Terms and Conditions of Booking

Our Booking Terms and Conditions – please scroll to the bottom for an explanation of special offers and returning guests discounts.

The Role of Lake District Lodge Holidays Ltd

Lake District Lodge Holidays Ltd (hereafter known as LDLH) arranges bookings of holiday lodge accommodation as agents for the owners of the property. LDLH does not own any lodge accommodation. The hiring contract is between the hirer and the owner of the property. LDLH as agent is not party to that contract at any time and will have no liability for any fees, expenses, damages, or loss resulting from the booking.

No contract exists with the owner until a booking has been confirmed by email (or by post where necessary) following an online or telephone reservation with a deposit of £100 plus £35 booking fee paid. This will be provided within 7 days of a booking being placed.

When a booking is submitted using our online reservation system an automatically generated booking summary will be sent by email to the email address provided in the booking form.

LDLH as agent reserves the right to refuse any bookings in line with owner’s wishes and where they are considered unsuitable for the property concerned.

All bookings incorporate the conditions set out below.

Authority

The person whose name appears on the booking form certifies that he or she is authorised to agree the Booking Conditions on behalf of all the persons staying at the property booked, including those substituted or added at a later date. This person must be a member of the party occupying the property, and must be 18 years of age or over. Bookings for single sex groups are only allowed by prior arrangement and for persons over 25 years of age. A security deposit may be required (see below).

Hirer’s Obligation

The hirer agrees: 1) To permit the owners and agents reasonable access to the property to carry out any urgent maintenance. Where possible prior arrangements will be made. 2) Not to sublet or share the property, except with persons nominated on the booking form. 3) The maximum number of persons allowed at the property is clearly stated, and must not be exceeded (Owners reserve the right to refuse entry to the property or to terminate the hire without notice and without refund in the event of a hirer breaching this condition). No additional guests are allowed to visit the accommodation or stay overnight without prior permission of LDLH.

4) Any problems you may encounter with the property must be reported to LDLH as agents as soon as possible and not left until the day of departure or returning home. 5) To keep the property and all furnishings, fixtures, fittings and effects in the same state of cleanliness, repair and condition as they were in at the commencement of the stay.

Park Rules and Operations – Limefitt, Fallbarrow and White Cross Bay

All stays at these holiday parks are subject to separate park rules and guests agree to follow these rules during their stay which includes going to reception to register on arrival. A copy of these rules is available within the lodge and upon request. Any issues relating to a stay at a privately owned lodge should be reported back through LDLH as the park are not responsible for managing the lodge or booking for private sublet guests during their stay. LDLH has no association with the owners of these parks (Parkdean Resorts) or responsibility for the provision of any services of that holiday park. At certain times of year there will be a reduction in those services.

You will be staying on an operational holiday park which means work may be undertaken from time to time by the park owners during your stay. Although LDLH will always try to inform guests in advance if something may impact on a stay and if we have prior knowledge. We cannot be held responsible or accept any liability for park operations of which are outside of our control and which we have no knowledge of.

Damage Charge

When accepting our booking terms guests accept responsibility for any damage caused by any member of their party (including pets) and agree to pay in full for any costs incurred as a result. This includes the cost of any damage to furniture, fittings, goods, or to the property itself or loss of keys or to cover any extra cleaning over and above that reasonably expected after the duration of the stay.

Anything broken or damaged should be repaired or replaced with an article of similar type or value to the satisfaction of the owner. If this is not possible any damage or breakage should be reported to the agent.

The owner reserves the right to raise an invoice for the cost of any damage, replacements or repairs caused during a stay within a reasonable time after departure. LDLH will provide an explanation together with photographic evidence wherever possible.

Security Deposit

On occasions a £100 security deposit in advance of a stay which will be required. For bookings after 1st January 2018 this will be taken as an additional £100 payment when the balance is made. This will only be called upon under advice if there is damage to furniture, fittings, goods, or to the property itself or loss of keys or to cover any extra cleaning over and above that reasonably expected after the duration of the stay. If not called upon then it will be refunded within 7 days of departure . A security

deposit will be required without exception for single sex groups, mixed sex groups under 25 years old and all overseas guests .

A security deposit may be requested by LDLH on behalf of an owner before acceptance of any bookings where it such deposit is deemed appropriate.

Single Sex Groups/Groups of Young Persons

Your stay will be on a family park. As such bookings for single sex groups will only be allowed where all persons in the group are over the age of 25. Bookings for mixed groups of young persons will be allowed where all persons in the group are over 18. No stag or hen parties are permitted without exception. When accepting these bookings a security deposit will be required along with some additional information about a stay. Specific park rules which are appropriate will be pointed out and written assurance sought from the person who is making the booking that these requirements will be followed. The park management will ask people to leave if there are reports of noise or unsociable behaviour. No refund will be given should this happen.

