2. Balance of Hire. Once a booking confirmation has been issued the hirer is responsible for the total hire charge. This amount, less the deposit, is due 6 weeks prior to arrival

3. Cancellation. In the event of cancellation the balance of the hire charge remains due unless the planned arrival date is at least eight weeks from the date of cancellation or unless it is possible to re-let the apartment. The deposit is not repayable in any circumstances. Hirers are strongly advised to effect holiday insurance to cover the possibility of illness etc. preventing them from taking up their booking.

4. Occupation and Departure. Apartments must be vacated by 10.00am on the day of departure. the normal time of occupation is between 2.00pm and 4.00pm on the first day of hire.

5. Number of persons. No apartment may be occupied by more than the number of persons indicated in the List of Accommodation. An additional charge of £50 per person per week will be made where it is possible to accommodate more than the stated number by use of a bed settee. A charge of £25 will be made for the hire of a cot.

6. Hirers responsibilities. The hirer is responsible for the property and is expected to make good any damage except where the damage arises from fair wear and tear. Losses or damage should be reported without delay. All equipment must be left in a clean condition.

7. Liability. The owner accepts no liability for loss of, or damage to, the hirer's property, baggage etc except insofar as there is a legal liability on the part of the owner.

8. Pets. We regret we cannot accept pets other than a small dog for which a charge of £25 per week is payable.

9. Alternative Accommodation. In the unlikely event that Duchy rentals shall be unable to arrange the holiday accommodation reserved by the Holidaymaker we shall endeavour to arrange alternative holiday accommodation of a similar type and standard in a similar location as that originally reserved by the Holidaymaker. However we cannot , be under any further obligation or liability for any losses or expenses arising from any alternative holiday accommodation being arranged or for inconvenience caused, in the event of the property being no longer available by an owner for whatever reason. In the event that no alternative accommodation can be found, Duchy Mews will refund any monies paid by the Holidaymaker and be under no further obligation to find alternative accommodation.