2. To reserve the 'property', the client should complete the online booking short term rent form, the submitting of which acts as a signature. By submitting the booking form the client is agreeing to all the booking conditions and has fully read and understood them. They have also read all details regarding the villa and property that is available . Payment of the initial non refundable deposit (one months rental plus refundable security deposit) must be paid within 3 working days of confirmation of the receipt of the booking form otherwise the reservation will be cancelled. Please note that this deposit will not be refunded in the event of cancellation by the client. The client is strongly recommended to arrange a comprehensive travel insurance policy including cancellations cover and to have full cover for the party's personal belongings and public liability etc. since these are not covered by the owners insurance. The deposit constitutes part of the total rental fee.

 Electricity, cooking gas,  water, heating fuel (for example wood for the log burner) internet charge, insurance for personal items and telephone calls and all other charges incurred by the tenant are NOT included unless otherwise indicated. Readings will be taken at the beginning of the rental and at the end. The renter may choose to pay an agreed amount each month to cover these charges with any difference paid at the end of the rental, or refunded to the client in the event of over payment, or in the case of a rental of less than 3 months , the client may choose to pay these charges at the end of the rental period. Standing monthly charges for electricity, phone, water, tax fonciere and tax habitation and building and existing contents  insurance are paid for by the owners.

Following receipt of the booking form and deposit payments, the owners will send a confirmation email. This is the formal acceptance of the booking.

3. rentals of less than 90 days require full payment within 12 weeks of arrival, other terms may be agreed in email communication

4. A security deposit of 800€ will be taken  and the owner will claim costs incurred for the replacement of breakages or repair of damage to the property caused by the client. The client must inspect the property on arrival and signal any issues or breakages within 24hrs of arrival. This clause shall not limit the clients liability to the owner. Under no circumstances can the security deposit be used as payment by the client for extra services or payment of utilities.

5. Any chargeable expenses arising during the rental period should be settled  with the owner on the day of departure once readings have been taken. The client is responsible for making them selves aware of current costs of utilities eg tempo  electricity prices and useage, water prices, internet prices. 

6. The rental period shall commence at 16.00 (4.00pm) on the first day and finish at 10.00 (10.00am) on the last day. The manager 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. If you expect to arrive after 6pm you must contact us, otherwise we cannot guarantee being present to hand over the key. The maximum number to reside in the 'property' must not exceed the number stated in the agreed details . Our property does not accept animals / pets . Smoking is not permitted in the villas.

7. 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. Music, radio, television noise must not be at a level that can be heard outside the cottage. In the event of a winter let and the outside temperature drops below 5c, the client agrees to keep the villa heated in all rooms at a level no less than 15c even in the event of their abscence. Periods of absence of over 6 days must be reported to the owner.

8. The manager reserves the right to claim costs incurred for additional cleaning if the client leaves the 'property' in an unacceptable condition. The client also agrees not to act in a way which would cause disturbance to those resident in neighbouring properties.

9. The client shall report to the owner without delay any defects in the 'property' or breakdown in the equipment, plant, machinery or appliances in the 'property', garden or swimming pool (where available) and arrangements for repair and/or replacement will be made as soon as possible. Any problems not pointed out by the owners regarding the condition or cleanliness of the property must be reported to the manager without delay and within 24hrs.

10. The owner or manager shall not be liable or responsible to the client :

for any defect or stoppage, temporary or otherwise, in the supply of public services to the 'property', nor in

respect of any equipment, plant, machinery or appliance in the 'property', garden or swimming pool. (This includes the satellite dish being moved out of sync due to strong winds and poor internet signal)

for any disturbance, noise or work occuring in the area surrounding the property by neighbours or other persons.

for loss , damage or injury which is the result of adverse weather conditions,riot, war, strikes or any 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 and in any such event, the owner shall, within seven days of notification to the client, refund to the client all sums previously paid in respect of the rental period.    

11. Under no circumstances shall the owners liability to the client exceed the amount paid to the owner for the rental period.

This contract shall be governed by  law in every particular including formation and interpretation 

Any proceedings arising out of or in connection with this contract may be brought in any court in France of competent jurisdiction.