REVIEWS
These are all comments taken from our cottage guestbooks or left for us by our lovely guests on Air BNB.
Thank you - they mean so much and help us to improve our standards even further!
Thank you for all your kindness! We have had a wonderful holiday and loved every minute staying in the beautiful Honeysuckle House. This is the perfect base from which to explore the area. We've enjoyed St Leonard de Noblat, Eymoutiers, Peyrat le Chateau & especially the various lakes.
You really went above & beyond for us when we lost our car keys & we can't thank you enough for your thoughtfulness & generosity. Merci Beaucoup.
Rachael & Steve -Normandie - June 2025
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Tres belle semaine avec un temps , pour se promener, ou se baigner. Le jardin est tellement repossont avec
cette magnifique vue les paturages et les vaches . Nous avons bien profite de la sejour, Merci a nous!
Lovely week with great weather for walking and swimming.
The garden is so relaxing with this magnificent view of pastures and cows. We really enjoyed our stay, thank you!
Marion, Guylaine et Adrien & Justine -Angers & Clermont Ferrand - August 2024
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Super quiet and what an amazing view from Violets Cottage! Loved the hot tub too! We loved our week in this beautiful area.
Cheers Karen & Craig enjoy the rest of the summer.
Steve, Laurence and Princesse the dog - France - August 2024
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Les hôtes sont très accueillant. L'emplacement est magnifique, si vous cherchez du calme et de la nature ce logement est parfait. La vue depuis le jardin plongeant dans la vallée est à couper le souffle.
Proche du lac de vassivière et de plusieurs activité, il est plutôt bien situé. Séjour et lieu superbe.
The hosts are very welcoming. The location is stunning, if you are looking for calm and nature this place is perfect.
The view from the garden plunging into the valley is breathtaking. Close to Lake Vassivière and several activities,
it is pretty well located. Superb stay and place.
Pierre - Indre, France - August 2024 - AirBNB Rating 5 out of 5
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Nous avons adoré notre séjour, Violette cottage est très confortable. La terrasse et le jardin sont vraiment top pour prendre le petit déjeuner avec la vue sur la vallée qui est magnifique. Le coucher de soleil dans les chaises longues…
Une plage au bord de la rivière est accessible à 15 minutes à pied. Nos chiens aussi ont bien profité des balades à proximité.
Bref le séjour idéal.
We loved our stay, Violets Cottage is very comfortable.
The terrace and garden are really great for breakfast with the view of the valley which is beautiful. The sunset in the sun loungers…
A beach by the river is a 15-minute walk away. Our dogs also enjoyed nearby walks.
In short, the ideal stay.
Céline - Grigny, France - August 2024 - Air BNB Rating 5 out of 5
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Luel plaisir de decouvrier une aussi belle region et de sejourner dans Violette Cottage aussi agreable !
Un grand merci pour la qualite de notre accueil.
We had a very pleasant stay in your lovely cottage (Violets Cottage)! Thanks again for your warm welcome.
Lucie, Guylaine, Jean Yves and the beautiful Siamese Cat! - France - July 2024
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Thank you so much Karen And Craig for this few days in your marvelous cottage. (Honeysuckle House).
It's a real pleasure to meet sweet and kind hosts like you.
We wish you all the best in this little place of paradise.
Ingrid and Damien - Nantes, France - July 2024
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We had a wonderful time. Karen and Craig are great hosts! This place is a 'must' to visit if you like France, nature and a great relaxing time. Honeysuckle House has everyting you need and for us the jacuzzi was absolutly fantastic. Sitting in the tub with a great view!! There were some good things in the neighbourhood too of course like - the beach just along the road, wonderful nature, great boucherie & lovely Wednesday market at Bourganeuf.
WE LOVED IT!!!!
Reint and Lydia - Netherlands - September 2023
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We needed some peace and quiet, so we found the ideal place. Magnificent view.
Karen & Craig - Thank you.
Jean Louis & Marie Francoise - Les Sables d'Olonne - August 2023
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Idyllic stay with Karen and Craig, The comfort and cleanliness of Honeysuckle House was perfect. We sleep very well. Absolute calm. The unobstructed view over the valley with the cows and the bull. The deer that passes around 9 p.m. when you dine in the garden. Hiking and swimming in the lake… Exceptional week.
