Rental Agreement
Whilst we do not wish to be too formal in our arrangements together for your stay in Sarakinatika, it is sensible to have some Terms & Conditions in place between us for the avoidance of doubt and for the protection of both parties.
By making this booking you are entering an agreement with us. Please read our terms and conditions of booking below.
GENERAL
The accommodation is designed for occupancy of up to five people with room for another two on pull out beds in the day room. Please do not exceed this.
Water is a very precious commodity. Please keep showers short, and taps turned off unless you are actually needing the water. There is a very real chance of running out which is extremely inconvenient for everybody.
Only human waste goes down the loo. Please use the bins supplied for toilet paper and everything else – don’t block the loo or your holiday will be spoiled!
In order to avoid the risk of broken glass in the pool area, the crockery and equipment in the upstairs kitchen are all plastic; please do not swap this with the equipment from the downstairs kitchen.
Vaping or smoking is not permitted anywhere inside the property.
BBQ’s must only be made in the BBQ supplied.
No open fires are allowed – there is a very serious risk of wildfire in Corfu.
In respect to our neighbours, please keep noise to a civilised level, especially after 11pm.
Pets are not allowed.
PRICES
The price of the accommodation includes the following: access to the entire house and garden, electricity, towels, linen, cleaning, hot water, maintained swimming pool & garden.
The house is cleaned twice a week, and the pool is maintained two or three times a week. Gardeners come to manage the beds and pots every few days, depending on the weather.
PAYMENT TERMS
A non-refundable deposit of the cost of the first night's stay is required at the point of booking. Please pay the balance 6 weeks prior to the commencement of your stay.
CANCELLATION
Any paid amount is non-refundable. Any non paid amounts will not be charged.
CHILDREN & LIABILITY
Corfu is a wonderful place for a family holiday and children are welcome at Sarakinatika. We have a lovely swimming pool, with a gated entrance, and a beautiful garden on several terraces: both have very tempting walls and railings for children to climb along. These outside areas are potentially hazardous and it is your responsibility to ensure the safety of your children at all times.
We cannot accept responsibility for the loss or damage of your personal belongings or those of your guests. Your vehicles and possessions are left entirely at your own risk.
No compensation will be given for any temporary outage of electricity, water or internet connection. We shall of course endeavour to resolve any issues as quickly as possible.
CLEANING
Please treat Sarakinatika as you would your own home and at the end of the holiday ensure it is left in a clean and tidy condition. We reserve the right to make an additional charge for cleaning should the property not be left in a similar condition to the way it was found at the start of the holiday.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY
We are dedicated to the protection of our planets resources and would encourage our guests to help us by:
Switching off lights when not in use;
Ensuring unnecessary use of water that taps are always turned off after use;
Avoiding the unnecessary use of towels – just use what you need!;
Placing recycling in the bins provided and using the recycling centre at Sinies.
Only using the A/C units if you feel you really have to – they contribute significantly to energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions that drive climate change. Better to use the fans instead.
ARRIVAL
Your accommodation will be available to you from 4pm on the day of arrival. We may be able to accommodate you at an earlier time if there has been no occupation of the property on the previous day.
DEPARTURE
Please be ready to leave the accommodation by 10am on the day of departure, unless otherwise arranged.
DAMAGES AND BREAKAGES
Please be mindful during your stay in our property. You are responsible for any damages or breakages caused to the accommodation or its contents. Whilst minor breakages won’t incur charges, significant damage may lead to repair or replacement costs. Kindly inform us of any breakages promptly.
INFORMING US OF PROBLEMS DURING YOUR STAY
If you have any problems during your stay your first point of contact is our house manager, Viktoria. If you are unable to reach her then please send an email, WhatsApp or text to Charlie. We are always happy to help guests and will do our utmost to resolve any issues.
PRIVACY POLICY
Any data collected during the course of this booking will be stored on our computer(s). We will not use your details for any purpose other than that related to this booking.
Charlie Elms
Alma Cottage
Lottage Road
Aldbourne, Marlborough
Wiltshire SN8 2EB
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