Somerset cottages, holidays, self catering, hope farm holiday cottages

We are open all year, offering short breaks, off season small party reductions and last minute bookings.

The owners, John and Liz Stirk, live in the farmhouse across the courtyard and are committed to helping their guests have an enjoyable and memorable holiday.

If you would like to check availability, book a holiday, wish to discuss Hope Farm's facilities in more detail or confirm any special requirements, you can contact us by telephone on 01934 750506, email on stirkhopefarm@aol.com, or write to us at:

John and Liz Stirk
Hope Farm
Brean Road,
Lympsham
Somerset
BS24 0HA

Conditions of Hire

The cottages and games room are non-smoking

Payment

Pounds Sterling
A non-refundable deposit of £100 is payable on booking (by cheque payable to Hope Farm Cottages Ltd).
The balance of the payment is payable 42 days before arrival (by cheque payable to Hope Farm Cottages Ltd). For bookings made less than 42 days in advance, the total amount is payable on booking.
Euros
The total euro amount quoted by us is payable on booking (by cheque payable to Hope Farm Cottages Ltd from your home country bank account).
Rest of world
By individual arrangements with us.

All payments will be receipted by return. Bedding and towels are included in the rental (not for cot).
£1/day electricity included in rental – remainder charged by meter reading at end of stay.

Non-payment

Non-payment of any deposits or balances by due dates may be deemed by us to be a cancellation of the booking by you

Cancellation

In the event of cancellation by you, we will try to relet and, if successful, we will refund all monies received less £25 administration fee, per cottage per week or part-week. May we remind you that your holiday booking is a legally binding contract and you are recommended to insure against cancellation.

Arrival and Departure times

To ensure that your cottage is ready for you, arrival may be any time after 4.00 pm. Please advise us if your arrival time is likely to be after 6.00 pm. Please vacate your cottage before 10.00 am on your day of departure, to enable us to prepare it for our next guests.

Dogs

We welcome dogs at additional charge, with prior notice and providing they are house trained and well behaved. Dogs may not be left unattended in cottages at any time and must be controlled on leads when in outdoor communal areas.

Size of booking

The number of guests occupying the cottage may not exceed those booked.

Group bookings

We do not accept young, single-sex bookings.

Guests' responsibility

You are responsible for the cottage and we trust you will take all reasonable care of it. Please ensure the cottage and its equipment are clean and tidy when you leave. Please tell us about any damage to Hope Farm property as soon as you can. Accidental damage or breakages of a minor nature will not normally be charged but you may be liable for any damage valued over £10.

Complaint

Any complaint should be made to us immediately. We regret we cannot consider any complaint made at the end of the rental period or after you have departed.

All statements are made and information given in good faith, being true and correct to the best of our knowledge and belief, but we accept no liability in the event of any such statement or information being untrue or incorrect. We can accept no liability for any accident, injury, loss or damage sustained by your group, or any of your visitors, animals, vehicles or personal effects, howsoever caused. We reserve the right to decline accommodation and to enter premises at any time, but will always endeavor to do so at your convenience.