Booking Terms and Conditions
La Bergerie Holiday Gite
Le Bourdicou, Duravel, 46700 France
Beverley@franceretreattonature.com
General
These booking terms and conditions only apply to bookings made direct with the Owner and not through a third party website, such as AirBnB.
All direct booking arrangements are subject to the following booking terms and conditions. The signature of the person on the booking form (who must be over 18 years of age) confirms that he or she and all members of their party, accept and agree to be bound by these conditions.
To check availability and book direct please contact the Owner using the details provided below.
- Email : Beverley@franceretreattonature.com
- Telephone : FR 07 67 89 64 14 or UK +44 77 11 96 32 05
Rental Contract and Booking Conditions for La Bergerie Holiday Gite
1. La Bergerie (the Property) situated in Duravel is offered as a holiday rental subject to confirmation by the Owner. The holiday rental contract shall be between the Client (the Party leader and all members of the accompanying party) and the Owner – Beverley Morel
2. To reserve the Property, the Client should complete and sign the rental agreement booking form and return it with the payment of the initial deposit (25% of the rent due). The deposit is payable by PayPal or bank transfer direct to the Owner’s bank account. Full details will be provided once the booking is confirmed.
3. The balance of the rent together with the security deposit is payable not less than 12 weeks before the start of the rental period. If payment is not received by the due date the Owner reserves the right to give notice by post or e-mail that the reservation is cancelled. The Client will remain liable to pay the balance of the rent unless the Owner is able to re-let the Property.
Security Deposit
4. A security deposit of 300 Euros is required in case of, for example, damage to the Property or its contents. The sum reserved by this clause shall not limit the Client’s liability to the Owner. The Owner will account to the Client for the security deposit and refund the balance within 2 weeks of the end of the rental period.
5. If the Client has to cancel the booking at any stage, the Owner will return the money received, minus the deposit, if they can find another renter for that period.
6. Please remember that swimming pools can be dangerous places, especially for young children. The Client is responsible for their own safety and parents/guardians are solely responsible for the supervision and safety of their children. The Owner requests that you arrange full travel, accident, health and liability insurance.
7. The Client leaves his/her car on the Owner’s Property at his/her own risk, and the Owner takes no responsibility for any vehicle or the contents of any vehicle.
8. The rental period shall commence at 4pm on the agreed first day of the rental period and finish at 10am on the agreed last day of the rental period.
9. If the Client wishes to invite any person, over and above the number listed on the booking form, onto the Property, he/she must obtain permission from the Owner who reserves the right to make any appropriate charge.
10. The Client agrees to be a considerate tenant, to take good care of the Property and to leave at the end of the rental period. 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.
11. The Client may in no circumstance re-let or sublet the Property, even free of charge.
12. The number of tenants should not exceed the agreed total.
Insurance Cover
13. The Client’s group should ensure they have arranged adequate insurance cover for themselves. The Owner does not carry personal accident liability, and this is an explicit condition of the rental agreement.
14. The Owner shall not be liable to the Client
- For any temporary defect or stoppage in the supply of public service (electricity, water etc) to the Property, nor in respect of any equipment, plant, machinery or appliance in the Property, garden or swimming pool.
- For any loss, damage or injury that 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 or suffered by the Client if the property shall be destroyed or substantially damaged before the start of the rental period. In such event, the Owner shall within seven days of the notification to the Client, refund to 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. The rental contract shall be governed by French law in every particular, including formation and interpretation, and shall be deemed to have been made in France.
17. It is unlikely that any amendments will have to be made to the booking arrangements by the Owner. However, should it be necessary the Client will be advised at the earliest possible date.
If for any reason beyond the Owner’s control (Force Majeure) they are unable to provide you with the accommodation you have booked, the Owner reserves the right to cancel the booking and refund any amounts paid. Any additional travel, accommodation costs or such cost incurred will be borne by the Client and should be covered under their travel insurance.
18. Use of the accommodation and other amenities offered, such as outside cooking facilities and other permitted areas, is entirely at the user’s risk. No responsibility can be accepted by the Owner for injury, loss or damage to the users or visitors at any time.
We respectfully ask that you do not enter any of the animal pens or stables and fields that have animals in them.
19. The Owner reserves the right to access the gite to attend to any matters brought to their attention and will endeavour to carry out these tasks with the minimum of disruption.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about the content of these booking terms and conditions, please email: Beverley@franceretreattonature.com