Book / Availability
Book / Availability
We offer much more than just booking your holiday…..
Based in the picturesque town of Dartmouth, Devon Stays offer fully managed holiday rentals within Dartmouth and South Hams and Host holiday properties across all areas of South Devon.
General Information
- Your property will be available from 4pm on your arrival day and you must vacate by 10am on your departure day
- Bed Linen and Towels are provided in all properties – beds will be made up prior to arrival
- Electricity, Gas and Hot Water are included in the total price
- All properties have smoke detection, carbon monoxide detection, a fire extinguisher and a fire blanket
- All properties meet the Health and Safety requirements within the industry, including Gas Safety Checks where applicable, Portable Appliance Test, Fire Risk Assessment
Our House Rules (IMPORTANT)
- A refundable housekeeping security deposit will be added to each property booking
- Any damages or property defects must be reported to Devon Stays 01803 470150 during your stay
- All beds must be stripped and all rubbish must be taken out of the property on departure
- Your property will be available from 4pm on your arrival day and you must vacate by 10am on your departure day
- There is a strict NO SMOKING policy within all properties
Devon Stays
Conditions of rental
Reservations for accommodation by Guests (the Guest) are accepted by Devon Stays Ltd (the Agent) on behalf of property Owners (the Owner).
CORONAVIRUS NOTICE: For all bookings made from 15th June 2020 we will offer a full refund or postponement if government regulations prevent the Agency/Owner from offering the holiday. If a guest is unable to travel because they have contracted and been diagnosed with the virus, the guest will be offered a full refund. Please note that appropriate supporting documentation or an official letter from a medical professional must be provided.
Should a Guest choose not to take their holiday for fear of contracting Coronavirus, but no travel restrictions are in place, neither the Owners nor the Agent are under any obligation to refund any of the monies in connection with the booking.
Devon Stays Ltd reserve the right to adapt and make amendments to the above cancellation policy in accordance with any further government advisories or restrictions.
The Agreement: The rental agreement is between the Guest and the Owner. Devon Stays Ltd acts only as an Agent for the Owner. The contract is deemed to have been made once the Guest has paid a deposit and the Agent has sent a confirmation of booking, on behalf of the Owner. The Guest must be over 18 years of age at the time of the booking being made.
Booking: The Guest who makes the booking is deemed to have agreed to these Terms and Conditions will be responsible for all persons included in the booking and should ensure that they are all aware of these Terms & Conditions. The Owner or the Agent reserves the right to decline any booking or refuse to hand over a key to any person who has not complied with these Terms & Conditions.
Payment: For bookings made more than 6 weeks before your arrival date, a deposit (part payment) of 50% of the total cost of the holiday is required. The remaining balance is due 6 weeks before the holiday commences. For bookings made less than 6 weeks before arrival, full payment of the holiday is required.
The Guest agrees to pay the balance of the payment 6 weeks before the holiday is due to start. Email reminders are sent, but delivery cannot be guaranteed. Where a Guest fails to pay their balance by the due date the booking may be cancelled, and the deposit will be retained.
Cleaning: The Guest is responsible and expected to leave the property in a similar state to which they find it (reasonable cleaning accepted); otherwise, a cleaning charge will be charged. These terms are to be abided to ensure the standard is kept and service provided for all Guests.
Party Size: The Owner permits the Guest and members of the Guest’s party (but no one else) to occupy the property for holiday purposes only. The Guest must declare the correct number of additional Guests during booking and, if this changes, must inform the Agent before the rental commences of any change. No more than the maximum number of persons stated on the website property description may occupy a property unless by prior written agreement with the Agent or Owner. Extra charges may be applicable if the number of Guests differs from the number on the booking reservation.
Arrival/Departure: The properties (unless otherwise stated in the property details) are available for occupation from 4.00pm on arrival day of the holiday and must be vacated by 10.00 am on the departure day.
Cancellation or Changes by the Guest: Once the holiday is booked the Guest has entered a legally binding contract. If the Guest cancels, for whatever reason (including medical and weather related) then no refund of the deposit will be due, and within 6 weeks of the holiday no refund of the full balance is due. Cancellations can be actioned by contacting Devon Stays Ltd.
