Once a booking has been confirmed and a deposit has been paid, a Contract has been entered into. The person whose name appears on the Booking Form agrees to take full responsibility for ensuring that all the following Conditions of Let are adhered to by all members of the party.
Guests agree:

  1. To accept that a completed booking form agreed by both parties is a binding contract and that any subsequent amendments must be agreed by both parties in writing (which includes email).
  2. To accept that the accommodation booked is for the number specified only. No extra guests are allowed without the owners permission.
  3. To pay 30% deposit on booking, with the balance payable 5 weeks before the start of the holiday. If a booking is made less than 5 weeks before the start of the holiday please pay the full rent at the time of booking, having first checked that the property can be reserved for you. Failure to pay the balance of rental charges, or allow the owner to take the balance by credit card by the due date (35 days prior to arrival), will result in the owner treating the property as available for re-booking. Hire rates are inclusive of all towels and linen, central heating, electric and VAT costs.
  4. To notify any cancellation in writing and pay any monies due. If the property is re-let at the full rate, a full refund, less an administration fee of £50 per week, will be made. If re-let at a lesser rate a partial refund will be made. If not re-let, then no refund will be made. To safeguard against cancellation charges & other unforeseen eventualities we strongly recommend Cancellation Insurance.
  5. (Coronavirus) to notify the owner immediately if they or any member of their household become unwell with coronavirus or suspected coronavirus.  If guest become unwell after arrival, they should return home to isolate.
  6. To accept that should the property, subsequent to booking, become unavailable through any cause, the owner’s liability is limited to the repayment of any rent already paid.
  7. To vacate the property by 10.00 hrs latest on the final day of let, unless otherwise agreed with the owners. Guest arrival time is from 16.00 hrs onwards.
  8. To accept that smoking is not allowed inside the house but is permitted in the grounds. Please dispose of smoking litter responsibly.
  9. To accept that instructions regarding the disposal of general and recyclable waste are to be followed.
  10. Internet access is available at the house either by wired ethernet connection or WiFi. The broadband contract is for unlimited use but please be considerate of our neighbours who share the ‘pipe’.
  11. A telephone is available at the house and you agree that you are responsible for covering the costs of all calls made.
  12. An EV charger can be enabled on request.  The lead guest agrees to pay for the electricity used to charge an EV at the prevailing rate (Good Energy’s North Scotland standard rate).  EVs must not be charged from 13amp sockets.
  13. To keep any pets, where allowed, under control at all times and accept liability for any damage caused. Pets must be house-trained and are not to be left alone at any time in or near the accommodation, unless specifically agreed with the property owners. Owners must provide suitable bedding. Animal hairs to be removed from carpets.  Pets are only permitted on furniture with guest supplied throws and are only be allowed in beds with guests own bedding. Any fouling in the gardens must be cleared.   To accept an additional charge of £25 per dog per stay and accept that the owners right to charge an additional sum for extra cleaning if necessary. Assistance dogs are exempt from the charge. The drive in front of the house is very occasionally used to move livestock to the crofting grazings beyond; dogs must be kept on a leash or in the house during these movements.
  14. To accept that the responsibility for personal property of guests occupying the property is solely theirs. All vehicles are also left at the guests’ risk. Also guests agree to absolve the owner of any responsibility for any accident or mishap to persons or property whilst on the premises or whilst engaged in any activity therein, or from any illness or injury arising from any cause whatsoever.
  15. To be responsible for locking all exterior doors and appropriate windows and securing the property when absent.
  16. To pay for or replace extra supplies of wood used or items from the guest supplies box (toothpaste, toothbrushes, etc.) via the RNLI honesty moneybox or direct to the owner.
  17. To respect and look after the property during their stay and to leave the property clean and tidy, with full inventory. Breakages and deficiencies should be promptly notified to the owners and those caused by the negligence of any party members paid for. Also to take responsibility for minimising the fire risk. To reimburse the owner for any breakages, loss or damage, other than those due to fair wear and tear. Also to accept the owner’s discretionary £25 charge for extra cleaning if the property has been left in an untidy mess.
  18. To use the property solely for its purpose as self-catering accommodation and to accept the owner or their agents right to refuse to hand over the property to any person deemed unsuitable to take charge. Causing a nuisance or disturbance to neighbours or unreasonable behaviour may result in the owners’ requiring guests to leave.
  19. To allow the owners or their agents access to the property at all reasonable times.
  20. To agree not to sub-let or re-assign the property to another person or persons without the owners’ permission.
  21. The property let is to be used for the purposes of a holiday let to which Section12 (2) and paragraph 8 of Schedule 4 of the Housing (Scotland) Act 1988 apply. The booking agreement confers a right to occupy the accommodation for the agreed period only.