Clementine - France - August 2023
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We had a very pleasant time in Violet's Cottage, in an idyllic and preserved setting. The sunsets are beautiful, and from the hot tub I can confirm that it becomes unforgettable. The accommodation as such contains all the necessary comforts, with a beautiful view on the Limousin Mountains. Karen and her husband are lovely people. We were able to attend a stained glass making session also hosted by Karen: very interesting and nice! In short: a place we won't forget anytime soon, and where good rest is guaranteed!
Laurent and Family - France - August 2023
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Honeysuckle House was exceptional. All the mod cons that you need especially with modern day kids, delightfully weaved into the classic French style Gite. Situated on the upper part of a valley, our home from home provided a perfect springing point to wider attractions like Lac Vassiviere with all its activities to boot as well as the purpose made swimming areas of the local river either 0.5km away or 8km. As for the hosts, can’t thank them enough. Always there if you need them, and a really nice couple. All in all, great holidays are made by blending the accommodation, the character, the activities, and ‘spirit’ of the surroundings together. This was a perfect pudding. Will deffo ask to come again.
Jon and Family - Uk - August 2023
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We spent a very good week and appreciated the calm, the beautiful garden, the landscape and the Limousines which wake us up in the morning. The weather was perfect, alternating between heat and clouds, perfect for swimming and walking. The nature and forests are ideal in summer.
Thank you for a nice stay.
Guylaine & Marion, Adrien & Justine - Angers & Clermont Ferrand - August 2023
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We had a pleasant pleasant stay at Karen's, the location was perfect and allowed for beautiful hikes without even taking the car. The site is very quiet and the private garden is very nice. Violet's cottage is also functional. Finally, bonus relaxation, access to the jacuzzi outside with mountain views is really nice.
Sandra and Family - Hédé-Bazouges, France - August 2023
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Our stay at Karen's met our expectations. Karen was always very responsive to my messages. She also offered us accessories for the baby who was with us. Honeysuckle House is well-equipped and peaceful. The garden and surroundings are beautiful. We were also able to enjoy the Hot tub. Thank you Karen for the welcome. I would recommend this property. In a beautiful setting, we had a very good stay.
Marion, Friend and Baby - France - July 2023
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Very nice accommodation, a real" "cottage" "in the heart of the tray of millevaches! Very friendly and welcoming hosts. Quiet, comfortable, everything was perfect. We will definitely return!
Claude Pichou - Lumbin-Isire, France - July 2023
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We had a great time staying at Karen and Craig's house. They are attentive to our well-being and at the same time very discreet. We took full advantage of the jaccuzzi with the view, it was great. The place is very quiet and we even saw a deer cross the garden before our eyes and went quietly in the forest. Lake Vassivière is not very far away and we took some beautiful walks there.
Béatrice & Family - France - July 2023
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Fantastic week in a beautiful place - Thanks
Colin, Susan, John and Ali - Manchester - July 2023
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Violets Cottage, a lovely house in a fabulous location. Karen and Craig were super helpful and friendly too.
We enjoyed it so much that we stayed an extra two days.
Kate, Duncan and Rosie the dog! - Hertfordshire - May 2023
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We enjoyed this four days in your house.
We really appreciate the pretty house, the quiet space, the spa in front of this so beautiful landscape.
We wish to come again to Honeysuckle House! It was not long enough!
Elise & Franck, Léopold et Gwenolé - Poitiers - May 2023
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Our stay at Karen and Craigs place was fabulous. A lovely place set in beautiful surroundings. The house was immaculate on arrival and the jacuzzi is a great addition to help wind down after a day of exploring. We had a great time and would throughly recommend staying here, as it allows good access across the region.
Kevin, Dan and Becky - Brighton, Uk - September 2022.
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We had a very good holiday at Honeysuckle House. We appreciated the large shaded and green garden, especially the dog!
The view and the landscape are very beautiful. The house is comfortable and pleasant.
Karen and Craig are very thoughtful hosts.
We had the chance to attend a stained glass demonstration with Karen. The children (age 9 and 10) loved creating their own stained glass window sun-catcher with Karen's kindness.
We would come back with pleasure.
Aurelie, Nicholas, Antoine, Rose and Jin the dog - Roissy-en- France - August 2022.
