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Higher Farm Cottage is a beautiful and comfortable self-catering cottage in the village of Langton Herring, Dorset, lying between Weymouth and Abbotsbury.

Details of availability and prices can be found below, please scroll down. The main prices quoted are per week in the high season starting on a Saturday between 15:30 and 18:00 and vacating the following Saturday at 10:00 (latest). The exceptions are the two weeks over the Christmas and New Year holidays, which are arranged to ensure that Christmas and New Year fall in the middle of these letting weeks.

Short breaks of 4 nights or fewer are also available during the low season. The price in brackets is the price for these breaks. Short breaks are not available during the high season.

See full booking terms and conditions below the calendar. All prices include VAT at 20%.

Prices and availability (Higher Farm Cottage):

Dates in RED are already booked or otherwise unavailable. Dates in YELLOW are available high and mid season weeks. Dates in BLUE are available low season weeks. Please scroll down to see all available weeks and prices in Pounds Sterling (GBP).

10 Dec to 17 Dec 2011 21 Dec to 28 Dec 2011 28 Dec to  04 Jan 2012 07 Jan to 14 Jan 2012 14 Jan to 21 Jan 2012
GBP750
(GBP580)
GBP1340 GBP1340 GBP750
(GBP580)
GBP750
(GBP580)

21Jan to 28 Jan 2012 28 Jan to 04 Feb 2012 04 Feb to 11 Feb 2012 11 Feb to 18 Feb 2012 18 Feb to 25 Feb 2012
GBP750
(GBP580)
GBP750
(GBP580)
GBP750
(GBP580)
GBP960
(GBP750)
GBP750
(GBP580)

25 Feb to 03 Mar 2012 03 Mar to 10 Mar 2012 10 Mar to 17 Mar 2012 17 Mar to 24 Mar 2012 24 Mar to 31 Mar 2012
GBP750
(GBP580)
GBP750
(GBP580)
GBP750
(GBP580)
GBP750
(GBP580)
GBP750
(GBP580)

31 Mar to 07 Apr 2012 07 Apr to 14 Apr 2012 14 Apr to 21 Apr 2012 21 Apr to 28 Apr 2012 28 Apr to 05 May 2012
GBP960 GBP960 GBP750
(GBP580)
GBP750
(GBP580)
GBP750
(GBP580)

05 May to 09 May 2012 12 May to 19 May 2012 19 May to 26 May 2012 26 May to 02 Jun 2012 02 Jun to 09 Jun 2012
GBP580 GBP750
(GBP580)
GBP750
(GBP580)
GBP750
(GBP580)
GBP750

09 Jun to 16 Jun 2012 16 Jun to 23 Jun 2012 23 Jun to 30 Jun 2012 30 Jun to 07 Jul 2012 07 Jul to 14 Jul 2012
GBP750
GBP750
(GBP580)
GBP750
(GBP580)
GBP750
(GBP580)
GBP750

14 Jul to 21 Jul 2012 21 Jul to 28 Jul 2012 28 Jul to 04 Aug 2012 04 Aug to 11 Aug 2012 11 Aug to 18 Aug 2012
GBP750
GBP1340 GBP1500 GBP1500 GBP1340

18 Aug to 25 Aug 2012 25 Aug to 01 Sep 2012 01 Sep to 08 Sep 2012 08 Sep to 15 Sep 2012 15 Sep to 22 Sep 2012
GBP1340 GBP1340 GBP750
(GBP580)
GBP750
(GBP580)
GBP750
(GBP580)

22 Sep to 29 Sep 2012 29 Sep to 06 Oct 2012 06 Oct to 13 Oct 2012 13 Oct to 20 Oct 2012 20 Oct to 27 Oct 2012
GBP750
(GBP580)
GBP750
(GBP580)
GBP750
(GBP580)
GBP750
(GBP580)
GBP750
(GBP580)

27 Oct to 03 Nov 2012 03 Nov to 10 Nov 2012 10 Nov to 17 Nov 2012 17 Nov to 24 Nov 2012 24 Nov to 01 Dec 2012
GBP960
(GBP750)
GBP750
(GBP580)
GBP750
(GBP580)
GBP750
(GBP580)
GBP750
(GBP580)

01 Dec to 08 Dec 2012 08 Dec to 15 Dec 2012 15 Dec to 22 Dec 2012 22 Dec to 29 Dec 2012 29 Dec to 05 Jan 2013
GBP750
(GBP580)
GBP750
(GBP580)
GBP750
(GBP580)
GBP1340 GBP1340

Terms, conditions and other useful information

Bookings

Higher Farm Cottage is available for booking throughout the year. Bookings are normally for a week or a whole number of weeks in the high season. A week commences on Saturday (between 15:30 and 18:00) and finishes on a Saturday (not later than 10:00). The exceptions are the two weeks over the Christmas holidays, which are arranged to ensure that Christmas and New Year fall in the middle of these letting weeks. Adherence to the arrival and departure times is important to ensure thorough cleaning can be effected between guests leaving and arriving. Low season mid-week to mid-week bookings, long weekends or short breaks, are available. Long weekends or short breaks attract one price (quoted in brackets) when the cottage is occupied for 4 nights or fewer. Breaks of 5, 6 or 7 nights attract the weekly price.

