Terms & Conditions
Effective Date: 28th September 2022. The following supersedes all prior Terms & Conditions. By participating or continuing to participate after the effective date, you agree to the following:
MAXIMUM OCCUPANCY:
- 12 persons The Farmhouse
- 10 persons Wester Bruadair, Easter Bruadair, Stables Cottage
- 9 persons Mains Park Court
- 8 persons Bruadair House, Granary Court, Skibo Lodge
- 6 persons The Atrium, Crannog Lodge, Capercaillie, Inchadney, Calm Waters, Tay View Lodge, The White House, Schiehallion, Rivard
- 5 persons Smiddy Cottage
- 4 persons Archway Cottage, all apartments at The Gallops, 2 bed Maxwell Villa’s
- 2 persons Bell Tower Cottage, The Bothy, 1 bed Maxwell Villa’s
For occupancy purposes, any child of two years or over will be deemed to be one
occupant
Properties that sleep 10+ have 2 cots and all other properties have 1 cot
Arrival time: 16:00hrs Departure time: 10:00hrs
Gift Voucher Terms & Conditions
Redeeming the voucher
Valid - for 12 months from date of issue, after this date the voucher expires and will no longer be accepted.
Redeeming - please bring voucher with you when redeeming, no photocopies will be accepted.
Monetary Value Vouchers - no change will be given if not fully utilised in any one transaction.
Other - gift vouchers cannot be returned or refunded once purchased and cannot be exchanged for cash.
Please treat this gift voucher as cash in terms of security as they cannot be replaced if lost, stolen or damaged.
Gift vouchers will be treated as void if they have been altered or tampered with in any way.
By making this booking, you agree to abide by the Terms and Conditions set out below:
TERMS & CONDITIONS
1. Contract
The Contract for a short-term holiday rental shall be made between the
Client and Mains of Taymouth Ltd. The Contract shall be governed by Scottish Law. The contract will be
deemed to be entered into when the initial deposit is processed and Mains of Taymouth Ltd issues
confirmation. The Contract will be subject to all of the following booking conditions. By making a booking
the client contracts on behalf of himself/herself and all those in his/her party and represents that he/she
has the authority to accept these conditions on behalf of and binding upon all guests in his/her party.
Bookings are accepted on the understanding that the property is taken for holiday purposes only and that,
excepting babies, the number in each party is limited to the number of occupants stated on our website for
that particular property. The lead hirer must be a minimum age of 21 years. The lead hirer is responsible
for ensuring their party complies with any Scottish or UK Government directives or restrictions in place at
the time of their stay.
2. Payment
A deposit of 50% of the rental fee is payable at the time of booking and
the remaining balance payable 6 weeks prior to the commencement date. For bookings made less than 6 weeks
prior to the commencement date the total rental fee is payable at the time of booking. Payment can be made
by debit or credit card in sterling (UK pounds), bank transfer, cheque, or cash. All card details are stored
securely on our booking system should any Housekeeping deposit be applicable after departure. All cheque
payments made to Mains of Taymouth Ltd. For any overdue balance payments, we reserve the right to charge
£10.00 per day until settlement is received. We reserve the right to re-let the property if final payment is
not received by the due date.
3. Cancellations
Bookings can be cancelled at any time prior to arrival, any payments
received are non-refundable and can’t be exchanged for alternative dates, accommodation, goods or services.
Most cancellations arise due to unforeseen circumstances therefore it is imperative Clients obtain
appropriate holiday/travel insurance to cover any such circumstances including COVID related conditions. We
don’t sell insurance as there are many specialist providers. Any cancellation made by the Client, for
whatever reason must be in writing, a £35.00 admin fee applies to all cancellations. Should we have to
cancel your booking due to circumstances beyond reasonable control we will make every effort to offer
alternative accommodation on site. If this is not possible all monies paid to us in relation to the
cancellation will be fully refunded, our liability will not extend beyond this.
4. Pandemics, natural disasters, and global events
Please ensure you have adequate
holiday/travel insurance in place to cover such eventualities.
5. Over occupancy
According to Scottish Fire safety regulations an occupant is
defined as any person’s ages 3 and above. Occupancy for each property is stated above. Properties that sleep
between 1 and 9 people are allowed one infant under the age of 2 over and above the occupancy of the
property. Sleep 10 and above properties are allowed two infants under the age of 2 over and above the
occupancy of the property. Extra infants must be approved by reception at the time of booking. If you are
found to be over occupying a property you may be asked to vacate the property with no refund issued.
6. VAT
VAT is included in the rental fee where applicable at the current UK VAT
standard rate. VAT number 415 4408 18
7. Period of Hire
Rentals commence, at 4pm on the day of arrival and terminate at
10am on the day of departure. The Lead Hirer is the only person that can collect the key unless
Reception is otherwise informed prior to arrival. On rare occasions, due to additional cleaning
protocols and checks, the commencement time may be slightly later than 4pm. No compensation will be payable
should such an occasion arise.
8. Hot Tubs
Our hot tubs are drained and cleaned after every use. Appropriate
chemicals replenished & hot tub refilled prior to each arrival. Your tub will not be ready for use until
the morning after arrival. Please do not use any glassware in or around the hot tub. Use at your own risk.
