Terms and Conditions

The terms and conditions for hiring or staying at 50 clos des Chablettes, 74400 Chamonix , France also known as Chalet Mont Blanc.

1. Definition and interpretation

In these conditions

1.1 “the hire” means the chalet property situated at 50 clos des Chablettes, 74400 Chamonix

1.2 The construction, validity and performance of this hire agreement shall be governed by English law.

2. Confirmation of reservation

2.1 The confirmation of reservation can be made by e-mail and should include: contact address, home phone, mobile, e-mail address also please confirm you have read and agreed with the terms and conditions. 25% deposit is required by Internet Banking or PayPal (credit cards accepted), using the facility on the Cham website, all currency is in euros. Your reservation will be confirmed by post once funds are received.

2.2 The balance of hire charge is payable by you in full, eight weeks before the commencement of the hire. It is your responsibility to ensure that the payment is made and received by us. If the payment is not received by us within eight weeks before the commencement of the hire, your reservation will be cancelled and your deposit forfeited.

3. Cancellation

3.1 Cancellation by you more than eight weeks before the commencement of the hire will entail loss of the deposit. Cancellation less than 8 weeks before the commencement of the hire gives rise to the loss of the deposit and your incurring the cancellation charges set out below:

Eight to six weeks before start hire date 20% plus deposit = 45% of total paid

Six to four weeks before start hire date 40% plus deposit = 65% of total paid

Four to two weeks before start hire date 60% plus deposit = 85% of total paid

Two to zero weeks before start hire date 100% = no refund

3.2 Cancellation by you is required in writing, and by e-mail. The e-mail date is accepted as cancellation date if this is backed up by letter received within one week at the above address. A confirmation e-mail will be returned within two working days, if not please phone (+336 1163 79 39) to verify the e-mail was received.

4. Changes and alterations by us

4.1 It is unlikely that any changes will need to be made by us. In the unlikely event that material changes, including cancellation is required by us, whether as a result of an act of god

or otherwise, we reserve the right to implement such changes. You will, of course, be informed at the earliest opportunity in the event of any changes being made.

4.2 Where we are unable to provide the Property for the hire period, we will return to you all monies paid for the hire. This will be the limit of our liability to you.

5. Passports, Visas and Insurance

5.1 It is your responsibility to check that you have a valid passport, the correct visas (if applicable), and other necessary travel documents to arrive on the Saturday/Sunday hire date.

5.2 Please make sure you are correctly insured for your holiday activity. No insurances are provided by us, other than buildings insurance for the property.

6. Arrival, Damage Deposit and Defects in the Property.

6.1 Notification of your estimated time of arrival is important as it enables us to meet you, escort you to the Property, take inventories (self catering only), show you how the various facilities work at the Property, and exchange keys for the damage deposit.

6.2 You will not be granted access to the Property until 4:00pm on the incoming changeover day (Saturday/Sunday) and you will be required to vacate the Property by 10:00am on the outgoing changeover day (Saturday/Sunday). Your attention is specifically drawn to these times in order to ensure proper cleaning and preparation of the Property. However we are happy for baggage to be dropped off at any time.

6.3 item 6.3 applies to summer only. Local telephone calls are free. Mobile, national & international are blocked. Internet ASDL is free 24 hours. Computer useage is free, please do not install or delete software.

6.4 A summer damage deposit of € 500.00 (cash, not cheque or credit card please) will be exchanged for the keys (self catering only). The summer damage deposit is returned to you by post between 15 and 30 days after your departure, net of such sums as may be required to make good any loss or damage occurring during your stay. (self catering only)

6.5 If you fail to bring to our attention any damage you find at the Property within 24 hours of your arrival, it will be assumed you were responsible for such damage.

7. Departure

7.1 We will meet you at the Property at a prearranged time on the day of your departure to collect the keys, verify that no damage or other loss has taken place and to check the inventory. You will be given a copy of the inspection certificate for your records (self catering only).

7.2 You are expected to use the facilities at the Property with care and are requested to report to us any accidental damage to the Property at the time. We ask that on departure you leave the Property in a clean and reasonable manner. We ask that prior to departure you strip all beds of bed linen and place all towels on the lounge floor ready for washing (self catering only).

7.3 Two complete set of keys to the Property will be supplied to you on arrival. A charge of € 40 will be made for each set of keys not returned to us complete at the end of your stay.

8. General

8.1 The description of the Property provided in our marketing literature and on our website is made in good faith and is materially accurate in our opinion. That said, descriptions are subjective. You should therefore check with us in advance regarding any feature which is of particular importance to your prospective enjoyment of the property.

8.2 Cats and dogs are not allowed at the property.

8.3 No smoking is allowed inside the property.

8.4 The maximum number of persons allowed in the property at any one time is ten. Should you comprise of a party in excess of 8 persons, you will be required to vacate the property and no refund will be given.

8.5 We seek to maintain a family atmosphere at the Property for quiet enjoyment of the Property. You are not permitted to hold house parties, stag parties, hen parties, or similar functions at the Property. If you hold any such party, do not behave in a decent and peaceful manner, or otherwise disturb neighbours, you may be required to vacate the Property prior to the end of your planned stay. In such circumstances, no refund will be made.