1.      La Maison au Ruisseau and Le Grange Maison are offered for holiday rental subject to confirmation from the owners to the renter.

2.      To reserve the property the renter must complete and sign the booking form and return it with a non refundable deposit of 25% of the weekly rent.

3.      The owners will confirm the booking once the booking form and deposit have been received.

4.      A refundable Security Deposit of £200 is required, payable by separate cheque with the final balance. This is held to cover any breakage or damage that may occur. This deposit will be refunded within two weeks after the end of your holiday. Should any breakage have occurred then this will be deducted from this Security deposit. Damages which, by virtue of their nature and scale, are deemed not to be sufficiently covered by the security deposit will be evaluated and legal action may be taken. The security deposit does not limit the renter’s liability to the owner.

5.      The balance of the rental cost plus your security deposit should be received no less than 6 weeks prior to arrival.

6.      It is the renter’s responsibility to arrange appropriate travel insurance, including cover for cancellation, personal belongings and public liability.

7.      The renter agrees to take good care of the property, leave it clean and tidy consistent with the condition at the start of the booking, and to remove rubbish following guide lines for proper disposal outlined in your house book.

8.      Both houses are non smoking and pets are not permitted unless by express agreement with the owners.

9.      All defects or breakages to equipment must be reported immediately to Josette or the owner.

10.  The owner shall not be liable for any of the following: 

     a. Any temporary defect or stoppage to the supply of public services to the property or in any equipment, plant, machinery or appliance at the property or garden.

     b. Any loss, damage or injury which is a result of adverse weather conditions, riot, war, strike or otherwise beyond the control of the owner.

11.  Should it be necessary to cancel your reservation then this must be done IN WRITING direct to John Skidmore, 60 Cheyne Walk, London SW3 5LX or thehouseinruralfrance@gmail.com  Deposits are non refundable. 

     a. If the cancellation occurs less than 6 weeks prior to arrival the client will be liable for the full amount (100%) of the letting.

     b. It is strongly recommended that adequate travel insurance is taken to cover such things as cancellation, personal property etc. Of course every effort will be made to re-let the property, in which case a full refund, less deposit and any expenses or additional costs incurred will be made.

12.  The renter agrees not to act in a way that could cause disturbance to residents in neighbouring properties.

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