1. The Contract is deemed to have been made once the Hirer has agreed, signed  and returned the Booking Form accompanied by the deposit and we have despatched  a Confirmation of Booking.   The Hawksland Mill brochure/website forms  part of the Contract.

2. The cottage is intended for holiday use only  for the persons named on the Booking Form, the number of which shall not exceed  the maximum number stated in our brochure who may occupy the cottage and the  surrounding grounds. Any variation, addition or substitution to persons named on  the Booking Form shall be at our discretion and must be agreed by us in writing.  The maximum number of persons who may occupy the cottage and its grounds (being  in or on) must not be exceeded at any time by the Hirer inviting other persons  to the property without our permission. Exceeding this number constitutes a breach of Contract and  we  reserve the right to terminate the booking forthwith and all monies paid by the  Hirer will be forfeit. Cots may only be occupied by children aged two and under.  Bookings will not be accepted for all male or all female parties of young  persons.

3. The Hirer shall make all adult members of his party aware of  the Terms and Conditions of the Contract.

4. For bookings made more than  four weeks before arrival, a deposit of 25% of the holiday price is required and  will only be effective if our Booking Form is corrrectly completed and signed  and confirmed by us. The balance is due four weeks before the holiday commences.  Non-payment of the balance will be treated as a breach of contract and we  reserve the right to terminate the booking forthwith and all monies paid by the  Hirer will be forfeit.

5. Value Added Tax is included in the rental  figures and has been levied at the rate appropriate at the time of booking.  Rentals will be amended on the Final Invoice to take account of changes made to  VAT by HM Government.

6. When you book your holiday, you are entering  into a legally binding Contract. If you have to cancel for whatever reason,  under the law you may be liable for the cancellation charges which we have to  make. We shall endeavour to re-let the cottage and, if successful, will refund  monies paid less (a) £35-00 (Thirty Five Pounds) per booking week, (b) any  difference in rental received on re-letting and (c) our expenses incurred in  re-letting,which shall be at our discretion. You are recommended to take out  cancellation insurance and we shall attach details arranged through the Regional  Tourist Board to the Confirmation of Booking.

7. The cottage is  available for occupation from 4.30 p.m. on the first day of your holiday and  must be vacated by 10.00 a.m. on the last day.

8. The Hirer is responsible  for the care of the property and its contents during the period of tenancy. Any  damage or breakages must be paid for and the cottage must be left in a clean  and tidy condition and all the furniture and contents returned to the place  in which they were found on entry.  We reserve the right to charge for  additional cleaning.

9. The Hirer shall pay for all electricity, which is by meter  reading, or other fuel consumed during the stay. If towels have been  supplied, their hire must also be paid for at the end of the holiday.

10. We shall not be liable to pay the Hirer or any member of his party  for any injury, loss or damage to his property, vehicles or person, however  caused except in respect of death or personal injury caused by our negligence.

11. We reserve the right to refuse any booking or cancel any  booking already made if the property is unavailable (e.g. through fire, flood  etc) for any reason whatsoever, and our total liability is limited to a full  refund of the monies paid by the Hirer and the Hirer shall have no further  claims whatsoever.

12. Property descriptions and details, both written  and verbal, are given in good faith, but their accuracy cannot be guaranteed. 

13.  Smoking is not permitted in the cottages.

14. No pets or animals are permitted.  Any Hirer who brings a pet  or animal onto and/or into the property is in breach of Contract and the Booking  will be terminated forthwith and all monies forfeit.

15. We reserve the  right to reasonable access during the period of hire.

16. We reserve the  right to upgrade bookings to a different cottage without any extra charge to the  Hirer.