We thank you for booking with Bishop’s Bay Cottage. Please take the time to read through:

• Our ‘Holiday Letting Agreement’; and
• Our ‘Important Information about your stay’ section.

We hope you enjoy your stay.

HOLIDAY LETTING AGREEMENT

“Premises”: Bishop’s Bay Cottage, North Ballachulish, Onich, Fort William, PH33 6SA

“Us/ We/ Our”: BB Cottage Ltd.

“You/ Your”: the individual named on the booking confirmation, together with any other individuals staying with him/ her at the Premises

“Letting Period”: the period of let stated on the booking confirmation

This Holiday Letting Agreement forms part of a legally binding contract between Us and You. This Agreement supersedes and operates to the exclusion of any other agreement that may exist between Us and You.

1. Letting Agreement

• We agree, in consideration of the Letting Fee, to rent You the Premises for the duration of the Letting Period.
• The Letting Fee includes Your accommodation for the number of nights stated on Your booking confirmation. It includes bedding, towels, under floor heating, electricity and VAT.

2. Payment
   • You agree that You will pay the Letting Fee (comprising the Booking Deposit and Final Payment, as detailed below), as specified on Your booking confirmation.
   • You agree to pay a deposit of 10% (non-refundable) at the time of booking (“Booking Deposit”), and to pay the outstanding balance at least 6 weeks before arrival (the “Final Payment”). We will send You a reminder in advance of the Final Payment date.
   • If You do not pay the Final Payment on time, We reserve the right to cancel Your booking and re-let the Premises without any further notice to You whatsoever.
   • We accept payment by credit or debit card or by BACS Bank Transfer.
3. Care of the property and Good Housekeeping charges
   • You 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 would respectfully point out that fake tan, hair dyes and makeup will stain white bed linen and towels, and will incur a cost for their replacement.  We ask no furniture be moved within the property and no decorations be attached to walls or furnishings as this may cause surface damage.
   • We require a Credit/Debit card from the Lead Hirer that will be held as your Security Deposit within 7 days of arrival. Initial communication relating to any breakages/damages or excess cleaning will be made within 48 hours of departure.
     In the case where no charge is applicable your card will be deleted 48 hours after departure.
   • The amount of the charge will be as We may determine to be reasonable compensation for any loss suffered by Us as a result of Your failure to fulfil Your obligations under this Agreement. This charge shall be without prejudice to any plea, right or claim which may have against You in consequence of any breach of Your obligations under this Agreement.
4. Cancellation Policy 
   • If You wish to cancel Your booking, You agree to notify us of this in writing at the earliest available opportunity.
   • You acknowledge that if You cancel Your booking, the following charges will apply:
   • Notice of cancellation: More than 12 weeks’ notice – Your Booking Deposit will not be refunded.
   • NOTE: With the following, we will make every effort to re-let the dates cancelled. If we are successful in re-letting then a refund will be made less £75 to cover re-advertising, credit cards and admin fees. 
   • Notice of cancellation: More than 6 weeks’ and less that 12 weeks’ notice  – Your Booking Deposit will not be refunded, but You will not be required to make the Final Payment
   • Notice of cancellation: Less than 6 weeks’ notice (including failure to check in and early departures) – Your Booking Deposit and Final Payment will not be refunded.
   • Insurance: 
     We strongly recommend that you take out adequate holiday insurance to cover any costs you might incur if you have to cancel your holiday, as We do not provide any insurance under the terms of your holiday rental agreement. (For instance www.cancellationplan.com for UK holiday insurance; this company is not affiliated with Us and many other insurers are available).

5. Arrival/ Departure
   • Check-in time: 4 pm on day of arrival.
   • Check-out time: 10 am on the day of departure.
   • You agree to leave the Premises by 10am at the end of the Letting Period in a clean and tidy condition. You agree to dispose of all rubbish in the bins provided. If You fail to do so, We reserve the right to charge You for any loss incurred by us (by deduction of such sums as we consider to be appropriate from Your Security Deposit, or by separate invoice) as a consequence of this
6. Facilities
   • You undertake not to remove any bed linen, towels, bath robes or any other property at the end of Your stay. Complimentary shower gel/ hand wash/shampoo are provided for guests use. To reduce environmental impact, the  Highland Soap Company Toiletries are in refillable bottles and should not be removed at the end of the stay. The products can be purchased in many local outlets; Ballachulish Visitor Centre, The Highland Soap Company at 43 High Street or at their workshop & cafe at Inverlochy Mains, North Road, Fort William. PH336TQ
   • We reserve the right to deduct any removed items from Your Security Deposit or to invoice You separately in respect of any removed items.
   • If Your stay is longer than one week, We will provide clean bed linen and fresh towels weekly.
7. Use of the Property
   • You agree that You will use the Premises as a private holiday residence (as defined by paragraph 8 of Schedule 4 to the Housing (Scotland) Act 1998) and for no other purpose whatsoever.
   • You acknowledge that the total number of guests must not exceed four persons. Additional overnight guests will not be tolerated, and We reserve the right to ask You to leave the Premises immediately and charge You an additional fee if You are found to be in breach of this policy.
   • You acknowledge that we operate a strict prohibition on stag/ hen parties, and all similar parties. We reserve the right to ask You to leave the Premises immediately and charge You an additional fee if You are found to be in breach of this policy.