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Gîte très sympa et région magnifique, plein de petites ballades et randos directement au départ du gîte et Karen et Craig sont discrets, disponibles et très sympas. On a passé une semaine magnifique Merci
Very nice gite and beautiful area, lots of little walks and hikes directly from the gite and Karen and Craig are discreet, available and very nice. We had a wonderful week.
Damien and Marianne - Limay, France - August 2022.
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Nous avons passé un excellent sejour à la "honeysuckle house". Le gîte est cosy et charmant. Très bien équipé (on nous a mis à disposition un lit et une chaise haute pour notre baby). Nous avons beaucoup apprécié les jardins ombragés et la jaccuzzi avec la vue. Il y a aussi 2 plages bien amenagées en bord de Vienne a proximité et de belles ballades. La verdure environnante et le calme sont très appréciables. Et Karen et Craig sont adorables. On recommande !Nous avons passé un excellent sejour à la "honeysuckle house". Le gîte est cosy et charmant. Très bien équipé (on nous a mis à disposition un lit et une chaise haute pour notre baby). Nous avons beaucoup apprécié les jardins ombragés et la jaccuzzi avec la vue. Il y a aussi 2 plages bien amenagées en bord de Vienne a proximité et de belles ballades. La verdure environnante et le calme sont très appréciables. Et Karen et Craig sont adorables. On recommande !
We had an excellent stay at "Honeysuckle House". The house is cosy and charming. Very well equipped (we were provided with a bed and a high chair for our baby). We really appreciated the shaded gardens and the jacuzzi with the view. There are also 2 well equipped beaches along the Vienne river nearby and beautiful walks. The surrounding greenery and quietness are very nice. Karen and Craig are adorable. We recommend it!
Anne, Aymeric and Althea - Rennes, France - July 2022.
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Très agréable séjour chez Karen. Le cadre est vraiment magnifique. Nous voulions du calme et de la verdure, nous n'avons pas été déçus!
Very pleasant stay at Karen's. The setting is really beautiful. We wanted peace and quiet and greenery, we were not disappointed!
Sylvie and Chloe - La Roche - sur - Yon, France - July 2022.
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Honeysuckle Cottage is an ideal place to stay if you are looking for peace and quiet. Karen and Craig are great hosts, always available but very unobtrusive. We shared two apéros with them and other guests and spent great moments. The place is ideally situated to tour Haute Vienne, Creuse and Corrèze, even the North of Dordogne. Many adjectives can qualify the view from the cottage or from the hot tub : fantastic, stunning, awesome. The forest is just across the quiet road, lots of places to visit waterfalls, streams, and a fountain with delicious spring water a few yards away from the cottage. The place to be if you want to escape from the crowd and a crazy pace of life.
Jean Guy & Dominique - Vallet, France - June 2022.
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Fantastic place, wonderful views and Karen and Craig are excellent hosts who are always on hand when needed. The sharp kitchen knives are worthy of a mention. We used Fontchauvaux as a base to explore the region, but there are some great local places, the Lac de Vassiviere being an excellent example.
Marcel & Penny - Brussels, Belgium - September 2021.
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We had a wonderful stay with Craig and Karen. The cottage was fully equipped and the jacuzzi was a nice cherry on the cake. The dogs (and us too ;) also loved the lake at 1.5 km. It was also nice that we could charge our electric car with them!
Thank you for the great vacation 😃
Britta & Gerrit - Tilburg, Netherlands - September 2021.
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How to Book the Accommodation.
The arrangements described below, as far as possible, ensure that everyone knows where they are.
The situation is flexible, if you want to leave early or extend your stay you can.
It means we are able to advertise the gites and avoid having periods where the gites aren't occupied.
We totally understand that if you are looking for a property to buy and then waiting for completion on your property
or have decided to move areas as you are not finding what you are looking for
that it can be very difficult to predict how long you need to stay.
So this arrangement can work really well for you and for us. All we ask is that you talk to us and
keep us in the picture and give us as much notice as you can as to what you need to do.
To Secure a Long Term Let :-
For the minimum of a two month stay (Honeysuckle or Violets) we require, at the time of booking, advance payment for the two months rent.
Plus, as a refundable security deposit, the equivalent of one months rent, to be paid 48 hours before your arrival date.
For ninety days we require, at the time of booking, advance payment for the 90 days rent.
Plus, as a refundable security deposit, the equivalent of one months rent, to be paid 48 hours before your arrival date.
