The Byres - by Latitude South Coast

The Byres - A Delightful Country Cottage with EV Charger The space The Byres is a delightful boutique farm cottage set on 3 acres of lush lawns and manicured gardens in Far Meadow. Once a dairy farm, the property has stunning views over rich farmland and its own magnificent lawns and beautiful gardens. Quiet roads make it ideal for cycling enthusiasts and the nearby Broughton Creek and Shoalhaven Rivers are perfect for fishing and water activities. Come home and relax in the outdoor hot tub after a day of exploring the region in your Electric Vehicle, and have peace of mind that you can come home and recharge your car ready for the following days adventure. A C C O M M O D A T I O N The Byres is perfect for 3 couples, a small group of friends or family, or even someone wanting a quiet place to work away from the City. Comprising 3 bedrooms, one with an ensuite bathroom. It will appeal to those who appreciate quality and comfort. The cottage has beautiful furniture, including 5 star hotel beds and a fully appointed kitchen. The house sits on almost 3 acres of open space with beautiful gardens. There is plenty of space for children to run around and explore, a trampoline, and a large lawn area with a soccer goal. B E D R O O M S ~ A N D ~ B A T H R O O M S Bedroom 1 - King bed, wardrobe, ceiling fan Bedroom 2 - Queen bed, ensuite, wardrobe, reverse-cyclingceiling fan Bedroom 3 - Double bed, television, ceiling fan The main bathroom has a bath, separate shower and toilet. The ensuite has a shower and toilet. K I T C H E N The fully equipped kitchen has an Induction cooktop, oven, dishwasher, microwave, and coffee machine. L I V I N G ~ A N D ~ E N T E R T A I N M E N T The Byres has a slow combustion fireplace to keep you toasty warm on those winter nights, reverse cycle air-conditioning in the lounge and Bedroom 2 plus ceiling fans in the lounge and bedrooms making it cosy in winter and cool in the warmer months – all these lovely creature comforts running off solar power! A large sun-drenched outdoor space with glorious views, is complete with a hot tub, chiminea, dining table, and gas bbq. It is the ideal space to enjoy your morning coffee or soak up the magnificent sunsets. Single level living, with no steps and parking at the front door, makes the property ideal for mature visitors and families with young children. A purpose built dog yard, with great natural tree shelter/shade, and good quality fencing around the property, allows you to take your dog on your holiday and be in a secure setting when you are out and about. (Owners are always responsible for keeping and ensuring their 4 legged friends are safe and secure). L O C A T I O N Located on a quiet country laneway in Far Meadow, the house is situated half way between the town of Berry in one direction (10 minute drive) and the beach in the other (10 minute drive). You will be spoilt for choice of dining options and boutique shopping in Berry, and Seven Mile Beach perfect for an ocean dip or walk along the beach. F E A T U R E S ~ S U M M A R Y EV Charger fitted to the house Layout: Combined lounge and dining with fireplace Guests: Maximum of 6 guests, plus max 2 infants in cots Kitchen: Induction cooktop, dishwasher, microwave, oven coffee machine Bathroom: Main Bathroom with bath, separate shower and toilet. Ensuite with shower and toilet. Heating/cooling: Split system air Air-Con in lounge room, ceiling fans in bedrooms Access/dangers: Level access, Four steps deck down to lawn Parking: Garage is not available for guest use. Parking for 3 to 4 cars in driveway Outdoor Space: Outdoor dining setting on back deck, Bbq, Spa/Jacuzzi, outdoor seating, chiminea, large lawn areas, trampoline and soccer goals Pets: 2 dogs are permitted, dogs must not jump on, lie or sleep on any furniture including beds. Owners must bring their own dog beds, damage to linen or furniture will be charged to guest Laundry: Washing machine and dryer R A T E S Rates include all household linen and towels and standard departure clean. Prices are for up to 6 guests (maximum of 6 guests plus infants in portacots). Rates are a guide only and subject to change. P E A K B O O K I N G S Bookings over Christmas and New Year are a minimum of 5 nights. Please ensure that bookings in peak summer holiday season don't leave a gap of less than the 5 nights at the beginning or end of your stay If this happens we may have to cancel or move your booking dates. Please call us if you need to discuss. Guest access Guests have full, exclusive use of the property. Guests will be sent access details and directions by email 2 days before arrival. On the day of arrival you will receive a text message with access information and codes to enter the property or access keys. If you don’t receive either of these please call Latitude South Coast Other things to note I M P O R T A N T B O O K I N G I N F O R M A T I O N This property is managed by a licensed Holiday Rental