Availability and Booking
Booking directly through this page is better for all of us, and is always cheaper than booking through any other website.
Prices shown below are for 2 guests. For additional guests there is an extra charge of £30 per person per night, which will be calculated while making the booking.
Cancellation policy: £25 administration fee but all other sums paid by the Guest refunded for cancellations made 7 days or more before the Arrival Date. No refunds for cancellations made less than 7 days before the Arrival Date.
The cottage may not be suitable for mobile toddlers and smaller children as there are no stairgates / doors at the top and bottom of the stairs, no plug protectors etc. - please contact us if you have any queries.
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Booking is via a secure online system managed by our partners OwnerRez.
Booking Terms and Conditions:
This Rental Agreement ("Agreement") is made and effective ………. ("Agreement Date") between ………. ("Owner") and ………. ("Guest") regarding the property known as The Old Workshop, Monkton Combe ("Rental Property") which is located at: 3 Ivy Cottages, Shaft Rd, Bath BA2 7HL
This Agreement applies to the Guest's stay at Rental Property from ………. to ………. but also applies to any other dates which may be included if the reservation is changed.
This Agreement applies to all members of the Guest's party no matter the age or affiliation ("Group"). The Guest acknowledges that the Guest is responsible for sharing the rental agreement, and its requirements, with all members of the Guest's party and anyone else permitted onto the Rental Property by the Guest.
In consideration of the rent received and the mutual promises contained herein, the Owner of the Rental Property does hereby rent to the Guest(s) such Rental Property under the following terms and conditions:
Definitions
“Booking Confirmation” means the confirmation of booking provided to the Guest when a booking has been accepted;
“Booking Form” means the accommodation booking form completed by the Guest;
“Guest” means the person booking holiday accommodation;
“End Date” means the last day of the Rental Period;
“Inventory” means the inventory of fixtures furniture and effects at the Property a copy of which is kept at the Property;
“Property” means the house and garden identified in the Booking Form together with the fixtures furniture and effects specified in the Inventory;
“Rent” means the rent specified in the Booking Form;
“Rental Period” means the rental period specified in the Booking Form;
“Security Deposit” means £150
“Start Date” means the first day of the Rental Period.
Booking and Payment of Booking Deposit
A booking is made by completing and submitting the Booking Form and paying the Rent.
Once the Owner has received the Booking Form and the Rent the Owner will send the Guest a Booking Confirmation. At this point a binding contract exists.
Security Deposit
In making a booking the Guest accepts responsibility for any theft, breakage or damage caused by the Guest or any member of the party and agrees to indemnify the Owner in full for any loss that the Owner may incur as a result.
A security deposit is required ("Security Deposit") and will be automatically reserved for the booking. The automatic reserve is conducted by putting a hold or charge on the Guest's credit card for £150 2 days prior to the arrival date. The credit card of the last successful payment will be used. If there are no successful credit card payments, it is the responsibility of the Guest to send £150 by cheque or Bank Transfer to the Owner to satisfy the Security Deposit requirement. If, at the end of the rental period, the rental property is returned undamaged beyond normal wear and tear, the Security Deposit will be released in full within 7 days. In the event of any damages, the Owner will provide the Guest with a full accounting of expenses incurred and deductions made from the Security Deposit. Should the damages exceed the amount of the Security Deposit, the Guest agrees to pay the balance within 14 business days after receiving notification. Deductions from the Security Deposit may include, but are not limited to: excess cleaning fee, rubbish removal fee, missing item replacement costs, damaged item replacement or repair costs, repair costs of buildings or grounds, or other fees. The Owner is under no obligation to use the least expensive means of restoration.
Cancellation of Booking
We strongly advise that you take out comprehensive travel insurance to cover cancellations. If you choose not to, then you accept responsibility for any loss that you may incur due to your cancellation.
All cancellations by the Guest must be notified in writing and once received the Owner will confirm the cancellation.
If the Guest cancels the booking at least 7 days before the Start Date the Owner shall be entitled to retain a £25 administration fee but the Owner will refund all other sums paid by the Guest.