Guests already booked or currently staying will have first refusal over any enquirers who may wish to
book time that is within their ‘penciled in’ period.
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Fontchauvaux Holiday Gites
2 Fontchauvaux, Saint Julien Le Petit, 87460, Haute Vienne, France.
Owners Mr & Mrs Craig & Karen Marsh. Email: kcmpropertyrentals@gmail.com
Tel: H +33 (0)9 83 23 06 59 M +33 (0)7 77 80 05 35 www.fontchauvaux-holiday-gites.co.uk
The properties known as Honeysuckle House and Violets Cottage (the properties/property) are offered for holiday rental from June - Sept subject to these Terms and Conditions and confirmation by the owner to the renter (the guest.)
Direct Bookings - Enquiries and Reservations.
1. For direct bookings with the owners these Terms and Conditions will be sent to the guest with the booking form. They can also be viewed on the website. It is accepted that, if the guest makes a direct booking, then they will have read, understood and accepted the Terms and Conditions and that their signature on the booking form confirms this.
To book either of the properties directly with the owner an enquirer should contact the owner by email or telephone and request the dates to be reserved. If the reservation is accepted by the owner the dates will be 'penciled-in' only until a cleared payment has been made to the owners account, details for which will have been supplied on the booking form. The enquirer will be informed if another enquiry is received before the 25% non-refundable booking deposit (or full payment if the start date of the holiday is less than 4 weeks away) is received. The first enquirer will be given first refusal but the deposit or full payment must be received within 24hrs of being informed that another person wants to book the same start date.
2.In order that the non-refundable booking deposit may be paid, the enquirer will contact the owner who will forward a booking
form with bank account and sort code details, or if preferred the PayPal link, to the enquirer. Until cleared funds for the non-refundable booking deposit are received the booking will not be confirmed but the dates will remain 'penciled-in'. Following receipt of the non-refundable booking deposit or full payment the owner will send a confirmation/receipt to the guest and this is the formal acceptance of booking. The guest will also be sent a link to these Terms and Conditions and the date that the balance of payment falls due.
If the guest chooses to pay by PayPal then any fees liable will be payable by the guest.
Balance payable
3. The balance of the rental is payable not less than four weeks before the start of the rental period. When the balance is due the owner will send an email reminder. If payment is not received by the due dates and arrangements cannot be made between the owner and the client then the owner reserves the right to give notice in writing that the reservation is cancelled. The guest will remain liable to pay the balance of the rent unless the owner is able to re-let the Property.
Reservations made within four weeks of the start of the rental period require full rental payment at the time of booking.
Methods of payment
4. Payments can be made by transfer of Euros direct into the owners' French bank account.
PayPal payments are also acceptable although any fees payable to PayPal will be charged to the guest.
The owner is unable to accept credit or debit card payments unless through PayPal.
Returnable Security deposit
5.A returnable security deposit of £250.00 or 288.00€ is required by bank transfer 48 hours prior to your holiday start date. This will be returned to you minus any costs of damage or breakages to the gite and its contents within 48 hours of your end of holiday leaving date. We reserve the right to extend this 48 hour period if quotations are required for repairs to damage which may take longer than 48 hours to obtain. However, this security deposit shall not limit the guest's liability to the owner should the level of damage exceed the deposit.
Please note clause 9. regarding holiday insurance covering damage.
Cancellation
6.Cancellation will result in the loss of the non-refundable deposit, and if the cancellation is within 4 weeks of the start of the rental period the balance of the rental fees will be due. If the holiday has been fully paid for and then cancelled, the owner will attempt to re-let the property. If this is successful the rental fee will be refunded less the deposit and any re-advertising and administration costs.
7.Holiday Company bookings (AirBNB, Booking.com).
Although Fontchauvaux Holiday Gites is an independent business guests booked through a holiday company must refer
to the holiday companies Terms & Conditions that you agreed to when confirming your booking with them for their Terms and Conditions relating to the booking, payments, cancellations and damage to the rental property and it’s facilities.
The Holiday Companies Terms & Conditions apply to the Booking and Payments.
The following Fontchauvaux Holiday Gites Terms & Conditions from 8. through to 21. also apply to all guests staying at the Fontchauvaux site.
