Rental terms & conditions
⚠️ This page must be legally reviewed before going live. Fields in ⟦brackets⟧ are to be completed. In case of discrepancy, the French version prevails.
1. Purpose
These terms govern the seasonal rental of the gîte (registered furnished tourist rental) “Maison Bayeux”, located in Loucelles (14250), France, offered by a sole trader (French LMNP status), SIRET 842 997 538 00033.
2. Capacity
The maximum capacity is 14 guests. The number of guests declared at booking must be respected. Any unauthorised excess may result in termination of the stay without refund.
3. Booking and payment
Booking is made by enquiry via the site, followed by availability confirmation and a quote from the host. The booking becomes firm upon receipt of payment via the secure payment link sent by the host.
⟦Deposit terms: amount (% or €), instalments, balance — to be defined and legally validated.⟧
4. Cancellation
⟦Cancellation conditions by the guest (deadlines, retentions) and by the host (refund, rehousing) — to be defined and legally validated.⟧
5. Security deposit
⟦Deposit amount, payment and return terms, deadlines — to be defined.⟧
6. Tourist tax
A tourist tax applies in addition to the rate, collected by the host on behalf of the local authority. The gîte falls under the French unclassified furnished rental scheme: 5.00% of the nightly rate per liable guest, plus applicable additional taxes. The exact amount appears on your quote.
7. House rules
Parties and celebrations welcome: the house has no immediate neighbours. After midnight, please keep the volume down out of respect for the village.
No cleaning fee is charged; in return, the house must be returned tidy and clean (dishes done, bins taken out).
Non-smoking indoors.
Pool and hot tub are unfenced, open from late April to late September: supervision of children is the exclusive responsibility of guests.
The number of guests declared at booking must be respected.
Pets: by prior agreement only, with a supplement stated in the quote.
No downloading or sharing of illegal content via the Wifi; no commercial activity without prior authorisation.
8. Check-in and check-out
Self check-in via smart lock. Check-in from 4 pm; check-out by 10 am. Flexible times on request, subject to availability.
The exact address and access instructions are shared after booking confirmation.
9. Liability and insurance
Guests must hold holiday-rental liability cover (French « assurance villégiature », usually included in home insurance) for the whole stay. An insurance certificate is required and must be sent to the host before check-in.
⟦Detailed liability clauses — to be defined and legally validated.⟧