It is recommended and expected that the Guest will have or will take out a holiday insurance policy (which includes cancellation insurance covering sickness and unavoidable reasons for cancellation) prior to their stay.
Pets: The Guest may only bring such pets as are booked at the time of booking. A charge will be made per pet. Not all properties accept pets; if the property details on the website stipulate no pets, then this is binding within these Terms & Conditions. Pets must be well-behaved and should not be left unattended in the property. They are not permitted in the bedrooms or on any furniture in the property. If damage or extra cleaning is caused by pets the Guest will be billed for that charge. ‘No Pets’ in a description may not guarantee that pets have never occupied the property. No garden is guaranteed as secure for dogs even if described as private or enclosed.
Guest Responsibility: The supervision of children, babies, dogs, and any adults requiring care always remains the responsibility of the Guest.
Guests should put all furniture and property items back to where it was at the beginning of the rental period.
Guests should not leave any items at the property and, if left, the Owner/Agent has the right to charge for the removal, return or disposal of those items.
Damage, Loss, Theft: Guests agree to inform the Agents of any damage or loss however caused, excluding reasonable wear and tear incurred during occupation. Guests should not remove any item from the property. The Owner may ask for reasonable replacement costs. In the instance of damage, the Agency reserves the right to reimburse the Owner automatically via the payment method provided at booking.
Nuisance: Guests should not cause nuisance or annoyance to occupants of any nearby property.
If, in the opinion of the Agent/Owner, any person is not suitable to continue their occupation of the property because of unreasonable behaviour, damage or nuisance to other parties, the contract may be treated by the Agent/Owner as discharged and the Agent/Owner may repossess the property immediately. The Guest will remain liable for the whole cost of rental and no refund shall be due.
Access: Guests must allow reasonable access to the property by the Agent/Owner for maintenance given reasonable notice.
Maintenance and Breakdowns: Rental properties are likely to experience maintenance issues and equipment breakdowns during a Guest stay. In such event, we will endeavour to instruct a tradesman and source required parts at our earliest availability, this does depend on the capacity and capability of the profession or trade carrying out this work and the expected delivery duration of any such parts. The Guest is to make the property available to have such issues resolved.
Wildlife: Many properties are situated in beautiful rural locations. Please therefore expect to meet some wildlife, including the odd spider, mouse, bird, fly, bee, wasp, or other creature, which may make their way into a property unbeknown to the Owner. Spiders are not considered to be a pest and consume up to 2000 other insects per year. If this is likely to be a problem, it would be best not to book. (If any of these creatures are encountered, do not panic, but contact the Owner in a calm and reasonable way – but only if the creatures become a serious menace. Otherwise, just open a window or a door and let them out, as this is usually what they prefer.) Owners reserve the right to take no action if they do not consider the existence of the wildlife to be a serious threat to health.
Complaints Procedure: If a Guest has a complaint, it should be submitted to the Owner or their Housekeeper (who is responsible for the management and maintenance of the property) at the earliest opportunity. If the Owner does not resolve the complaint, it may be forwarded to the Agent who will attempt to resolve it. Any complaints cannot be accepted unless notified immediately and during the rental period as Owners should be given an opportunity to make good the reason for the complaint.
If a complaint cannot be resolved and Guest wishes to take the matter to Court this should be done at the Court nearest to the Owners address. Any assistance provided by Devon Stays Ltd in resolving a complaint in relation to your booking is provided on a goodwill basis and as an Agent.
Property descriptions and all details both written and verbal are given in good faith and believed to be correct, but interpretation thereof can be subjective and as such their accuracy cannot be guaranteed. Property details may vary over time from photographs and descriptions on the websites.
Liability: The Agent/Owner cannot accept responsibility for any material loss, damage, additional expense, or inconvenience directly or indirectly caused by or arising out of the property, its plumbing, gas, electrical services, or exceptional weather.
No responsibility is accepted for loss or damage of property (including pets), vehicles or vehicle contents belonging to the Guest or any member of the Guest’s party during their occupancy.