Electricity and Gas

Is included in the rental, however we reserve the right to take an additional charge if usage exceeds what is the norm for the time of year/number in the party.

Linen/Equipment/Food

Clean bed linen and towels (one standard sized hand and bath towel per person and tea towel/kitchen towel) are included in the cost of the hire of the lodge. Additional towels are available at £10 per stay. Where stays are for 10 days or more a change of linen and towels is available free of charge if required.

Where a lodge has a hot tub then guests should bring their own towels as those provided should not be used for that purpose.

Where a property accepts an infant a travel cot and high chair may be provided or hired. Due to the size of lodges a travel cot may not fit in certain bedrooms. Please refer to our website for details. Guests should bring their own baby bedding and linen.

All properties are self catering and no food is provided.

Pets

Only house-trained dogs over 6 months old (to a maximum of TWO unless where specified on the lodge listing) are welcome at lodges which are clearly stated as pet/dog friendly. We regret we are unable to accept any other pets including cats. Occasionally by arrangement we will accept more than two dogs if they are of small breed. There is a supplement of £10 per dog per stay. Some lodges require a security deposit which will be noted in the lodge listing.

1. Where dogs are allowed, owners are responsible for any extra cleaning that may be required, either in the property or the grounds and any costs so incurred will be pursued as above.
2. Dogs MUST NOT under any circumstances be left in the lodges unattended or be allowed to sit or sleep on any furniture or beds.
3. There are additional rules for accepting dogs at the various parks where the lodges are located. These are noted in the ‘Need to know’ section of the lodge listing.
4. Dogs shall not cause any annoyance or become a nuisance, or intimidate occupants of adjoining premises.
5. Dogs must be kept on a lead under the control of a responsible adult at all times and wear a collar with identity tag.
6. Please clean up after your dog at all times and use the designated ‘dog poo’ bins.
7. We regret we are unable to accept certain breeds of dog (generally those deemed dangerous under the Dangerous Dogs Act or large dogs which we deem unsuitable for a family holiday park). If in doubt guests should check in advance.
8. Most lodges which accept dogs have a gated outside deck area unless specified.
9. Owners and their agents, reserve the right to insist upon the removal of animals in the event of a breach of these conditions.

Leisure Facilities

All lodges have complimentary use of the leisure facilities at Choices Health Club in Troutbeck Bridge (full details are on our website). This membership is renewed annually in December it may not be available when the stay is taken. In these circumstances no refund or compensation will be provided. Should the facility no longer be available we will endeavour to notify all bookings which are affected.

All guests staying at lodges at White Cross Bay have the option to purchase a leisure pass on arrival which allows them to use the swimming pool, small gym and steam room. This is at the discretion of the park owners and we have no responsibility or liability for this service nor the price charged. (Currently £15 Feb 2020 – subject to changes).

Hot Tubs

All hot tubs are maintained to strict industry standards and HSE guidelines by separate qualified independent contractors on behalf of the property owners. This includes changing the water between guest stays and checking the water condition on a regular basis. Whilst every effort is made to have a hot tub ready for immediate use by the arrival time stated, this may not always be possible. In such cases the hot tub will usually be ready to use later that day unless otherwise advised. In such cases no compensation or refund is payable unless the hot tub is faulty.

Information about using a hot tub safely is provided before a stay at all lodges with a hot tub and on a prominent notice near the tub. All hot tub users should wear an appropriate bathing suit. Usage of a hot tub is at a guests own risk and LDLH

accepts no liability for anything which may happen to a guest as a direct result of using a hot tub. Park rules specify that noise is kept to a minimum and guests do not use the hot tub after 10 pm.

Disabled Access

All lodges have steps leading up to the decking and front door (except where detailed). Most lodges may therefore be unsuitable for wheelchair users, people with mobility problems or the elderly. Guests should check with us before booking.

No Smoking

All lodges are non-smoking and guests are requested not to smoke inside any of the lodges. If there is evidence of smoking and a lodge needs to be de-odorised then a charge of £100 will be taken.

Payments and Additional Fees

A non-refundable deposit of £100 per lodge plus £35 booking fee is required to secure a booking. Payments should be made by card either by using our secure online booking system (provided by SuperControl) or by telephone. We no longer accept cheques although exceptionally bank transfers can be arranged. There is no charge for using a credit card after January 13th 2018. We regret we cannot accept American Express.

