Terms & Conditions
Making a Reservation
Check our online calendar, or contact us on oldcrofthouseharris@gmail.com or +49 176 7676868146 to check availability. The person making the booking must be over 18 years old. A contract shall only take effect when your booking is subsequently confirmed in writing via a letter of confirmation sent to you by email (or by post if requested). A deposit of 25% is required at time of booking payable via Paypal or bank transfer. Balance of payment is to be made 8 weeks prior to arrival date. Provisional bookings will be held for 2 days pending receipt of deposit. Upon receipt of deposit the booking will be confirmed. Bookings made within 8 weeks of arrival date are payable in full.
Payments
Preferred payment is by BACS bank transfer (please contact us for details). We also accept payment by Paypal.
Restriction on Rental
Old Croft reserves the right:
To refuse any bookings prior to the booking deposit being paid.
To remove person or persons from the property due to unreasonable behaviour, damage to the property, or exceeding the stated occupancy. In this case refund will be at the discretion of the owners.
To refuse guests consent to erect tents or accept motorhomes on the cottage site for overnight accommodation where this exceeds the maximum 6 person occupancy allowed.
Remove persons if the no pets rule is broken.
The condition of the booking is that the cottage should only be occupied by those named on the booking form.
Adverse Travel Conditions
Where there are ferry/plane disruptions due to bad weather conditions or any form of industrial action, Old Croft cannot be held responsible for late arrival or departure from the cottage and no refunds will be given. Should you need to arrange alternative accommodation we will help whereever possible. In these circumstances you would be responsible for the full cost of any alternative overnight accommodation. We strongly advise that all guests have travel/holiday insurance from the point of booking to cover for this eventuality should it arise.
Circumstances beyond our control
Old Croft accept no liability for events which are out of our control during your stay: viz, floods, fire, earthquakes, acts of nature, property damage, Foreign Commonwealth Office travel guidelines, delayed flights, ferry disruptions, terrorist activity war etc. We are unable to make any refunds or pay compensation or meet any expenses, losses or costs incurred by you as a result.
Cancellation
Please ensure you are protected by your own holiday/travel insurance provider from the time of making your booking.
If you require to cancel your reservation for any reason we must be notified by email immediately. In the event of a cancellation we will make every effort to re-let the booking and you will be reimbursed in full. However we strongly advise that you take out holiday/travel insurance cover to prevent the following additional costs.
More than 8 weeks (56 days) before booking commences your deposit (and balance if paid) will be refunded.
If we are unable to re let, cancellation costs will be incurred as follows:
Less than 8 weeks (56 days) and up to and including the check in day you will be liable to pay the full cost of rental (i.e., deposit & full balance).
Should you wish to change your dates within the above period, this will be considered as a cancellation of existing dates and a refund will only be possible in the event of us receiving another booking for the original dates.
Should you decide to cancel your booking for any reason within the 8 week period prior to arrival, a refund will only be made if we be able to get another booking for these dates. We strongly recommend you have adequate insurance in place to cover yourself for any cancellation.
Availability
Each booking is made in good faith with the belief that the cottage will be available to you on the date stated. If for any reason due to circumstances out of our control, e.g. fire or water damage and the cottage is rendered unsuitable for accommodation and we are unable to guarantee provision of alternative accommodation. In the event of this happening the deposit and balance will be refunded in full. You will have no further claim against us.
To improve the facilities within the cottage the proprietors reserve the right to alter or amend the facilities made available at Old Croft.
Tariff
Prices include: Electricity, oil heating, linen, towels, soaps, shampoo, tea, coffee, cooking oil, salt, pepper, spices. Kindling/coal for stove, welcome pack, satellite/smart TV and Wi-Fi.
Extra costs are to be paid on arrival, e.g., grocery starter pack, local produce and any other pre -ordered items. These are charged at cost.
Arrivals & Departures
We aim to have your cottage ready for you by 4.00 pm at the latest, and the property must be vacated by 11am on day of departure.
We will inform you prior to arrival the key location. Any arrivals after 5pm should be notified in advance.
Cleaning
The property should be left clean and tidy on departure and any damage must be reported prior to departure. Property left in a dirty or inappropriate manner may result in an additional cleaning surcharge.
For bookings over 7 days a change of linen and towels will be provided.
For your convenience used linen and towel bags are left in the cottage for use immediately prior to departure.
Pets
No pets/dogs are allowed on or around the premises. We reserve the right to refuse entry to the cottage if guests arrive with a pet.
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted on the premises.
Damages
Old Croft maintains a detailed inventory of all the contents, both practical items and decorative items. You will be required to pay for any item that incurs damage or is removed or lost.
Damage/repairs- Please report any damages and breakages during your stay so that we can repair/replace prior to next guests arriving.
All damages and losses will be charged in full. We will endeavour to repair anything that has been broken or not working as quickly as possible but please note that this can take longer due to the remoteness of the islands. In these circumstances access to the cottage may be required by workmen during your stay.
Disposable BBQs
Are to be used responsibly and outwith the premises are not to be used where campfires and bbq’s are not permitted.
Occupancy
The occupancy of our property should not extend beyond the number stated in the booking form and only by those named on the booking form to a maximum of 6 people.
Vehicles/Personal Property
As well as cancellation and curtailment insurance, clients are strongly recommended to take out holiday insurance to cover loss or damage to personal effects.
Vehicles, accessories and contents are left at their owner’s risk.
The proprietors will not be responsible for any loss or damage or any injury to persons during the rental period.
Terms & Conditions
Old Croft reserves the right to change or amend their terms and conditions at any time. By confirming your booking you are agreeing to these Terms and Conditions.