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Five Gables Cottage

Binchester, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 8AT
Tel: +44 (0)1388 606 898 / (0)1388 601 715 / (0)7738 526237
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Terms & Conditions Of Hire
The Hirer agrees to:
  1. pay all charges when due.
During the period of hire, agrees to:
  1. take, and ensure that others in the party take, reasonable care of the contents, fabric & grounds of the property.
  2. make, and ensure that others in the party make, reasonable use of gas & electricity to avoid wastage.
  3. report to the owners any breakages, damage, etc., whether accidental or not; and, to replace, or pay for replacement, or repair, if requested by the Owners.
  4. strictly adhere to the No Smoking policy in the cottage.
  5. where applicable, not to allow dogs on to furniture, beds,etc.; nor to leave dogs unattended in the property, nor allow them to foul upon the property or grounds.
  6. ensure that the cottage is securely locked when unoccupied.
  7. to vacate the property at the termination of the hire.
  8. on departure, to leave the cottage in a clean state, eg. washing-up done, tables, benches, sinks, toilet, etc. cleaned, rubbish cleared, floors cleaned.
Important Notes:
  1. If the Hirer leaves the cottage in an unclean/untidy state, the Hirer will be charged £28 for the additional costs incurred for cleaning. This will be deducted from the £100 bond paid at the start of the hiring, or charged to the Hirer's credit/debit card.
  2. Should the Hirer wish to pay an additional charge for cleaning after departure, this can be arranged at a cost of £20. Notify the owners a few days in advance of departure, if required.
  3. We can usually arrange for a cleaner to attend on a daily basis if required. The charge for this is £7.50 per hour (or part of an hour). A few days notice may be required to obtain the cleaner's services.
  4. The owners reserve the right to make a charge equivalent to the cost of gas and/or electricity used, when appropriate, due to excessive use or wastage.