Self catering cottage (gîte) for holiday letting
Esperaza, Aude, Languedoc, South of France - Terms & Conditions

The agreement covers the rental of a fully equipped house, by the owners to "the Client".

1. During July and August the rental includes electricity (8kw/day) and gas (4kg/week). At other times all electricity, gas and logs are charged at cost. Please see "Booking Procedure" for miscellaneous items charged extra.

2. The confirmation of the received deposit and booking form is the formal acceptance of the booking. This deposit is non-refundable. The balance is due at the latest eight weeks before the start of the rental period and in the case of cancellations after this date the balance (less expenses and losses) will be refunded if the property is re-let. We shall try our utmost to do this. If the balance is not received as stated the owners reserve the right to cancel the reservation in writing.

3. A security deposit is required in case of, for example, damage to the property or its contents. Its sum is not the limit of the clients' liability to the owners. It is payable to the proprietors, in cash, on arrival at the property and is returned, all being well, at departure.

4. All rentals commence at 4pm. and finish at 10am.

5. The maximum number of guests to reside on the property must not exceed that stated unless the owners have given written permission. Day visitors are by agreement with the owner only.

6. End of stay cleaning and cleaning during your stay are not included in the price but can be hired. The property should be left thoroughly cleaned and as found. The owners reserve the right to take the cost of cleaning from the security deposit if neither hire of a cleaner or thorough cleaning is done.

7. The client must report to the owner without delay any defects in the property or breakdown in the equipment, services or appliances in the property. Arrangements for repair and/or replacement will be made as rapidly as possible.

8. The owners shall not be liable to the client for the following:

• Any temporary defect or stoppage in the supply of public services to the property, nor in respect of any equipment, machinery or service in the property.
• Any loss or inconvenience caused to, or suffered by the client due to the seasonal unavailability of public services to the property or the surrounding area.
• Any loss, damage or inconvenience caused to or suffered by the client if the property is destroyed or substantially damaged before the start of the rental period and in any event, the owner shall, within seven days of notification to the client, refund all sums previously paid for the rental.
• Any loss, damage or injury suffered by the client, their party, their vehicles or personal possessions whilst on the property.

9. In no circumstances shall the owner's liability to the client exceed the amount paid to the owner for the rental period. The client is strongly recommended to arrange a comprehensive travel insurance policy (including cancellation cover) and to have full cover for the party's personal belongings, public liability, accident etc., since these are not covered by the owner's insurance.

Contact

Contact Sophie about renting this gîte in the south of France. You can reach her by email or ring +33 (0)468.20.11.42:

04 68 20 11 42 from France

011 33 468 20 11 42 from the USA

00 33 468 20 11 42 from the UK and most other countries

Once you have established availability, you will need to check our terms and conditions above and then print off and fill out a booking form.

The Aude (Cathar Country)