Terms and Conditions

Bosworgy Bay Terms and Conditions
In these terms and conditions the following terms have the following meanings:

‘Accommodation’ means the house shown in the confirmation invoice together with the Communal areas or as may otherwise be agreed in writing between Bosworgy Bay and the Visitor;

‘Agreement’ means the agreement between Bosworgy Bay and the Visitor for the holiday rental of Accommodation on these Terms and Conditions;

‘Bosworgy Bay’ means the name of the business, whose address is Bosworgy, Turnpike Rd, Marazion, Cornwall TR170DQ

‘Visitor’ means the person named on the confirmation invoice.


1.1
The making of a booking (unless cancelled within 7 working days of receipt of the confirmation invoice) will form an agreement on these Terms and Conditions between the Visitor and Bosworgy Bay for the holiday rental of the Accommodation.

1.2
Bosworgy Bay permits the Visitor to occupy the Accommodation for the holiday period shown on the confirmation invoice together with the use of its contents.

1.3
The Visitor will be responsible for all payments and for any damage whether caused by the Visitor or his or her party and shall make his or her party fully aware of these terms and conditions.


2.1
For bookings made 6 weeks or more in advance, the booking for a holiday will be effective when a deposit of 30% of the holiday price has been received by Bosworgy Bay. Up to that time it will be a provisional booking, and provisional bookings are normally held for a maximum of 7 working days. The full balance of the total holiday cost will be payable not later than 6 weeks before the holiday begins.

2.2
For bookings made for a holiday less than 6 weeks away, full payment must be made at the time of booking.


3.1
The following will apply for cancellations:

  • 21 or less days’ notice – No refund due
  • 22-43 days’ notice – 20% of the total accommodation cost
  • 44-63 days’ notice – 40% of the total accommodation cost
  • More than 63 days’ notice – your liability to pay the balance will be waived, however, the Deposit will not be refunded.

If a Visitor wishes to cancel a booking it must give Bosworgy Bay notice in writing as soon as possible.

3.2
If, following a booking, the full balance is not paid on time, Bosworgy Bay shall notify the Visitor. If, after 30 days from the date on which full payment is due, full payment has not been received by Bosworgy Bay then it may cancel the holiday booking and the above cancellation charges will apply and the Visitor remains liable for 100% of the holiday cost.


4.1
Bosworgy Bay may, at its discretion, refuse any booking.

4.2
Bosworgy Bay may cancel or alter arrangements made for the Visitor whether before or during the holiday period provided that such cancellation or alteration is necessary: (a) due to circumstances beyond the reasonable control of Bosworgy Bay; or (b) to perform or complete essential remedial or refurbishment works.

4.3
If a booking is altered or cancelled by Bosworgy Bay it will take reasonable steps to offer a suitable alternative booking. If Bosworgy Bay is not able to offer such an alternative or the Visitor does not accept the alternative offered, Bosworgy Bay will return to the Visitor the relevant proportion of the money paid by the Visitor to Bosworgy Bay in respect of the Accommodation and will not otherwise be liable for any loss caused by such alteration or cancellation.


5.1
Transferred bookings are not normally permitted e.g. a change in the Visitor or a transfer from one date to another.

5.2
Bosworgy Bay may, at its discretion, accept transferred bookings subject to payment of a fee of £35.00. However, bookings will not normally be accepted within two months of the Visitor’s holiday, or from one calendar year to another.


6.1
Occupation must be limited to the maximum number of persons for the Accommodation stated on the Bosworgy Bay website, in the available beds only.

7.1
The holiday price will include all charges for water and electricity. Visitors must comply with the instructions found in the welcome pack. Linen, towels and tea towels are provided. Please note that beach and pool towels are not provided.


8.1
Bosworgy Bay will not be liable for any loss of property or any other loss or damage caused by it or its agents or contractors:
a) unless it has breached a legal duty of care owed to, or contractual term for the benefit of, the claiming party;
b) where such loss or damage is not a reasonably foreseeable result of any such breach; or
c) where such loss or damage results from a breach by the claiming party of any duty of care owed to, or contractual term for the benefit of, Bosworgy Bay.


9.1
No domestic pets can be accepted in Bosworgy Bay.

9.2
Assistance dogs are permitted in the Accommodation however the Visitor must notify Bosworgy Bay of the intended presence of any assistance dogs prior to booking.


