Villa des Thermes

Terms and conditions

Villa des Thermes

1. Villa des Thermes, ('the property') may be offered for holiday rental subject to confirmation by Chris and Wendy Blakeman ('the owners') to the renter ('the client').

2. To reserve the 'property', the client should complete the online booking form, the submitting of which acts as a signature. By submitting the booking form the client is agreeing to all the booking conditions and has fully read and understood them. They have also read all details regarding the cottage and property that is available on the web site. Payment of the initial non refundable deposit (30% unless otherwise agreed) must be paid within 3 working days of confirmation of the receipt of the booking form otherwise the reservation will be cancelled. Please note that this deposit will not be refunded in the event of cancellation by the client. The client is strongly recommended to arrange a comprehensive travel insurance policy including cancellations cover and to have full cover for the party's personal belongings and public liability including for covid related events etc. since these are not covered by the owners insurance. The deposit constitutes part of the total rental fee. Electricity, cooking gas, hot and cold water are included unless otherwise indicated. Taxe de sejour is not included in the advertised cost and will be added to the balance invoice. Following receipt of the booking form and deposit, the owners will send a confirmation email. This is the formal acceptance of the booking once the deposit has been paid.

3. The balance of the rental is due not less than 8 weeks before the start of the rental period for reservations of one week or more through July and August. If payment is not received by the due date, the manager reserves right to give notice by email that the reservation is cancelled. The client will remain liable to pay the balance of the rent. Reservations made within 8 weeks of the start of the rental period require full payment at the time of booking. Once paid no refund will be given of any part of the balance payment in the event of cancellation by the client even if the owners re book the property. The client is again strongly recommended to arrange a comprehensive travel insurance policy including cancellations cover. 

4. A security deposit of 200€ (min 600€ for monthly lettings) will be taken in cash on arrival, a receipt is provided and the manager will claim costs incurred for the replacement of breakages or repair of damage to the property caused by the client. This clause shall not limit the clients liability to the owner. Under no circumstances can the security deposit be used as payment by the client for optional extra services.

5. Any chargeable expenses arising during the rental period (e.g. babysitting, cleaning service, and optional activities etc ) should be settled locally with the owner on the day before departure. Wine tastings if pre booked must be payed in full even if cancelled by the client prior to the event unless a replacement person can be found.

6. The rental period shall commence at 15.00 (3.00pm) on the first day and finish at 11.00 (11.00am) on the last day. The manager shall not be obliged to offer the 'property' before the time stated and the client shall not be entitled to remain in occupation after the time stated. We are available to hand over the key between 15.00 and 18.00 . The maximum number to reside in the 'property' must not exceed the number stated in the details . No one not listed on the booking sheet may use any of the facilities provided or even enter the property boundary without written permission from the owners . Our property does not accept animals / pets . Smoking or vaping is not permitted inside the villa. An ashtray must be used outside and windows : doors closed so smoke does not enter the house. No cooking of strong odoured food in the kitchen. Please use the extractor fan and open windows when the weather allows, and keep the door to the sitting room shut when cooking anything.  If we detect smoke or strong odours of any kind in the house we will retain your full deposit.

7. The client agrees to be a considerate tenant and to take good care of the 'property' and to leave it in a clean and tidy condition at the end of the rental period. Music, radio, television noise must not be at a level that can be heard outside the villa, please use headphones when outside even on your terrace. We have regular contact with the neighbours and they are instructed to inform us of any music or noise which has disturbed them at any time of day or night, in which case your full deposit will be retained as compensation.

8. The manager reserves the right to claim costs incurred for additional cleaning if the client leaves the 'property' in an unacceptable condition. The client also agrees not to act in a way which would cause disturbance to those resident in neighbouring properties.

9. The client shall report to the owner without delay any defects in the 'property' or breakdown in the equipment, plant, machinery or appliances in the 'property', garden or swimming pool (if available) and arrangements for repair and/or replacement will be made as soon as possible. Any problems regarding the condition or cleanliness of the property must be reported to the manager within 24hrs of arrival.

10. The owner or manager shall not be liable or responsible to the client :

for any defect or stoppage, temporary or otherwise, in the supply of public services to the 'property', nor in

respect of any equipment, plant, machinery or appliance in the 'property' or garden .

for any disturbance, noise or work occuring in the area surrounding the property by neighbours or other persons.

for loss , damage or injury which is the result of adverse weather conditions,riot, war, strikes or any 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, within seven days of notification to the client, refund to the client all sums previously paid in respect of the rental period. 

11. For monthly lettings a minimum of 1 months rental and a min 600€ security deposit will be required before arrival. Monthly lettings are not available during July and August except when a formal 1 year minimum, rental agreement has been signed by both parties. The tenant will be liable for electricity, water and phone call useage which must be paid before departure . The rental agreement may be extended on a monthly or weekly basis on agreement by the owner. No smoking inside the property. No pets except on written agreement.  The tenant may not reside in the property past the agreed date. 

12. Under no circumstances shall the owners liability to the client exceed the amount paid to the owner for the rental period. We reserve the right to terminate your reservation, even during your stay if we find you have not followed these terms and conditions 

Any proceedings arising out of or in connection with this contract may be brought in any court of competent jurisdiction.