will be no smoking and no animals in the cottage at any time. That supervision of any children or adults requiring care remains the responsibility of the Hirer at all times. The Hirer will be responsible for leaving the accommodation in good order and clean condition, otherwise a cleaning charge will be levied. The Hirer will pay for any damage or loss however caused, excluding reasonable wear and tear incurred during occupation. The Hirer must allow reasonable access to the property by the Owner, or the Owners employees, if deemed necessary by the Owner. The Hirer agrees to not cause nuisance or annoyance to occupants of adjacent cottages. If in the opinion of the Owner any person is not suitable to continue the occupation of the property because of unreasonable behaviour including smoking or animals found inside the cottage, damage or nuisance to other parties, the contract may be discharged and the Owner may reposses the property immediately. The Hirer will remain liable for the whole cost of hire and no refund shall be due.

8. Occupancy - Occupancy shall be from 4 p.m (16.00 hours) on the day of arrival to 10 a.m (10.00 hours) on the day of departure, unless special arrangements have been made. This is to allow our high standards of presentation to be maintained.

9. Descriptions - Whilst the Owner makes every effort to ensure the accuracy of property descriptions, these are inevitably subjective and are for guidance only. If there are any points of particular importance please contact the Owner to clarify information. Whilst the Owner has taken all reasonable steps to ensure that the information contained in its brochures, tariffs, website, leaflets and advertisements are accurate the Owner reserves the right to alter, substitute or withdraw any service, facilities or amenity.

10. Complaints - If in the opinion of the Hirer there are grounds of complaint, it is the duty of the Hirer to take it up with the Owner as soon as possible and in any event before departure to allow remedial action to be taken. It is specifically agreed that failure by the Hirer to notify the Owner of any complaint in accordance with the time scale set out will entitle the Owner to refuse to entertain the complaint, irrespective of its merits.

11. Waiver & Legal Provisions - The failure of the Owner to enforce or exercise, at any time or for any period of time, any term of, or any right persuant to this Agreement does not constitute and shall not be construed as a waiver of such term or right. The law of England governs the constitution, validity and performance of this Agreement and the parties submit to the jurisdiction of the English Courts. The Hirer agrees that the Contract with the Owner is made at the Owners premises and that any proceedings between the parties shall be conducted in the County Court nearest to the Owner.