Terms and Conditions

King John’s Cottages • Little Langley • Leafield • Oxfordshire • OX29 9NZ
Telephone +44(0)1993 878075 • Email: [email protected]

Booking and Cancellation Policy for King John’s Self-Catering Cottages in the Cotswolds

1. Currently a deposit of one third is required to confirm and secure your booking. The balance us usually payable four to six weeks prior to the booking.

2. Bookings are not confirmed until written confirmation has been issued.

3. Failure to pay final balance, which will be by an agreed date, will constitute the property being offered back on the market via the website and letting agents, and therefore probable loss of booking and deposit subject to receiving formal reasons for delay in payment or cancellation.

4. Cancelled bookings less than 14 days before commencement, then a charge equal to 75% of the stay will be made.  If the booking is cancelled 14 or more days before arrival then a charge equal to 50% of the stay will be made.  However, if the dates can be transferred we will do our best to accommodate you. Cancellation must be in writing and can be via email. See agents cancellation policy if booking via them.

5. The property will be available from 4.00pm on day of arrival and must be vacated by 10.00am on day of departure to allow cleaning time before the next guests.

6. The hirer is responsible for the property and its contents during the period of the booking. All equipment, utensils and furniture must be left as found in a clean and tidy condition. Any breakages, damage or exceptional cleaning caused must be reported at once and paid for prior to departure. Guests will be asked for a security deposit of £500 for King John’s Palace which will be returned once cleaning and inspection has been completed assuming no excessive cleaning is required, or unreported damages found.

7. Names of all occupants must be supplied and the party size must not exceed the pre-booked number. No subletting and no unauthorised parting with or sharing occupation is allowed as is inviting guests to stay with you during your booking dates without our prior permission.

8. Pets are allowed but limited to two dogs in each of the properties and any others by prior arrangement only. Under no circumstances are dogs allowed in the bedrooms or on furniture and should not be left alone in the property. Any damage or extra cleaning caused by dogs must be paid for by the hirer.

9. The properties are let as holiday accommodation and on the basis that neither the hirer nor anyone else has any right to remain in the property after the booking period.

10. All our properties are strictly NO SMOKING.

11. The owners have taken all reasonable precautions to ensure the properties are safe for their occupants. The owners are therefore not responsible or liable for any loss or damage to personal possessions or personal accident unless caused by the negligence of the owners or their employees.

These terms and conditions will be updated as necessary, March 2026 V.3