If the Guest cancels the booking by giving less than 7 days’ notice the Owner retains 100% of the Rent.
Purpose of staying at The Old Workshop
The Guest must not use the property except for the purpose of a holiday during the Rental Period, and not for any other purpose or longer period.
The Guest shall not be entitled to a new tenancy, or to any assured short hold or assured tenancy or any statutory protection under the Housing Act 1988 or other statutory security of tenure now or at the end of the rental period. The Property is let as holiday accommodation within paragraph 9 of Schedule 1 to the Housing Act 1988. Accordingly, the tenancy granted by this Agreement is not an assured shorthold tenancy and the Guest has no security of tenure.
Booking conditions
The names of the Guest and all members of their party are required on the Booking Form.
The contact details of the Guest are required on the Booking Form.
The Guest must be over 18 years of age at the time of booking.
The ages of all members of the party who are under 18 are required on the Booking Form.
The Old Workshop may not be suitable for toddlers and young children under the age of 6. The Guest confirms that they have studied the details provided on the website, have obtained further clarification for any further queries and have satisfied themself that the Property is suitable for the Guest and all members of their party.
The Owner reserves the right to refuse a booking at any stage prior to sending the Booking Confirmation without giving any reason. If a booking is refused the full amount of all the money paid will be refunded.
The contract binds the Guest and all members of the party who are part of the booking. It is the responsibility of the Guest to ensure that all members of their party accept the terms of the contract set out in these Terms and Conditions.
Force Majeure
In these terms and conditions “Force Majeure” means any circumstances beyond our reasonable control including, without limitation, an Act of God, Fire, Flood, War, Pandemic or Acts of Terrorism.
If by reason of Force Majeure the property is not available at the Start Date of the Rental Period or the property is unsuitable for letting at that time, the Owner shall not be deemed to be in breach of contract but shall refund in full to the Guest all Rent and Security Deposit paid in advance by the Guest. The Owner will not be liable for any other claim for loss or damage by the Guest.
Owner’s obligations during the Rental Period
The Owner agrees that the Guest may quietly possess and enjoy the Property during the Rental Period without any interruption from the Owner or any person claiming under or in trust for the Owner.
The Owner shall provide adequate bed linen and towels at the Property.
Fire Safety
The Guest agrees to read the House Manual upon arrival and must familiarise themselves and all of their party with the Fire Safety section including details of Emergency Exits and Fire Equipment in the property. Any concerns regarding fire safety should be raised with the Owner as soon as possible.
The Guest agrees to not smoke, vape, use e-cigarettes or naked flames including but not limited to candles or tea lights at the Property.
No additional electrical equipment including space heaters or cooking equipment may be used in the Property.
Guest’s obligations during the Rental Period
The Guest shall use the Property in a reasonable and careful manner, not allow it to deteriorate and keep it clean and tidy at all times.
The Guest shall use the Property for a maximum of 4 people only.
Written consent from the Owner is required if the Guest wishes to park more than 2 vehicles.
The Guest shall only park in the area signposted as Guest Parking and not in any other place without the permission of the Owner.
By accessing the guest WiFi wireless internet at The Old Workshop, the Guest agrees to be bound by the terms and conditions of the Acceptable Use Policy included with this document.
The Guest acknowledges that the steep cottage stairs make the upstairs bedroom unsuitable for those with limited mobility.
The Guest shall make good all damage caused to the Property (including the Owner’s fixtures and fittings) through:
any breach of the obligations set out in these Terms and Conditions;
any improper use by or negligence of the Guest or any person at the Property with the Guest’s permission.
The Guest shall keep the items specified in the Inventory clean and in the same condition as at the commencement of the Rental Period (fair wear and tear and damage by insured risks only excepted) and shall make good or replace with articles of the same sort and equal value such as may be lost broken or destroyed (or at the option of the Owner to pay compensation to the Owner).
The Guest shall not block or otherwise damage the taps, showers, wash basins, sink, toilets, cisterns or pipes within or exclusively serving the Property.
