Booking Conditions for "Maison en Pierre"

1. The property known as Maison en Pierre (the “Property”) is offered for rental subject to confirmation by the owners, Derek and Kate Arkwright (the “Owner”) to the renter (the “Client”).
2. To reserve the property the Client should send a booking request to the Owner. The  Owner will send the Client confirmation that the property is available along with these booking conditions and a booking form. The Client will sign the booking form, agreeing to these terms and conditions, and return it to the Owner along with a non-refundable deposit of 30% of the total rental cost. Following receipt of the booking form and deposit the Owner will send confirmation to the Client. This is when the booking becomes confirmed.
3. Reservations made within 8 weeks of the rental period will require the full amount and security deposit, see clause 6, paid at the time of booking.
4. The Owner reserves the right to refuse any booking without giving a reason.
5. The remaining balance and security deposit, see clause 6, is payable not less than 8 weeks prior to the start of the rental period. If payment is not received by this date the Owner reserves the right to give written notice that the rental agreement has been breached and is therefore cancelled. The Client is still liable for the remainder of the rental amount, see clause 7. 
6. A security deposit of £200 or €300 is required from the Client to cover, for example, damage to the property or it’s contents. However this shall not limit the Clients liability to the Owner. The Owner shall account to the Client for the deposit and refund the balance due within two weeks of the end of the rental period. 
7. Subject to clauses 2,3,4 and 5 above, in the event of a 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 doing so will be deducted from the refundable amount. The Client is strongly recommended to arrange a comprehensive insurance policy (including cancellation cover) and to have full cover for the party’s personal belongings, public liability etc as these are not covered by the Owner’s insurance.
8. The rental period shall commence at 4:00pm on the first day and finish at 10:00am on the last day. The Owner shall not be obliged to offer the Property before the time stated and the Client shall not be entitled to remain in occupation after the time stated.
9. The maximum number of people to reside in the Property shall not exceed five, with one being a child under two years old, unless the Owner has given written permission.
10. The Owner provides equipment for babies,  such as high chairs and a travel cot, for use at the Clients discretion. The client is responsible for sterile cleaning prior to use to conform to UK Health & Safety Law and the Owner recommends the Client supplies a mattress for the travel cot in accordance with UK Health & Safety.
11. The property is non smoking and no pets are allowed. Any breach of this condition may result in a retention from the security deposit to cover additional cleaning or damage.
12. The Client agrees to be a considerate tenant and to take good care of the Property and to leave it in a clean and tidy condition at the end of the rental period. The Client agrees to remove all rubbish from the Property. Although a final clean is included in the price, 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. The Client also agrees not to act in any way which would cause offence or disturbance to those in neighbouring properties.
13. The Client shall report to the Owner without delay any defects in the property or breakdown in the equipment in the Property, and arrangements for repairs or replacement will be made as soon as is practicable.
14. The Owner shall not be liable to the Client: for any temporary defect or stoppage in the supply of public services to the Property; nor in respect of any equipment in the Property or Garden; for any loss, damage or injury which is the 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 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 seven days of notification to the Client, refund the Client all sums previously paid in respect of the rental period.
15. Under no circumstances shall the Owner’s liability to the Client exceed the amount paid to the Owner for the rental period.
16. 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.