2008 Price Explanation
For 2008 we have tried to simplify our pricing, dividing the year into three categories which seem obvious to us.
Because of significant terrifying increases in the price of oil, electricity and the cost of living generally we have had to increase our prices more than we would have liked, so to help everyone, and make us feel slightly better about it:
1. We are offering a discount of roughly 5% for all 2008 weeks (not short breaks) booked during 2007.
2. Throughout 2008 we will continue to give a 5% discount to all our many returning guests who book a week.
3. The dates for Christmas and New Year 2008 are rather inconvenient for Friday starts, so we have sneaked in two short breaks to make life easier. Anyone who’d like to have a week and a half over Christmas or New Year can tack on one of these short breaks to their week, for £100.
Last Minute Availability
In the rare instance of a last minute booking, we would probably arrange with you that you pay in cash, on arrival.
Payment
We accept cheques and Internet Banking transfers but unfortunately we cannot take credit card payments. We can supply overseas visitors with our bank account BIC and IBAN details. Please note that the bank levies a fee on such transfers.
Short Breaks
October to March inclusive we offer 3 or 4-night short breaks, which can be booked in advance.
3 nights: Fri/Sat/Sun nights. 4 nights: Mon/Tues/Wed/Thurs nights.
Please note that for short break holidays during the holiday 'High Season' (weeks in bold above) we can't accept bookings more than 4 weeks in advance of the start date unless the week in question is still free 4 weeks before the start date.
The price for short breaks, when available, is 70% of the rate for the relevant week, rounded up or down as seems fair.
Other Information
Dogs and other domestic pets: We allow pets (by prior arrangement only) in Tom's Barn. Douglas' Barn is pet-free. There is a separate charge of £20 each for dogs and other domestic pets.
There are no hidden extras: The rent includes duvets, bed linen, towels, electricity, firewood, central heating and use of the telephone (although we have an 'honesty' box for any outgoing calls).
Access: Tom's Barn and Douglas' Barn are not suitable for toddlers, children or disabled adults (open stairs, bath up steps, galleried bedroom and pond in main garden ....) Young (immobile) babies are welcome.
Deposit: To secure a booking we need a deposit (25% of total rental.) The full amount is payable four weeks before arrival.
Cancellations: If you have to cancel the booking we will return the deposit if we are able to re-let the week.
Friday start day: Our start day is Friday.
Times of arrival and departure: Please arrive any time after 3.00p.m. onwards; and we do ask you to please leave by 10.00a.m. on the morning of your departure.
Two or three days before you arrive, please will you ring to let us know when you will arrive?
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