Chargeable expenses
8.Any chargeable expenses arising during the rental period will be settled with the owners on site, before departure ie.for logs for the wood-burner, charcoal for the BBQ etc. Failure to do so will result in the expense being deducted from the security deposit before returning the balance.
Insurance
9. The owner has insurance to cover third party risks in relation to the property. This does not include third party liability for actions taken by occupants of the property. The guest is strongly advised to arrange a comprehensive travel insurance (including cancellation cover) and to have full cover for the party's personal belongings, public liability etc., since these are not covered by the owner's insurance. This needs to include damage to the property which exceeds the security deposit.
Arrival and departure
10. The rental period commences not before 4.00pm on the first day and ends at 10.00am on the last day. The guest is asked not to arrive before 4.00pm (unless by prior arrangement) as this will delay preparation of the property. No facilities or accommodation will be made available to the guest or their party before this time. The guest shall not be entitled to remain in occupation after 10.00am on the final day and is asked to ensure that they vacate the properties and facilities by this time in order not to delay preparation for the next guests. If guests are not due to arrive that same day then a special arrangement to leave later may be possible with the express permission of the owner.
Conditions of Occupation
11. The maximum number to sleep in each of the properties must not exceed four people + baby.
12. All persons who stay in the properties must be named and ages of children stated on arrival. No other person may stay in the properties or use there facilities without the express permission of the owner.
The person who booked must ensure their party are made fully aware of the rules that apply within the properties and there facilities. The person who booked will be responsible for any damage caused by their party.
13.The guest agrees to be a considerate tenant and to take good care of the property and facilities and to leave it in a clean and tidy condition at the end of the rental period. The owner reserves the right to make a charge of 40€ to cover cleaning costs if the guest does not leave the property as it was found or in an unacceptable condition in any other way. Photographic evidence of the condition will be made if such a charge is levied.
14.Guests who book to stay in the holiday accommodation at the Fontchauvaux site must be aware and comply with our no smoking policy. This applies in the accommodations and all the garden areas that are part of the site.
15. Fontchauvaux is a peaceful area and the guests agree not to act in any way which could cause a disturbance.
16. The guest and their party acquire no rights whatsoever over the property except occupation as a holiday let for the period booked. The guest shall not sub-let the property.
17. The guest shall report to the owner without delay any defects or damage in the property or it's facilities, or any breakdown or defect in machinery or appliances. Arrangements for repair and/or replacement will be made by the owner as soon as practicably possible and the guest will be informed of any charges liable, either directly or taken from the security deposit. The cost of repair/replacement for damage found or items missing after the guest leaves will be charged to the guest.
Owners' liability
18. The owner shall not be liable to compensate the guest for occurrences outside the control of the owner such as:-
a. for any temporary defect or stoppage of public services to the property, nor in respect of any equipment, appliance in the property or garden.
b. for any loss, damage or injury which is the result of adverse weather conditions, riot, war, strikes and other matters beyond the control of the owner;
c. for any loss, damage or inconvenience caused to or suffered by the guest if the property shall be destroyed or substantially damaged before the start of the rental period rendering it un-lettable. In such an event the owner shall notify the guest as soon as possible and within seven days of that notification refund to the guest all sums previously paid in respect of the rental period.
d. if an advertised facility is modified or not available, for example, due to necessary maintenance, unsuitable weather conditions or local circumstances.
19. Under no circumstances shall the owner's liability to the guest exceed the amount paid to the owner for the rental period.
20. The use of the properties and there facilities is entirely at the user's risk and no responsibility can be accepted for injury to a user or visitor and loss or damage to the user's or visitor's belongings. Children must be properly supervised when using the facilities. No responsibility can be accepted for any loss or damage to any motor vehicle or its contents.
21. Pets are allowed on the properties only with the express permission of the owner. The guest will be liable for any pets they allow onto the properties and will be charged for any damage caused or extra cleaning required as a result of their presence.
This contract shall be governed by French law in every particular including formation and interpretation and shall be deemed to have been made in France. Any proceedings arising out of or in connection with the Contract may be brought in any court of competent jurisdiction in France.
