Full Booking Terms & Conditions

THE GREAT BARN ESSEX – TERMS AND CONDITIONS

1. Booking

A booking is confirmed only when we have sent you written confirmation either by email or post. Our Supercontrol on-line booking system is an on-line reservation system which alerts us by email once a reservation has been made.  Our response to the email will request payment and once that has been received and cleared, an email will confirm the booking. 

Once we have confirmed your booking you may occupy the cottage during the Holiday Period for the purpose of a holiday.  The booking does not create any relationship of landlord and tenant between us.   You are not entitled to any tenancy or assured shorthold tenancy agreement, or to any statutory protection under the Housing Act 1988, or to any other statutory security of tenure at any time.

The booking is personal to you.  You must not use the Cottage except for the purpose of a holiday by you and your group during the Holiday Period and not for any other purpose.

2. Arrival and Departure

The cottage will be ready from 3pm on the Arrival Day.  Please confirm your anticipated arrival time.

You must vacate the property by 10am on the Departure Day. 

3. Payment 

A one third deposit is payable to confirm a Booking. The balance is due 60 days prior to the booking date.  Bookings within the 60 day period can be confirmed following payment of the full amount.  We accept UK sterling cheques and bank transfers. Mastercard and Visa debit and credit cards by arrangement.

4. Security Deposit

There is a £500 refundable security deposit payable with the balance. As long as there are no “issues” refundable deposits will be returned to the person responsible for the booking by cheque or direct payment into your nominated bank account within seven days of the hire completing.

5. Number of Guests 

No more than our maximum number of 10 guests may occupy the Great Barn, not including babes in arms.

6. Babies and Children

Babies and children are welcome and a cot and highchair are available on request.  The cot has a mattress but bedding is not provided.

The surrounds of the Great Barn are fenced and gated. Please note that one hundred metres away from this fenced and gated area are deep ponds surrounded by wild growth.

7. All-inclusive Price

Our all-inclusive price includes the rent for the Holiday Period, bed linen and towels, and heating and lighting.  There are no additional charges unless by agreement.

In addition we provide soaps and shampoo in the bathrooms, and in the kitchen some tea, coffee, sugar, salt, pepper, oil, and herbs, but these cannot be guaranteed and it is advisable to bring your own.

8. Cancellation.  

The “booking” forms a contract between us and we suggest it is wise to book holiday insurance to cover your deposit and further payment should you have to cancel for any reason.

9. Safety and Security

Internal doors to the cottage have common keys and you are responsible for the security of your belongings while you are there.  You are also responsible for the safety of yourself and your party, and for ensuring that the property is not damaged in any way.

10. Pets and Smoking

We regret no pets and no smoking in the house at any time

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