TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF HIRE FOR VILLA RENTAL

1. Contract of Hire

All bookings are accepted by Amalfi Garden Villa and are subject to these conditions which are deemed to have been accepted in full by the hirer and all persons in the party. Bookings can be made by post or email and would be deemed to be accepted once payment is received by us.

2. Deposit

A non-refundable deposit of 30% of the total cost is required to secure your booking. Your booking must be made by email and will be held provisionally for five days or until the full deposit is received by us, whichever is sooner. If your booking is made eight weeks or less before the hire commencement date it must be accompanied by full payment. Should we not receive your payment within five working days then your provisional booking will be released. All payments shall be made by electronic bank transfer or sterling cheque.

3. Confirmation of Booking

Your booking is only confirmed on receipt of your deposit and confirmation will be sent to you by email stating the balance cost and due date the final balance is to be paid.

4. Final Payment

The balance will be paid a clear eight weeks prior to the hire commencement date by electronic bank transfer or sterling cheque. If your booking is made eight weeks or less before the hire commencement date it will be deemed provisional for five days or until full payment is received, whichever is sooner. If we do not receive the balance by the sixth week prior to your rental commencement date, we shall be entitled to cancel the booking without prejudice.

5. Form of Payment

All payments prior to your arrival date shall be paid by either electronic bank transfer or cheque in UK Sterling, unless otherwise agreed. Bank account details will be provided once the booking form has been received.

When arranging an international payment into our UK Sterling bank account for your villa rental the Payee is responsible for the payment of any associated bank charges charged by either the Payee or the Beneficiary bank.

6. Cancellation by Hirer

All cancellations of bookings must be made in writing and notified to and received by Amalfi Garden Villa no later than twelve clear weeks prior to the rental period. If cancellation is prior to this deadline the deposit only will be forfeited. If cancellation is less than twelve clear weeks before departure, the full hire cost is to be paid.

7. Alterations and Cancellations by Us

In the unlikely event that the villa becomes unavailable due to circumstances beyond the control of Amalfi Garden Villa, the hirer will be offered a full refund of monies paid at that time. Any refund is restricted to the villa hire costs and we are not liable for any cancellation or administration charges for travel arrangements, etc.

8. What is Included

The villa rental includes the cost of a weekly delivery of bed linen and towels, end of stay clean, water, electricity, gas, maintenance of garden. Any defects or deficiencies must be reported within 48 hours of your arrival. After this time it will be assumed that everything is in order.

9. What is Not Included

The villa rental prices do not include personal, travel and cancellation insurance, travel, transportation, airport transfers, full resort representation or mid-stay cleaning of the villa. Garden furniture and local TV are included.

10. Occupancy

The villa cannot be re-let or sublet to any other group/party or individual without the written approval of the owners.

Under no circumstances may more than the maximum number of persons specified in the villa description, or booking form, occupy the villa except by prior written agreement. Amalfi Garden Villa, or their representatives, reserve the right to refuse admittance to the villa to the hirer and their party if they are in breach of this condition.

Generally we do not accept animals to any of our villas. However, there may be certain exceptions, please enquire. In such cases you must obtain written permission from Amalfi Garden Villa.

11. Hirer’s Responsibility

The hirer is responsible for taking all reasonable care of the property and its contents. At the end of the hire period, the property and its contents, including all equipment, furniture, utensils, etc must be left clean and tidy which includes the crockery and cutlery cleaned and stored in the appropriate cupboards and ensure that the cooker, oven and fridge are clean. The hirer shall ensure that no member of the party engages in any activity in or around the villa which may cause damage, offence to the neighbours, pollution to the water or damage to the structure or filtration equipment, this includes unacceptable anti-social behaviour.

12. Damage to Villa and its Contents

Except in the case of normal wear and tear, the hirer will be responsible for making good any damage to the villa or its contents which has occurred due to negligence, willful damage or irresponsible behaviour on the part of those occupying the villa or their guests. Such damage must be immediately reported to Amalfi Garden Villa or its representative. The cost of the replacement or damage must be paid for by the hirer to the owner via Amalfi Garden Villa. A figure of 100 euros (collected in cash on arrival) is held against damage to the property, furnishings, excessive cleaning requirements or unnecessary call-outs, including those outlined in section 11. above.

13. Rights of Access

Amalfi Garden Villa, their representatives or their sub-contractors have the right of access to the villa at any time with due regard to the convenience of the hirer for the purpose of linen changes, inspection of the property and to carry out any essential or routine repair or maintenance work.

14. Responsibilities

Neither Amalfi Garden Villa or their representatives can be held responsible for any circumstances beyond their control including, but not limited to, mechanical breakdown, illness nor failure of any public service supply. The hirer responsible for booking undertakes that no person will suffer anything to be done which would endanger the policy of the villa owner’s insurers in respect of the villa and its contents which might make the same void or voidable.

15. Injury and Damage

We do not have any responsibility to compensate you for any personal injury, illness, death, loss or damage of whatever nature suffered by you, or any member of your party, during the booking period or thereafter.

16. Accuracy of Information

From time to time we may make changes in the villa to details like decoration, furniture and fittings. All information supplied by Amalfi Garden Villa is given in good faith and is based upon information available at the time. All reasonable measures have been taken to ensure accuracy, but Amalfi Garden Villa and their representatives are not liable for any variation however caused.

17. Villa Arrival and Departure Times

The villa will be available for occupation from 15h00pm local time on the day of arrival and must be vacated by 10h00am on the day of departure.

18. Keys, Directions and Local Contact Numbers

Detailed instructions for key collection and directions to the villa will be sent two weeks prior to the rental commencement, together with a local contact telephone number of a representative working on behalf of the property owner should you have any problems whilst at the villa.

19. Complaints

In the unlikely event that you have a complaint about the villa or its contents whilst on holiday, it must be reported immediately to Amalfi Garden Villa or its representatives who will take reasonable steps to resolve the matter on behalf and in liaison with the owner of the property. Neither Amalfi Garden Villa or their representatives shall have any liability for any complaint submitted after the completion of the hire period.

20. Force Majeur

We regret we cannot accept liability or pay any compensation where the performance or prompt performance of our contractual obligations is prevented or affected by ‘force majeur’. In these Terms and Conditions of Hire, ‘force majeur’ means any event which we or the supplier of the service(s) in question could not, even with due care, foresee or avoid. Such events may include, but are not limited to, war, threat of war, civil commotion or strife, hostilities, strikes or other industrial disputes, natural disasters, fire, acts of God, terrorist activities, quarantine, epidemics, weather conditions, government action or other events outside our control.

21. Insurance

The villa hire cost does not include any personal insurance cover of any kind. It is a condition of booking that insurance is taken out against cancellation and it is strongly recommended that personal accident and medical insurance is also taken out.