Booking Terms and Conditions

Booking Conditions

 

for Pippin Cottage, Penhallow Farm, Ruan High Lanes, Truro TR2 5LR.

 

This is a No Smoking property. 

Sorry, we do not allow pets in this property.

 

·        Guests are advised that Pippin Cottage is on a working farm and, for their own safety, access by our guests or their visitors is not allowed in around the farm buildings or on the fields unless on the footpath.

   

PAYMENT –Please send a deposit of 20% to secure your booking for the stipulated dates.  The balance is to be paid at least two months before the commencement of the holiday. 

Telephone and email bookings are held for five days until payment is received.

Please make payments via personal cheques or bank transfer payable to Penhallow Farm Cottages.

 

CANCELLATIONS –

A sixty (60) day notice is required for cancellation.

Cancellations that are made more than sixty (60) days prior to the arrival date will incur no penalty. Cancellations or changes that result in a shortened stay, that are made within 60 days of the arrival date, forfeit the full rental fee. A refund may be made if it is possible to re-let the property. 

 

COVID-19

In the event of a national lockdown where you cannot travel and we are unable to open for guests, you will receive a full refund.

 

In the event of a local lockdown where either you are prevented from travelling or we are prevented from opening for guests, you will receive a full refund.

 

If you are unable to have your booked holiday for any other reason (including, but not limited to, illness including Covid or a requirement to self-isolate) our normal terms and conditions apply (a full refund if more than 60 days from the arrival date, or an 80% refund if within 60 days of arrival and the cottage is able to be re-let). 

 

It is advisable to take out insurance against cancellation.

 

MAXIMUM OCCUPANCY – The maximum number of guests is limited to six (6) persons, plus a baby in a cot. An additional charge of £10.00 per person per night for guests in addition to six (6) will be assessed.

At least one guest in the party must be aged over 21 years.

MINIMUM STAY – This property requires a three (3) night minimum stay. 7 night minimum stays are required during peak periods.

 

INCLUSIVE FEES – Rates include a one-time linen & towel setup.  Please bring your own beach towels.  We do not permit towels or linens to be taken from the property.

 

WOODBURNER – The woodburner is a freestanding multifuel stove. Initial fuel is supplied from 1^st October to 31 May and further fuel is available to purchase.  Please do not burn rubbish on the stove.

 

SEPTIC – Pippin Cottage is on a septic system which is very effective; however, it will clog up if improper material is flushed.  Do not flush anything other than toilet paper. If it is found that feminine products have been flushed and clog the septic system, you could be charged damages.  Please dispose of feminine products in the bins provided.

 

INTERNET – Pippin Cottage has fast internet through Starlink.   We hope you enjoy it. The internet connection is provided free of charge.  If it fails we will do everything possible to get it reconnected but we do not guarantee availability. Please use the internet responsibly

and ensure that illegal material is not viewed or downloaded using our wi-fi connection.

 

COT and HIGH CHAIR - A travel cot and high chair is available for your use.  Please bring your own cot bedding.

 

TELEPHONE - There is no telephone in the cottage but messages for you can be left at the farmhouse, on 01872 501987.

 

 

The proprietors reserve the right to terminate your stay if any occupants are not treating the property with respect.

 

The proprietors shall not be liable to you, or any other member of your party for any loss or damage to you or your property, however caused, whist staying at Pippin Cottage.

 

The proprietors reserve the right to refuse any booking, or to cancel any bookings already made subject to refunding any sums you have paid without further liability on your behalf.

 

The owner grants a licence to you under these conditions for the purpose of a holiday.  It is not intended to create a landlord and tenant relationship between the parties. There shall be no entitlement to a tenancy, an assured tenancy, assured short hold or to any statutory protection under the Housing Act 1988.

The Owner does not accept any responsibility or liability for acts or omissions of third parties, which may prevent or disrupt a booking. It may be possible that certain facilities or features may not be available on occasions due to circumstances beyond the Owner’s control for which the Owner accepts no liability. 

 

Payment of the deposit is deemed as acceptance of these terms and condition.