Book Strawberry Cottage

Terms and Conditions of Let
Your reservation is a legal contract, and Strawberry Cottage should only be used by
individuals or groups to provide accommodation in Glen Affric while they pursue their
sporting activities/ interests/hobbies and for no other purposes. The cottage should
not be used as a holiday home or for stag parties, hen parties, weddings or any
special event without prior discussion and written agreement.
1. Definition of Terms
Strawberry Cottage is leased by An Teallach Mountaineering Club from National
Trust Scotland. Parties applying to stay at Strawberry Cottage are referred to as 'the
Clients' until the commencement of their let when they are referred to as 'the
Tenants'. An Teallach Mountaineering Club are referred to as 'the Owners', and
these terms set out the terms of the contract between the Clients/Tenants and the
Owners.
2. Payment
When booking online the full rent must be paid at the time that the booking is made.
If the Owner is unable to accept a booking, then all monies paid will be refunded as
soon as it can be arranged. When an online booking is not available and a booking
is arranged by email or by phone then payment is to be made once booking and fee
has been agreed. Bookings will not be binding until payment is received.
3. Authority to Sign
The person completing the booking form certifies that:
a. He/she is authorised to agree the booking conditions on behalf of all persons
included on the booking form, including those who may be added/substituted later.
b. He/she is over 18 years of age and is a member of the party intending to occupy
the property.
c. He/she agrees to take responsibility for the party occupying the property.
4. The Tenancy Agreement
The tenancy gives the Tenants the right to occupy the property for the duration of the
booking within the meaning of Schedule 4 paragraph 8 of the Housing (Scotland) Act
1988. Lettings commence at midday (unless otherwise stated) on the first day of the
tenancy and end at midday on the departure date unless otherwise agreed. The
tenancy period cannot be extended without the Agent's permission.
5.Overstaying
If the Tenant overstays for any reason and does not vacate by midday on the
departure date then the Owner may charge the Tenant a minimum charge of £50 up
to the cost of a full days rental, together with any ongoing costs, losses or expenses
arising directly or indirectly as the case may be from the failure to vacate, including
without limitation the loss of any booking of the property due to commence at the end
of the Tenant’s letting of the property.
6. Linen
Tenants should bring their own sleeping bags and towels. Tea towels are provided.

7. Fuel/Utilities
The rental cost includes the use of firewood for the wood burning stoves and LPG for
cooking. Lighting is provided via solar power with a petrol generator backup. Water
is available during the summer period (May-October). Outside of these times guests
will need to collect water from the river using buckets and storage barrels are
provided at the cottage. All water must be boiled before consumption. Guests are
advised to bring drinking water in with them.
8. The Tenants' Obligations
a. To report to the Owners any losses or damage to the property caused by the
Tenants or a member of their party (reasonable wear and tear excluded).
b. To take good care of the property and leave it in a clean and tidy condition at the
end of the tenancy. No cleaning service is provided so please leave the cottage as
you would like to find it.
c. To allow the Owners and Agent reasonable access to the property.
d. To not exceed the total number of people as stipulated in the description of the
property, and not to transfer possession of the property or share it except with
members of the party stated in the booking. Maximum of 2 cars parked at Cottage.
e. To use the property for accommodation and not to be a nuisance to occupants of
any adjoining/neighbouring premises or others using Glen Affric. No camping
outside the cottage and strictly no fires/barbeques.
f. Not to smoke in the property.
The Owners reserve the right to charge Tenants for additional cleaning that may be
required if any of the above Obligations are breached.
9. Alteration/Cancellations of a Booking
Once a client has made a booking, no refund will be given unless the client gives
sufficient notice (a minimum of 4 weeks) before their planned visit and the period of
their booking is utilised by an alternative group. If there are extenuating
circumstances, exceptions may be considered.
28 days or less notice - No refund is due (100% if alternative client utilising period )
> 28 days’ notice - 33% rental returned (100% if alternative client utilising period )
10. Complaints
We will endeavour to ensure that your stay at Strawberry is without issues however
the property’s appeal in being 6 miles from the highway and no phone reception
does make it challenging for us to respond to issues. If you do find any issues that
spoiled your stay or feel that the previous tenants have not left the cottage as you
would expect to find it, please get in touch with us as soon as is convenient.
11. Non-availability of Property
If for any reason beyond the Owner's control the property is unavailable on the day
when the tenancy is due to begin or the property becomes unsuitable for letting,
clients will receive a full refund of all rents and charges already paid. The Owner will
not be liable for any other costs incurred by the client/tenant.
12. Liability
The Owner accepts no liability for any act, neglect or default on the part of any other

person not employed by them or under their control, nor for any accident, damage,
loss, injury, expense or inconvenience to either person or property which the
Tenants, or any other person, may suffer or incur arising from, or in any way
connected with, the Tenancy. The Owners accept no liability for loss or damage to
the Tenants' possessions on the Owners' land or property unless caused by the
Owners negligence. Please also refer to section 16.
13. Breach of Contract
If Tenants breach any of the above terms and conditions the Owners reserve the
right to re-enter the property and terminate the tenancy, without prejudice to the
other rights and remedies of the owners.
14. Validity Clause
If any term or provision in these Booking Conditions shall in whole or in part be held
to any extent to be illegal or unenforceable under any enactment or rule of law, that
term or provisions or part shall, to that extent, be deemed not to form part of this
agreement and the enforceability of the remainder of this agreement shall not be
affected.
15. Force Majeure
The owner accepts no liability and will not pay compensation for any loss, damage or
expense where our obligations are prevented or affected by reason of force majeure.
Force Majeure means any event which we or the owner providing the service could
not, even with all due care, foresee or avoid such as war or threat of war, riots, civil
strife, terrorist activity, epidemic, pandemic, industrial action, natural or nuclear
disaster, fire, adverse weather conditions, closure of airports or ports, technical
problems with transport, governmental action and all other similar events.

16. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
The contract is deemed to have been made at Strawberry Cottage, Athnamulloch,
Beauly. The validity, construction and performance of this Agreement shall be
governed by Scots' Law. The Clients and the Tenants submit to the exclusive
jurisdiction of the Scottish courts.