Terms and Conditions

The hiring contract shall be between the Hirer & Smythen Farm Holiday Cottages (SFHC) & shall be subject to these conditions of hire. The contract of hire is not effective until SFHC dispatch to the Hirer written confirmation of the booking via email , post or fax.

Telephone reservations will be held for 7 days pending receipt of the deposit.

Bookings will be confirmed on receipt by SFHC of 20% of the holiday cost. If the booking is made within 2 months of the holiday start date the full rental will be required.

The balance of the rental will be due for payment 2 months prior to the holiday commencing date. SFHC reserve the right to cancel a holiday where full payment has not been received 1 month before the commencement date

VAT of 20% is included and is subject to change if VAT rates change.

Once confirmation of booking has been issued by SFHC the Hirer is responsible for the full rental.

Should the Hirer have to cancel the booking the Hirer shall be held responsible for the full rental unless SFHC re-let the cottage, then a refund will be made less costs. Cancellations must be immediately notified to SFHC by phone and confirmed in writing by recorded delivery. We recommend you take out your own cancellation insurance.

The use of the accommodation and amenities at SFHC is entirely at the users risk and no responsibility can be accepted for injury & loss or damage to users or their belongings. We do not seek to exclude or limit liability for the negligence of SFHC or our servants. No responsibility can be accepted for the loss or damage to belongings or vehicles, this is the Hirers responsibility at all times.

Under no circumstances may more than the maximum number of persons as stated in the brochure occupy the property. SFHC reserve the right to refuse admittance if this condition is not observed. SFHC reserve the right to refuse to accept bookings from parties consisting solely of young adults. The facilities at SFHC cannot be used by any persons other than members of the Hirers party.

The Hirer is responsible for the property and is expected to take all reasonable care. All accommodation and utensils must be left clean and tidy at the end of the hire period. All damages and breakages are the legal responsibility of the Hirer and must either be replaced or their cost refunded. The person signing the booking form certifies that they agree the conditions for all members of the party and is solely responsible for the access key to the swimming pool and agrees to obey the rules of the pool and in particular will ensure that children under 16 are supervised by an adult at all times.

If a Hirer is not entirely satisfied with the accommodation the owners must be told as no discussions can be entered into after the end of the holiday.

Hirers should not arrive before 3pm and leave by l0am

We do not allow pets at SFHC other than dogs, unless permission is obtained by prior arrangement.
 
Any unresolved dispute shall be referred to the jurisdiction of the English Courts only and shall be governed by English Law and interpretation.

Information supplied by you may be used for other mailings and direct marketing unless you tick the box on the booking form.

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Contact Details
Call Us:

Please call Bill or Kathryn on: 01271 882875

Email Us:

sales@smythenfarm.co.uk

Postal Address

Smythen Farm Holiday Cottages
Sterridge Valley
Berrynarbor
Ilfracombe
Devon
EX34 9TB

Cheques

Please make cheques payable to: Smythen Farm Holiday Cottages