Villa Louise – Boooking Terms & Conditions

BOOKING CONTRACT

1. Please read these booking conditions carefully, since they set out the terms and conditions of the contract between you (the person signing the booking form as party leader, and all the other members of the party on whose behalf he or she signs) and Mr & Mrs McKinnie
2. You must be aged 18 years or over when the booking is made and you are responsible for the payments under this contract and for ensuring that all members of your party comply with these terms and conditions

PAYMENT

1. The booking must be accompanied by a £150 per week deposit.
2. The balance of the booking price (including a security deposit) must be paid at least 8 weeks prior to the arrival date, failing which we reserve the right, to treat the booking as cancelled by you and cancellation charges will apply, or we may make a late payment charge of up to 2% of the overdue balance. If booking within 8 weeks of arrival the full amount is payable on booking.
3. We will accept payments made by third parties (such as other members of your party), provided they are identified as payments made under this contract.
4. CARD PAYMENTS - all payments by card will be shown on your statement as from 'chocolatefalls'. Mrs Mckinnie's payment account. Chocolate Falls is owned and run by Mrs Mckinnie www.chocolatefalls.info

THE PROPERTY
You agree to:

1. Treat the property with care and consideration and report any damage or breakages to the caretaker for the property prior to departure or, if significant, as soon after its occurrence as possible.
2. Ensure that no member of your party behaves in a manner likely to cause damage to the property or its contents or offence, danger or distress to others.
3. Leave the property clean and tidy at the end of the rental period otherwise a final cleaning charge will be made.
4. Permit only those listed on the booking form to reside in the property and not to sublet or assign the property or any part of it, nor to exceed the maximum number of people permitted to reside there. The parking of caravans or pitching of tents is forbidden. Pets are not permitted.
5. In the event of a breach of clauses 6 or 7 above, you will be asked to vacate the property and the contract will terminate without refund or compensation.

SECURITY DEPOSIT & INSURANCE

1. A security deposit of £200 is required for all bookings (as an indemnity against breakages, loss or damage to the property its fittings, fixtures or contents). It will be payable with the final balance. Your liability is not limited to the amount of the security deposit and you should ensure that you are adequately insured. The security deposit, less applicable deductions, will be returned to you upon your return home.
2. We strongly advise you to have insurance cover for at least the following risks:
   a) liability for accidental damage to the property;
   b) cancellation;
   c) medical & emergency expenses. Personal possessions are not covered by property owners insurance.

ARRIVAL & DEPARTURE

1. You must check-in after 4pm on the arrival date and check-out before 11am on the departure date (unless special arrangements are agreed in advance; all times are local).
   
   LIABILITY
2. We accept no liability whatsoever for any death, personal injury, loss or damage of any kind.
3. We accept no liability for loss or damage to personal effects.
4. Children should be monitored at all times and you should verify the suitability of equipment, for the purpose you intend to put it as we cannot accept liability. The large swimming pool is 1.6m deep and the small pool is 0.50m deep, neither have depth markings and you should check the water depth before using the pool.  Diving into the swimming pool is not allowed and at your own risk. The presence of animals or insects is inevitable in Turkey.

CHANGES AND CANCELLATION

1. Cancellation by you of your booking must be in writing signed by you. The effective date of cancellation shall be the date of receipt by us of the written notification. Unless otherwise notified, the following charges will apply. More than 8 weeks prior to arrival date: Deposit, 6-8 weeks prior to arrival date: 50% of total holiday cost, 4-6 weeks prior to arrival date: 75% of total holiday cost, less than 4 weeks: 100% of total holiday cost

FORCE MAJEURE

1. We cannot accept any liability for compensation where performance or prompt performance of our contractual obligations is prevented or affected by reasons outside our control or by circumstances amounting to force majeure.

LAW
These terms & conditions and the contract to which they apply are governed in all respects by Scottish law and the Scottish courts only shall have jurisdiction in relation to them.