Company. We go far beyond what is provided by real estate agents in terms of service, cleanliness, presentation and quality of holiday homes. P R I C I N G Please ensure that bookings in peak summer holiday season don't leave a gap of less than 5 nights at the beginning or end of your stay. If this happens we may have to cancel or move your booking dates. Please call us if you need to discuss. Please ignore the "Nightly Rate". The rates set by Latitude South Coast are calculated as a fixed amount for the first two nights followed by a lower nightly rate, or length of stay rates. This allows you to add extra nights at a discounted rate (the longer you stay, the lower the average nightly rate). Unfortunately Airbnb doesn't allow for the way we set our rates in their calculation. Please let us know if you have any questions about this. A R R I V A L A N D D E P A R T U R E T I M E S Standard check in time is 3pm, checkout time is 10am. Where possible and only outside of peak periods, early arrivals and late checkouts will be offered where possible, but not guaranteed. P A R T I E S, F U N C T I O N S and G A T H E R I N G S This property is advertised for the purpose of a holiday, not a party house or function centre. It is surrounded by permanent residents and is located in a quiet area. Guests that don't respect our neighbours will be evicted, forfeiting their full tariff and bond as per the terms and conditions. If you are planning a party, function, hens, bucks, schoolies, wedding or other gathering, please look elsewhere as we have a zero tolerance policy. W H A T W E P R O V I D E To Make Your Stay Easy And Comfortable L A T I T U D E S O U T H C O A S T ensures linen is supplies for all guests, all year round. This includes sheets, pillow cases, doonas and blankets, bath towels, beach towels, hand towels and bath mats. Beds are made up for you for your convenience when you arrive. K I T C H E N: Cooking essentials (pots and pans) and utensils are provided. If you are planning on cooking a specialty dish requiring a tagine, crock pot or cast iron casserole dish, we recommend you bring your own. C L E A N I N G S U P P L I E S: We provide surface cleaner, washing up detergent, dishwashing tablets/powder, kitchen cloths as well as cleaning equipment and tools for the B B Q. Items like cling wrap, foil, paper towels and tea towels are also provide for your convenience. The pantry has all the basics including olive oil, salt and pepper, tea bags, coffee and sugar. Bathrooms have shower gel, hand wash, tissues and toilet paper. The property will have at least one set of shampoo and conditioner. We refill products supplied at the property to reduce the amount of plastic waste. Guests that remove these items from a property will be charged for replacement items to restock the property. Laundry powder or liquid is supplied for the washing machine. 1 Cot and 1 highchair is provided at no extra cost. We don't provide linen for your infant so please bring your own if required. If you find something missing or you would have expected to be at the house (within reason) please let Latitude South Coast know and we will endeavour to drop it off for your convenience. Terms and Conditions Please read our terms and conditions carefully and contact Latitude South Coast for further information if you are unsure of any information provided. When you make your booking and payment you are agreeing to Latitude South Coast Terms and Conditions. Breaking any of Latitude South Coast Terms and Conditions may cause forfeit of bond amount or charges applied in accordance with our terms and conditions laid out below. General Information Latitude South Coast General property tenancy information is as follows: All guests must abide by the N S W Short Term Rental Code of Conduct and the ‘Good Neighbour Policy’, detail of the code of conduct can be found on the New South Wales Fair Trading website. Property must only accommodate overnight the guest’s numbers booked and paid for on your reservation. Request for additional guests requires a written request prior to stay. Approval of additional guests is subject to property owner’s approval. The property booked must not be used for Weddings, bucks parties, hens parties, 18th or 21st birthdays, strictly no schoolies groups, functions or commercial activities. The properties are booked to you for the purpose of a holiday accommodation. Request for above mentioned activities requires written request prior to stay. Approval for above mentioned activities is subject to property owner’s approval. Pets are not permitted unless permission has been previously granted. Where permission has been granted specific details will be noted in your booking. You are liable for any damage caused by your pets. Smoking is not permitted anywhere inside a property. Guest Cancellation Policy – Deposits are only refundable if the property can be re-booked for the cancelled dates (pro rata if applicable). An Administration charge of $ 1 5 0 . 