10.1
As with any accommodation, there is a need for ongoing and occasionally unforeseen work in any Accommodation. Bosworgy Bay and its contractors may enter the Accommodation at any reasonable time for reasonable cause. This includes the need to undertake inspections and audits necessary to operate the business, the undertaking of unforeseen (internal and external) remedial repairs.

10.2
Bosworgy Bay will give the Visitor reasonable notice of such requirements, and aims to restrict the working hours of our contractors to between the hours of 10.00 – 15.30. If this is not possible Bosworgy Bay will offer you reasonable compensation for any foreseeable inconvenience or loss of enjoyment caused on that day.


11.1
The Visitor will be responsible for all payments and for any damage whether caused by the Visitor or his or her party. The Visitor agrees to make his or her party aware of these terms and conditions.

11.2
The Visitor agrees to keep and leave the Accommodation and its contents in the same state of repair and condition, and in a clean and tidy state as at the commencement of the booking period (reasonable wear and tear excepted).

11.3
The Visitor must allow Bosworgy Bay and/or its agents to enter the Accommodation to inspect the state of it, on reasonable notice, except in emergency when immediate access must be granted.

11.4
The Visitor must not use the Accommodation or allow its use for any dangerous, offensive, noisy, illegal or immoral activities or carry on there any act that may be a nuisance or annoyance to Bosworgy Bay or to any neighbours.

11.5
Smoking is not permitted in any part of the Accommodation and the Visitor and any member of his or her party agrees not to smoke inside the Accommodation.


12.1
Bosworgy Bay recommends that Visitors hold personal insurance for accidental damage and personal liability.

12.2
If on arrival at the Accommodation you discover that anything is missing or damaged then this must be reported to The Bosworgy Bay immediately otherwise it will be presumed that the damage/loss was caused by the Visitor and a charge will be made.


13.1
The Agreement is personal to the Visitor. The Visitor must not use the Accommodation except for the purpose of a holiday by the Visitor and the Visitor’s party during the holiday period, and not for any other purpose or longer period.


14.1
Bosworgy Bay cannot accept responsibility for a shortage of water at the Accommodation where this is as a result of a drought or for any other reason outside of Bosworgy Bay’s reasonable control.


15. Comments/Complaints

15.1
Every reasonable care will be taken to ensure that the Accommodation is presented to visitors to a high standard. Should the Visitor find on arrival that there is a problem, or cause for complaint, the Visitor should immediately contact Bosworgy Bay.

15.2
Bosworgy Bay is committed to ensuring that any problems or complaints the Visitor may have whilst at the Accommodation are resolved efficiently and promptly, but as such must be given the opportunity to do so. Any refusal to notify Bosworgy Bay or refusal of reasonable rectification may affect the Visitor’s right to compensation or repayment.

15.3
Visitors must provide a contact telephone number and suitable time for Bosworgy Bay to communicate with them about problems or complaints. Visitors must allow access to the Accommodation by any staff or contractors of Bosworgy Bay to resolve problems or complaints.

15.4
Visitors must formally confirm any unresolved complaint in writing to Bosworgy Bay within 28 days of return from holiday.


16.1
The Visitor and his or her party must arrive after the arrival time (15.00 on the first day of the holiday period) and depart before the departure time (9.30 on the last day of the holiday period). Any stay that extends over this period will be subject to a charge being made for additional days.

16.2
The Visitor will be issued with a set of keys to the Accommodation on the first day of the holiday period and the Visitor must return them on the last day of the holiday period or the date of departure, if earlier. Failure to do so will incur the cost of a replacement set.


17.1Bosworgy Bay may terminate the Agreement on notice, and in such case the Visitor and his or her party must leave the Accommodation, (without compensation being payable to the Visitor or any member of his or her party) if:

  • this is deemed necessary by Bosworgy Bay where there is a serious breach by the Visitor of the Agreement or the Visitor’s or his or her party’s behaviour endangers the safety of other visitors or members of staff;
  • or any complaints are made of anti-social behaviour or unreasonable breakages or damage occurs or smoking restrictions are not observed.

18.1
The construction, validity and performance of the Agreement shall be governed by the law of England and Wales, and both parties submit to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the UK Courts.