Terms of Rental
HOUSE RULES
Furnished Holiday Rental
This is a short term furnished holiday rental and not a tenancy agreement. You agree that the address provided on registration is your permanent residence.
Maximum guests
The property sleeps a maximum of 6 guests, including all adults and children of all ages. There can be no exceptions to this rule. Additional visitors are permitted during the day but not in excessive numbers and they must not stay overnight. No parties or events without prior permission from the owner or manager of the property.
We do sometimes offer a reduced rate for 2 people – with only one bedroom and bathroom available for use – but you can choose which one!
Insurance
Please remember to take out comprehensive travel insurance to cover cancellation, luggage, health, etc. The property owners take no responsibility for damages or accidents of any nature occurring within the boundaries of the property, or while using of any facilities and equipment. Use of the property and its facilities is entirely at your own risk. You are responsible for any damage to the property.
Pets
No pets are permitted at the property.
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted inside the property, this includes e-cigarettes and vapes.
Security
Please ensure that you set the burglar alarm and lock all of the doors whenever you leave the house. The front door will latch behind you but please use the key to lock it properly.
PRACTICAL ARRANGEMENTS
Arrivals & Departures
There is no set day for arrivals and departures. Arrivals are possible from 4pm onwards and departures are prior to 11am. We operate a system of self check in and out using a lockbox.
What is included
We supply sheets, bedding and towels. There are no extra charges for utilities or wifi.
Cleaning
Although a cleaning fee is charged, we do request that the property be left in good order at the end of your stay. Any excessing cleaning required will be charged.
Rubbish
The rubbish/garbage/trash is not collected. You must take your rubbish and recyclables to the appropriate bins located in villages and on roadsides. Please do not leave any rubbish at the house at the end of your stay.
Kitchen
This is a self-catering house. However, you will find supplies of spices, sugar, tea, coffee, toilet paper, cleaning products etc. in the house. As a courtesy to the people arriving after you, please replace whatever you use. At the end of your stay, please make sure that all washing up is done, even those items in the dishwasher. Please clean out the fridge and dispose of any perishables.
Laundry
If you are staying longer than 14 nights, a mid-stay change of linens and towels is included.
At the end of your stay, please strip the beds, gather together the used bathroom, and kitchen linen and leave it in the laundry bags provided.
Items left behind
If you forget something and wish for it to be posted on, this is possible providing you pay for the postage plus a 5€ admin fee to cover packaging and our time. We will not be held responsible for any damage or losses, or any costs incurred by customs.
PAYMENT TERMS AND CANCELLATION
If you have booked via an online agent (e.g. VRBO, Booking.com, Airbnb) please refer to the paperwork from them for all of the payment and cancellation terms. Please get in touch if you’re not sure and we will help.
Payment Terms
A 25% deposit is due immediately to confirm your reservation. The available calendar dates will not be blocked out until the deposit has been received.
The balance payment is due 14 days prior to arrival. Payment is taken only in euros and by card, online.
Cancellation
The initial deposit is refundable if the reservation is cancelled more than 14 days prior to arrival. The balance is not refundable if cancelled within 14 days prior to arrival. However, we may offer a partial refund if successful at rebooking the cancelled period, or may offer a credit against a later booking, at the owner’s discretion.
Security Deposit
The security deposit of 500€ is paid with your reservation balance 14 days prior to arrival. This will be refunded at the end of your stay less any damages or extensive cleaning that is required.
Taxe Sejour
We are obliged to collect taxe sejour (city tax) from all of our adult guests – for 2024 the rate is 1.32€/adult/night and from 2025 will increase to 1.50€/adult/night. This will be included in the balance payment.