The balance of the rental should be paid 56 days (8 weeks) before the commencement of the holiday. The full rental is payable if you are due to occupy a property within the 56 days (8 weeks) period from the date of booking. Under exceptional circumstances and by prior arrangement we can agree payment up to 1 month later than the due date subject to a £10 administration charge which is added to the booking total. Late payment without prior arrangement will attract an additional charge of £20.

We can accept part payments/instalments subject to a minimum of £100 and a £25 administration fee which is added to the booking total.

Tariff

This is updated and published on our website www.lakedistrictlodgeholidays.co.uk

Cancellation

If the hirer wishes to cancel their booking, he/she should advise us immediately by telephone, followed by a confirmatory letter or email.

If only a £100 deposit (plus £35 booking fee) has been paid then this is non refundable. Once the balance has been paid (i.e within 8 weeks of a stay) then a refund will only be made if we are able to re-let the lodge. The amount will depend on the rental received less the £100 non-refundable deposit element (plus £35 booking fee) of the booking.

If we are not able to re-let, the owner shall be entitled to retain all payments already made, and to recover, if not already paid, the balance of the hiring charge. Cancellation of bookings due to “Acts of God” or matters beyond our control will not be accepted where access is still possible to the property.

To cover against any potential financial loss which may be incurred by cancelling a stay (in line with our cancellations policy) we recommend all guests consider taking out a suitable travel insurance/cancellation policy.

A potentially suitable policy through Booking Protect (www.bookingprotect.com) which provides a comprehensive Refund Guarantee (subject to specific terms) will be offered at the time all booking is are made. This can added to the booking at any time up to when the balance is paid. It cannot be added after full payment has been made. In providing information about this policy we are not recommending or advising on this product. Where this cover is not taken guests should consider their own insurance policy.

Arrival and Departure Times

From July 6th 2020 lodges are usually available from 4.00 pm on the day of arrival (this will be confirmed on a lodge by lodge basis on the arrival information) and must be vacated BY 10.00 am on the day of departure. This allows time to have the lodge ready for both you and the following arrivals. It may be possible for an earlier entry time to be arranged but this must be done in advance and there may be a small charge for this service. We kindly ask that guests do not enter their lodge before 4 pm to ensure it is cleaned, prepared and/or checked for arrival. Similarly if the lodge is not vacated by the designated departure time we reserve the right to charge for overstaying by up to £50.

Non-Availability of Property or Equipment

If for any reason beyond the agent’s control, a property becomes unavailable for the dates booked, all rent paid in advance may be refunded (less the non refundable deposit and booking fee) or an alternative date offered. This will be at the accommodation owner’s discretion and may not apply due to certain exceptional circumstances which could not have been anticipated. The hirer shall have no further claims against the owners or agents. If a property becomes uninhabitable during a stay LDLH will make every effort to offer suitable alternative accommodation if it is available. If none is available, we shall offer a refund of monies paid to us on a pro rata amount depending on the length of stay prior to departure.

If something in or as part of the property becomes unavailable (e.g. washing machine, dishwasher, WiFi etc.) LDLH accept no liability whatsoever although we will endeavour to put things right as soon as possible if we are able.

Transfer of Booking/Amendments

In exceptional circumstances and at our discretion, we will permit the hirer to transfer their booking to another date at the same property (subject to availability) or another property. There is a £25 administration charge for all booking transfers and material

amendments to a booking once placed (e.g adjustment of days in a stay involving the reissue of booking confirmations).

Property Information and Website Accuracy

Whilst every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of information given either written, verbally or on the website and all representations are made in good faith, no such representations will create any liability on behalf of LDLH. There may be changes made to certain equipment provided in lodges and LDLH cannot be held responsible for this although where possible we will try and replace or provide this as appropriate.

Whilst to the best of our knowledge the details relating to any lodge were correct at the time of enquiry or booking, we reserve the right to make alterations and will endeavour to advise the Holidaymaker of any such alterations where we consider they will impact on a stay. LDLH cannot accept responsibility for any changes or closures to area amenities, attractions or services offered by a third party mentioned in any correspondence or on the website.

Some properties advertised as not accepting pets may have an owner who takes their own pet. This will be indicated on our website where this is known.

If a price of a booking has clearly and obviously been recorded within the booking system in error then we reserve the right to amend this to the correct price. We will contact the guest as soon as possible after any error is discovered and will give the guest option to continue with the booking or a full refund will be made.

Lost Property

We will retain lost property items for 28 days from the date of departure if they are found by our representatives or the independent cleaning teams. Please inform us if you have left anything behind and we will endeavour to return it as soon as possible if it has been found. No food or drink items will be retained. A £15 minimum charge will be passed for return of items to cover the collection, packaging and time involved in returning the item. Alternatively items can be collected from our Windermere office.