The Guest shall keep the Property heated to a reasonable level during the winter months to prevent damage to the Property or the water pipes drains tanks and other plumbing apparatus by cold weather.
The Guest shall report to the Owner any damage, destruction, loss, defect or disrepair affecting the Property as soon as it comes to the attention of the Guest.
Guests hereby acknowledge and grant specific permission to Owner to enter premises at any time for inspection purposes should Owner reasonably believe that Guests are causing or have caused any damage to Rental Property. Guest further agrees to grant Owner access to Rental Property for purposes of maintenance and repair.
The Guest shall place all refuse in the receptacles provided for the Property by the Owner or any other competent authority.
The Guest shall allow the Owner and/or their agent or anyone with the Owner’s written authority together with any workmen and necessary appliances to enter the Property at reasonable times of the day to inspect its condition and state of repair and to carry out any necessary repairs provided the Owner has given reasonable notice (with regard to the work to be undertaken) beforehand and the Guest shall not interfere with or obstruct any such persons.
The Guest shall in cases of emergency allow the Owner or anyone with the Owner’s authority to enter the Property at any time and without notice.
The Guest will ensure that only those people listed on the Booking Form occupy the property.
The Guest shall not do anything on the Property which may be a nuisance to or cause damage or annoyance to the Owner or the tenants or occupiers of any nearby property.
The Guest shall not play any musical instrument or other device which can be heard outside the Property after 10pm or before 7am.
The Guest shall not use the Property for any illegal or immoral purposes.
The Guest shall not use the Property in a way which contravenes a restriction affecting the Owner’s freehold (or superior leasehold) title which the Owner has brought to the Guest’s attention.
The Guest shall not cause or permit any dangerous or inflammable substance to collect in or on the Property apart from those needed for general domestic use.
The Guest shall not display any notice or advertisement that is visible from outside the Property.
The Guest shall give the Owner prior notice if they intend to bring an assistance dog to the Property.
The Guest shall not keep any animal or pet apart from an assistance dog on the Property.
The Guest shall leave the night light at the top of the stairs plugged in and switched on at all times.
The Guest shall lock all windows and doors when leaving the Property unoccupied.
The Guest shall comply with any planning conditions affecting the Property which the Owner has brought to the Guest’s attention.
The Guest shall not have any party on the premises.
The Guest shall not assign or sublet the Property or any part of the Property and shall not part with possession or share occupation of the Property or any part of it.
The Guest shall not permit any person to occupy the Property as a lodger.
The Guest shall not alter add to or interfere with the appearance structure exterior or interior of the Property or the arrangement of the fixtures furniture and effects belonging to the Owner.
The Guest agrees that the electric vehicle charger will only be used by the Guest and members of their party.
The Guest acknowledges that a charge in addition to the Rent is made for use of the electric vehicle charger. The charge per kWh will be confirmed by the Owner at the request of the Guest.
Use of the electric vehicle charger is at the Guest’s own risk and the Owner does not accept any liability for loss or damage sustained by the Guest, members of their party or any electric vehicle as a result of using the charger unless the damage was caused directly by negligence of the Owner.
The Guest agrees that any charging of an electric vehicle will only be done using the Zappi electric vehicle charger.
At the end of the Rental Period the Guest shall remove the Guest’s belongings from the Property and leave the Property clean and tidy so that the Property is ready for immediate re-occupation.
The Owner reserves the right to make a charge to cover additional cleaning costs if the Guest leaves the property in an unacceptable condition.
The Owners shall not be liable to the Guest or any person in their party for loss or damage to property, however arising.
Forfeiture
If there has been a substantial breach of any of the Guest’s Obligations the Owner may forfeit (i.e. bring to an end) the tenancy that exists in relation to the Property and may recover possession of the Property. The other rights and remedies of the Owner will remain in force. If the rental agreement is terminated by the Owner, the Guest and their party will be required to leave the property without any refund of the rent.
