TERMS & CONDITIONS

Please ensure you read and fully understand these booking terms and conditions. If anything is unclear, please contact us so we can explain in further detail to avoid any misunderstandings.

Bookings are subject to the following terms and conditions.

BOOKING CONDITIONS

  • Bookings of all holiday accommodation whether made by telephone, e-mail, in person, in writing or over the internet are accepted by the Owner on the following terms.
  • By making any Booking with us, you confirm that you accept these terms and conditions and agree to comply with and be bound by them.
  • These booking terms and conditions include a number of defined terms as follows:
  • Booking: a legally binding reservation for use of the Property, with a specified start and end date.
  • Contract of Hire: the legally binding contract between the Hirer and the Owner for the provision of the Property for the purposes of the Booking and related services.
  • Browcote Cottages reserves the right to refuse a booking without giving any reason. 
  • Force Majeure Event: means (i) any event or circumstance not within a party’s reasonable control including, without limitation, acts of God, flood, drought, earthquake or other natural disaster; epidemic or pandemic (if so categorized by a national or international health organisation), terrorist attack, civil war, civil commotion or riots, war, threat of or preparation for war, armed conflict, imposition of sanctions, embargo, or breaking off of diplomatic relations, nuclear, chemical or biological contamination or sonic boom, any law or any legally enforceable action taken by a government or public authority, which affects (directly or indirectly) the ability of the relevant party to perform a contractual obligation, collapse of buildings, fire, explosion or accident, or any labour or trade dispute, strikes, industrial action or lockouts and (ii) any binding legislation or law passed by the UK government or a UK public authority as a consequence of any of the events listed in (i).
  • Hirer: the person (“You”) making the Booking under these terms and conditions and by doing so entering into the Contract of Hire with the Owner.
  • Property: the holiday accommodation made available (subject to these terms and conditions) to the Hirer for use for the purposes of the Booking.

METHOD OF PAYMENT

  • Browcote Cottages Ltd
  • To secure your booking we require 20% deposit and full payment 6 weeks before arriving. Bank Transfer. 
  • If you fail to pay remaining balance before date stated in booking confirmation, your date will be re advertise and you will lose your deposit.

BOOKING CANCELLATION

Book with confidence: If your booking is affected by future Government travel restrictions not known at the time of booking, and you're therefore legally unable to travel, we will arrange 100% refund of your holiday cost.

Deposit: Bookings are subject to a non-refundable deposit of 20% of the booking value, balance payable 6 weeks before the date of travel.

If you need to cancel your booking you will lose 50% of the cost of your holiday if it is done within 28-35 days of the commencement date. If it is cancelled within 28 days of the commencement date, you will lose 100% unless we are able to re-let.

We always try to be fair to guests. For example, we will make every effort to sell your dates again, only charging the administration fee (£50). 

 Within 72 hours of arriving Full payment non-refundable in all circumstances when you cancel a holiday. The refund amount is calculated from the accommodation cost only.

  • Please ensure you’ve read the information.
  • Last minute Bookings to be paid in full. 
  • Please note that if you cut your stay short for any reason no refund will be issued.
  • We recommend that all guests consider taking out a travel insurance policy, which may provide cover in the event of a cancellation.

PETS

You must let us know in advance if you’re intending on bringing your dog(s). We only allow dogs, and only when have they been booked in and paid for. (1st pet is free. Additional pet = £25). Two ‘well behaved’ dogs are allowed. 

In order to maintain our Cottages to the high standard our guests expect, it is necessary that guests bringing dog(s) agree to these conditions.

Additional Terms and Condition for guests bringing their dog(s).

On arrival please keep your dog(s) on the lead while you unpack and get your bearings. It’ll take a few minutes and get to know the site and where the walks are. There is a large paddock immediately behind the large green garage where you park your car. This is available to all guests to exercise their dogs. Bear in mind, other guests may have dogs too, so control is important at all times.

There may be other guests, other dogs on site, so you must keep your dog(s) on a lead around the other properties, this means keeping them on the lead when you first set out for your walk. They must not chase any livestock or wildlife. 

Your dog(s) must not be left alone in the property. We provide  complementy water bowls, towel, poo bags, toy and some dog treats. 

Dogs must remain downstairs at all times, not lie on the beds. 

When you bring a muddy dog back from a walk, please clean them off using the outside tap (Located above the garage opposite the cottage near the Swing) or your own canine towel. Please on no account use the white towels provided for human use.