0 0 to re-advertise the property may apply. Cancellations within 30 days of the stay are completely non-refundable. Guest credit for booking amount will be issued if booking is cancelled with greater than 30 Days to Stay. Structures are not to be erected or occupied at the property at any time including Caravans, Tents, camper trailers and inflatable pools. The responsible renter must be at least 21 years of age. Guests under 21 years of age are welcome but must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. A service fee applies to payments. Any issues encountered before, during or after the stay must be conveyed to Latitude South Coast team on the number provided or the host on the number provided to you, so that we can attempt to correct the issue promptly. No compensation will be considered unless we have been informed during the stay and allowed the opportunity to remedy the issue. Compensation or refunds will not be issued for matters or broken down appliances out of our control. Our team is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Bookings & Check in details Latitude South Coast require the following booking details: Guest registration is required for all bookings. The registration process requires a copy of a driver’s licence and credit card. These are held by the system securely for 14 days after the departure date. All adults staying at a property may be required to register with a name and contact number. Check in is 3pm. Check out is 10am Early check in or late check times may be possible but are not guaranteed. Unauthorised early check in or late check out may be charged at a minimum of $ 5 0 per hour. Changes to Booking The tariff is for the agreed number of guests detailed on our confirmation email. If there is a change or discrepancy, you must contact us to make changes and ensure that changes are documented. If the property has an extra guest charge above a certain number, you will be required to pay the additional fee. Paying a deposit reserves a specific property for specific dates. The dates and the property cannot be changed by the guest, and we cannot transfer bookings between properties, doing so would effectively cancel the original reservation and cancellation terms will apply. Cancellation Policy Cancellation made by guest: For bookings made and cancelled within 30 days to the arrival date, the deposit is not refundable. For bookings made more than 30 days prior to the arrival date and cancelled within 30 days of arrival the full tariff is not refundable. Upon request, we will re-advertise a property to re-book it. An administration fee of $ 1 5 0 is payable prior to the property being re-advertised. Any refund will be provided pro rata unless the property is re-booked for all the dates of the original booking. Cancellation due to government restrictions on travel In the event of a forced cancellation due to government restrictions on travel, guests will be offered a postponement of their booking. Prices are seasonal and subject to inflation and change, therefore an additional payment may be required to secure the same property for future dates. A credit voucher to the value of the original booking will be issued. This will be valid for 24 months from the issue date. The original deposit will be held in trust and credited to the new booking. There are no refunds in these circumstances unless genuine hardship can be proven. Cancellation due to non-payment by the due date Cancellation of the arrangement due to non-payment of the balance by the due date will result in the loss of all monies paid. Travel insurance Guests are strongly encouraged to take out travel insurance to cover extraordinary events. Payments and Charges Processing a booking via the Latitude South Coast website, the following payment conditions apply, for other booking sites please see their payment terms. Deposit is due at the time of the booking. Outstanding balance is due 30 days prior to your arrival. You will be sent a reminder email prior to this date. Payment will be taken on the balance due date from the card provided at time of booking and held on file. Payments are to be made by credit card (a service fee may apply). Bookings will be cancelled if a payment is not received in accordance with the above terms. Any service fee is non-refundable. Latitude South Coast will securely save credit card details from the booking request for the purpose of processing payments on the due date. Latitude South Coast will charge securely save credit card in the event of the following: Supply of duplicate keys or re-entry/re-keying and call out fee ( $ 1 2 0 per call out). A representative of Latitude South Coast attends to the property to investigate an issue that is then deemed to be caused by the guest ( $ 1 2 0 per call out). A tradesperson attends the property to fix an issue that is deemed to be caused by the guest (invoiced cost). A Security Company call out fee should