Romantic Farm Cottage Getaway in Picturesque Countryside of Dorset, England

Additional info

Pets are welcomed on this property, though they may not be allowed in certain areas. Children under 16 will not be allowed unaccompanied in the swimming pool. Children under 16 are not permitted to use the sauna.

Guests are asked to report any loss or damage to the property or contents to the host as soon as possible. Guests must allow access to the property by the host at any reasonable time to perform an inspection. Guests will replace with similar articles of at least the equivalent value and standard, any items of furniture which may be found to be missing or destroyed (reasonable wear and tear excepted). A maximum of two dogs is welcome in each of the self-catering properties. A cleaning charge of £25 per booking will be added to the rental to cover additional cleaning costs.

For Farmhouse rentals, a damage deposit of £650 is payable on the payment of the final balance. If the guest is renting all three properties, the damage deposit will be £1,000. The damage deposit will be retained pending an inspection of the property and its contents to check that the host has no consequential expenses due to breakages, damages, or additional cleaning due to the liability of the guest. The extent of recoverable costs from the guest by the host is limited to the cost of any work done and other costs incurred by the host and are not limited to the damage deposit. The unapplied damage deposit will be returned within one week unless the guest has been contacted.

During seven-night bookings, the housekeeping staff will require access to the Farmhouse on Wednesday 10:30 AM until 12:30 PM to carry out a mid-week clean. If the guest does not require this service, they are asked to please let the host know prior to arrival.

Guests must agree to a Holiday Letting Agreement at the time of booking on completion of which the guest agrees to leave the premises in a clean and tidy condition in accordance with the provisions of the agreement.

The maximum capacity of The Bothy or Flint is two adults age 18 or over plus one infant. The maximum capacity of the Farmhouse is 12 adults plus up to four infants. The reservation holder must be authorized to make the booking and to accept the Booking Terms & Conditions by all persons named on the online booking form. The reservation holder will be responsible for making all payments due. On receipt of documents from the host, the guest must advise if anything appears to be incorrect. The host cannot accept liability if not notified of any inaccuracies within 10 days of dispatching the documents to the guest. The host reserves the right to refuse a booking without giving any reason.

For the Bothy and Flint rentals, the host must receive payment in full in order to confirm the reservation. The booking will be confirmed via email within 24 hours.

For the Farmhouse rental, if the reservation is made more than 10 weeks before the commencement date, the first installment of 30 percent non-refundable is due. The final installment must then be paid 10 weeks prior to the reservation date. If the reservation is made less than 10 weeks before the commencement date, the host must receive payment in full. The booking will be confirmed via email within 24 hours and payment can be made via BACS or a check made payable to Launceston Farm. Please note that if payment is not received by the due date, the host is unable to guarantee the booking. A binding contract governed by English Law comes into existence when the booking is confirmed by email.

Complaints must be reported immediately to the host. If the problem cannot be rectified during the stay, the guest must write to the host within 28 days of departure giving full details of the complaint. Only the named guests are permitted to use or stay on the property. Guests must inform the host of any visitors. The host has a right at all times to refuse access to the property for people who are not members of the party and to ask the guests to leave if the property is being used by more than the advertised number of people.

Location map and directions with key collection instructions will be sent to the guest upon receipt of payment. So as not to cause any of the livestock on the farm unnecessary distress, guests agree not use fireworks or Chinese lanterns. Guest are asked to behave in a considerate way to the animals on the farm, including closing gates, disposing of any waste in the designated bin, and keeping dogs under control.