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.

Long weekends or short breaks of 4 nights or fewer, commencing on any day of the week to suit your requirements, e.g. from Thursday to Monday, 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 and mid season.

See below for full terms and conditions. Please note that for payments made after 31 December 2010 VAT will be charged at 20%. All 2011 prices below 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).

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.

Cheques relating to bookings and deposits should be made payable to: "Zephen Properties Limited". Direct deposits may be made to our bank account as follows: Lloyds TSB Private Bank, 50, Grosvenor Street, London W1K 3LF, Sort Code 30-16-74, Account Number 07211082, Account Name "Zephen Properties Limited".

Please see cancellation terms below.

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

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 5Gigabytes. 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 solid fuel 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.