7. Your obligations
   • You shall be expressly obliged:
   1. To keep the Premises clean;
   2. To take reasonable care of the furniture, plenishings, curtains, blinds and heritable fittings and furnishings;
   • Not to mark walls, doors and fittings of the Premises;
   1. Not to alter, decorate or paint any part of the subjects;
   2. To ensure that all locks to doors and windows of the Premises are locked up and the burglar alarm set (where applicable) whenever the Premises are unoccupied for any reason;
   3. To leave the Premises at the end of the Letting Period in a clean and tidy condition.

• Damage, Loss and Breakage
  • You agree to notify us of any damage, loss or breakages immediately.
  • We reserve the right to deduct the cost of any damage, loss or breakages from Your Security Deposit. Should the cost of any damage, loss or breakages exceed the value of Your Security Deposit, We reserve the right to issue You with an invoice in respect of the damage, loss or breakage. If, as a result of the damage, loss or breakage, We are unable to re-let the property, We reserve the right to charge You for any consequential losses incurred.
  • We will notify You in writing if any damage, loss or breakage is discovered at the end of the Letting Period.

9. Inventory and Appliances
   • You agree to notify us immediately of any problems with any appliances. You agree that You will not attempt to repair any broken appliance, and will notify us of any problems immediately.
   • You acknowledge that We will not take any responsibility for any damage to individuals, property or appliances caused as a consequence of a fault with Your own equipment, plugs, chargers or accessories and that such items will not be left unattended whilst in use.

10. Noise
    • You undertake not to disturb the neighbours in the peaceful enjoyment of their properties by the creation of notice or otherwise.
    • You acknowledge that loud music or audible noise shall not be permitted after 11pm. We reserve the right to ask You to leave the Premises immediately and charge You an additional fee if You are found to be in breach of this policy.
11. Smoking
    • You undertake not to smoke on the Premises.
    • You acknowledge that We operate a strict prohibition on smoking within the Premises. If You breach this policy, We reserve the right to ask to leave the Premises immediately and charge You an additional cleaning fee. If, as a result of a breach of this policy, We are unable to re-let the property, We reserve the right to charge You additional sums. We will notify You of our decision to do so in writing if We become aware of breach of this policy after the end of the Letting Period.
12. Pets
    • You undertake not to bring any pets, of any kind, with You onto the Premises.
    • You acknowledge that We do not accommodate pets. If You breach this policy, We reserve the right to ask to You leave the Premises immediately and charge You an additional cleaning fee.

13. Declarations
    • This Agreement is made on the basis that the Premises are to be occupied by You for a Holiday, as defined by paragraph 8 of Schedule 4 to the Housing (Scotland) Act 1998. You hereby acknowledge that this Agreement is not a short assured tenancy, secured tenancy or any other tenancy agreement.
    • We will take no responsibility whatsoever for any injures, illness or loss of life while You are staying at the cottage and on the grounds and We will not pay any claims nor be liable for any accidents, injuries or loss of life during Your stay, Including any damage to vehicles, accessories or personal items. Extra caution must be taken when using the log burner. Extra care needs to be taken around the grounds of the property as there is a small river (burn) near the house. Tidal water pushes into the burn resulting in deep water at times. Water is dangerous and due care and attentions must be taken on the grounds and surrounding areas.

15. Data
    • Any data collected from Your booking will be stored in accordance to Data Protection Act 1998. Any data collected during the course of making bookings or dealing with enquiries are dealt with in strict confidence. Your data will never be sold. We keep your contact email addresses on file and may contact you from time to time with special offers or discounts.
    • By accepting these terms and conditions you consent to receiving these communications from Us unless You let us know otherwise.
16. Governing law and jurisdiction
    • Any dispute under this agreement shall be interpreted in accordance with Scots law, and any dispute shall be referred to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Scottish courts.
17. Security Cameras.
    We have Security Cameras installed. One points up the driveway and the other covers the grass path towards the shoreline.  If this should concern You, please let Us know.
18. Electric car charging
    We do not offer on-site charging facilities at Bishop’s Bay Cottage and you must make your own arrangements for EV charging. The closest local charge point is located at the following place :  Ballachulish Hotel, across the bridge and turn right on the Oban road PH49 4J.  For emergency use please contact us.