Do not stand/sit on the hot tub covers, they will break and you may be charged up to £400 for a replacement.
Hot tub covers are for insulation purposes and are not designed to support a person/s weight. In the
unlikely event of an unforeseen malfunction (excludes user negligence) a refund of up to £100.00 may be
applicable. Due to the peaceful location, hot tubs cannot be used between the hours of 10pm - 9am, any use
during these hours will result in the tub being switched off for the remainder of your stay and no monies
refunded. See separate terms & conditions.
9. Saunas
Please read the Sauna guidance provided in the guest information folder
before use. In the event of an unforeseen malfunction (excludes user negligence) a refund of up to £100.00
may be applicable.
10. Concerns
Should there be any concerns during the occupation of the property,
Mains of Taymouth Ltd should be notified immediately.
11. Care of the property
The Client shall take all reasonable and proper care of the
property and its furniture, pictures, fittings, and effects in or on the property and leave them in the same
state of repair and in the same clean and tidy condition at the end of the rental period as at the
beginning, otherwise an additional Housekeeping charge may apply. We ask no furniture be moved within the
property and no decorations be attached to walls or furnishings as this may cause surface damage.
12. Good housekeeping deposit/breakages or damage
Mains of Taymouth Ltd have the
right to take a payment of up to £300 from the Lead Hirer’s credit/debit card as a Good Housekeeping
guarantee within 28 days of departure. Initial communication re any breakages/damages will be made within 48
hours of departure.
13. Liability
Mains of Taymouth Ltd, its employees and agents do not accept third
party liability in respect of breach of contract, negligence, misrepresentation or otherwise and are not
liable for any loss or damage to any client’s property or any property belonging to a member of the client’s
party howsoever caused.
14. Lost Property
Whilst every effort is made to return lost property to its rightful
owner Mains of Taymouth Ltd cannot be held liable for items left behind, damaged in storage, or lost in
transit. Please contact us as soon as possible if you think you have left anything behind. We hold lost
property for 1 month then dispose. Should you wish your item to be returned we kindly request that the cost
of postage/packaging be paid for prior to returning your lost property. All perishable foods, including
frozen items, are automatically disposed of at the departure day/time of changeover.
15. Warranties
Mains of Taymouth Ltd does not warrant and is not responsible for the
accuracy of any verbal information given or statements made by any of its representatives.
16. Right of entry
Mains of Taymouth Ltd shall be allowed the right of entry to the
property at all reasonable times for purposes of inspection or to carry out any necessary repairs or
maintenance.
17. Children
Guests must accept responsibility for the safety of their children at
all times whilst on the Mains of Taymouth Estate.
18. Dogs
Guests who bring dog/s must take full responsibility for their pet/s at all
times and must pick up all fouling. Dog/s are allowed by prior agreement only. Guests must bring their own
dog/s bedding & bowls. Dogs are not allowed into bedrooms or onto any furniture and must not be left
unattended in the house at any time. Maximum of 2 dogs per property. Nightly charge per dog is £10.00. See
separate terms & conditions.
19. Groups / Celebration Parties
While we welcome groups, and some celebration
parties, we ask all guests to please respect the peace and tranquillity of the area and that noise be kept
to a minimum with no noise/hot tub use after 10pm. Failure to observe these conditions may result in your
party being asked to leave the accommodation. Reservations for same sex parties of 8 persons and above must
be made by telephone to 01887 830226, failure to do so may result in your reservation being cancelled and
loss of any monies paid.
20. Insurance
The guest is responsible for purchasing their own travel insurance
policy before the start of the rental so they are covered for missed and delayed departure, cancellation and
curtailment, personal items and transfer to hospital if needed. If the guest is a non UK resident then
insurance is essential to cover any emergency medical assistance or treatment required during their time in
the UK.
21. Smoking
Smoking is not permitted anywhere within the holiday accommodation.
22. Wi-Fi
You may access the Estate Wi-Fi during your stay. The Estate Wi-Fi is
shared by multiple users so please do not download large files or stream excessively as Wi-Fi is limited in
this area. Due to location faults beyond our control can occasionally occur. 4G is accessible in Kenmore
depending on your provider / device.
23. Discounts
As a return guest you will receive a 5% discount. Only 1 discount can
be applied per booking and may not be used in conjunction with any other offer/promotion.
24. Keys
One key is given on arrival. An additional key is available at £10.00
refundable deposit on return. Should key/s not be handed in on departure or broken key, a £25 per key
payment will be charged.
25. Electric Car Charging Points
E.ON Drive have 6 points for public use located in
the golf car park near Reception. Access to the E.ON Drive network is made via the network’s smartphone app,
by paying online or via RFID card. Mains of Taymouth Ltd accept no liability or responsibility for the
provision or operation of, or parking, at said charging points which are used entirely at your own risk.
Please note cars may not be charged at your self-catering accommodation. In the event of unauthorised
charging a penalty charge of £50.00 will automatically be applied to the lead hirer’s booking.
We aim to continually improve our Estate. The grass is cut weekly on a weekday and we may carry out ground works or improvements from time to time. We regret any inconvenience this may cause and trust that you will enjoy your stay nonetheless. As a destination venue, we may occasionally hold weddings/events which we trust will not cause any inconvenience to our guests.
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