1. The "Property" known as Chateau Joncasses is offered for holiday rental subject to confirmation by Christopher Brookes ("the Owner") to the renter ("the Client").
2. To reserve the "Property" the Client should complete and sign the booking form and return it together with payment of the initial non-refundable deposit. Following receipt of the booking form and deposit, the Owners will send a confirmation invoice and statement. This is the formal acceptance of the booking.
3. The balance of the rent is payable not less than 8 weeks before the start of the rental period. If payment is not received by the due date, the Owners reserve the right to give notice in writing that the reservation is cancelled. Reservations made within 8 weeks of the start of the rental period require full payment at the time of booking.
4. Any chargeable expenses arising during the rental period (e.g. baby sitting, heating) should be settled locally with the Owners before departure.
5. A security (damages) deposit as per the booking form is required on arrival at the start of the rental period in case of, for example, damage to the property or its contents. However, the sum reserved by this clause shall not limit the Client's liability to the Owners. The Owners will account to the Client for the security deposit and refund the balance due at the end of the rental period.
6. Subject to clauses 2 & 3 above, in the event of a non-insurable cancellation, refunds of amounts paid will be made if the Owners are able to re-let the "Property", and any expenses or losses incurred in so doing will be deducted from the refundable amount.
7. The rental period shall commence from 16.30 (4.30pm) on the first Saturday and finish at 10.00 (10am) on the last Saturday. The Owners shall not be obliged to offer the accommodation before the time stated and the Client shall not be entitled to remain in occupation after the time stated.
8. The maximum number to reside in the "Property" must not exceed 16 unless the Owners have given prior written permission.
9. The Client agrees to be a considerate tenant and to take good care of the "Property" and to leave it in a clean and tidy condition at the end of the rental period. Although a final clean is included in our prices, the Owners reserve the right to make a retention from the security deposit to cover additional cleaning costs if the Client leaves the "Property" in an unacceptable condition. The Client also agrees not to act in any way which would cause disturbance to the local community.
10. The Client shall report to the Owners without delay any defects in the "Property" or breakdown in the equipment, plant, machinery or appliances in the "Property" or garden and arrangements for repair and/or replacement will be made as soon as possible.
11. The Owners shall not be liable to the Client for any temporary defect or stoppage in the supply of public services to the "Property", nor in respect of any equipment, plant, machinery or appliance in the "Property" or garden nor for any loss, damage or injury which is the result of adverse weather conditions, riot, war, strikes or other matters beyond the control of the Owners.
12. The Owners shall not be liable to the Client for any loss, damage or inconvenience caused to or suffered by the Client if the "Property" shall be destroyed or substantially damaged before the start of the rental period. In any such event the Owners shall, within seven days of notification to the Client, refund to the Client all sums previously paid in respect of the rental period. Under no circumstances shall the Owners' liability to the Client exceed the amount paid to the Owners for the rental period.
13. We regret that pets are not allowed.
14. SMOKING - is strictly forbidden inside the chateau and sports complex.
15. Insurance: By booking a holiday at Chateau Joncasses you are confirming that all members of your party will carry suitable holiday and personal accident insurance.

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