Booking conditions for the Gites at La Baysse
1. The Gites at la Baysse are available for holiday rental subject to confirmation by John Jewell & Hayley Lambird Jewell (owners) to the renter (client).

2. To reserve the property the client should initially fax, phone or email to check on availability, to reserve the dates required, then must complete the booking form and return it to the owners together with a non-refundable deposit (30% of rental cost). Booking will be confirmed upon receipt of booking form and deposit.

3. Payment of the outstanding balance is required 8 weeks before the start of the rental period, plus separate cheque for security deposit (see clause 5 below).If a booking is made within 8 weeks of the start of the rental period, full payment at the time of booking is required.

4. Subject to clauses 2 & 3 cancellations received in writing more than 8 weeks from commencement of the rental will incur these charges:
More than 30 days before the start of the rental = 10%
15 - 30 days before the start of the rental = 50%
7 - 14 days before the start of the rental = 75%
Less than 7 days before the start of the rental = 100%
If for any reason the renting is cancelled by the owners all money paid including deposit will be refunded in full.

5. A Security deposit of £150 must be paid at the same time as the final balance. This must be sent as a separate cheque and will be refunded within 2 weeks of the rental, subject to breakage's and damage in excess of normal wear and tear as assessed by the owners. Any damage or breakage occurring during your stay must be reported to the owners as soon as possible. We ask that you leave the property in the clean and tidy condition in which it was found.

6. The client agrees to be a considerate tenant and to take all reasonable care of the property and contents and not to act in such a way that will be disruptive to neighbours or in the hamlet of Les Moureaux.

7. The owners shall not be liable to the client for any temporary defect or stoppage in the supply of public services to the property, or for any loss damage or injury which is the result of adverse weather conditions or other matters beyond the owners control. Riot, war, strikes, nor in respect of any equipment, plant, machinery or appliance in the property, garden or swimming pool.

8. No person who is not mentioned in the booking form may occupy the gites for the period specified. The maximum persons per gite is 4, unless the owners have given written permission.

9. The client and their 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. Under no circumstances shall the owners liability to the client exceed the amount paid to the owners for the rental period.

11. Personal belongings including car and contents are at the owners risk at all times. No responsibility can be accepted for loss or damage. The client is strongly recommended to take out appropriate insurance.

12. Use of the pool is done so at the clients own risk and no responsibility can be accepted for any injury.

13. To reduce fire risk and for the comfort of fellow holiday makers smoking is NOT allowed inside the gites, on the pool terraced area and in the fields due to very dry conditions. We ask you not to leave cigarette ends in the garden.

14. All electricity, fuel, bed linen, shower mats and towels (NOT pool towels) are included in the price. For rental periods during the winter months there may be an additional charge for electricity and fuel which will be discussed in advance of the booking confirmation.

15. Any chargeable expenses arising during the rental period should be settled before departure.

16. The property is available Saturday to Saturday. Arrivals from 5pm and departure time is 10am. This may be negotiated in the low season by discussion in advance of booking. The owners 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.

17. No pets, smoking (see clause 13), nor camping on the property.

18. The website/brochure is shown in good faith. Details and prices/offers will change without prior notice. All details are given in good faith but the owners do not hold themselves responsible for errors.

19. Data protection. We do NOT pass on your private details.

20. Children of family or friends may be present on the odd occasion.

We thank you in advance for adhering to the above conditions and are confident you will have a very enjoyable stay, we look forward to meeting you at La Baysse.

Please initial this form, take a copy, and post the original, with the booking form, and your cheque (made payable to Mr J. Jewell & Mrs H. Lambird-Jewell)

To: La Baysse, Les Moureaux, Sorèze, 81540
Tarn France

Thank you.