1. The property situated at Chez Briant, Romagne 86700, hereafter “the property” is offered for holiday rental subject to confirmation by Mr & Mrs N T and V G Young, hereafter “the owner” to the renter.
2. (a) To reserve “the property”, the “client” should complete and sign the booking form on behalf of all his party and return it together with payment of the initial non-refundable deposit of 25%. The “owner” will send a confirmation letter and receipt. This is the formal acceptance of the booking.
(b) Final payment must be made no later than 28 days prior to the arrival date and highlighted in your confirmation letter.
3. In the event of a cancellation, refund of the deposit will only be paid if the “owner” is able to relet the “property” successfully. The “client” is strongly recommended to arrange a comprehensive travel insurance policy (including cancellation cover) and to have full cover for the party’s personal belongings, public liability etc., since these are not covered by the “owner’s” insurance.
4. The rental period shall commence at 4.30pm on the first day and finish at 9.30am on the last day. The “owner” 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.
5. The maximum number to reside in the “property” must not exceed 8 persons at any time.
6. The “client” agrees to be a considerate tenant and to take good care of the “property” and swimming pool and to leave it in a clean and tidy condition at the end of the rental agreement. The “client” also agrees not to act in any way which would cause disturbance to those resident in neighbouring properties.
7. The “client” shall report to the “owner” without delay any defects in the “property” or breakdown of the equipment, plant, machinery or appliances in the “property”, garden or swimming pool and arrangements for repair and/or replacement will be made as soon as is possible. In such instances, please ring the “owner” in the UK on 00 44 1494 432745 (dialling from France).
8. The “owner” shall not be liable to the “client”.
(a) 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”, gardens or swimming pool;
(b) for any loss, damage or injury which is the result of adverse weather conditions, riot, war or strikes or other matters beyond the control of the “owner”.
(c) 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 and in any such event the “owner” shall within seven days of notification to the “client” refund to the “client” all sums previously paid in respect of the rental period. Travel costs non inclusive.
9. Under no circumstances shall the “owner” liability to the “client” exceed the amount paid to the “owner” for the rental period.
10. All cheques should be made payable to Mrs Veryan Young and returned with the signed Booking Form and Booking Terms & Conditions.
11. The “client” shall agree to pay, at the same time as the final balance is due, a returnable deposit of £50 in consideration of any breakages/damages which may occur during the rental period. If this situation does not arise, the deposit shall be returned to the “client” once the booking has taken place.
12. The “client” agrees not to bring or accommodate any pets or animals to the “property” throughout the period of the rental period.

This constitutes a "contract" which shall be governed by English law in every particular including formation and interpretation and shall be deemed tp have been made in England. Any proceedings arising out of or in connection with this contract may be brought to court of competent jurisdiction in England.