The Barn at Mead Farm Terms & Conditions...

TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
We thank you for choosing to book The Barn, and hope you enjoy your stay with us.  We shall do everything reasonably expected of us as your hosts, however, when you make this booking, you are entering into a contract with us, so please take the time to read the conditions of booking below.

CHARGES AND TERMS:
To confirm a booking we shall require a non-returnable deposit of £100 for The Acorn or £150 for The Oaks.   We regret that we cannot take provisional bookings.  The balance should be paid at least one calendar month before the start date of the holiday.  We reserve the right to cancel the booking if full payment has not been received by this date.  Payment can be by debit or credit card by phone or by cheque (payable to The Barn at Mead Farm).

BOOKING DETAILS:
No more than the number of persons stated on the booking form may occupy each property.  The holiday may not be transferred to another party or sold on without our permission or knowledge.

CANCELLATION:
Providing we receive written notice of cancellation at least one month before the date of the holiday, you will not be liable to pay the balance.  For notice periods of less than 30 days, we will only be in a position to refund any monies if we can re-let the the cottage. Under the circumstances, this may not equate to a full refund.  For this reason, we strongly recommend that you take out appropriate holiday insurance which includes cancellation cover.
In the unlikely event that the accommodation becomes unavailable and WE have to cancel your holiday, then our liability is limited to a full refund, including the initial deposit.  We would also endeavour to find and recommend an alternative for you.

ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE:
Your accommodation will be available to you from 3.00pm on the day of arrival, unless otherwise arranged.  It would be helpful if you could let us know an approximate time of arrival, especially if you may be later than 8.00pm.
Please be ready to leave the accommodation by 10.00am on the day of departure.   Please leave the cottage in a clean and tidy condition and notify us of any breakages or items requiring attention.

DAMAGES AND BREAKAGES:
We would ask that you take reasonable care of our property.  You are responsible and liable for any breakages or damage you may cause to the accommodation and its contents during your stay.  Please report these as soon as they occur.  We would not usually charge for minor breakage, but we reserve the right to charge you for repair or replacement or making good if the damage is significant.
Please let us know if any appliance needs attention, we will endeavour to repair or replace any item within a reasonable time.

LIABILITY:
Visitors are asked to take care whilst on our property.  Parents are particularly asked to ensure the safety of their children at all times and not to leave them unattended in the property or the grounds.
We do not accept responsibility or liability for injury or damage to and loss of guests property, cars and contents, and you agree to indemnify and hold us harmless from and against all actions, claims, costs and proceedings(including legal fees incurred defending the same) arising from your acts or omissions (and those in your party) whist on our property.  In the event of guest misbehaviour or other necessary cause, we reserve the right to terminate the let without any refund of letting monies.

SMOKING POLICY:
Our property is non-smoking both indoors and throughout the grounds and gardens of the property.

COMPLAINTS:
It is our wish that you have a most enjoyable stay with us, but should you encounter any problems, please notify us immediately.

REGISTERED assistance dogs apart, we regret that we do not accept pets.

DATA:
Any data collected during the course of this booking may be kept on computer.