Booking Conditions

The Devon English School,

Deer Park Farm,

Haccombe, Newton Abbot TQ12 4SJ , Devon, England

Telephone +44 (0)1626 87 27 21 ; Fax +44 (0)1626 87 29 35

1. The property known as 'Deer Park Farm' ('the Property') is offered for rental as part of the English course (‘the Course’) subject to confirmation by Helen Chessum ('the Owner') to the Student ('the Client').

2. To reserve the Course, the Client should complete and sign the booking form and return it together with payment of the initial non-refundable deposit (10% of the total amount due). Following receipt of the booking form and deposit, the Owner will send a confirmation invoice and statement. This is the formal acceptance of the booking.

3. The balance of the payment (see clause 5) is payable not less than 4 weeks before the start of the Course period. If payment is not received by the due date, the Owner reserves the right to give notice in writing that the reservation is cancelled. The Client will remain liable to pay the balance of the Course unless the Owner is able to re-let the property. In this event, clause 6 of these booking conditions will apply. Reservations made within 4 weeks of the start of the Course period require full payment at the time of booking.

4. Any chargeable expenses arising during the rental period (e.g. telephone calls) should be settled locally with the Owner before departure.

5. Subject to clauses 2 & 3 above, in the event of a cancellation, refunds of amounts paid will be made if the Owner is able to re-let the Property, and any expenses or losses incurred in so doing 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 Owner's insurance.

6. The Client agrees to be a considerate tenant and to take good care of the Property and to leave it in a clean and tidy condition at the end of the rental period. The Client also agrees not to act in a way which would cause disturbance to those resident in neighbouring properties.

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

8. The Owner shall not be liable to the Client:

a. For any temporary stoppage in the supply of public services to the Property, nor in respect of any equipment, plant, machinery or appliance in the Property or garden.

b. 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 Owner.

c. For any loss, damage or inconvenience caused to or suffered by the Client if the Property shall be destroyed or substantially damaged before the start of the rental period and in any such event the Owner shall, within 7 days of notification to the Client refund to the Client all sums previously paid in respect of the Course period.

9. Under no circumstances shall the Owner's liability to the Client exceed the amount paid to the Owner for the Course period.

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