Conditions of Hire

1. The Hirer warrants that the subjects let are to be used for the purposes of a holiday and so accepts that the letting is a holiday let to which Section 12(2) and paragraph 8 of Schedule 4 of the Housing (Scotland) Act apply, namely, ''a tenancy the purpose of which is to confer on the tenant the right to occupy the house for holiday''
2. A contract of booking is made when we have received your booking details and the reservation deposit and we have confirmed the booking to you.
3. The Hirer shall not sub-let the premises or any part thereof.
4. The number of people occupying the premises shall not exceed the number stated for the premises.
5. The Hirer binds and is obliged to vacate the hired premises without demand at the termination of the period of hire.
6. The Hirer binds and obliges him/herself to pay to the Lessor (Mr & Mrs C Grace) in respect of any loss or damage beyond fair wear and tear.
7. The Hirer shall, at all times, keep the hired premises in a clean and tidy condition and leave them in this way. A charge may apply for an unreasonable amount of cleaning at the termination of hire.
8. The Hirer shall undertake to prevent any member of their party from causing a nuisance or disturbance to other residents or occupiers.
9. The Hirer undertakes to leave the hired premises secure if left unoccupied during the period of let
10. To permit the owners and their agents reasonable access to the property.
11. Cancellation. a). In the event of cancellation a full refund will be given where we are able to re-let your requested dates. However, when this cannot be achieved the following terms and charges will apply : b). 6 months prior to arrival - full refund. c). 60 days or more - 25% of full amount d).30 - 59 days - 50% of full amount. e). 29 days or less - full rental fee.
12. In the event of the lessor cancelling the booking a full refund of all monies will be given. However, the lessor accepts no responsibility for any loss incurred by the Hirer outside of monies paid to the lessor.
13. The lessor may treat the booking as cancelled if the balance of the hire fee is not received by the period specified in the booking agreement (2 months prior to arrival date). Every effort will be made to re-let the property to allow a refund of monies paid
14. The Hirer undertakes to relieve the Lessor from any liability for damage or injury however caused by any member of their party.
15. The Lessor, their agents or employees, accept no responsibility for loss, injury or damage to any member of the Hirer's party or their property, howsoever caused, arising in any manner out of the let of the premises.
16. The Lessor, their agents or employees, will not be liable for any loss or delay, caused by but not limited to the following: strikes, riots, hostilities, political unrest, war, terrorist activities, industrial disputes, fire, flood, weather, force majeure, problems in relation to any kind of transport or any other event beyond the owner’s control. It is strongly recommended that insurance be taken out to cover any kind of loss that can occur.