For advance bookings, that is bookings made at least 9 weeks before the start of the holiday, an initial booking will be provisional and held for seven days. The booking will be confirmed on receipt of a 30% deposit. If the payment is received later than seven days after the booking, confirmation will only be made if the dates remain available, otherwise the payment will be returned. A further payment of the remaining 70% of the cost of the holiday plus a GBP100 returnable deposit against breakages and other costs (e.g. telephone) must be received 8 weeks prior to commencement of the holiday.

All bookings made less than 8 weeks before the start of the holiday will be considered firm bookings and must be fully paid within 72 hours of the booking having been made. If full payment, i.e. the cost of the holiday plus a GBP100 returnable deposit, is not received within 72 hours, the booking will become unconfirmed and the dates will become available for letting again.

Please see cancellation terms below.

The number of guests must not exceed the declared maximum for the property with the exception of up to a maximum of two infants under 2 years of age although the total number must be declared at the time of booking. One cot will be available but not cot linen. If a second infant is in the party then a travel cot and linen will need to be brought to the property by the guests.

In the event of unexpected late arrival the local Housekeeper must be contacted at the earliest with a revised estimated time of arrival or entry to the property might not be possible.

The property may not be used as other than a private holiday residence. There must be no sub-letting of the property.

Furnishings within the property must not be moved or otherwise rearranged.

Any problems or complaints must be addressed to the Housekeeper or the owners during the period of occupancy. Complaints made after departure from the property cannot be considered.

The following services are included in the inclusive price for each rental period:
Linen
provision of a clean set of sheets (or duvet covers as appropriate) and a set of pillowcases for each bed

provision of two towels for each guest; 

provision of tea towels.

Towels for outdoor use (e.g. beach use) are not provided and should be brought by the guests as required.

Fuel
provision of fuel for heating and hot water
provision of electricity

Consumables (other than fuel)
A courtesy basic starter pack of consumables will be available on arrival but otherwise it is your responsibility to provide all consumables you will require for the duration of your stay.

Cleaning
provision of cleaning service following occupancy

Keys and Access

Access will only be given to the person(s) in whose name the booking was made. Sub-letting of the bookings is strictly forbidden under these Terms and Conditions.

Telephone costs, breakages and losses

The cost of telephone calls, breakages and losses will be deducted from the GBP100 deposit. Any remaining amount will be returned within 14 days from the end of the holiday.

Broadband

Use of the WiFi (or cable) Broadband service is GBP10.00 plus VAT for each week of your stay including downloads/uploads up to 5 Gigabytes. For each additional 5 Gigabytes (or part thereof) an additional GBP5.00 plus VAT will be charged. These charges will be deducted from the GBP100 returnable deposit.

Restricted mobility

Higher Farm Cottage is a Grade II listed building built in the late 17th Century and while it has been refurbished to a high standard the basic structure is original and largely unchanged. It is a three-storey property with bedrooms and bathrooms on the first and second floors. Access is via original, narrow and steep staircases. It is not therefore suitable for anyone who has difficulty with mobility.

Restrictions on smoking and pets

Higher Farm Cottage is a no smoking environment. Sorry, pets are not allowed

External Storage

Two lockable sheds are available for storage of equipment (e.g. cycles, walking gear, beach chairs, prams, etc.)

These also accommodate logs for the wood burning stove

Garden Furniture

In the rear, south-facing, walled garden there is a set of teak patio furniture and a barbecue.

Local Assistance

A housekeeper, who lives locally, is available to provide any assistance that may be necessary. Contact details will be sent with your booking confirmation and are available at the cottage.

Should you require additional services e.g. receipt of a grocery delivery or similar a small charge will be made based on the housekeeper's time (minimum charge GBP10.00 plus VAT)

Cancellation

The initial booking fee of 30% of the cost of the holiday will be forfeit in the event of a cancellation. The initial booking fee will also be forfeit if the full amount is not received 8 weeks prior to the start of the holiday and the accommodation will be considered available for re-letting.

If cancellation occurs after full payment has been received a refund of 70% of the cost of the holiday will be made only if it has been possible to re-let the accommodation.

It is strongly recommended that suitable travel insurance is taken out to cover any unexpected occurrences as there can be no variation of these cancellation terms in the event of late or non-arrival.





















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