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The contract for a short-term holiday rental shall be made between the client(s), and Elie Escapes, as agents on behalf of the proprietor(s). The Contract is only effective once the transaction has been approved via email, the rental payment has been received and confirmation has been sent to you.

A deposit of 25% of the rental payment will be due at the time of booking. The balance of the rental payment, plus a refundable damage deposit will be payable 8 weeks prior to arrival. For bookings made fewer than 8 weeks in advance, the total rental payment is due at the time of booking. Elie Escapes reserves the right to refuse a booking without giving reason.

Online bookings: most cards accepted

Bank transfer (BACS): an invoice will be created and sent via email

Booking Fee: a 2% fee will be added to all bookings

Any cancellation made by you, the client(s) must be made in writing or email.

On receipt of cancellation, we will make every effort to re-let the property for the whole period of the booking.  If we succeed in re-letting the property for the whole period, we will refund the rental payment paid minus a £50 administration fee.  Should we be unable to rent the property then the deposit is non-refundable and if the rental payment balance has been paid too it is also non-refundable.

We strongly recommend you have comprehensive holiday insurance.

Unless otherwise specified rental commences at 4pm on the day of arrival and terminates at 10.00am on the day of departure. Weekly books, unless otherwise stated are from Friday to Friday. Please advise of your arrival time so key arrangements can be made.

The number of guests occupying a property must not exceed the maximum number stipulated in the property description.  Children over 2, not sleeping in a travel cot, count towards the number of guests.

We recommend, where possible clients provide these, however we can arrange these separately if required. 

All properties are NO smoking. All traces of smoking must be removed from external areas. Extra charges will be levied on the refundable damage deposit if traces of smoking are found.

You, the client(s) are responsible for leaving the property as you find it. During your stay please respect the property and your neighbours. All refuse should be bagged and disposed of in accordance to individual property guidelines. Details of the nearest recycling centres are provided. An additional charge may be levied for disposal of any rubbish and bottles left at the property at the end of the rental.

We ask clients report accidental breakages Elie Escapes immediately, and where deemed necessary leave payment for replacement/repairs at the end of the their stay. Fault or failures in a property should be reported to Elie Escapes immediately in order that we can consider what steps are required to remedy any such faults and failures. Elie Escapes reserves the rights to make a charge to cover additional cleaning if you, the client, leave the property in unacceptable manner.

Please note that the use of candles are not permitted at or in any of our properties.

Pets are only acceptable by prior arrangement. A charge of £25 per pet is applicable where pets allowed by arrangement.

Your rental includes provision of heating and hot water at a fair and normal usage form the time of your arrival until your departure. Most properties are fitted with smart meters and additional charge may be applied if usage is excessive.

Please note that in properties where Wi-Fi/broadband is provided, this is for recreational purposes, and is not for business use. This service cannot be guaranteed and speeds vary. Neither the owner nor Elie Escapes can be held responsible for loss of service or slow speed, nor will any refund be given. Use on internet must be in line with family/parental protocols.

A Refundable Damage Deposit (RDD) is applicable to all bookings and payable 8 weeks prior to arrival. It is held in case of breakages, loss or damage to items, or any excess cleaning or refuse disposal required at the end of the occupancy. This, minus costs incurred, will be refunded, via BACS or cheque, within 14 days of departure. If you are aware of broken items or replace broken items please do let us know. Thank you.

We ask all guests remove all personal belongings on departure. Elie Escapes takes no responsibility for retrieving personal items left behind, storing them or ensuring safe return. However, where we have been contacted and found an item we will post them. All we ask is you cover the costs of postage and packaging.

You, the client(s), or members of your party, cannot hold the properties or Elie Escapes responsible for injury sustained, or the loss or damage to any belongings, during your stay.  The proprietor(s) accept no liability for accidental injury, loss or damage sustained by any client(s), their family, visitors, animals, vehicles or personal items, however caused.

If, for any reason, a property is not available, or has been rendered unsuitable for holiday letting (eg water damage/fire damage) date of arrival, we will endeavour to offer you alternative accommodation or alternative dates, or a refund of all monies. There shall be no further claim against the proprietor(s) or Elie Escapes.

Our aim is to ensure your stay within the properties is extremely special. Should you have any concerns please do get in touch with Elie Escapes and we will try and rectify any concerns as quickly as possible. We cannot guarantee that concerns will be rectified during your rental.

Electric cars should not be charged at properties unless agreed in writing prior to arrival. 

In additional to the Terms and Conditions stated here there is a Property Information folder within the property that constitutes part of these Terms and Conditions.