These
conditions apply to the booking of any Function, Meeting or Conference
at Statham Lodge Country House Hotel.
Confirmation
All bookings are provisional until confirmed in writing. Provisional
bookings will only be held for 14 days unless alternative arrangements
have been agreed. The hotel reserves the right to release provisional
bookings if a deposit has not been received.
No booking is confirmed until the deposit and booking conditions
acknowledge slip is received.
Deposits
All bookings must be secured by letter of confirmation to the hotel
and a deposit of £500.00 (unless otherwise specified) which
the company regrets is not refundable.
Cancellations
Weddings
In the event of cancellation, the hotel should be advised at the first instance verbally, followed by written confirmation. The deposit is forfeited for all cancellations.
The hotel reserve the right to charge a cancellation fee against the total contracted business according to the notice received, based on the estimated numbers quoted at the time of booking;
Within 25-36 weeks 50%
Within 13-24 weeks 75%
Within 0-12 weeks 100%
Accommodation – Function
In the event of cancellation, the hotel must be notified 48 hours before check-in date, or full charges will apply.
Accommodation – Corporate
In the event of cancellation, the hotel must be notified by 12 noon on day of arrival, or full charges will apply.
Conferences
In the event of cancellation, the hotel must be notified notified within 7 days of the conference date, or full charges will apply.
The hotel will endeavour to re-let any cancelled bookings. If successful,
this will be reflected in the charges.
Final Numbers
Final numbers must be notified at least 48 hours prior to the commencement
of the function, this will be the minimum number for which you will
be charged. Failure to do so will incur charges on the numbers originally
specified in the booking or the actual number of guests that attended,
whichever is the greater. Where there is no minimum number stipulated
at the time of booking, numbers may drop by a maximum of 10%. If
the numbers drop more than 10% cancellation charges will be calculated
in accordance with paragraph 3.
Liability of the Hotel
The hotel accepts no responsibility for loss or damage to any property
of the customer or its guests other than such as may be caused as
a direct result of any negligent or fraudulent act or omission of
the company.
Any damage to the building or its contents caused by the customer
or its guests is the responsibility of the customer. The customer
agrees to pay the company the full cost of any company property
which is stolen or damaged beyond repair. Where property is damaged
yet repairable the customer will pay all costs incurred to rectify
the damage.
Should the customer wish to fix things to the walls, floors or ceilings
company consent is required.
Payment Terms
Private Functions
- Weddings, Celebrations, Dinners
An estimate for the event will be submitted and the total amount
must be paid at least two weeks prior to the event. Any further
charges must be paid within 14 days of the invoice.
Corporate Events
Where a credit arrangement exists terms are strictly payment 14
days from date of invoice
Objections
or Queries
Any customer wishing to raise objections or queries concerning
these accounts must do so in writing within 7 days of invoice
date whereupon any amount not in dispute shall be paid in accordance
with the payment terms and any balance immediately upon the amount
being agreed between the Company and the customer.
All
Prices are subject to change
All quotations are guaranteed for 15 days from the date of this offer