Stella Taylor

Mobile: 07932 755 131

Email: ms_stella_tayloryahoo.co.uk

Bookings can be made directly and instantly via the booking calendar on this website. On payment of any deposits you are deemed to have read, understood and agreed to the following booking policies. We reserve the right to decline accommodation and to demand the immediate departure of any persons not complying with these conditions.

The full booking balance must be paid 40 days before arrival and in the case of last minute bookings on reservation. A full refund is given for cancellations up to 40 days prior to your arrival date; cancellations closer to the arrival date will not be refunded unless the property is re-let for the same rental period.

Arrival time is from 4pm and departure before 9am to allow for same day changeovers of both cottages.

We expect a considerate demeanour towards the neighbours. We do not host stag/hen parties. The cottages should be treated with respect and left clean and tidy. Any breakages should be replaced & reported to the owner. Should deep cleaning be required, you may be charged extra. The owners/managers should be able to enter at any time to carry out repairs and access the garden for maintenance.

You should not exceed the stated levels of occupancy.

All areas in the cottages are non-smoking; we reserve the right to charge anyone a deep cleaning fee if they have smoked in the house.

Well behaved dogs are welcome but must be kept on the hard flooring downstairs. Any fouling in the garden must be cleaned up. Dogs must never be left alone in the property.

We accept no responsibility for any injury or loss on the premises. 

We look forward to welcoming you as our guests.

Should you prefer to book through a booking agency, you can find 'Aberlour Bolthole' & 'Aberlour Retreat' on Airbnb (who will charge you a variable booking fee between 6%-12%), Tripadvisor's 'holidaylettings' (who will charge you a variable booking fee between 8%-14,5%) & bookings.com (who will charge you a variable booking fee around 14%).

It is the continuing policy of the business to ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, the health, safety and welfare of all its employees and others such as members of the public, contractors and visitors who may be affected by our business operations.

The discharge of these duties will be given at least equal priority to those of other objectives for commercial success and customer service.

The business aims to provide and maintain throughout all of its operations the highest practical health and safety standards in accordance with all relevant legal requirements and guidance.

The Manager through the delegated duties of the team has the ultimate responsibility for ensuring the health and safety of all employees and others who may be affected by business' operations.

While the management of the business will do all that is within its powers to ensure the health and safety of its employees, it is also recognised that each and every individual associated with the business must fulfil their own obligations under the law to look after the health and safety of themselves and those who work with them as well as our guests.

Health and safety management is a key line managers responsibility. Line managers are charged with taking ownership of health and safety management, for ensuring that is an integral part of how they and their department operates and accepting that it is a core part of the general management function.

It is the duty of each employee to take reasonable care of their own and other people’s welfare and to report any situation which may pose a threat to the wellbeing of any other person.

The primary objectives of this policy are;

• To ensure through risk assessment, that all activities and locations are reviewed and hazards either removed or controlled to enable safe working conditions
• To ensure that all plant and equipment provided is safe, fit for purpose and suitably maintained
• To ensure staff are fully trained in their responsibilities and give all appropriate information, training, and supervision in their tasks such that it allows them to undertake such tasks in a safe manner
• To ensure regular and effective consultation is achieved through regular health and safety meetings held internally
• To investigate all accidents and develop action plans to prevent recurrences

This policy will be regular reviewed or as and when new legislation and or guidance dictates it is otherwise necessary. Where required from the above, updates will be made.

HOLIDAY LETTING AGREEMENT
(For a Holiday Let of Furnished Property)

The PROPERTY Enter Address of Property
The LANDLORD
The
LANDLORD’S
AGENTS

Enter Landlord Details

Enter Landlords agent details
And address
And contact no.

The TENANT
The TERM day(s)/week(s)/month(s) beginning at 12 noon on and expiring at 12 noon on
The RENT £ per week/month payable in advance on the of each week/month

or

£ payable in advance on the date of this Agreement

The DEPOSIT £
The INVENTORY means the list of the Landlord’s possessions at the Property which has been signed by the

Landlord and the Tenant

DATED _________________________________
SIGNED Landlord____________________________
Landlord’s Agent_____________________
Tenants:____________________________
Tenants:____________________________

Print Name__________________________
Print Name__________________________
Print Name__________________________
Print Name__________________________
THIS RENTAL AGREEMENT comprises the particulars detailed above and the terms and conditions printed
overleaf whereby the Property is hereby let by the Landlord and taken by the Tenant for the Term at the Rent.
Additional Provisions:

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HOLIDAY LETTING AGREEMENT - TERMS AND CONDITIONS
1. The Tenant shall be entitled to occupy the property for holiday purposes only and
this Agreement shall not confer on the Tenant any security of tenure within the
terms of the Housing Act 1988 pursuant to which the occupation shall be deemed
to be by way of an excluded tenancy
2. The Tenant will:
2.1 pay the Rent at the times and in the manner aforesaid
2.2 keep the interior of the Property in a good, clean and tenantable state and
condition and not damage or injure the Property or any part of it
2.3 yield up the Property at the end of the Term in the same clean state and
condition it was in at the beginning of the Term reasonable wear and tear
and damage by insured risks excepted
2.4 maintain at the Property and keep in a good and clean condition all of the
contents of the Property as listed on the Inventory, if any, and to replace,
repair or cleanse any item(s) which become broken or damaged during the
Term
2.5 not make any alteration or addition to the Property nor to do any
redecoration or painting of the Property
2.6 not do or omit to do anything on or at the Property which may be or
become a nuisance or annoyance to any other occupiers of the Property or
owners or occupiers of adjoining or nearby premises or which may in any
way prejudice the insurance of the Property or cause an increase in the
premium payable therefor
2.7 not without the Landlord’s prior written consent (consent not to be
withheld unreasonably) allow or keep any pet or any kind or animal at the
Property. If any pets are permitted they must be kept under strict control
at all times and must not be left unattended in the Property. The Tenant
will be responsible for all damage and any extra cleaning caused by the
pet(s)
2.8 not use or occupy the Property in any way whatsoever other than as a
private holiday residence for a maximum of persons
2.9 not assign, sublet, charge or part with or share possession of occupation of
the Property or any part thereof
2.10 allow the Landlord or anyone with the Landlord's written permission to
enter the Property at reasonable times of the day to inspect its condition
and state of repair, and carry out any necessary repairs and gas inspections,
provided the Landlord has given reasonable prior notice (except in
emergency)

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2.11 pay interest at the rate of 8% above the Base Lending Rate for the time
being of the Landlord’s bankers upon any Rent or other money due from
the Tenant under this Agreement which is more than 3 days in arrear in
respect of the period from when it became due to the date of payment
2.12 provide the Landlord with a forwarding address when the tenancy comes
to an end and remove all rubbish and all personal items (including the
Tenant’s own furniture and equipment) from the Property before leaving
3. Subject to the Tenant paying the rent and performing his/her obligations under this
Agreement the Tenant may peaceably hold and enjoy the Property during the term
without interruption from the Landlord or any person rightfully claiming under or
in trust for the Landlord
4. The Landlord will insure the Property and the contents of the Property which
belong the Landlord, as listed on the Inventory, if any, and make a copy of the
insurance policy available to the Tenant
5. In the event of the Rent being unpaid for more than 10 days after it is due
(whether demanded or not) or there being a breach of any other of the Tenant’s
obligations under this Agreement then the Landlord may recover possession of the
Property and this Rental Agreement shall thereupon end but without prejudice to
any of the Landlord’s other rights and remedies in respect of any outstanding
obligations on the part of the Tenant. This clause does not affect the Tenant’s
statutory rights and the Landlord will need to obtain a court order while anyone is
living at the Property
6. The Deposit
6.1 The Deposit will be held by the Landlord and will be refunded to the
Tenant at the end of the Term (however it ends) at the forwarding address
provided to the Landlord but less any reasonable deductions properly made
by the Landlord to cover any reasonable costs incurred or losses caused to
him by any breaches of the obligations in his Agreement by the Tenant.
No interest will be payable to the Tenant in respect of the Deposit money
6.2 The Deposit shall be payable to the Tenant as soon as reasonably
practicable, however the Landlord shall not be bound to return the Deposit
until after he has had a reasonable opportunity to assess the reasonable cost
of any repairs required as a result of any breaches of his obligations by the
Tenant or other sums properly due to the Landlord under clause 6.1
However, the Landlord shall not, save in exceptional circumstances, retain
the Deposit for more than one month after the end of the tenancy
6.3 If at any time during the Term the Landlord is obliged to deduct from the
Deposit to satisfy the reasonable costs occasioned by any breaches of the
obligations of the Tenant the Tenant shall make such additional payments
as are necessary to restore the full amount of the Deposit

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7. The Landlord hereby notifies the Tenant under Section 48 of the Landlord &
Tenant Act 1987 that any notices (including notices in proceedings) should be
served upon the Landlord at the address stated with the name of the Landlord
overleaf
8. In the event of damage to or destruction of the Property by any of the risks insured
against by the Landlord the Tenant shall be relieved from payment of the Rent to
the extent that the Tenant’s use and enjoyment of the Property is thereby
prevented and from performance of its obligations as to the state and condition of
the Property to the extent of and so long as there prevails such damage or
destruction (except to the extent that the insurance is prejudiced by any act or
default of the Tenant)
9. Where the context so admits:
9.1 The ‘Landlord’ includes the persons for the time being entitled to the
reversion expectant upon this Tenancy
9.2 The ‘Tenant’ includes any persons deriving title under the Tenant
9.3 The ‘Property’ includes all of the Landlord’s fixtures and fittings at or
upon the Property
9.4 The ‘Term’ shall mean the period stated in the particulars overleaf or any
shorter or longer period in the event of an earlier termination or an
extension respectively

10. All references to the singular shall include the plural and vice versa and any
obligations or liabilities of more than one person shall be joint and several and an
obligation on the part of a party shall include an obligation not to allow or permit
the breach of that obligation