The maximum liability accepted by the Agent/Owner will be the total cost of the holiday as paid by the Guest to the Agent. No other expenses such as travelling costs or alternative accommodation will be accepted.
Cancellation by Owners: The Agent/Owner reserves the right to refuse any booking and to cancel any bookings already made if the property is unavailable (e.g., through fire, flood, etc.) for any reason whatsoever, subject to a full refund of all monies paid (but no further liability). Neither the Agent nor the Owner shall be under any other liability if such cancellation occurs. Note: in the unlikely event of a cancellation the Agent will make every possible effort to secure alternative accommodation if required.
No Smoking: Devon Stays Ltd has a No Smoking policy within all their properties.
Force Majeure: The Agent or Owner cannot accept responsibility or liability for any alterations, delay or cancellation or any other loss or damage caused by war, civil strife, terrorist action, industrial disputes, fire, sickness, bad weather, epidemics, pandemics, acts of any government or public authority, or any other event outside our control.
Waiver: The failure of the Owner to enforce or exercise, at any time or for any period, any term of, or any right pursuant to this agreement does not constitute and shall not be construed as a waiver of such term or right.
Miscellaneous: The Guest agrees that the contract with the Owner is made at the Owner’s premises and that any proceedings between the parties shall be conducted in the County Court nearest to the Owner.
Use of our websites and services are bound in accordance with these Guest Terms and Conditions and our privacy policy which outlines how we use and protect your data in delivery of these services
The registered office address of Devon Stays Ltd is, 20 Mill Crescent, Dartmouth, TQ6 9TA, United Kingdom
Our Registered Company Number is 12790689
Office contact number: 01803 470150
Email address: info@devonstays.co.uk
Terms and Conditions last update June 2023
COVID POLICY 01.07.2021
We finally have a go ahead for travel both within the UK and some countries – smiles all around!
There is an enormous demand for self-catering holiday rental within South Devon and available weeks are being booked fast – if you see somewhere you like, please book to be sure not to miss out!
Please read the Government’s Guidance before committing to any UK travel and making a reservation.
As a company we have been busy preparing, cleaning and ensuring all our holiday properties are ready for holiday guests. Our cleaning measures remain in place for both cleaners and guests to adhere to, ensuring we are doing our absolute best to maintain with confidence a safe and clean environment for you to arrive to.
Covid measures during your stay
During your stay we would request that you adhere to the following measures in place to ensure we minimise the risk to cleaners during the changeover clean.
- Wash your hands for 20 seconds on return from a day out.
- If a guest becomes ill or displays any symptoms of Covid-19 or receives a track and trace alert during your stay, you should contact Devon Stays immediately.
- On your day of departure, all beds to be stripped of linen including sheets, duvet covers and pillowcases and bagged up securely in the soluble bags provided. All towels, bathmats and tea towels to be included.
- Dishwasher to be emptied on departure.
- Food and rubbish from all bins to be removed and securely bagged up and placed in the external bins provided.
- Please ensure the property is left in a respectable condition.
Conditions of travel prior to your reservation
We would like to make you aware of some conditions of travel prior to your reservation.
- Please read any Government guidance before committing to any travel within the UK.
- If a guest is unable to travel because they have contracted and been diagnosed with the virus, the guest will be offered a full refund. Please note that appropriate supporting documentation or an official letter from a medical professional must be provided.
- If a guest is unable to travel within one month of the arrival date, either because of government restrictions on travel or areas of the country being placed in quarantine/lockdown, the guest will be offered a full refund.
- If a guest is advised to self-isolate within 14 days of their arrival date, the guest will be offered a full refund. Please note that appropriate supporting documentation or an official letter from a medical professional must be provided.
- Should a guest choose not to take their holiday for fear of contracting Coronavirus, but no travel restrictions are in place, neither the owners nor Devon Stays are under any obligation to refund any of the monies in connection with the booking.
Devon Stays Ltd reserve the right to adapt and make amendments to the above cancellation policy in accordance with any further government advisories or restrictions
July 2023