BOOKINGS ARE ONLY ACCEPTED ON THE FOLLOWING TERMS:
CLEANING: All bookings are accepted on the basis that the cabin is left ready for the next visitor. We do not have a cleaner. There is a leaving checklist which includes the cabin cleaning, toilet and some other seasonal stuff such as cutting grass, in the summer (power mower) and replacing by collecting any wood used for the log-burner etc. By arrangement it might be possible to hire a local cleaner but please arrange this when booking and not afterwards. Unless previously specifically agreed we do not have the resources to ‘service’ the cabin between visitors, so please leave Danaloka prepared and ready. Obviously maintenance will need to be carried out periodically and together with regular visitors we will do all we can to keep your work down to a minimum. We do reserve the right to request that our costs be met should a visitors negligence create a problem. Since 2002 this has only happened once because most people are aware that if they leave anything behind for us to attend to we need to drive all the way out to do it! Having said that, obviously we will visit if needs be and go out there regularly but a 40 mile round trip to do something minor is wasteful of time and resources.
INDEMNITY : Danaloka is a wooden building in a wonderful place but quite inaccessible to Fire Engines and therefore cannot be insured! Therefore all visitors agree to being responsible for the cabin for the duration of their booking. In particular, at no time whatsoever should naked flames or candles be left unattended. Similarly due diligence must be paid to stove-top cooking, especially frying pans. Danaloka is a SHARED RESOURCE and those who visit do so entirely at their own risk. The owners and/or agents thereof cannot be held responsible for any loss whatsoever, regardless of how it is caused.
All visitors are responsible for the property for the duration of their booking and any cost of reinstatement following damage.
CANCELLATIONS: the following amounts are payable:
Within 1 calendar month there will be no refund.
Within 2 months 50% is payable and with more than 2 months notice 40% is payable.
These are percentages of the regular weekly rate as obviously we can't discount cancellations!
When we are able to re-let we do make ex gratia refund payments wherever possible, reserve fund permitting. (To avoid any misunderstandings over undelivered emails or texts we respectfully mention that sending is not necessarily proof of us receiving a message. So, cancellations are always confirmed by us when notified. I am pleased to say we have only had one dispute since launch!)
Non-Payment: Because Danaloka is used mainly by like-minded people, non-payment has never been an issue. However, in the event of a dispute the owner reserves the right to charge the commercial rate of £295 per week, or part thereof, which is the equivalent to the peak weeks rate suggested minimum contribution. The reason this higher rate will apply is to allow for the administration of a claim. UK jurisdiction.
If you are in any doubt about these conditions please raise a query before you book.
Any variance must be agreed in writing, by the owners, prior to attendance. |