Fontchauvaux Holiday Gites
2 Fontchauvaux, Saint Julien Le Petit, 87460, Haute Vienne, France.
Owners Mr & Mrs Craig & Karen Marsh. Email: kcmpropertyrentals@gmail.com
Tel: H +33 (0)9 83 23 06 59 M +33 (0)7 77 80 05 35 www.fontchauvaux-holiday-gites.co.uk
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
1. The properties known as Honeysuckle House and Violets Cottage (the properties/property) are offered for long term rental subject to these Terms and Conditions and confirmation by the owner to the renter (the guest). These Terms and Conditions will be sent to the guest with the booking form. It is expected that, if the guest makes a booking, then they will have read, understood and accepted the Terms and Conditions.
Before booking and making a payment for rental of accommodation it must be understood and agreed to that it does not form a long term rental contract. The booking can only be a verbal agreement with the owners to let either Honeysuckle House or Violets Cottage on an initial basis of one month up to ninety days.
2.The accommodation cannot be deemed as your principle residence. An alternative address must be provided to the Fontchauvaux Holiday Gites owners as your principle residence. The Fontchauvaux address can be used as a temporary place of residence and for the forwarding of mail. On vacating the accommodation a forwarding address must be provided to the owners so that future mail arriving after your departure can be sent on to you.
3. Enquiries, reservations and bookings.
A booking must be a minimum of two months up to a maximum of ninety days. For a booking to be confirmed the full payment for the rental period
is required at the time of booking to reserve the rental period. For rental periods of two months to ninety days the gite will be confirmed to you
as booked but the gite will still be advertised. Guests who have booked in advance and paid for occupation will have first refusal over any enquirers who may wish to book time that is within their confirmed booked period.
3.To book either of the properties directly with the owner an enquirer should contact the owner by email or telephone and request the dates to be reserved. If the reservation is accepted by the owner the dates will be 'penciled-in' only for a period of two weeks. The enquirer will be informed if another enquiry is received before the Advance Rental Payment is received. The first enquirer will be given first refusal but the Rental Payment must be paid within the two week period starting from the date the reservation was accepted by the owners to secure the
booking, otherwise the second enquirer will be allowed to take the booking.
4.Notice to Extend the Stay or to Leave.
We require one months notice to extend the stay for longer than agreed.
We require one months notice to leave. Guests must either give the owners one months notice to leave as soon as practicably possible but at least one month in advance of the actual leaving date whether this is the originally agreed leaving date or a revised leaving date. If guests leave earlier than the agreed and paid for date a refund can only be given if the owners manage to secure another booking for the period agreed.
5.Making Payment & Methods of Payment.
In order that the Advance Rental Payment may be paid, the owner will pass bank account and sort code details, or if preferred the PayPal details to the enquirer. Until the completed and signed Booking Form and cleared funds for the Advance Rental Payment is received the booking will not be confirmed but the dates will remain 'penciled-in'. Following receipt of the Booking Form and Advance Rental Payment, the owner will send a confirmation to the guest and this is the formal acceptance of booking. The guest will also be sent a link to these Terms and Conditions. The gite will no longer be advertised as available to rent for the dates agreed and paid for.
Payment may be made in Euros direct into the owners' French bank account.
in Sterling direct into the owners UK bank account.
PayPal payments are also acceptable although any fees payable to PayPal will be charged to the guest.
The owner is able to accept credit or debit card payments only through PayPal.
6.Refundable Security Deposit & Owners Right to Termination of Agreement to Rent.
A Refundable Security Deposit equivalent to one months rent is required by bank transfer 48 hours prior to your start date. The owner will have given clear verbal instructions to the guest on arrival as to how to maintain and manage the accommodation throughout the duration of the guests stay. This is also outlined in the accommodation instruction and information manual. The guest will have signed and agreed to these responsibilities and instructions. If the guest has not adhered to these responsibilities and instructions the owners right to terminate any agreement to let beyond the time period paid for in advance will be activated. If there is clear evidence (photographs of which will have been taken) that the guest has caused damage or breakage to the accommodation and its contents the Security Deposit will be returned to the guest minus any costs of damage or breakages to the gite and its contents within 48 hours of vacating the gite on the agreed date. We reserve the right to extend this 48 hour period if quotations are required for repairs to damage which may take longer than 48 hours to obtain. However, this Security Deposit shall not limit the guest's liability to the owner should the level of damage exceed the deposit. Please note clause 10 regarding insurance covering this damage.
7).Chargeable Expenses.
Any chargeable expenses arising during the rental period will be settled with the owners on site, before departure. Failure to do so will result in the expense being deducted from the security deposit. Expenses eg. Electricity, gas, logs.
