Lapford Mill Cottage

Lapford Mill Cottage is available for self-catering breaks and benefits from a double bed room with four poster bed and a further twin room, bath & lavatory upstairs and shower & lavatory downstairs. The grounds extend to about four acres with fishing available by prior agreement. A gas barbecue is available.

Bookings made at this property are made under the followings terms:

PLEASE READ THESE CONDITIONS CAREFULLY, WHEN YOU MAKE A RESERVATION YOU ARE ENTERING INTO A LEGALLY BINDING CONTRACT THE TERMS OF WHICH ARE SET OUT IN THESE CONDITIONS

Terms and Conditions

Definitions
“Booking” – The calendar period for which the Applicant applies to occupy this property
"Owner" – The owner of the property
"Applicant" - The individual applying to rent property
“Application” – A valid booking form completed by the Applicant
“Agreement” – Is the agreement between the Applicant and the Owner governed by these Terms and Conditions
"Guest" or “Guests” – All individual(s) who occupy the property wholly or periodically covered by the Booking

 

  1. The Property

Lapford Mill Cottage (also known as Millstream Cottage) comprises two bedrooms (one double with four-poster, and one twin room), upstairs bathroom, ground floor shower room, kitchen and sitting room and a private seating area outside. The cottage shares a courtyard and grounds with the Owner’s home and the old watermill.

 

  1. Reservations & Bookings
  1. The Owner confers upon the Applicant and his or her Guests the right to occupy the property for a holiday within the meaning of Section 9 of the Rent Act 1977.
  2. Payment of any sums to the Owner by the Applicant shall be deemed as acceptance of these terms and conditions by all parties including the Applicant’s Guest(s).
  3. Fees for the Booking are payable by the Applicant IN FULL by the date SIX WEEKS (42 days) prior to the commencement of the Booking.  All Applications to book commencing greater than six weeks require a deposit of 50% of the total fee due to be paid to the Owner with the balance becoming overdue on the date SIX WEEKS (42 days) prior to the commencement of the Booking. Please see Cancellations and Refunds.
  4. Unless otherwise agreed with the Owner, a Booking is deemed to start from 3pm on the first day and to end at 10am on the last day.
  5. Extensions to the Booking outside of the stated times may be agreed with the Owner and may incur further fees.
  6. The Owner reserves the right to enter the property if there are any concerns about the use of the property or at any time outside of the Booking.
  7. Failure to meet the deadlines for payment of fees may be considered by the Owner as a cancellation by the Applicant.

 

  1. Cancellations and Refunds

The Applicant may terminate the Agreement and any related Bookings by notifying the Owner by email.

Cancellations by the Applicant will be subject to cancellation fees of;

  1. 25% of the total fees due for bookings commencing more than SIX WEEKS (42 days) from the date of the request to cancel.
  2. 100% of the total fees due for bookings commencing within SIX WEEKS (42 days) from the date of the request to cancel.
  3. Failure by the Applicant to pay the fees on the due dates stipulated under Reservations and Bookings may be deemed as cancellation by the Applicant on the date which any fees become overdue.
  4. Variation to the due dates for fees may be considered by prior written agreement with the owner ahead of the due dates in some circumstances.

 

  1. Non Availability of the Property (Cancellation by the Owner)

If for any reason the property becomes unavailable for a valid Booking (such as, but not limited to health and safety risks) then all fees paid by the Applicant will be refunded IN FULL.

The Applicant or his or her Guest(s) shall have NO FURTHER CLAIM against the Owners. 

The liability UNDER ALL CIRCUMSTANCES shall be limited to the refund of monies paid in advance and no liability by the Owner is accepted for losses claimed by the Applicant or Guest(s).

 

  1. Insurance

The Applicant is strongly advised to have taken out insurance as appropriate to their own circumstances with a reputable Holiday Insurance operative in advance of making any Application to book.

No liability by the Owner or their Insurers is accepted for any losses claimed by the Applicant or Guest(s).

 

  1. Applicant and Guests Obligations

The Applicant and Guest(s) undertake:

  1. To pay for any losses or damages to the property or its fixtures, fittings or decor, howsoever caused (reasonable wear and tear excluded);
  2. To take good care of the property and leave it in a clean and tidy condition at the end of the booking (extra cleaning can be charged);
  3. Not to smoke or permit smoking inside the property;
  4. Not to have more than the maximum four person limit to stay guests in the property
  5. In addition to the four person limit is permitted up to two infants under two years of age. A single travel cot is available in the property.
  6. Not to cook anywhere on the property other than in designated kitchen areas
  7. To notify the owner of any damage or breakages before the end of the booking

 

  1. Owner’s Obligations

The Owner agrees prior to any Booking:

  1. To provide the property in a clean and presentable condition
  2. To ensure that the equipment is safe and serviceable and to keep inspections and certificates as needed up to date
  3. To provide a minimum of clean linens, crockery, glassware and cookware in the property

 

  1. Acceptable and Unacceptable Damages

The Applicant warrants to settle any costs incurred in the event that the Applicant or his or her Guest(s) causes unreasonable damage.

Applicants will be notified in writing of damage(s) and costs incurred within fourteen calendar days from the end of the Booking and further warrants to settle these costs in full within a further fourteen calendar days.

Damages considered include but not limited to;

  1. Professional cleaning services or replacements due to stains to carpets, curtains, upholstery or linens
  2. Cigarette burns or burn marks within the property
  3. Damage to the equipment provided rendering such unsafe or unusable
  4. Defacing by felt pens, crayons or similar
  5. Washing up of used crockery, cookware, glasses
  6. Damage due to pet(s)
  7. Damage to the piano

Minor and occasional breakages such as glasswares, crockeries and small items are expected and will be tolerated PROVIDED these are notified to the owner prior to the end of the booking.

 

  1. Pets

Applicants and Guests may bring pets with them provided that;

  1. Any pets are included in the Application and are limited to dogs and cats only
  2. All pets are well behaved, meaning that they are under their owner’s control AT ALL TIMES
  3. Dogs must respond to their owner’s command and not chase or attack other people, pets, farm animals or wildlife
  4. Dogs liable to do so MUST be leashed when outside of the property
  5. Dogs are limited to two small or medium sized (under 50lb) and are not allowed upstairs at the property
  6. Dogs may not be left alone in the property for extended periods of time such that they may bark or gnaw or defecate within the property
  7. Pet owners clean up immediately after their pets and use the bin provided in the park.
  8. Unleashed dogs may not be left unattended in the grounds
  9. Damage due to pets may incur costs

 

  1. Vehicles, Campers and Camping

Guests may park up to two vehicles within the grounds. One parking space is available directly outside of the property with further space available in a designated parking area.

Overnight camping may be permitted ONLY by prior arrangement with the Owner and may incur further fees.

No liability is accepted by the Owner for vehicles or belongings brought on site.

  1. Barbecues & Fishing

Guests may request use of the gas barbecue in the grounds and are expected to clean the equipment after each use

Guests may also fish the river provided they posses a valid Rod License. Access to the fishing is provided by the Owner by prior agreement.

  1. Events & Parties

Parties or events may be permitted ONLY with prior agreement with the owner and additional fees may be due.

The Owner opens the watermill and grounds to visitors during the high season and also hosts other pop-up events, such as open air theatre and live music. You are encouraged to enquire with the Owner if you would like to know more.

  1. Termination

Failure to adhere to these agreed Terms may result in the immediate termination of the agreement and all Guests being refused entry and the forfeit of all fees paid.

 

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