The Moorings Terms & Conditions of Hire

Terms & Conditions of Hire

» The word ‘property’ refers to The Moorings, it’s gardens, quay heading & day boat for the rest of these conditions of hire.

» The contract of hire will be deemed to be made subject to these conditions of hire.
» The contract is for the hire of the property for rental purposes only.

» The property is available all year round for short, weekly & long breaks.
» The property is booked from 4:00 PM on the day of arrival to 11:00 AM on the day of departure.
» 3 night breaks are from Friday to Monday.
» 4 night breaks are from Monday to Friday.
» 7 & 14 night breaks are from Friday to Friday.

» Your reservation will be confirmed upon receipt of deposit (25%).
» The balance (75%) of monies is due 6 weeks prior to arrival – an email reminder will be sent.
» Bookings made 6 weeks (or less) before arrival date require full payment.
» We reserve the right to change listed prices at any time, without notice.
» All prices listed are in British Pound Sterling (GBP).
» We are not VAT registered.

» In the event of a cancellation; If we are able to re-let the property we will refund all or part of the monies received, at our discretion.
» We reserve the right to cancel booking reservations if the deposit has not been received within 6 weeks of a submitted booking form.

» No smoking in or on the premises.
» The maximum number of people (adults & children) staying in the property at any time shall not exceed 8.
» Single sex parties will be accepted at the discretion of the proprietors. If you are interested in booking a single sex party please contact us first.
» The hirer is responsible for the property and is expected to take all reasonable care of it. All equipment, utensils, etc. must be left clean and the property must be left clean and tidy at the end of the hire period.

» Due to the steep nature of the rear garden, the unfenced river bank & the open staircase to the galleried landing; anyone under 16 years of age should be supervised at all times.
» Please extinguish all fires (including barbecues) after use.
» The dayboat is used entirely at your own risk. When in use please excercise caution and behave in a safe & considerate manner. There should be no more than 8 adults aboard at any time and all must wear the life jackets provided. Please ensure it is correctly moored when not in use and does not damage other vessels. You are responsible for any damage caused.

» Whilst the boat insurace covers 3rd party risk (i.e. passengers of other vessels). Passengers of our dayboat are not covered – this is standard practise among insurers.
» We the proprietors accept no responsibility for loss, damage, or accidents to the hirer or any member of the hirer’s party or their private possessions however caused during your stay. We therefore strongly advise guests to make independent holiday insurance arrangements.

» All damages and breakages are the legal responsibility of the hirer and the hirer is liable for any consequential losses and damages.
» We reserve the right to charge bad tenants for extra cleaning, breakage or damage and may refuse future bookings.
» We reserve the right to repossess the property at any time, where the hirer or any member of the hirer’s party has caused damage. We shall not be liable to make a refund of any remaining portion of the hire terms paid.
» Guests will be asked to leave if they cause a nuisance to other persons in the area and no refund will be made.
» The proprietors reserve the right to refuse any bookings for any reason, whether expressed or otherwise.