1. Contract :West Wales Cottages will act on behalf of the property owners and all bookings will form a contract between the Hirer and the Property owners. The accommodation is let for holiday purposes within the meaning paragraph 9 of the First Schedule to the Housing Act 1988, and there is no right of occupancy beyond the stated and agreed period. 

2. Rental: Bookings for persons or groups under 21 years of age cannot be accepted.  

3. Bookings: Upon receipt of your enquiry by email or telephone, a cottage can be provisionally booked. This will be held for a period of seven days only. If no booking form and deposit is received within this period, then the provisional booking will be cancelled. Any late booking payment by cheque must be made at least 14 working days before occupancy otherwise payment must be made by BACS transfer. 

4. Cancellation : Any cancellation following payment of a deposit or balance is subject to a £20 administration fee. If cancellation occurs for any reason within 28 days of the start of the holiday, he / she should advise us immediately by telephone or e-mail followed by a confirmatory letter. Upon receipt of such letter (but without any obligation to the hirer) West Wales Cottages will attempt to obtain a replacement letting, and if such a letting is obtained, will then refund to the hirer any monies paid less the administration fee. If the agents are unable to re-let, then the agents shall be entitled to retain all payments already made. In the event of balance of rental  payments not being made by the due date and when the hirer makes no request for additional payment time by the due date, the holiday week will be re-advertised and no refund of the deposit will be given. We advise guests to arrange cancellation insurance with the insurer of your choice to cover such an eventuality. 

5. Damage / Extra cleaning: All bookings are accepted on the condition that the property is left in the same state of repair, order and cleanliness both inside and outside as at the start of the holiday, should you not have time to leave the house as you found it, there will be an additional charge of £30. It is agreed that the person who made the booking will pay for  breakage and / or damage and  cleaning if so required. All breakages should be reported to the owner and minor damage should be noted in writing at the termination of the stay. 

6. Sleeping Capacity: The maximum number of people allowed is clearly stated in the description and extra persons cannot be accommodated. 

7. Availability: The Hiring Contract is made on the understanding that the property and its facilities as published on the internet will be available for the dates stated. In the unlikely event that the property is not available through events arising out of the control of the owner, then they may be forced to cancel the booking. The hirer will be advised of any such circumstances as early as possible, and will be refunded all monies paid in full with the Hirer having no further claim against the owner. 

8. Occupation times: Tenancies commence after 4 pm (unless otherwise agreed), on the commencement date of the tenancy and terminate at 10.00 am on the leaving date. 

9. Access to property: The Property Owner or his representatives shall be allowed access to the holiday accommodation at any reasonable time during any holiday occupancy. 

10. Pets:  Pets are not permitted.

11. Linen: Bed linen and towels are not provided at this property, but bed linen can be supplied by arrangement with the owner for a small charge.  There are duvets and pillows on all of the beds.

12. Smoking: Smoking is not allowed inside the house. 

13. Special Needs: If you have special requests or needs, you are responsible for advising us at the time of booking, although we cannot guarantee that any requests will be met. Failure to meet special requests will not be a breach of contract. It is your responsibility to satisfy yourself that the property is completely suitable for your needs. Please note that if a particular requirement is not specified on the Website then it is not provided. 

14. Motor Car and Personal Belongings: Baggage and personal belongings are at the Hirer's risk at all times, and no responsibility can be accepted for loss of or damage to any vehicle or its contents. 

15.Complaints: Every effort has been made to ensure that you have an enjoyable  holiday. If however, you have any cause for complaint please contact the owners immediately if any problem arises so that it can be speedily resolved. They cannot subsequently consider any complaints or enter into any correspondence about them unless this procedure has been followed. If guests choose to terminate their holiday early for any reason and the above procedure has not been followed, then the owners are entitled to retain the full  rental payment already made.

16. Breach of contract:  If there is a material breach of any of these conditions by the Guest or any of their party, the Owners or agents reserve the right to re-enter the property, and / or end the letting and require the Guest and their party to leave immediately without refund.

17. Data protection and Privacy: Information provided on Booking Forms will remain confidential and will not be disclosed to a third party or used for any other purpose.

18. Owners Personal Property: This is a privately owned holiday home often used by the owners. There may be personal items left in the house. We ask our guests to respect this.