Any fouling must be cleared up without delay

The dog owner must bring the dog bed/basket to sleep in.

If you have a puppy please take extra care. They will chew the furniture or soft furnishings here in our gorgeous cottages! Maintaining our grading is key to our business and we can’t always repair things, it has to be replaced, we will have to charge you. 

The Countryside Code must be followed so please keep your dog(s) under close control at all times for their own safety as well as the comfort of others.

Please give the cottage a basic clean, and remove as much of the dog hair as possible; if properties require serious additional cleaning we will have to charge a £50 fee to cover the cost.

There are lots of dog walks over moor above, country lanes, beach and cinder track below. Please do be aware there may be animals in fields, and do not take dogs into fields with animals. Please be considerate to other guests and do not allow your dog to bark. There are plenty of walks out of the cottages where your dog can be exercised and toileted. Please clean up any dog waste. Cleaning any dog waste up after your stay will result in a £20 charge.

Guests With Allergies Relating to Pets:

  • Please note that an assistance dog may have stayed in a chosen property recently (even one that doesn’t allow pets as standard) and the Owner may have a dog or cat that sometimes stays at the property. The Owner cannot accept responsibility or liability for any suffering, damages or losses which may occur as a result of such animals having been present. The Owner cannot guarantee and make no warranty that the property will be free from pet hair.

SMOKING/VAPING

We are a Strictly No Smoking/vaping establishment inside or outside in close proximity grounds of properties. For the avoidance of doubt this is not outside the door of Browcote 1 or 2 or on the patio of Browcote 1. There is a £150 additional de-oderising & cleaning charge if smoking has been detected in our cottages. 

If we find guests have been smoking in the accommodation, then we reserve the right to ask you to leave immediately.

PARTY NUMBERS/COMPOSITION

  • It is your sole responsibility to ensure that no more than the numbers of people, as stated in booking confirmation, occupy a Property, grounds during your Booking. The Owner reserve the right to refuse admittance or to require you to ensure that some people leave the Property if they believe that you are in breach of this obligation. No refunds will be given if admittance has been refused for this reason. Further, where properties specify a minimum age limit for guests, in no circumstances may any persons under the specified age limit, as stated on facebook page, stay at that Property. The Owner reserve the right to refuse admittance or to require proof of someone’s age if either believe that this restriction has been breached. No refunds will be given if admittance has been refused for this reason.
  • By completing a Booking, the Hirer certifies that they are authorised to agree to these Booking Conditions on behalf of all members of the party, including any changes. The Hirer must be over 18 years at the time a Booking is made and be a member of the party occupying the Property. The Hirer agrees to take responsibility for the acts and omissions of all members of the party in relation to the Booking and the Property. The Owner reserve the right to refuse or revoke any bookings from parties that may in their opinion (and at their sole discretion) be unsuitable for the Property concerned.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Please make sure you turn off lights when you leave the proper. We try to be as eco-responsible as possible. 
  • For the duration of your stay at the Property, you will be responsible for the Property and will be expected to take all reasonable care of it. The Property and all equipment and utensils must be left clean and tidy at the end of the hire period. If a Property is not left clean and tidy, any additional cleaning costs will be charged to the Hirer. Should there be any specific health or mobility difficulties which may affect a party member; this must be pointed out at the initial reservation stage so that the suitability of the Property can be assessed. The Property (including any car parking spaces) must be vacated by 09.30 am on the day of departure.
  • There is an option for early check-in (1pm £50). Late check out is also available (£100 flat fee until 10pm). This is only possible if the calendar allows and by prior arrangement.   

DAMAGE

  • All damages and breakages are the legal responsibility of the Hirer and should be reported immediately and before the end of the holiday. The reasonable costs of miscellaneous repairs to and/or replacement of and/or additional cleaning of furnishings, kitchen equipment, crockery, glass, keys, bedding and towels damaged or soiled otherwise than by usual wear and tear during the period of the Booking by you or other members of your party shall be payable on demand to owner before completing your stay who may also, at their discretion, refuse further bookings. The Owner has the right to enter the Property (without prior notice if this is not practical or possible) if special circumstances or emergencies arise (for example if repairs need to be carried out). The Owner reserves the right to repossess the Property at any time where you or any member of your party has caused damage, and in such circumstances the Owner shall not be liable to make a refund of any remaining portion of the Guest Price.
  • Due to unreported damages we now require £150 security deposit(payable before arrival). This will be refunded within 48 hours following departure, once the property/contents has/have been evaluated. 

