1. The properties known as the La Maison Bleu Gites are offered for holiday rental subject to confirmation by Christopher and Kerry Nicholls (The Owners).

2. A booking is only confirmed once the completed booking form and 20 % deposit have been received and confirmed by us in writing, Or an on-line Booking form has been completed and returned with credit card details, Reservations made by telephone will be made firm if the booking form and deposit are received within five working days following *the call. The Deposit is NON REFUNDABLE.

3. The balance of the rent together with the security deposit (see clause 6) is payable not less than eight weeks before the start of the rental period. If payment is not received by the due date, the Owners reserve 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 owners are able to re-let the property. In this event clause 6 of these conditions will apply. Reservations made within eight weeks of the start of the rental period require full payment inclusive of security deposit at the time of booking.

4. Subject to clauses 2 & 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 (to include 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.

5. The rental period shall commence at 2.30pm on the first day and finish at 10.30am 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 alter the time stated.

6. A security deposit of £200 per booking is required in case of damage/loss of property or facilities, (towels etc…) 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. Any chargeable expenses arising during the rental period will be notified to you in writing and deducted from the security deposit.

7. 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 retention from the security deposit to cover additional cleaning costs, if the Client leaves the Property in an unacceptable condition.

8. The Owners reserve the right to terminate the Client's occupancy without reimbursement, if the Client or members of the Client's party cause deliberate damage or persistent nuisance to other guests or residents of the village.

9. The Property may only be used by the number of people stated on the booking form. Overnight stays by visitors are not permitted with out prior arrangement. Caravans, tents, camper vans, etc. may not be used on the site. In order to ensure the comfort of other guests, use of the facilities by visitors is discouraged and at the sole discretion of the Owners.

10. The Client shall report to the Owner or their Agent, without delay, any defects in the Property or breakdown in the equipment, plant, machinery or appliances in the Property or grounds and arrangement for repair and or replacement will 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 or grounds.
• 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 should be destroyed or substantially damaged before the start of the rental period and in any such event, the Owner shall, within seven days of the notification to the Client, refund to the Client all sums previously paid.

12. Use of all the facilities (including the swimming pool) are made at the Client's own risk and the Owner accept no liability for any accident that may arise.

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

This contract shall be governed by English law in every particular including formation and interpretation and shall be deemed to have been made in England. Any proceedings arising out of or in connection with the contract may be brought in any court of competent jurisdiction in England.

Siret No. 48931167000017