1. The property known as No.1 Impasse des Boucots, "the Property", is offered for holiday rental subject to confirmation by I.A.& A. Nisbet, "the Owners", to the renter "the Client".

2. To reserve the "Property", the "Client" should complete and sign both copies of the booking form and return one copy, (the other copy for retention,) with payment of the initial non-refundable deposit (20% of the total rent due). The "Owners" will send a receipt which is your confirmation and formal acceptance of the booking.

3. The balance of the rent together with the surety deposit, in Sterling, is payable not less than eight weeks before the start of the rental period. If payment is not received by the due date, the "Owners" reserve the right to give notice in writing that the reservation is cancelled. The "Client" will remain liable to pay the balance of the rent unless the "Owners" are able to re-let the Property. In this event clause 5 of these booking conditions will apply. Reservations made within eight weeks of the start of the rental period require full payment at the time of booking.

4. A surety deposit of £100.00 is required in case of, for example damage to the property or its contents, loss of keys, excess cleaning charges or additional use of linen. However, the sum reserved by this clause shall not limit the "Client's" liability to the "Owners". The "Owners" will account to the "Client" for the surety deposit and refund the balance due within two weeks after the end of the rental period.

5. Subject to clauses 2 and 3 above, in the event of cancellation, refunds of amount paid will be made if the "Owners" are able to relet the "Property", and any expenses or losses incurred in doing so will be deducted from the refundable amount. The "Client" is strongly recommended to arrange a comprehensive travel insurance policy (including cancellation cover) and to have full cover for the party's personal belongings, public liability etc., since these are not covered by the "Owners" insurance.

6. The rental period shall commence at 16.00hrs. on the first day and finish at 10.00hrs. on the last day. The "Owners" shall not be obliged to offer accommodation before the time stated and the "Client" shall not be entitled to remain in occupation after the time stated.

7. The maximum number to reside in the property must not exceed six and under no circumstances may occupancy be supplemented by tents caravans motorhomes etc.

8. The "Client" agrees to be a considerate tenant and take good care of the "Property" and leave it in a clean and tidy condition at the end of the rental period. Although cleaning is included in our prices, the"Owners" reserve the right to make a retention from the surety deposit to cover additional cleaning costs if the Client leaves the "Property" in an unacceptable condition. The "Client" also agrees not to act in any way which would cause a disturbance to those resident in neighbouring properties.

9. The "Client" shall report to the "Owners" without delay any defects in the "Property" or breakdown in the equipment, plant, or appliances in the "Property" or garden, and arrangements for repair and/or replacement will be made as soon as possible.

10. The "Owners" shall not be liable to the "Client":

• for any temporary defect or stoppage in the supply of public services to the "Property", nor in respect of any equipment or appliance in the "Property"or garden.

• for any loss, damage or injury which is the result of adverse weather conditions, riot, war, strikes or other matters beyond the control of the "Owners".

• for any loss, damage or inconvenience caused to or suffered by the "Client" if he "Property" shall be destroyed or substantially damaged before the start of the rental period, and in any such event, the "Owners" shall, within seven days of notification to the "Client", refund to the "Client" all sums previously paid in respect of the rental period.

• for any matter arising from the use or misuse of any equipment or appliances, electrical or other, whether supplied by the "Owners" or provided by the "Client".

11. The "Client" shall be responsible for the security of the "Property" for the rental period, and will leave the "Property" secure on vacating. The "Client" furthermore agrees to take every reasonable precaution to ensure that no damage to, or loss from the "Property" shall be incurred.

12. Under no circumstances shall the "Owners" liability to the "Client" exceed the amount paid to the "Owners" for the rental period.

This contract shall be governed by English law in every particular including information and interpretation, and shall be deemed to have been made in England. Any proceedings arising out of or in connection with this contract may be brought in any court of competent jurisdiction in England.

as at August 2000