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BOOKING TERMS & CONDITIONS

1. The “Property”, a holiday home(s) forming part of Château de la Vigne is offered for holiday rental subject to these terms and conditions and subject to confirmation by the owners, Mr. G Simpkin and Mrs. M Simpkin (“the Owners”) to the renter and everybody in the renter’s party (“the Client”).
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 (25% of the total rent due). Following receipt of the booking form and deposit, the Owners will send a confirmation invoice and statement. This is the formal acceptance of the booking and no contract between the Owners and the Client will come into force until the Owners have sent the confirmation invoice and statement to the Client.
   
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 Owners reserve the right to cancel the reservation with immediate effect and the Owners may do so by oral or written notice to the Client. In the event that the reservation is cancelled, the Client will remain liable to pay the balance of the rent. If the Owners are able to re-let the Property, 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 must be settled locally with the Owners or their representatives before departure.
   
5. A security deposit of £250 for the Château, £150 for the Coach House and £100 for Farm Cottage for every rental period of each property is required in case of, for example, damage to the “Property” or it’s contents. However, the sum reserved by this clause shall not limit the Client’s liability to the Owners. The Owners will account to the Client for the security deposit and refund the balance due, after any proper deductions, 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 Owners are able to re-let the “Property” for the cancelled period at the same rental, 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 Owners’ insurance.
   
7. The rental period shall commence at 4.00pm on the first day and finish at 10.00am 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.
   
8. The maximum number to reside in the “Property” must not exceed that reserved on the booking form, unless the Owner has given written permission.
   
9. The Client agrees to be a considerate tenant and to take good care of the “Property” and its contents and to leave it in a clean and tidy condition at the end of the rental period. Although a final clean is included in our main season prices, the Owners reserve 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 resident in neighboring properties.
   
10. The Client shall report to the Owners or Owners’ representative without delay any defects in the “Property” or breakdown in the equipment, plant, machinery or appliances in the “Property”, garden or swimming pool and arrangements for repair and/or replacement will be made as soon as possible.
    
11. The Client shall report to the Owners or Owners’ representatives should everything not be to their satisfaction as soon as possible after arrival and in any event before departure.
    
12. The Owners shall not be liable to the Client:
    1. For any temporary defect or stoppage in the supply of public services to the “Property”, nor in respect of any defect or stoppage of any equipment, plant, machinery or appliance in the “Property”, garden, swimming pool or other leisure facilities.
    2. 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.
    3. 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 of the rental period.
    4. For any consequential losses suffered by the Client in particular under sub-paragraphs (a), (b) and (c) above.
13. Under no circumstances shall the Owners’ liability to the Client exceed the amount paid to the Owner for the rental period.
    
14. The Contract shall be governed by and construed in accordance with French Law. The Owners and the Client hereby irrevocably submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the French Courts in respect of any dispute arising out of or in connection with these Terms and Conditions or the rental the subject of this agreement, save that the Owners shall be entitled to conduct proceedings against the Client in the English Courts if the Owners so desire.