3RD PARTY PROVIDERS

We cannot be held responsible for any 3rd party breakdowns, malfunctions or cuts of utility services such as electricity, gas, water supplies, sewage disposal although every attempt will be made to remedy a problem where possible should it occur.

In the case of television and telecommunications (mobile reception, Wi-Fi/broadband etc.) we cannot be held responsible for the services to Browcote Cottages. We expect these services to be operating as normal for all guests’ enjoyment, but these can be subject to interruptions in our rural area. Every line of enquiry will be made with the provider in an effort to resume service, but no refund or relocation will be considered for interruptions to telecommunications or television.

PARKING

There is ample parking available. This is located as you descend down the drive to the right in front of the large Green Garage. Please be considerate around access, exit integrity and other vehicles. Parking is limited to 2 vehicles per cottage. Additional vehicles must be agreed upon by prior arrangement. 

Parking is at your own risk. We accept no liability for any accidents damage, theft or loss incurred

MEASURES AGAINST UNACCEPTABLE BEHAVIOUR

  • We have the right to stop you making any Bookings, to cancel any Bookings you’ve already made, and/or to stop you using our Platform, our Customer Service, and/or your Account. Of course, we’ll only do this if, in our opinion, there’s a good reason to - for example: fraud or abuse, non-compliance with our values or with applicable laws or regulations.
  • inappropriate or unlawful behaviour (e.g. violence, threats or invasion of privacy) in relation to us, any of the companies we work with – or anyone else, for that matter.
  • If we cancel a Booking as a result, you won’t be entitled to a refund. We may tell you why we've cancelled your Booking, unless telling you would (a) contravene applicable laws and/or (b) prevent or obstruct the detection or prevention of fraud or other illegal activities. If you believe we have incorrectly cancelled your Booking, please contact our Customer Service team.

LITERATURE

The Owner take every care to ensure the accuracy of the Property descriptions. All information on the website is given in good faith and is believed to be correct at the time of going to press, but the Ownercannot be held responsible for changes beyond their control, which may become known after publication of this literature. In addition, whilst properties may be described as non-smoking or no pets, this cannot be and is not guaranteed. Please be aware that if a Property is advertised as having an enclosed garden, this does not necessarily mean a secure garden. It may be enclosed by hedging or open style fencing. The Owner description of a property shows what amenities that property has but generally does not state what is not in the self-catering property. 

PROPERTIES WITH CHARACTER

  • If you choose to holiday in an older property, remember that much of its character and charm is due to its age. Some of our properties are well over 200 years old and were built long before the days of damp proof courses and cavity walls so some may show signs of damp, particularly in long spells of wet weather. The Owner will do their best to ensure that the background heating is kept on sufficiently to compensate, even when the Property is empty. Condensation can be alleviated by opening windows and allowing the air to circulate. If you have any concerns, please talk to us at the time of making your Booking. Also, please remember that should traditional property features (steep stairs or low beams, for example) be a problem for any member of your party, you must consider and mention this prior to booking.
  • Please remember that properties in the country do attract spiders and therefore cobwebs. It does not mean that the Property is dirty or has not been cleaned as cobwebs can be spun almost as quickly as they have been cleaned away! Some of our properties, particularly in remote areas, may have a private water supply from a spring or well water, which is regularly tested. In rural areas please be tolerant of the sounds and scents that you may encounter, they are all a part of the countryside experience!  

COMPLAINT PROCEEDURE

We aim to provide a high level of customer service and want all of our guests to be completely happy with their holiday. In the unlikely event that you have any issues with your accommodation, please get in touch with us as soon as possible during your stay so that we can do our best to put it right.

LEGAL

  • Each of the paragraphs in these terms and conditions operates separately. If any court or relevant authority decides that any of them are unlawful, the remaining paragraphs will remain in full force and effect.
  • In the event of any dispute between parties it shall be referred to the jurisdiction of the English courts only and any actions shall be heard in the court for the area in which the property is situated.
  • These Booking Conditions supersede any previous issues.
  • We reserve the right to terminate a holiday without compensation where the unreasonable behaviour of the persons named on the booking (or their guests) may impair the enjoyment, comfort or health of others.

There is a guest book in the property with appliance instructions, useful information, directions and tips. Please take a few minutes to read this as it contains essential information to make your stay an enjoyable one.

BEST WISHES 

MONIKA & DAVID

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