2. To reserve the "Property", the Client should complete and sign the booking form and return it together with payment of the initial non-refundable deposit (one-third of the total rent due). Following receipt of the booking form and deposit, the Owner will complete the receipt portion and return the form as confirmation invoice and statement. This is the formal acceptance of the booking.

3. The balance of the rent together with the security deposit (see clause 5) is payable not less than eight weeks before the start of the rental period. If payment is not received by the due date the Owner reserves the right to give notice in writing that the reservation is cancelled. The client will remain liable to pay the balance of the rent unless the Owner is able to re-let the Property. In this event, clause 6 of these booking conditions will apply. Reservations made within eight weeks of the start of the rental period require full payment at the time of booking.

4. Any chargeable expenses arising during the rental period should be settled with the Owner.

5. A security deposit of £100 for every week or part week of the rental period is required in case of, for example, damage to the property or its contents or lack of adequate cleaning (see clause 9). However, the sum reserved by this clause shall not limit the Client's liability to the Owner. The Owner will account to the Client for the security deposit and refund the balance due within two weeks after the end of the rental period.

6. Subject to clauses 2 and 3 above, in the event of a cancellation, refunds of amounts paid will be made if the Owner is able to re-let the "Property" and any expenses or losses incurred in so doing will be deducted from the refundable amount. The Client is strongly recommended to arrange a comprehensive travel insurance policy (including cancellation cover) and to have full cover for the party's personal belongings, public liability, etc. since these are not covered by the Owner's insurance. The use of accommodation and amenities where offered such as swimming pool etc. is entirely at the user's risk and no responsibility can be accepted for injury to a user or visitor and loss or damage to the user's or visitor's belongings. No responsibility can be accepted for any loss or damage to any motor vehicle or its contents.

7. The rental period shall commence at 6.00p.m. on the first day and finish at 10.00a.m. on the last day. The Owner shall not be obliged to offer the accommodation before the time stated and the Client shall not be entitled to remain in occupation after the time stated. The Client and party acquire no rights whatsoever over the Property excepting occupation as a holiday let for the period booked. The Client shall not sub-let the Property.

8. The maximum number to reside in the "Property" must not exceed the number of people as stated on the Booking Form unless the Owner has given written permission. No camping is permitted on the Property grounds.

9. The Client agrees to be a considerate tenant and to take good care of the "Property" and to leave it in a clean and tidy condition at the end of the rental period. The Owner reserves the right to make a retention from the security deposit to cover additional cleaning costs if the Client leaves the "Property" in an unacceptable condition. The Client also agrees not to act in any way, which would cause disturbance to those residents in neighbouring properties.

10. The Client shall report to the Owner without delay any defects in the "Property" or breakdown in the equipment, plant, machinery or appliances in the "Property", garden or swimming pool so that arrangements for repair and /or replacement may be made as soon as possible.

11. The Owner shall not be liable to the Client:
For any temporary defect or stoppage in the supply of public services to the "Property", nor in respect of any equipment, plant, machinery or appliance in the "Property", garden or swimming pool.
For any loss, damage or injury which is the result of adverse weather conditions, riot, war, strikes or other matters beyond the control of the Owner.
For any loss, damage or inconvenience caused to or suffered by the Client if the "Property" shall be destroyed or substantially damaged before the start of the rental period and in any such event, the Owner shall, within seven days of notification to the Client, refund to the Client all sums previously paid in respect the rental period.

12. Under no circumstances shall the Owner's liability to the Client exceed the amount paid to the Owner for the rental period.