8)Cancellation
Cancellation within eight weeks of the start of the rental period will result in the loss of the paid Advance Rent but not the Refundable Security Deposit. If the agreed rental period has been fully paid for and then cancelled, the owner will attempt to re-let the property. If this is successful the Advanced Rental fee will be refunded less any re-advertising and administration costs. If only part of the agreed rental period is let only that part of the Advance Rent will be refunded.
10)Insurance.
The owner has insurance to cover third party risks in relation to the property. This does not include third party liability for actions taken by occupants of the property. The guest is strongly advised to arrange a comprehensive insurance (including cancellation cover) and to have full cover for the party's personal belongings, public liability etc., since these are not covered by the owner's insurance. This needs to include damage to the property which exceeds the security deposit.
Please pay particular attention to this clause if you are also using the Barn Storage facility and ensure you have the correct cover for all of your belongings.
11)Arrival and Departure Times.
The rental period commences not before 4.00pm on the first day and ends at 10.00am on the last day. The guest is asked not to arrive before 4.00pm (unless by prior arrangement). The guest shall not be entitled to remain in occupation after 10.00am on the final day and is asked to ensure that they vacate the properties and facilities by this time unless a special arrangement to leave later is possible with the permission of the owner.
12).Occupation.
The maximum number to sleep in each of the properties must not exceed four people + baby.
All persons who stay in the properties must be named and ages of children stated on the booking form and no other person may stay in the properties or use there facilities without the express permission of the owner.
The person who booked must ensure their party are made fully aware of the rules that apply within the properties and there facilities. The person who booked will be responsible for any damage caused by their party.
The guest agrees to be a considerate tenant and to take good care of the property and facilities and to leave it in a clean and tidy condition at the end of the rental period. The owner reserves the right to make a charge of 70€ (which will be retained from the security deposit) to cover cleaning costs if the guest does not leave the property as it was found or in an unacceptable condition in any other way. Photographic evidence of the condition will be made if such a charge is levied.
Fontchauvaux is a peaceful area and the guests agree not to act in any way which could cause a disturbance to other guests, the owners or neighbours.
The guest and their party acquire no rights whatever over the property excepting occupation as a winter let for the period booked. The guest shall not sub-let the property.
The guest shall report to the owner without delay any defects or damage in the property or it's facilities, or any breakdown or defect in machinery or appliances. Arrangements for repair and/or replacement will be made by the owner as soon as possible and the guest will be informed of any charges liable, either directly or taken from security deposit. The cost of repair/replacement for damage found or items missing from the inventory after the guest leaves will be charged to the guest and deducted from the security deposit.
13)Owners' Liability.
The owner shall not be liable to compensate the guest for occurrences outside the control of the owner such as:-
a. for any temporary defect or stoppage of public services to the property, nor in respect of any equipment, appliance in the property or garden.
b. for any loss, damage or injury which is the result of adverse weather conditions, riot, war, strikes and other matters beyond the control of the owner;
c. for any loss, damage or inconvenience caused to or suffered by the guest if the property shall be destroyed or substantially damaged before the start of the rental period rendering it unlettable. In such an event the owner shall notify the guest as soon as possible and within seven days of that notification refund to the guest all sums previously paid in respect of the rental period.
d. if an advertised facility is modified or not available, for example, due to necessary maintenance, unsuitable weather
conditions or local circumstances.
Under no circumstances shall the owner's liability to the guest exceed the amount paid to the owner for the rental period.
The use of the properties and there facilities is entirely at the guests risk and no responsibility can be accepted for injury to a guest or pet and loss or damage to the guests belongings.
Children must be properly supervised when using the facilities.
No responsibility can be accepted for any loss or damage to any motor vehicle or its contents.
Pets are allowed on the properties only with the express permission of the owner and with the understanding that the owner also has pets. The guest will be responsible for and liable for any pets they allow onto the properties and will be charged for any damage or injury caused or extra cleaning and gardening required as a result of their presence.
14. A no smoking policy applies at the Fontchauvaux site in the cottages and all the garden areas.
This contract shall be governed by French law in every particular including formation and interpretation and shall be deemed to have been made in France. Any proceedings arising out of or in connection with the Contract may be brought in any court of competent jurisdiction in France.