Liability
Conditions 12.1 to 12.4 set out the entire financial liability of the Owner (including any liability for the acts or omissions of employees, agents, consultants and subcontractors) to the Guest in respect of any breach of this agreement; any use made by the Guest or any third party residing or making use of The Old Workshop during the Rental Period and any representation, statement or tortious act or omission (including negligence) arising under or in connection with this agreement.
All warranties, conditions and other terms implied by statute or common law are, to the fullest extent permitted by law, excluded from this agreement. Nothing in this agreement limits or excludes the liability of the Owner for death or personal injury resulting from negligence or liability incurred by the Guest as a result of fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation by the Owner.
The Owner shall not be liable for any loss of profits; loss of business; loss of anticipated savings; loss of personal property or possessions; loss of use of the property or any special, indirect, consequential or pure economic loss, costs, damages, charges or expenses in respect of the booking.
The total liability of the Owner in contract, tort (including negligence or breach of statutory duty), misrepresentation, restitution or otherwise arising in connection with the performance or contemplated performance of the conditions of this agreement shall be limited to the monies paid in respect of the Rent under the conditions of this agreement.
General
In the event of any conflict between these terms and conditions and any other contents of any brochure or website, these conditions shall prevail.
Words herein denoting the singular shall, where the context so admits be taken to include the plural and vice versa.
All references to Guest herein refer to the Guest and any other members of their party.
Any obligation on the Guest in these Terms and Conditions not to do an act or thing includes an obligation not to permit or suffer another person to do such act or thing.
Whenever there is more than one person comprising the Owner or the Guest their obligations may be enforced against all of them jointly and against each of them individually.
The Owner and Guest do not intend that the contract between them should be enforceable by any person solely by virtue of the Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999.
Under section 48 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1987 the Guest is hereby notified that notices (including notices in proceedings) must be served on the Owner by the Guest at the following address: 1 Ivy Cottages, Shaft Rd, Bath BA2 7HL
This contract between the Owner and the Guest shall be governed by the law of England and Wales.
WiFi Acceptable Use Policy/Terms of Service
The Owner offers a WiFi wireless internet service (the “Service”) to the Guest according to this WiFi Acceptable Use Policy (the “AUP”) as a free, non-public service for the duration of the Rental Period. By accessing the Service, the Guest acknowledges that they have read and understood, and agree to be bound by the terms and conditions explained in this AUP. If this Policy or any Terms of Service are unacceptable or become unacceptable to the Guest or any member of their party, the Guest's only right shall be to terminate his or her use of the Service.
The Guest agrees:
TO USE the internet service access privileges provided at The Old Workshop only for the purposes for which they are granted and not to amend, extend, share, or otherwise attempt to exceed the level of access privilege granted.
TO ABIDE by all applicable UK legislation and policy regarding acceptable internet usage and not to use the internet service provided at The Old Workshop for activities that may bring any individual, business, or provider into disrepute.
TO DISCHARGE the Owner from any responsibilities or obligations in connection with any leakage, corruption, or compromise of data stored on any equipment or devices the Guest may utilize to access the service or any claims for redress in relation thereto.
TO ABSOLVE any and all liabilities and obligations on the part of the Owner arising from any private or personal information submitted to any websites or web service by the Guest or any member of their party or arising from any inappropriate use of the provided internet connection.
The Owner reserves the right to change the Service offered, the features of the Service offered, the terms of this Policy, or its system without notice to the Guest.
The Owner does not guarantee the availability of the Service; the speed at which information is transmitted or received via the Service; that the Service will be compatible with your equipment or the software that you use.
PLEASE NOTE: The internet connection is not secured and is only designed for general internet browsing. It is the responsibility of the Guest to secure any device connected to this network.
The Guest agrees that the Owner will not be liable for any damage, undesired resource usage, or detrimental effects that may occur to a device and/or software while the device is attached to the Service. The Guest and any member of their party is responsible for any actions taken from his or her device, whether intentional or unintentional, that damage or otherwise affect other devices or users of the Service. The Guest hereby releases the Owner from liability for any loss, damage, security infringement, or injury which any user may sustain as a result of being allowed access to the Service. The Guest agrees to be solely responsible for any such loss, infringement, damage, or injury.