Start days for weekly bookings

Price periods are from Saturday to Saturday, apart from during the Christmas/New Year period (see Price List).

Short breaks

These are available for three nights (arrive Friday, depart Monday) or four nights (arrive Monday, depart Friday) out of season — see Price List for dates and prices.

Arrival and departure

Guests are asked to arrive after 4.00 pm on the day of arrival and to leave no later than 10.00 am on the day of departure.

Please telephone the owners 48 hours before arrival to arrange key collection (telephone 01258 818397 or 07879 454861).

Payment

Payment can be made using Paypal for credit and debit card payments or by BACS for payment directly from your bank account to ours. You can also pay by cheque in certain circumstances (please see below).

For bookings of a week or more, a 50% deposit will be required at the time of booking and the remaining balance will be due six weeks (42 days) before the commencement of the holiday. Your booking will be confirmed via email (or post if you don’t have an email address) and an invoice will be attached showing the deposit paid and the balance due. If the remaining balance is not paid six weeks before the start of your holiday, then your booking will be cancelled and your deposit will not be refunded.

For bookings made less than six weeks before the commencement of a holiday of a week or more, full payment will be required on booking, a minimum of 10 working days before your booking start date. Your booking will be confirmed via email (or post) and a receipted invoice will be attached showing the amount paid.

For all mid-week (four nights) and long weekend breaks (three nights), full payment will be required on booking, a minimum of 10 working days before your booking start date. Your booking will be confirmed via email (or post) and a receipted invoice will be attached showing the amount paid.

For last minute bookings (i.e. less than 10 working days before arrival), payment in full must be in cash on arrival.

All bookings are provisional until an email (or letter) has been sent from the owners confirming your booking. In the event of a double booking occurring, then this will be dealt with on a first come first served basis and a full refund will be given where we are unable to confirm your booking.

The owners reserve the right to refuse any booking and to correct any errors in both advertised and confirmed prices.

Payment by Cheque

Payment can be made by cheque providing we receive all cheques (for deposit and for remaining balance) at least six weeks before your arrival date.

Cancellation Terms

Any cancellation must be advised by telephone and confirmed in writing or by email.

If advised over two months prior to the start date of the holiday, we will refund your payment less £75 cancellation fee.

If cancellation is advised within two months prior to the start date of the holiday, we will attempt to re-let the cottage and if successful, refund your payment less £75 cancellation fee. If it is not possible to re-let the cottage, then no refund can be given.

No refunds will be given on cancelled mid-week (four night) and long weekend (three night) bookings.

Please note that the rental charge does not include holiday cancellation insurance. You are advised to take independent advice on appropriate holiday insurance.

Hiring Terms

The contract is between the Hirer and the Owners. The hiring is for holiday purposes only.

The Owners have taken great care to provide accurate information; however, changes can occur. All descriptions, written or oral, are given in good faith; the Owners cannot be held liable for them and take no liability for happenings outside their control, for the effects of extreme weather, power cuts, water shortages, etc. Every attempt is made to ensure the cottage and equipment is in good working order. If the Hirer is not satisfied with some aspect, please contact the Owners immediately. The Owners reserve the right to enter the property to carry out urgent works. The Owners accept no liability for any loss or damage to the Hirer's possessions or cars whilst at the property.

The Hirer agrees to take good care of the property and contents: towels must not be removed from the cottage or used for drying dogs and the cottage must be left in a clean and tidy condition. The Hirer must notify the Owners immediately of any breakages/damage to the property and will be held accountable for any damage and missing items.

In the event of the property not being available (e.g. fire or some other disaster), the Owners will notify the Hirer as soon as possible, and offer a full refund. Owner liability is limited to the rents received.

Maximum party size at the cottage (four plus a baby if travel cot is set up in the double bedroom) must not be exceeded. Any breach of this condition will result in admission being refused or immediate expulsion without compensation for lost rent. Hirers may not entertain visitors at the cottage later than 11.00 pm.

Belview Cottage is strictly a no-smoking area both inside and outside, in the interest of health and safety.

Dogs

Well-behaved dogs are welcome – there are plenty of local footpaths for walking. Dogs must be kept under control whilst on the premises and are not allowed onto the furniture or upstairs – please use the stair gate provided at the foot of the stairs. Dogs must not be left unattended on the premises. Please bring bedding for your dog(s) and old towels for drying them off if they get wet/muddy. There is a dogs’ water bowl in the garden, by the outside tap. All dog mess must be cleared up – there is a poop scoop inside the garden shed for this purpose.

There is an additional charge of £20 per dog per booking. If you wish to bring more than two dogs, please contact the Owners to find out if this will be possible.

Babies

We can provide a travel cot (with bedding), high chair, changing mat, baby bath, play mat and play gym, if requested at the time of booking. The travel cot can be set up in the double room, or in the twin room (if not occupied). We’re sorry that there isn’t enough space to set it up in the twin room if it is occupied. If you prefer to bring your own cot bedding, please make sure you use the mattress protector provided.

For toddlers, we have fitted stair safety gates at the top and bottom of the stairs. There is also a pair of soft folding bed rails for one bed in the twin room - if required, please request this at the time of booking.

Children

Children should only play within the cottage garden itself for safety reasons, as all other areas outside the cottage and its parking area are private. Parents/guardians must be responsible for supervising their children at all times.