Terms & Conditions for Rental of Achill Cottages
1. Deposit
A non refundable deposit of €100 per cottage per week is required to reserve accommodation. The balance of the rental is payable four weeks before arrival. A confirmation will be issued upon receipt of deposit and final directions and instructions regarding the cottage will be sent on receipt of final payment. N.B.: failure to pay invoice by the date due may result in loss of booking.
2. Cancellation
Notice of cancellation must be in writing.
The following charges will then apply:
- Over 4 weeks before date of arrival: forfeit booking deposit
- 4 - 2 weeks before arrival: forfeit 50% of rental fee *
- Less than 2 weeks: forfeit 100% of rental fee *
- You are advised to get insurance to cover your losses
* Charges will be waived if the property is reallocated to new clients. Booking deposit will still be forfeit.
3. Heating & Power
Electricity and oil are extra charges payable by the clients to the supervisor before departure. The charge is based on individual readings and it is recommened that the cost per unit be checked at the outset.
4. Damages & Itinerary
The cottage must be left as found. The cost of repairs to, and replacement of damaged or missing property will be the respondibility of the client. These costs will be deducted from the security deposit.
5. Return of Deposit
A security deposit of €100 must be given to the supervisor on arrival. This will be refunded to you provided the supervisor is satisfied that the Terms and Conditions of the rental have been complied with. In the event that the supervisor is unable to check the cottage at the client's departure, the security deposit will be forwarded within 7 days. Clients are expected to leave the cottage clean and tidy otherwise a charge of €40 will be made. When the cost of damages, breakages, electricity and oil exceeds €100 an invoice will be raised and forwarded to the client if not settled on departure. Credit card or Laser card details maybe used for debit transactions.
6. Termination Due to Misconduct
Rental of the cottage may be terminated with no refund at the discretion of the supervisor or any officer of the company if clients / occupiers behave in a disruptive manner, cause a nuisance or disturbance, cause damage to the property or in any other circumstances deemed reasonable by the supervisor or any officer of the company.
7. Return of Client Property
On the expiry or other termination of the rental the supervisor and/or any officer of the Company may remove any belongings of the client / occupiers of the cottage left on the property and store or otherwise with the same as deemed appropriate. Notwithstanding the aforesaid the sole risk in respect of such belongings shall at all times remain with the client / occupiers.
8. Arrival & Departure Times
Possession of the cottage must be taken between 1600hrs and 1800hrs on arrival day and the cottage must be vacated by 1000hrs on the day of departure, unless agreement has been agreed in advance. A fee of €50 will be aplied to clients that do not vacate the property on time. It is recommended that the clients telephone the supervisor at least 24 hours in advance to confirm exact time of arrival. Failure to notify on-site supervisor of late arrival may result in loss of reservation. Late departures can be arranged in advance and are subject to availability i.e. no incoming booking on day of departure.
9. Client Property
The Company is not responsible for any loss or damage to property left in the cottage during the stay or on departure.
10. Supervisor Access to Property
The supervisor or officer of the company may at all reasonable times visit the property during the stay and on departure.
11. Number of Occupants
The number of persons stated on the booking form must not be exceeded in any circumstance. We live on site and can count.
12. Pets
No pets allowed on the premises without the permission of the Owner at the time of the booking request (not the night before oops forgot about the dog). Additional terms and conditions will apply.
13. Complaints
In the unlikely event of a complaint, it must be made to the supervisor immediately and, if not rectified, communicated to the Company in writing within seven days.
14. Alterative Accommodation
In the extreme event that the property is not available for reasons outside the control of the Company (e.g. unforeseen damage to property), we will do our utmost to find an alternative accommodation to your satisfaction or refund all monies.
