1. CONTRACT - The contract for a short-term holiday let shall be made between the client and Christina Hawkins. The contract will be entered into when Christina Hawkins issues the letting agreement and will be subject to the following conditions.

2. PAYMENT – A non refundable deposit of 1/3 of the total fee is payable on booking. The balance is payable 8 weeks before commencement of the let. Full payment by credit card will carry a 2.5% surcharge. A refundable breakages deposit of £500 is also required upon payment of the balance - this being a deposit for any damages occurring during your stay. This will be refunded to yourselves within 7 days at the end of the let if the house is in good order throughout. The Client shall construe non-payment of the balance of the let on or before the date due as a cancellation of the contract. For bookings made less than 8 weeks before the start of the let the total fee is payable upon booking. All payments should be made to Christina Hawkins at the address at the top of the booking form.

3. CANCELLATION - Any cancellation made by the Client for whatever reason will only be accepted in writing to Christina Hawkins at the address shown on the letting agreement. On receipt of notice of cancellation, Christina Hawkins will seek to re-let the property for the period of your booking. If Christina Hawkins succeeds in re-letting the property for any part of the booking period she shall refund an equal amount to the money less (a) the rental for the period that is not re-let and (b) an administrative charge of £25 per week booked. If Christina Hawkins is unable to re-let the property at all then all monies paid by the Client shall be forfeit.

4. PERSONS USING THE PROPERTY - Christmas Hall & Coach House can accommodate 26 people sleeping. This amount must not be exceeded unless specifically agreed in the contract.

Guests are asked to respect the No Smoking policy in Christmas Hall. Noise must be reduced within the garden after 11pm. Because of its village centre location, Christmas Hall is not suitable for any type of party wishing to have very loud music. Fireworks are strictly prohibited due to the close proximity of animals. Should any complaints regarding noise arise after a let, the Client’s deposit will be forfeit. Sorry stag parties are not accepted

5. COMPLAINTS - In the event that there should be cause for complaint during the occupancy of the property it must be notified promptly to Christina Hawkins and any serious problem must be confirmed in writing no later than 7 days after your stay.

6. DAMAGE - the Client is legally bound to reimburse Christina Hawkins for any repairs, replacements or cleaning costs on demand. Cleaning costs may occur (especially after parties) where spillage of red wine and various other stains occur to all carpet areas within the property

7. CARE - The Client shall take all reasonable and proper care of the property and its furniture, pictures, fittings and effects in or on the property. The client is responsible for the clearing and clearing of the house and it must be left in the same clean and tidy condition at the end of the letting period as found at the beginning.

8. PETS - Pets are welcome with prior permission. There will be an additional charge of £75 for cleaning of the downstairs carpets after your hire. Pets must be under proper control at all times.

9. LIABILITY - Christina Hawkins should not be under any liability to the Clients or third parties for any loss or damage arising from breach of contract, misrepresentation, and negligence or otherwise.

10. RIGHT OF ENTRY - Christina Hawkins shall be allowed right of entry to any part of the property at all reasonable times for the purpose of inspection or to carry out necessary maintenance
I agree to the above Letting Conditions.

Name (print): .....................................................

Signed: .............................................................. Date: .....................................