Terms and Conditions

BOOKING PERIODS:

We are very flexible with any arrival and departure day, with a minimum rental period of 3 nights, although we do get the occasional 2-night availability.

Please avoid booking dates that leave one night free before or after your chosen dates

CHARGES & TERMS:

A non-refundable deposit of £100.00 for each week or part week must be received within seven days of the booking; otherwise, the dates requested will be released. The balance is to be received, at the latest, six weeks before your arrival date.

Barn Cottage owners reserve the right to cancel the booking when full payment has not been received five weeks before the arrival date. Your home address and contact telephone number will be required before we can accept a booking.

CANCELLATION:
In the event of a cancellation, if less than six weeks before arrival. We will make every effort to re-let the cottage on our website; if successful, we will refund the balance you have paid, less the £50 deposit. However, if we cannot re-let, we have to advise that you will be liable for the full cost of the holiday booking. We therefore strongly recommend that you take out your own Holiday Cancellation insurance cover.

PAYMENT:

Payment can be by cheque, made out to Mr J Beach and sent to the address as shown or, preferably, by bank transfer; our bank details will be supplied if requested

DAMAGES & BREAKAGES:
All damages and breakages caused during occupancy are your responsibility – You are expected to take care of the property and its contents whilst in your occupancy.

PARTY SIZE:
The cottage is designed and equipped to accommodate two adults only. Under no circumstances should more than two people occupy the cottage overnight.

CARS & BICYCLES

The cottage rental includes parking for ONE car on the owner’s courtyard in front of the cottage. There is a convenient Pay & Display car park nearby if you require additional parking.

We have an Easee 7.5 kWh EV charging pod conveniently positioned for the sole use of cottage guests, a nominal charge applies.

Please inform us if you intend to use this facility.

We do not have a parking facility for camper vans or commercial vehicles of any size.

Bicycles can be stored under the cover of the owner’s garage/car port, there is also a ‘wash off’ facility.

The owners of Barn Cottage, Bakewell accept no responsibility whatsoever for the loss or damage to cars and bicycles whilst parked on the premises.

PETS
One small to medium-sized, well-behaved, house-trained dog is welcome at Barn Cottage; a £15 per night charge will apply. Please notify us if you intend to bring your dog when making the initial booking.

SMOKING:
The cottage is definitely No Smoking.

BED LINEN & TOWELS:
All bed linen, tea towels, personal towels, soaps and toilet rolls, kitchen rolls and napkins are included in the rental charge.

GAS & ELECTRICITY:
All electricity, gas and water usage is included in the rental charge.

DEPARTURE:
Before your arrival, the cottage is meticulously cleaned and presented by our housekeepers. You are politely requested that you leave the cottage in a condition that you would like to find it. The owners of Barn Cottage reserve the right to charge for extra cleaning and materials if the cottage and equipment are left in an excessively dirty or damaged condition.

The cottage will be vacated by 10 am on your day of departure at the latest. This gives us time to service the cottage before the next guests arrive at 2 pm.

We reserve the right to cancel your booking if the cottage is subject to circumstances beyond our control before your arrival. Under these circumstances, you will receive a full refund.

Revised July 2026