BOOKING CONDITIONS

1. The property known as River Cottage (the Property) is offered for holiday rental subject to
confirmation by Richard and Amanda Manley (the Owners) to the renter (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 deposits, the Owner will send a confirmation by E-mail or letter. This is the formal .
acceptance of the booking.

3. The balance of the rent is payable not less than six weeks before arrival.
If payment is not received by the due date, the Owner reserves
the right to give notice in writing that the reservation is cancelled. Reservations made within six weeks
of the start of the rental period require full payment at the time of booking

4. A security deposit of £200 is required in case of, for example, damage to the Property or its contents.
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, payable to the owner ( included in final balance payment) and refunded by the owner at the end of the rental period, when the house has been checked by the caretaker..

5. 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.

6. The rental period shall commence at 5.00 pm on the first day and finish at 10.00 am on the last day.The
Owner shall not be obliged to offer accommodation before the time stated and the Client shall not be
entitled to remain in occupation after the time stated.

7. The maximum number to reside in the Property must not exceed 6 unless
Owner has given written permission.

8. 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. Although a final clean is included in the rental, 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 disturbances to those residents in neighbouring properties.

9. 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.

10. The Client shall report to the Owner without delay any defects in the Property or breakdown in the
equipment. Such as plant, machinery or appliances in the Property, or garden and arrangements for repair
and/or replacement will be made by the Owner 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 garden.- 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. In such event the Owner shall, within seven days of the notification to the Client,
refund to the Client all sums previously paid in respect of 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.

13. The use of accommodation and amenities where offered 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.

14. No responsibility can be accepted for any loss or damage to any motor vehicle or its contents.

15. The bringing of pets on to the Property is allowed as longer as owner has given permission
and the pet is included on the booking form.

16. No smoking is permitted within the Property, We respecfully ask that
cigarette ends are disposed of responsibly in the rubbish and not in the grounds/garden as a courtesy to
other holiday makers.

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

To enquire about any aspect of River Cottage please:
E-mail us at Rivercottagegite@yahoo.fr
or telephone us on our UK direct number 01909 470632 or 07703 632419

To make a Provisional Booking:
Contact us via e-mail or telephone (as above) and tell us your preferred dates.
We will hold these dates for you for 10 days pending arrival of your completed booking form and deposit