One half of the total rent, payable at the time of the booking is held as a deposit which is refundable up until six weeks prior to the commencement of the period of hire. The other half is entirely non-refundable. If the full balance of rent is not received by the due date, the Estate is entitled to cancel the booking.

Please note the Estate does not operate a holiday insurance scheme. The Tenant is therefore advised to purchase suitable holiday cancellation protection cover.

Any charges imposed on the Estate by their bank for handling dishonoured cheques will be passed on to the hirer who is liable to reimburse the Estate in respect of these charges within seven days of notification from the Estate.

The hired premises shall be used solely for holiday purposes and not exceeding the total number of people as stipulated in the description of the property, and not to transfer possession of the property during the rental period.

The Tenant accepts the accommodation as it is equipped at the commencement of the letting period and shall at all times keep the rented premises clean and tidy. The Tenant will respect and treat the rented premises and its contents with care, and shall be responsible for any damage or loss to the rented premises or any of its contents, caused by the Tenant or a member of his or her party, during the rental period.

The Tenant shall allow the cottage managers entry to the rented premises for all reasonable purposes.

To notify the Estate prior to the commencement of the tenancy of any change to party numbers

Note: Pets are not accepted at any of the accommodations. All accommodations are strictly non-smoking.

All complaints must first be referred to the cottage managers during the tenancy to allow remedial action to be taken. In no circumstances can compensation be made for complaints raised only after the tenancy has ended should the Tenant fail to advise the cottage managers during his or her tenancy.

If for any reason beyond the Estate’s control the property is unavailable on the day when the tenancy is due to begin (e.g. due to flooding, fire damage etc.), or the property becomes unsuitable for holiday letting, Tenants will receive a full refund of all rents and charges already paid. The cottage managers will make every effort to find a suitable alternative property but the Tenants shall have no further claim against the Estate.

No responsibility is accepted by the Estate for any accident or mishap to persons while on the rented premises, or whilst engaged in any activity there from, or for any illness or injury arising from any cause whatsoever. Neither does the Estate accept any liability for the loss or destruction of property belonging to the Tenant or any member of his or her party.

The Estate will not be held responsible for any temporary or unexpected condition of the rented premises or its services (water, electricity) as a result of extreme weather conditions or other factors outwith its control.

If Tenants breach any of the above terms and conditions the cottage managers reserve the right to re-enter the property and terminate the tenancy, without prejudice to the other rights and remedies of the Estate.