1.Tenancies normally run from Saturday to Saturday.

2.A tenancy begins at 4.00p.m on the day of arrival and ends at 10.00 a.m. on the day of departure.

3.The house is equipped with bed linen and towels are also provided. (A cot can be provided but without bed linen and blankets.)

4.The house is cleaned between tenancies but because of the limited time available for cleaning we ask that on departure tenants ensure that the premises and the contents are clean and tidy and that a note is left of any breakages or deficiencies.

5.A small supply of groceries is left in the house for arriving tenants. (See note below regarding Local Shopping)

6.Electricity/Fuel
A charge based on the meter reading will be made for electricity during the tenancy payable before departure. Solid fuel for the sitting room fire can be provided on a rate per day basis. (See note under TERMS below)

7.Telephone. The house has a telephone and tenants are requested to account for outgoing calls. (See note under TERMS below)

8.Pets are welcome up to a maximum of two per tenancy. See under Terms below for the charge per pet. Tenants are advised that it is imperative (a) that dogs are kept under strict control as there may be sheep in the surrounding area and (b) that pets are kept off the furniture.

9.Smokers
Smokers are particularly requested to confine smoking to the public rooms.

10.Domestic / cooking help
It would be appreciated if tenants wishing domestic and/or cooking help would advise us at the time of booking. Please note that it is not always easy to provide.

11.Insurance
We regret that no liability can be accepted for any loss, injury, or damage suffered by tenants or any members of their party during their stay, however such loss or damage may be caused.

12.Local Shopping
Laide Post Office / Shop / Filling Station is approximately 400 yards (350 metres) walking distance from the house. It caters for most household requirements. At Aultbea, which is 3,1/2 miles (5, 1/2 km) from the house, there is a good butcher and a well stocked mini super-market.

13.TERMS FOR SEASON 2004

PETS: Tenants taking pets should add £15 per pet to the weekly rentals quoted above.

See items 6 and 7 above regarding additional charges for electricity, fuel, and the use of the telephone. The rates charged for electricity will be those current at the time of the tenancy as applied by Scottish Hydro Electric. As an indication the rates being applied at present (September 2002) including V.AT. at 5% are 7.71p and 3.30p per unit respectively. We charge £3.00 per day for solid fuel. Tenants are required to account for these charges by way of a "self - billing" invoice which is provided and against which cash or a cheque should be left at the end of the tenancy.

A non-returnable deposit of £50 for each week booked should be sent with your confirmation of booking.
N.B. For Christmas and New Year bookings the non returnable deposit is £125.

An invoice for the balance of rent will be sent to you a month before the date of your confirmed booking. We will acknowledge its receipt by forwarding HOUSE NOTES, a sketch map showing the precise location of the house, and the draft "self - billing"invoice noted above.