Newton Lodge Tariffs 2025

The following terms and conditions provide the basis for which the owners accept bookings for Newton Lodge.

1. Contract: A Contract shall be established between the hirer and the Lodge owners based on the information provided by the hirer at the time of booking.  Any variation in this information can  render the contract null and void and discharge the owner of any liability to make the Lodge available to the hirer on arival.  The Contract will be on the basis of the hirer reading and accepting these Terms and Conditions of hire.
2. The Occupants of the Lodge must be named on the Booking Form and any change to these occupants must be notified to the owner.  If the persons listed on the booking form change during the hire period then the Contract is deemed null and void and a new Contract has to be established with a consequent new tariff applicable.
3. The Hirer:  The Lodge is ONLY TO BE USED by the people named on the booking form.  The Hirer must be one of the persons occupying the Lodge and the Hirer must be over 21.
4. Number of Persons:  The number of persons in the Lodge MUST NOT exceed EIGHT or the number (if less) agreed at the time of booking)
5. No Parties:  The Lodge must only be used for proper holiday use.  It may not be used as an alternative party venue.
6. Visitors:  Visitors are NOT permitted at the Lodge at any time (unless in exceptional circumstances and with the owners prior agreement)
7. Dogs and Pets:  Pets are NOT welcome at the Lodge (unless Guide dog)
8. Arrival and departure: You will be personally welcomed where possible, given keys and a full tour of Newton Lodge. If for some reason we cannot meet you in person on arrival, prior arrangements shall be made for your admittance. Arrival time is normally 15.00 hours on day of arrival and the premises must be vacated by 10.30 a.m. on day of departure. We will of course endeavour to accommodate any special requirements by prior arrangement.
9. Unsuitable Hirers:  We reserve the right to decline a bookig or to refuse to hand over the key to any person who in our opinion is not suitable to take charge.  In this case the hire fee will be refunded in full and the Contract shall be discharged without further liability to either party.  We also reserve the right to repossess the Lodge at any time where damage has been caused or in our opinion is likely to be caused by the hirer or any member of the hirer’s party.  In such case we shall not be liable to make a refund of any portion of the hire fee paid.
10. Insurance: We strongly recommend that all persons take out adequate travel insurance for their needs. We cannot be responsible for the costs if you fail to do so. The insurance should cover you if you have to cancel your holiday or if you incur any emergency or unforeseen expenses. The personal liability cover provided should also meet the cost of any damage or breakages incurred during your holiday period. It is advisable to take out a policy at the same time as booking, to ensure cover if you have to cancel for any reason.  The owners do not accept any liability for loss or damage to personal effect, baggage, vehicle or vehicle accessories or any othr items belonging ro the hirer or any member of the hirer’s party.
11. Cancellation: In all cases of cancellation the booking deposit will be forfeited.  In the event of cancellation less than eight weeks prior to arrival, no refunds will be made except for the good housekeeping deposit.
12. Rights of access: The owners reserve the right of entry to the accommodation at any time.
13. Loss of accommodation: If, for whatever reason, outside the control of the owner, the accommodation booked is not available, the liability of the owners, in no circumstances, exceeds a refund in excess of monies paid.
14. Your Responsibilities: During your stay, accidents can and do happen: however guests are responsible for breakages or damage to the property, the furnishings and fittings. All equipment should be left clean, and the property be left in the same condition as it was, upon arrival. All damages and breakages, of a more serious nature, must be reported immediately to the owner, by phone or email and arrangements made, as to how, any estimated cost of the damage or breakage, in excess of the deposit, is to be paid for in full.
15. Cleaning: Accommodation, equipment, utensils, etc, must be left clean and tidy at the end of the hire period. Suitable cleaning materials will be found within the property for this purpose. The Owner reserves the right to charge for excess cleaning. Note: It is the guest’s responsibility to ensure the safe storage of cleaning materials, particularly in the presence of children.
16. Smoking: Newton Lodge is a non-smoking property. Smoking is strictly prohibited inside any part of the house. Smoking is permitted outside the house, e.g. in the rear garden, but please dispose of the waste in a responsible manner.
17. Nuisance. Guests shall not cause a nuisance of any kind to the property or to its neighbours. Noise should be kept to a minimum during your stay and no excessive noise will be tolerated after 11pm.
18. Specialist equipment must only be used for the purposes of which it is designed. All persons using the specialist equipment must have had previous experience in the use of similar equipment.
19. Newton Lodge provides lifting equipment for those who may require this facility, however we do not provide slings for lifting purposes, these must be provided by the person renting the property.
20. Complaints: We hope that your stay at Newton Lodge fulfils your expectations, however, if you are not entirely satisfied with any aspect of the property, please contact the owner immediately, so that any problems can be rectified as soon as possible. Before departure all guests are encouraged to leave feedback to help us improve or build on our service.