The perfect holiday getaway in the Luberon.
The Property offered is La Cigale and is for temporary holiday rental only. The Property is only to be occupied by the Client and is not to be used for any commercial, professional or industrial use. The Property comprises eleven rooms over a single floor: living room, dining roon, kitchen, three bedrooms, two bathrooms, office, library and mezzanine, an outside parking area, grounds and swimming pool. The maximum number of persons permitted to use the Property under this contract is six. The Client is not to install any furniture or pictures other than linen and personal items and is not to move the position within the Property of any furniture (with the exception of chairs), or pictures.
Smoking inside the house is not permitted, nor in the grounds as the house is located in a high-risk fire area. Smoking is only allowed on the stone terrace, with all cigarettes properly extinguished. The lighting of fires in the fireplace is not permitted. Any damage to the house or the grounds due to smoking or the lighting of fires will be completely to the cost of the Client.
Children under the age of 12 years are not able to be accepted, but babies in arms are permitted.
Both parties are informed that the French law of 3 January 2003 and the decree of 31 December 2003 and of 7 June 2004 shall apply, which stipulate that outdoor in-ground pools must be equipped with a security system that conforms to French safety standards under article R 128-2 of the construction and building code (safety barriers with gates, an alarm system, pool cover or pool shelter).
To reserve the Property, the Client should complete the booking process online together with payment by credit card or PayPal in Euros of the initial non- refundable deposit (50% of the total rent due). Following receipt of this deposit, the Owner will send a confirmation email. This is the formal acceptance of the booking.
The balance of the rent is payable by credit card or Paypal in Euros not less than 60 days before the start of the rental period. If payment is not received by the due date, the Owner reserves the right to give notice in writing that the reservation is cancelled. The Client will remain liable to pay the balance of the rent. Reservations made within 60 days of the start of the rental period require full payment at the time of booking.
This rental contract is denominated in Euros, and all payments shall be made by the Client to the Owner in Euros. In the event that the Client transfers funds to the Owner in any currency other than in Euros, requiring the Owner’s bank to convert such funds to Euros, the Client shall be liable for any shortfall in the number of the Euros so converted compared to the amount due, and any bank or other charges suffered by the Owner in converting such funds to Euros.
Any chargeable expenses arising during the rental period should be settled locally with the Owner’s representative before departure.
At the start of the rental period, the Client shall provide a credit card to the Owner against which a charge of up to 1,000 Euros shall be made in case of, for example, damage to the Property or its contents. However, the sum reserved by this clause shall not limit the Client's liability to the Owner. The Owner will account to the Client for any amounts charged at the end of the rental period. An inventory will be provided to the Client on arrival for reference in the event of dispute.
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. The Client will indemnify the Owner from any loss, damage, injury or death sustained by the Client or member of party during the rental period, unless due to the wilful negligence of the Owner.
The rental period shall commence at 4.00pm on the first day and finish at 10.00am 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. The lease ceases legally on the termination of the term agreed upon, with it not being necessary to ask the Client to leave. The rental period cannot be prolonged unless by prior agreement between the parties.
The Owner agrees to hand over the property in good condition as well as the all items mentioned in the contract in correct working order (per article 1720 of the civil code), assure that the Client is allowed to peacefully enjoy the property rented throughout his period of stay, to guarantee that the house and furnishings are in good working condition, to maintain the property for the use stated and, unless in an emergency, not to carry out any works in the rented property throughout the Client’s stay with the exception of gardening and cleaning the pool.
The Client agrees to be a considerate tenant and to take good care of the Property and to leave it in a clean and tidy condition at the end of the rental period. The Client undertakes to inform the Owner or their representative immediately of any accident or damage to the Property that occurs during the rental period, even if no damage is immediately noticeable. Although a final clean is included in the rental amount, the Owner reserves the right to make a retention from the security deposit to cover additional cleaning costs if the Client leaves the Property in an unacceptable condition. The Client also agrees not to act in any way that would cause disturbance to residents in neighbouring properties.
Swimming pools carry dangerous risks, and pool safety is of the up most importance. The electronic alarm must be activated at all times, and the Client and his party agree to take full responsibility for the safety of all members of his party in and around the swimming pool. The Owner accepts no responsibility whatsoever for any injury or death caused by use of the pool.
The Client shall report to the Owner or their representative without delay any defects in the Property or breakdown in the equipment, plant, machinery or appliances in the Property or garden, and arrangements for repair and/or replacement will be made as soon as possible.
The Owner shall not be liable to the Client 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 or garden, for any loss, damage or injury that is the result of adverse weather conditions, riot, war, strikes or other matters beyond the control of the Owner, including matters arising from the security of the Property which shall be the sole responsibility of the Client during the rental period.
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.
Under no circumstances shall the Owner's liability to the Client exceed the amount paid to the Owner for the rental period. The Owner accepts no responsibility for injury, death or loss occurring to the Client and the Client’s party during the rental period.
No pets or children under the age of 12 are allowed on the Property for the duration of the rental period.
The stone “borie” building in the grounds is not to be entered, or tampered with, in any way during the rental period, and no responsibility is accepted for misuse.
These Terms & Conditions shall be governed by English law in every particular including formation and interpretation and will be deemed to have been made in England. Any proceedings arising out of, or in connection with, these Terms & Conditions may be brought in any court of competent jurisdiction in England.The