Terms and Conditions

<body topmargin=0 leftmargin=0 marginheight=0 marginwidth=0> <table cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 border=0><tr> <td valign="top" colspan=3 height=90 BGCOLOR="#006699" TEXT="#080000" background="0c0fd5a3.jpg"> <div> <FONT SIZE="5" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><B>Gites at La Vergne</B></FONT><B>    </B><B> |    </B><A HREF="la_petite_maison.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="La Petite Maison"><B>La Petite Maison</B></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id147.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Prices Availability Petite Maison">Prices & Availability Petite Maison</A>   |   <B>Terms and Conditions</B>   |   <A HREF="id38.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Online Booking Info">Online Booking Info</A>   |   <A HREF="id78.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Enquiry Form">Enquiry Form</A>   |   <A HREF="photos_la_petite_maison.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Photos La Petite Maison">Photos La Petite Maison</A></div> <div> </div> </td> </tr><tr> <td valign="top" rowspan="2" width=247 style="border-right: 3px solid #000000;" BGCOLOR="#FFFF66" TEXT="#080000"> <div> <A HREF="mailto:gite@amarsh.claranet.fr" TARGET="_top" TITLE="mailto:gite@amarsh.claranet.fr"><IMG SRC="114cd890.jpg" border=0 width="205" height="137" ALT="Gites at La Vergne Logo" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></A></div> <div> Click photo to contact us</div> <bR> <bR> </td> <td valign="top" height=310 width="100%" colspan=2 BGCOLOR="#FFFFFF" TEXT="#080000"> <div> <I>Terms and Conditions</I></div> <bR> <div> <B><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">To reserve a gîte the client should complete and sign a booking form and return it together with the initial non-refundable deposit of £50 per week. On receipt of  the booking form and deposit the Owner will send confirmation and invoice. This is formal acceptance of the booking.  </B></div> <bR> <div> <B><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">The balance of the rental is payable not less than eight weeks prior to the start of the rental period. If  the balance is not received by the due date, the owner reserves the right to give notice, in writing, that the reservation is cancelled. </B><B><U>Reservations made within eight weeks of the rental period require full payment at the time of booking or should comply with the terms of the special offers. </U></B><B> All payments to be made in £ sterling unless alternative payment has been agreed with owners and made payable to A.J.R.& H.M. Marsh.</B></div> <bR> <div> <B><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">A security deposit of £100 or 200€ in case of 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 and refund any balance due.</B></div> <bR> <div> <B><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Subject to clauses 2 and 3 above in the event of cancellation, refunds of amounts paid will be made if the Owner is able to re-let the property, and any expenses or losses incurred in so doing will be deducted from the refundable amount.</B><B><U>  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.</U></B><B> </B></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">The rental charge includes all gas and water in normal usage, it also includes heating of one tank of hot water and overnight off peak heating, if more water or heating is required then there will be a charge of £30 or  55€ per week.   Any chargeable expenses arising during the rental period (i.e.. Telephone calls, linen hire or meals, produce, extra electricity) should be settled locally with the Owner or with the Owner’s representative before departure.</B></div> <bR> <div> <B><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">The rental shall commence at 16.00hrs ( 4.00 pm ) on the first day and terminate at 10.00 hrs. (10.00 am) on the last day. The Owner shall not be obliged to offer the accommodation before the time stated and the Client shall not be entitled to remain in occupation after the time stated.</B></div> <bR> <div> <B><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">The maximum number to reside in the property must not exceed that stated on the booking form, unless the Owner has given written permission.</B></div> <bR> <div> <B><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">The client agrees to be a considerate tenant and to take good care of the Property and to leave it in a </B><B><U>clean and tidy condition</U></B><B> at the end of the rental period.  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 disturbance to those residents in neighboring properties.</B></div> <bR> <div> <B><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">The Client shall report to the Owner, without delay, defects to the Property or the breakdown in the equipment, plant machinery or appliance in the Property, garden or splash pool and arrangements for repair and or replacement will be made as soon as possible.</B></div> <bR> <div> <B><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">The Owner is not liable to the Client for any temporary defect or stoppage in the supply of public services to the Property not in respect of any equipment, plant, machinery or appliance in the Property, garden or swimming pool. 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 and in any such event, the Owner shall refund within seven days of notification to the Client all the sum previously paid in respect of the rental period.</B></div> <bR> <div> <B><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Under no circumstances shall the Owner’s liability to the Client exceed the amount paid to the Owner for the rental period.</B></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Complete 2 Booking  Forms & Terms and Conditions and  keep one copy  for your own records. </B></div> </td> </tr><tr> <td valign="top" colspan=2 height=80 BGCOLOR="#FFCC66" TEXT="#080000" bgproperties="fixed" background="0b7fa591dkelyh.jpg"> <bR> </td> </tr></table></body>