Prices & Availabilty

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

1.    Website and Accuracy

Whilst every effort has been made to ensure that the website and adverts are accurate, we cannot be held responsible for changes or matters outside our control. All information is given in good faith, but no warranties are made regarding information provided, either written or oral.

2.    Booking, Payment & Cancellation

Bookings can be made by e-mail or using the booking form on the websites la-saucisserie.com and vakantie-huizen.nl, confirmed within 7 days using the Booking Form supplied and providing a deposit of €100, or if you are booking less than 8 weeks before arrival the full price. Your accommodation will be prepared for the booked number of guests. Please inform us of any changes to the number of guests and we will accommodate you if possible. Please note that the number of persons per accommodation cannot be exceeded unless children’s cots are required for infants. The final payment becomes due 8 WEEKS before your holiday date. Cancellations made more than 8 WEEKS from your holiday start date will incur a 50% fee, there will be no refund within 8 WEEKS before arrival. If the full amount plus the deposit is not received by the due dates, we reserve the right to cancel the booking.   (If your booking has to be cancelled due to COVID-19 travel restrictions we will return all monies received, minus the €100 deposit which can be used for a repeat booking at a later time).

It is recommended that you take out insurance to protect the risk of cancellation from the time of booking and for medical, baggage cover etc. whilst abroad. Should a Gite be unavailable on the day stated, due to unforeseen circumstances, every attempt will be made to relocate guests. If this is not possible, all rent monies will be refunded without question, but no further liability will fall upon the owners

3.    Prices

Prices are per week per accommodation and are inclusive of electricity and gas (subject to fair use), water and the provision of bed linen and towels but do not include towels for use outside the cottage(s) or around the pool. Please bring your own pool towel.

Tourist Tax is levied at the current rate - €1.20 per person per night, paid locally during your stay or can be added to your invoice if you prefer.

4.    Your responsibilities

Your property will be cleaned before your arrival and we respectfully ask you to remember that you are staying in someone else's home and to leave it clean and tidy when you depart. Breakages should be reported to the owners in order that it can be rectified before the following clients arrive. Please do not arrive at the property before 3.00 p.m. and we would ask that you kindly vacate your accommodation by 10.00 a.m. on the day of departure (otherwise you could be charged extra rental) in order to give enough time between clients to ensure that the property is ready.

5.    Problems

In the event of any problems arising, either on arrival or after occupation has commenced, any issues should be brought to the attention of the owners immediately so that remedial action, where necessary, can be taken without delay. We will do everything possible to deal with any issues both quickly and effectively. We retain the right to enter the property at any reasonable time to deal with any issues and to carry out any repairs deemed necessary to the property or equipment.

6.    Swimming Pool 

Open June to September - Pool towels not supplied - please bring your own towels. No swimming between 20.00 hours and 09.00 hours. No diving. No drinking glasses or bottles to be used around the pool (plastic only please). Children to be under parent's supervision at all times as we cannot be responsible for their safety as there is no lifeguard on duty. No animals are allowed in the pool enclosure.

7.    General

Whilst every possible effort will be made to maintain the pool and household equipment in good order for the enjoyment of our guests we cannot accept liability in the event of any unforeseen calamity but would ask you to bear with us whilst we attempt to rectify the problem as soon as possible. Smoking is only permitted outside and not inside your accommodation.

8.Parking

Car parking is plentiful and free at owners’ risk. There is no need to book.

10. Electric Car Charging

Charging electric cars on domestic circuits is extremely dangerous in France and is forbidden for this reason. We are planning to install a dedicated charger which will be chargeable at the prevailing rate per kW/h. There are also car charging points in La Coquille and Thiviers

11. Pets

Well behaved dogs are welcome at the rate of €5.00 per dog, per night subject to the following conditions, A maximum of 2 dogs per booking, dogs must be kept on a lead at all times when outside of your enclosed garden area and they must not be allowed in the pool area. You are required to clean away all mess from your dog before departure and any damage caused by the pet will be chargeable. If your pet shows unacceptable or aggressive behaviour we reserve the right to ask you to leave immediately without a refund.

12.Governing Law

These conditions are governed by French law.