Cause for Complaint

If there is a complaint, it must be reported immediately to allow us, where possible, to redress the situation. It is too late to report a problem after your holiday and no compensation or redress will be allowed once a holiday has been completed. Whilst everything will be done within our power to attend to repairs to the lodges, furniture or equipment during a stay, no guarantees can be given.

No refunds or compensation will be considered if any breakdown should occur unless the problem is not rectified within a reasonable time and will have impacted on a guests stay. Any compensation given will be proportionate to the issue arising and may take the form of a discount off a future stay. The maximum level of compensation for a cleaning related issue is £50.

LDLH will investigate all complaints and will endeavour to resolve a valid complaint within 7 days of receipt. However on occasions we reserve the right to pass this back to the property owner to agree a resolution.

As LDLH is not responsible for any services provided by Parkdean Resorts at Limefitt, Fallbarrow or White Cross Bay then any complaints relating to these should be directed to the Park Management. We will also pass on any complaints we receive about such services in the same way.

Hot Tubs – where compensation is sought and agreed because the tub is unable to be used due to a fault, the value is deemed to be £15 per day maximum. No compensation is payable where guest actions have caused the hot tub to not work properly.

Liability

LDLH accepts no liability for any loss, damage, sickness or injury, howsoever caused, which may be sustained, during the holiday to the hirer, or any member of the hirer’s party or any invited person, or any car and it’s contents, or any possession of the hirer or any member of the hirer’s party unless this results from the negligence of the agent or it’s employees acting in the course of their employment. As LDLH acts only as agent for the owners of the properties it lets, it cannot accept any liability for any acts(s) or omission(s) of the owner or anyone representing or employed by the owner. Compensation payments will not apply where we cannot fulfil our obligations due to unforeseeable circumstances such as natural disaster, adverse weather conditions, health risks and epidemics, fire and other similar factors beyond our control. We reserve the right to make changes without notice, and are not responsible for errors or omissions.

Data Protection

Information that Lake District Lodge Holidays Ltd has collected from your booking will be held in confidence and will not be passed onto any other person without your permission.

Important Note

Once you have received your receipt and confirmation of your booking, you must check it carefully and report any discrepancies or errors immediately. We reserve the right to modify our booking terms and conditions at any point. A copy of the latest booking terms and conditions is available on our website.

Discounts and Special Offers

General terms

A maximum of 1 discount is permitted for any one booking at any time. (Except where an additional returning guest discount applies)
The higher of any applicable discounts will apply at any one time.
All prices displayed on the website when searching for availability will include the higher of any discounts.
Discounts cannot be added retrospectively to bookings made prior to the start of any promotional period.
A revised booking confirmation will be issued where a price amendment is required to reflect a discount.

2-night weekend specials

2-night weekend specials (typically Friday and Saturday night) are available to book online only at selected lodges.
Same price for Saturday arrival (from 10:00 am) and depart Monday by 10:00 am – please call for this option.
There is a standard departure time of 5 pm on Sunday which will be confirmed when the booking is processed.
No other discounts apply.

Returning guest discount

Returning guests will receive a discount of up to 10% at selected lodges only*
This is based on the full price of the lodge only.
Where a late availability discount is applicable, a returning guest discount will be halved (to either 2½ or 5%)
Does not apply where a seasonal or early booking discount is applicable
If using an enhanced returning guest discount from a previous booking, this must be brought to our attention when the booking is placed, either using the comments box when booking online, or over the phone.

Fallbarrow Park, Limefitt Park and White Cross Bay – All guests who have stayed previously will receive a 10% discount when returning to the same lodge, or a 5% discount when visiting a different lodge. The discount is applied to the full rate** lodge price.

*The following exceptions apply: Valley View , Latrigg Lodge and High Borrans Lodges - maximum 5% only

Horseshoe Lodge and Easedale Lodge – maximum of 5% only. Only one discount is applicable at any one time.

Windermere Lodge, Thie Loghey, Beck of Beyond, Keswick Bridge Lodges, Langdale View, Lily Tarn and Woodlands Pine Lodges – we regret no returning guest discounts apply at these lodges.

Badgers Hollow – only one discount applicable at any one time.

** Price of the stay prior to the booking fee, options, extras and any discounts

Late availability discounts

Selected lodges have discounts of up to 20% when there is availability typically within 28 days of arrival.

Seasonal/early booking discounts

From time to time specific discounts (either as a fixed price or percentage of the cost of a stay) will be available.
No additional discounts will apply with this type of discount.