Self Catering Accommodation

It is very hard to write this , but it has to be done from a legal point of view, we hope you understand.

Acceptance of a booking either written,  verbally or via email will create a legally binding contract between the person making the booking and Gable Cottage.

Guest who need to cancel a booking should contact us as soon as possible. Deposits already paid are only returned in accordance with the following conditions;

 Cancellation made 15 days or more in advance of arrival date = Full deposit refund

 Cancellation made 14 days or less of arrival date = no refund of deposit refund

 Cancellation made 48hrs or less of arrival date = No refund issued, full amount of booking due

Non-arrival guests, who are unable to attend or fail to attend for whatever reason forfeit their deposit paid and the full amount of the booking will be due.  We suggested that booking guests take out appropriate holiday / cancellation insurance where required.

In the rare event we need to cancel your booking with us, please be aware that we cannot be held liable for circumstances beyond our control and that our liability to you is limited to the refund of any payment already made.

Driveway – Gravel, parking for two vehicles.

Latch gate onto path (slab) to patio area (slap).  Along path there are a total of 7 steps down, no handrail. First 3 steps are 1 x 6” and 2 x 7” high.

Then flat path and 1 step of 9”. Then 4 steps of 8” high

Small step up into entrance hall 8” high.   Door is 31” wide.

All accommodation is carpeted or has a wooden floor.

Hall has a dining table with four chairs, also two easy chairs.

5 steps up to accommodation 7” high, with a handrail.  Corridor to rooms is 30” wide.

Door to accommodation 28” wide. Both bedroom doors 29” wide.

Bedroom 1– access around 3 sides of bed, no chair in bedroom, however stool on landing.  

Bedroom 2 – access around 3 sides of bed, chair in room.

Bathroom – shower in bath, no handrail, but handle on bath. Door is 28” wide.

By placing a booking with us (the property owner / his/her representative) you (the lead guest) and your booking party (guests) agree to the following terms and conditions as set-out. During your stay you agree to abide by the subsequent conditions as set-out. If you have any questions about booking with us, please contact us before making a booking.

To place a booking with us the lead guest must be at least 16 years of age. The maximum number of staying guests per room is illustrated in the room occupancy details on the website. Where the person making the booking is different to the lead guest taking up the occupation, the person making the booking may be held responsible for cancellation, non-arrival and damages as set-out within. Only the lead guest and the named booking party are allowed to use the property and its facilities, any third party visitors are only allowed access at our express permission.

To secure any booking we require a deposit to be paid in advance, this deposit amount is 50% of total amount due .
Deposit payments must be ‘cleared funds’ before a booking can be confirmed. Deposits are only refundable under the conditions set-out here within.

Payments can be made by digital bank transfer, cheque or cash deposit. Any charges raised against us by our banks for handling dishonoured cheque’s, bank transfers or any other payments, must be reimbursed by the lead guest within seven (7) days of any request to do so.

All guests agree to respect the privacy and peace of neighbours and the owners at all times. We reserve the right to cancel a booking with immediate effect if guests are not honouring this agreement or causing a disturbance / nuisance to neighbours or the owners.

Check-in & Check-out

Guests must check-in and check-out by the times stated below;

 Check-in by:  to be arranged but usually between 3:00-7:00pm

 Check-out by: 10:00am on day of departure

Cancellation, Returned Deposit & Non-Arrival Conditions

Guest who need to cancel a booking should contact us as soon as possible. Deposits already paid are only returned in accordance with the following conditions;

 Cancellation made 15 days or more in advance of arrival date = Full deposit refund

 Cancellation made 14 days or less of arrival date = no refund of deposit refund

 Cancellation made 48hrs or less of arrival date = No refund issued, full amount of booking due

Non-arrival guests, who are unable to attend or fail to attend for whatever reason forfeit their deposit paid and the full amount of the booking will be due. It is suggested that booking guests take out appropriate holiday / cancellation insurance where required.

In the rare event we need to cancel your booking with us, please be aware that we cannot be held liable for circumstances beyond our control and that our liability to you is limited to the refund of any payment already made.

WiFi Fair & Appropriate Usage Policy

Where WiFi Internet access is provided, guests accept to use this access to the Internet fairly and appropriately. We may monitor network performance and user usage in order to maintain a fair and high level of service to all our guests.

The Internet access provided is intended for general use such as access to the world wide web, email, messaging, social media, light video / music / media streaming. It is not intended or ideally suited for heavy media streaming, online gaming, extensive downloads / uploads. Access to illegal activity or use of our network for illegal activity is not prohibited and will be reported to local authorities.

Damages & Lost Property

We reserve the right to charge the lead guest for any damages caused through the course of a booking by any member of the booking party. This includes breakages, spillages, stains, damage to furniture or fixtures and fittings. Any accidental damages should be reported as soon as possible in order to minimise damage and associated costs.

Any lost property, if discovered and found, left behind by guests during a stay will be held for a period of 1 month. While we will make our best efforts to reunite lost property with their owners we accept no responsibility in replacing lost items and encourage guests to ensure they have all their belonging before checking-out. We may offer to post lost items via recorded delivery at the cost of the property owner, otherwise collection can be arranged.

Smoking

Smoking of any tobacco products including, but not limited to cigarettes, pipes, cigars, snuff or chewing tobacco, is only allowed outside, preferably on the driveway, and is in accordance with the Health Act 2006.

Pets & Service Dogs

We do not accept pets throughout the accommodation, except for service dogs.

Parking

We offer on-site parking provided guests accept that they park their vehicles at their own risk.

Rutland Water Cycle Hire

Rutland Water Running and Swimming Events

Hambleton Penninsula Walk (Rutland Water)

Situated in the countryside we don’t have access to multiplex cinemas etc. We do however have events going on at various locations…

Oakham Castle Events

Grainstore Pub/Brewery Live Events

Tolethorpe – Stamford Outdoor Shakespeare Theatre 

Stamford Arts Theatre

King Richard III Visitor Centre

Grimsthorpe Castle

National Space Centre

Flag Fen – Peterborough