Arrival welcome and departure: Tenants will be met on arrival and will be shown how everything works, both inside and out.

Wifi and Broadband & Telephone: There is a telephone for local calls. An allowance of €50 is included for guests each week. Reimbursement will be requested if this is exceeded. There is WiFi broadband internet access.

House Information Folder: There is a very helpful House Information Folder with details of recommended local shops, restaurants, markets, cultural, sporting and recreational activities plus many other suggestions on what to do and where to go in the vicinity. The folder also includes maps, brochures and contact details of local doctors, dentists, plumbers, electricians and services. Further details of all matters referred to on this website are available in The House Information Folder.

Additional entertainment: There are a number of English books and a choice of boardgames, chess, backgammon and playing cards for the use and enjoyment of the tenants.

Music and TV: There is a TV in the sitting room with terrestial channels (French and English) and Sky. The DVD player with a selection of DVD’s is beneath the TV. There are a selection of CD’s below the stereo system in the sitting room.

Services included: Three hours of cleaning will be provided in the afternoon on Mondays and Wednesdays each week. This will cover the bedrooms, bathrooms and kitchen. These days may occasionally be changed, subject to the team’s availability or clients specific request.

For bookings of two consecutive weeks, a full clean of the bedrooms, bathrooms and kitchen, including a change of bed linen and towels, will be carried out midway through the stay. This service may be arranged on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday, depending on the team’s availability.

Should the tenants require any additional cleaning, this must be arranged in advance at the time of booking. Any cleaning hours beyond the three hours provided twice per week and paid for by the Lessors will be charged directly on site to the tenants at a rate of €30 per cleaner, per hour.

The garden, grounds and surrounding land are maintained by Karim, who may occasionally need to access the property discreetly in order to carry out his duties.

The grass is normally cut on Saturdays, during the changeover period between the departure of outgoing guests and the arrival of incoming guests.

Optional / additional services available: Provided sufficient notice is given, a part time cook can be found. His/her/their wage will be the guest’s responsibility, and can be ascertained in advance should guests wish.

Utilities: There is a washing machine and dryer in the cave area below the main house. An iron and ironing board are stored in the Master Bedroom wardrobe.

Air conditioning and heating: There is air conditioning in all of the bedrooms.

Children: There are two cots for children up to 2 years and two high chairs.

Pool safety: Children must be supervised at all times. The pool alarm to be turned on whenever the pool is left unoccupied.

Car Parking: There is plenty of parking outside the house.

The Booking Process: A deposit of 25% of the rent will be payable to Anglo French Properties Ltd on signing the Rental Agreement, with the 75% balance to be paid 10 weeks prior to the commencement of the tenancy.

Security Deposit: A Booking and Security Deposit will also be payable to Anglo French Properties Ltd on signing this Rental Agreement. This will secure the booking and will cover (a) the cost of telephone calls over and above €50 made on the landline during the tenancy, (b) the cost of replacing/making good any losses, breakages and/or damages incurred during the rental, (c) the cost of pool heating @ €400 per week in May, June and September and €300 per week in July and August and (d) any exceptional cleaning work which may be required at the end of the tenancy. It will be refunded (less any deductions as outlined above) within 4 weeks of the conclusion of the tenancy.

Minimum stay: Unless otherwise agreed, all rentals will be for a minimum of one week and will begin and end on a Saturday.

Arrival Time & Departure times: Tenants should arrive between 3 pm and 4pm on the commencement day. They will be welcomed on arrival, given a tour of the property and shown how everything works. Tenants should leave by 9.30am on the agreed day of departure.

Number of People: Unless otherwise agreed, there should not be more than 8 people prior to 25th May and 12 people thereafter staying in the property at any one time.

Security: The owners’ insurance policy requires that all doors are locked, and that all windows and shutters are closed when tenants are away from the property.

Energy costs are included: The energy costs are included in the rental price.

Heating costs are included: The heating costs are included in the rental price.

Pool Heating: The pool can be heated at a cost of €400/week in May and June and €300/week in July and August. The pool alarm should be switched on when the pool is not in use or unattended.

Linen and towels: Linen and towels, and the cleaning of the linen and towels are included in the rental price. These will be changed on a weekly basis.

Pets: permitted by prior agreement.

Smoking: No smoking allowed inside the property. Caution should be taken when smoking outside during the summer months as the risk of fire can be extremely high.

Internet access: yes, included in the rental price.

Optional / additional services available: any additional services, if available, (eg extra cleaning or cooking) will be agreed in advance at a pre-agreed rate per hour. These costs will be the sole responsibility of the tenant.