Cottage‑Waters – Terms & Conditions
These Terms & Conditions apply to all bookings unless otherwise agreed in writing.
Occupancy
- Maximum 2 people.
- Suitable for couples or two friends sharing.
- Only the people named on the booking may stay.
- Lead hirer must be 25 or over.
- Over‑occupancy may result in removal with no refund.
- you cannot transfer your holiday.
Booking, Deposits & Payments
- A booking forms a contract between the Hirer and Cottage‑Waters.
- A booking is not secured until the £50 non‑refundable deposit is paid.
- By paying, you agree to these Terms & Conditions.
- Holiday insurance is strongly recommended.
- Full balance due 4 weeks before arrival.
- Failure to pay on time may result in cancellation without notice or refund.
- Cottage‑Waters accepts no liability for any costs caused by late payment.
Arrival, Departure & Keys
- Check‑in: from 3:00 pm
- Check‑out: by 10:30 am
- Keys must be returned before leaving.
Smoking
- No smoking or vaping inside the caravan or on the decking.
- Smoking allowed only on the patio area.
- Dispose of cigarette ends safely in site bins.
- Anyone smoking in prohibited areas may be asked to leave with no refund.
Behaviour & Site Rules
- Park speed limit: 5 mph.
- Park rules must be followed at all times.
- Keep noise to a minimum, especially 11 pm – 7 am.
- No visitors allowed in the caravan or on the campsite — please meet friends/family off‑site.
- Behaviour causing offence, nuisance, or damage may result in removal with no refund.
- Follow countryside and seashore codes.
- No drones may be flown anywhere on Cottage‑Waters property.
- No photos or videos may be taken or used without written management approval.
Safety & Responsibilities
- Do not disable smoke alarms.
- Switch off electrical items and heating when leaving the caravan.
- Take care on uneven ground and watch for rabbit holes.
- Cottage‑Waters accepts no responsibility for:
- Swimming in the lake is not permitted.
- Theft or damage to personal property
- Weather conditions
- Illness
- Issues with utilities (electricity, gas, water)
- TV or mobile reception
- External factors beyond our control
Use of the Caravan
- The caravan is for the named hirer only.
- Holidays are not transferable.
- No additional parties or gatherings allowed.
- No visitors please meet friends and family off site.
- Fishing is no longer offered.
- Swimming in the lake is not permitted.
Payment Policy
- £50 non‑refundable deposit required at booking.
- Full balance due 4 weeks before arrival.
Cancellation Policy
If you need to cancel:
- Up to 5 weeks before: 25% of holiday price + loss of deposit
- Up to 4 weeks before: 50% of holiday price + loss of deposit
- Up to 3 weeks before: 100% of holiday price + loss of deposit
- £25 admin fee applies to all cancellations
- Holiday insurance is strongly recommended
Liability
Cottage‑Waters is not responsible for:
- Weather conditions
- External disruptions
- Losses caused by failure to pay on time
- Personal injury caused by misuse of the caravan or failure to follow rules
We hope you enjoy your stay at Cottage‑Waters 
