In these Terms and Conditions, the words Hirer, Hirers or Guests refer to the principal person making and confirming the holiday reservation.
The word ‘Owners' means Christina and Mike Pearcy, resident owners and proprietors of Logis de Tertre.
The words 'Booking', 'Reservation' or 'Accommodation' shall refer to rental of the Gite only and not to any of the associated recreational amenities. Use of amenities is excluded from the rental cost and no claim will be entertained should the amenities be or become unavailable during the period of the rental due to:-
i. Breakage or mechanical breakdown of any game, play equipment or swimming pool.
ii. The closure of the swimming pool due to poor water quality arising from a breakdown with the pool filtration or pumping plant.
iii. The closure of the swimming pool due to low water level and the owners inability to refill the pool because of restrictions on the use of water.
1. Deposit.
A deposit of 25% of the total accommodation price once cleared by the Owner's bank will confirm the booking.
The reservation cannot be held unless the completed booking form is returned by e-mail within 24 hrs and the required deposit is received within 4 days of the date of making the reservation .
2. Payment of the balance .
The balance of the total accommodation price must be paid no later than 8 weeks (eight weeks) prior to the commencement date of the holiday.
3. Cancellation.
You may only cancel the booking if notice of cancellation is received in writing or by email from the person who made the booking and then the following cancellation charges will be payable:-
( i ) If notice of cancellation is received more than 8 weeks before the commencement date of the holiday, the full amount of the deposit is forfeit.
( ii ) If notice of cancellation is received between 8 and 6 weeks before the commencement date of the holiday, you will remain liable to pay a sum equal to 50% of the total accommodation price.
( iii ) If notice of cancellation is received between 6 and 4 weeks before the commencement date of the holiday, you will remain liable to pay a sum equal to 75% of the total accommodation price.
( iv ) If notice of cancellation is received less than 4 weeks before the commencement date of the holiday you will remain liable to pay the whole ( 100% ) of the total accommodation price.
We recommend that you take out adequate holiday insurance to cover the possibility of late cancellation.
Address for notification is to Logis de Tertre, 7 Rue des Essarts, Le Grand Breuil, 79210 Usseau , France or by email to logisdetertre@wanadoo.fr
4. Services.
In the Peak, High and Mid Season the total accommodation price includes all electricity, (except for the use of electric convector heaters) gas and water charges.
In the low season there is a supplementary charge for electricity based on meter readings taken at the commencement and termination of the holiday.
Should Hirers require the use of the convector heaters during the Peak, High and Mid season periods, this can be requested from the Owners and the charge will be based on meter readings taken at the commencement and termination of the holiday.
La Trisant & La Bronwain have hot water tanks with a capacity of 300 litres and which are reheated over night.
Guests staying in La Bronwain, however, should note that although this quantity of hot water is sufficient for normal use it will be inadequate for all eight guests to daily have a bath. The bath has primarily been provided for the use of young children.
Consumables, other than what is included in the ' Welcome Pack ' are not provided.
5. Commencement of the holiday.
The Gite will be ready for occupation from 4pm on the date of your arrival and must be vacated by 10am on the date of departure.
6. Hirer's Responsibilities .
The Hirer is responsible for ensuring that the Gite is kept clean and tidy. Notice of any damage and breakages to the Gite or contents must be notified to the Owners immediately, and unless repaired or replaced by the Hirer by arrangement with the Owners, the cost will be deducted from the security deposit and the hirer will remain liable to pay any balance.
7. Cost of cleaning, towels, and bed linen hire.
It is the responsibility of the Hirer to leave the holiday accommodation and its contents clean and in good order. Failure to do this may result in the Owners deducting the cost of cleaning or rectifying any damage from the security deposit. (See clause 9 below)
Bed linen can be hired at £7.00 / 10 euros per person.
Bed Linen is not available for cots and we leave this to parents to provide.
Towels for use in the gite or at the swimming pool are not provided.
Tea towels are provided
8 . Single week bookings .
There is a supplement of £50 (La Trisant) and £100 (La Bronwain) for single week bookings in July & August
9. Security Deposit.
A security deposit of £100 will be added to the final payment for the total accommodation price. Your security deposit will be returned in full within 14 days of departure in the event of ‘Direct Bookings', or in accordance with the Terms and Conditions of ‘Villarenters', should the Hirer have booked through their on line facility, subject only to deductions made for any damage, breakages or extra cleaning required.
10. Baby Equipment
A cot, high chair and baby bath can be provided at no additional cost provided requests are made at the time of booking. No bed linen is provided for the cots.
11. Amenities .
The use of the Gite and its contents and any other amenities or equipment provided on the site, including the swimming pool, is entirely at the Hirer's own risk.
No child under the age of 12, or any non-swimming child under the age of 16 is permitted in the pool area unless accompanied by an adult.
The Owners cannot accept any responsibility for injury, loss or damage to the Hirer and others included in their party or other visitors, their family and friends, or to their belongings including motor cars.
By payment of the deposit and final balance the Hirer will be deemed to have agreed to this.
12. Routine Maintenance
From time to time routine maintenance of the buildings and its grounds ( e.g. cutting the grass) may be necessary and noise may result.
This may occur without warning but the Owners will endeavour to give adequate prior notice and keep disturbance to a minimum.
13. Taxe de Sejour ( Tourist Tax )
This is a holiday tax levied solely at the discretion of the local commune (Local Authority) at certain times (usually mid-June to mid-September) and may cost about 0.30€ per person per night, 2.10€ per person per week.
Children under 13 years of age are exempt.
Hirers will be asked to pay this in Euros on arrival.
14. Brochure and Website details .
Whilst every effort has been made to ensure that the details provided are accurate, the representations and descriptions in it will not give rise to any liability on the part of the Owners. Every effort will be made to notify any changes in the details prior to the commencement of the holiday.