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Thank you for choosing our Wee Hoose, Portnaluchaig Cottage. We hope that you have a memorable and enjoyable stay.
We are Hope and Rupert Blamire trading as Blamire Property Ltd. We are always happy to help so if you have any questions before or during your stay then do please contact us.
Please ensure you read and fully understand these booking terms and conditions. If anything is unclear, please contact us so we can explain in further detail to avoid any misunderstandings.
We are situated on the most beautiful part of the Scottish west coast and are located inside a small and well presented campsite.
Dogs are allowed off a lead within our perimeter fence which surrounds the cottage. All dogs must be kept on a lead when on the campsite grounds. All dog poop must be picked up immediately.
We kindly ask you to respect the privacy of your neighbours and ask that any noise is kept to a minimum between 10pm – 8am.
Bookings are subject to the following terms and conditions:
- A contract between you and Blamire Property Ltd will come into existence when the deposit or full payment is received, and a booking confirmation is issued showing the confirmed holiday dates. Hope will have done this via email.
- The deposit/full payment must be paid within 3 days of the booking being placed or as agreed with Hope.
- The contract binds you (the lead booker) and all the members of the party who are part of the booking. It is your responsibility to ensure that all members of your party accept the terms of the contract set out in these terms and conditions. Failure to disclose all relevant information or comply with these terms may lead to termination of the contract and loss of the booking.
- We require the names, ages, and contact details of all guests.
- The balance must be paid no later than thirty days before the commencement of your holiday. If the balance is not received by the due date, then your holiday will be treated as a cancellation. Your payment method and dates will have been confirmed by Hope.
- All cancellations must be notified in writing or email and once received we will con firm the cancellation.
- The customer remains liable for a percentage of the booking cost when a cancellation is received, as detailed below:
- Number of days before the holiday when cancelled
- 30 to 44 days 50% of the booking cost
- 15 to 29 days 75% of the booking cost
- 3 to 14 days 90% of the booking cost
- 0 to 2 days 100% of the booking cost
- If we are successful in securing a replacement booking, we will refund the total amount paid less a 5% booking fee and any difference in price between your original and the replacement booking.
- We strongly advise that you take out comprehensive travel insurance to cover cancellations. If you choose not to, then you accept responsibility for any loss that you may incur due to your cancellation.
- If your booking is cancelled due to circumstances beyond our control, noti fication will be given of the cancellation as soon as possible and we will promptly refund all payments made to us for your holiday. Our liability for cancellation will be limited to payments made to us.
- If our property must close due to government restrictions or your address is put into local/regional lockdown for your holiday dates and you are unable to travel, you will be refunded in full.
- The maximum number of persons occupying the property must not exceed (4 persons) and only those listed on the booking form can occupy the property.
- Please be advised that no extra overnight visitors are allowed to stay at the property.
- Bookings cannot be accepted from persons under eighteen years of age.
- The owner reserves the right to refuse a booking without giving any reason.
- We or our representatives reserve the right to enter the property at any time to undertake essential maintenance, repairs or for inspection purposes.
- Tenancies normally commence at 4pm on the arrival date and guests are required to leave the rental by 10am on the day of departure. Failure to do so may result in you being charged a further day’s rental.
- You must not use the property except for the purpose of a holiday.
- Smoking is not allowed in the property.
- Smoking anywhere inside the premises will result in immediate termination of occupancy and forfeiture of all payments. This must be strictly adhered to, and any damage or extra cleaning caused will be at your expense.
- Pets
- We only allow 1 dog maximum, no other kinds of pets unless this has been agreed with us separately.
- With prior agreement 1 extra dog is allowed with a supplement of £30.00
- Please don’t let dogs on the furniture, especially sofas and beds.
- Guests are responsible for cleaning up after their pets.
- Please clean muddy dogs outside the cottage.
- Dogs must not be left alone in the property.
- If the property requires additional cleaning due to excessive dog hair or if dogs have been in the bedrooms, or on a sofa, we will charge a £50 fee to cover the extra cleaning costs.
- You are responsible for your dog and you will be charged for any damage caused by your dog.
- Damages and breakages – please treat the facilities and accommodation with due care so that other guests may continue to enjoy them. If you notice something is missing or damaged in your accommodation, please let us know immediately so that we can take the appropriate action. If there has been any damage or breakages during your stay, we would be grateful if you could report them promptly, especially before check-out. The accommodation will be inspected at the end of the holiday and you may be charged for any loss, damage or extra cleaning costs. These are to be paid for in full within 7 days of notification.
- If damage occurs and the owner must cancel and/or refund subsequent bookings, the owner may bring a claim against you for any loss arising as a result.
- Please do not move any furniture from one room to another or any of the indoor furniture, furnishings or bedlinen outside.
- Please lock the doors and close the windows when you leave the property unoccupied.
- Please make sure you switch off lights, heating, or any electrical appliances when you go out – we’re an eco-friendly holiday home
- Please don’t take any bath towels with you to the beach.
- The owner reserves the right to make a charge to cover additional cleaning costs if the client leaves the property in an unacceptable condition.
- Please note that if any keys issued are not returned at the end of your stay, then the cost of replacement will be charged to you.
- The client may in no circumstance re-let or sublet the property.
- Blamire Property Ltd shall not be liable to you or your holiday party for loss or damage to property, however arising.
- All inventory must remain in the property and not be taken to another property.
- You are responsible for the supervision of all members of your party under the age of 18 at all times.
- Please park your vehicles in the designated parking space, ensuring cars do not block access to the surrounding campsite. Parking is limited to 2 vehicles.
- Please respect the community and try to keep noise levels to a minimum, especially between 10 pm and 8 am.
- We reserve the right to terminate your rental agreement with immediate effect where the unreasonable behaviour of the persons named on the booking (or their guests) may impair the enjoyment, comfort or health of others. You’ll be asked to leave the property, without any refund of the rental amount paid.
- Fireworks, Chinese lanterns, firepits, candles and portable bbqs are prohibited.
- Check-out – (the check-out time is 10am) please empty the bins, strip beds, clean dirty dishes).
- Wi-Fi – the guest agrees to reasonable and lawful usage.
- Domestic electric vehicle chargers (commonly known as a ‘granny charger’ or a ‘trickle charger’) are not
- suitable for use at the property and are strictly forbidden. You are liable for any damage or loss suffered by us due to your unauthorised use of domestic chargers.
- Any problem or complaint must be immediately reported directly to us to allow us the opportunity to resolve it.
- Non-compliance with the house rules will be considered as a breach of the terms and conditions of the rental agreement. We reserve the right to terminate the booking with immediate effect and without a refund if they do not abide by the rules.
- This property is privately owned and is our pride and joy. We expect all guests to enjoy the facilities and treat the property with the same respect that they would with their own home.