there be a credible noise complaint by the neighbours and/or the police/security are called to the property ( $ 4 5 0 per offence). A Party or function Charge if Latitude South Coast become aware of or if there is evidence of unauthorised event at the property ( $ 1 2 0 0 per offence). Charging the cost to repair or replace any malicious, deliberate or negligent damage to the property. Charging the cost to steam clean carpets, furnishings, linens etc. if pets are at a non-pet friendly property, pets have been allowed on furniture or in/on beds, or there is evidence of smoking inside the property. Charge applicable surcharges if pets are at a property without prior consent. Barbeque cleaning charge of $ 5 0 if the bbq is not cleaned thoroughly by the guest prior to departure. Removal of excess rubbish and/or if the bins were not put out on the bin night, including departure day. Charging any pay per view program that has not been paid for by the guest in advance Damage caused by vehicles not parked/driving in/on designated locations will be quoted for repair and charged to securely save credit , this includes but not limited to: Motorbikes Dirt bikes quad bikes Following recreational activities under no circumstances are permitted: motorbikes; dirt bikes; quad bikes; use of firearms; air rifles; fireworks, or any fire related activities other than those that are fixtures at the property. A $ 1 0 0 0 fine plus costs of repairs quoted in accordance with para 11. l Latitude South Coast will only charge the guests card in accordance with our terms and conditions and any applicable Australian Laws. All charges will be subject to a service fee and an administration fee. Pets Latitude South Coast encourages you to bring one well behaved dog to our ‘pet-friendly’ properties. Guest are required to inform Latitude South Coast at the time of booking if you will be bringing a dog with you. Cats, birds, reptiles and other pets are strictly not permitted at any properties managed by Latitude South Coast. Not all properties are ‘pet-friendly’, please read the property descriptions carefully before proceeding with a booking. If evidence of a pet is discovered at a ‘non pet-friendly’ guests will forfeit their full bond to cover items including carpet cleaning, deep cleaning, flea treatment If your approved pet is holidaying with you, Latitude South Coast expect the following simple rules of courtesy be undertaken: Pet bedding must be supplied by guest. Pets are not allowed on any furniture including but not limited to beds and lounges, outdoor lounges. You agree any damage, or extra cleaning required resulting from the pet having stayed will be charged to you. Pets restricted to hard floor areas where possible. All pet faeces must be collected, bagged and placed in outside bins prior to departure. Charges will apply if a contractor is required to clean up after your pet Latitude South Coast properties are located in a tick prone location so please ensure you protect your pets prior to arrival to prevent costly vet bills if your pet gets a tick while on holidays. Criminal Activity Criminal activity is prohibited at any property managed by Latitude South Coast, undertaking criminal activity may result in fines or prosecutions. Latitude South Coast will refer any suspected criminal activity to NSW Police and cooperate with any investigation conducted by NSW Police into alleged criminal activity at a property managed by Latitude South Coast. Removal of Consumable Items/Property from residence Latitude South Coast stock properties with high quality consumable and bathroom products for your use and convenience while you are staying with us. We use refillable bottles so as not to create a large amount of plastic waste. Removal of consumable items/property from residence upon your departure will result in you being charged for replacement consumables and bathroom products. Latitude South Coast will charge replacement costs to the credit card saved in your booking. Wildlife Our properties are maintained, cleaned and inspected prior to every arrival, however, wildlife is common in the country and coastal areas. Latitude South Coast and/or the owner do not accept liability, nor will any compensation be offered for the unfortunate or seasonal visits of any wildlife including, but not limited to, kangaroos, wombats, snakes, rodents, insects, cockroaches, etc. Property Inspection Latitude South Coast and/or its representatives reserve the right to enter the property at any time, without notice, to protect and/or undertake maintenance of the property. We will provide notice to the guests wherever possible. Equipment failure or service outages Latitude South Coast and/or the owner do not accept liability or loss caused by failure of equipment and/or services out of our control, including, but not limited to, water, electricity, gas and internet. In the event of a failure, the guest must notify Latitude South Coast immediately, Any problems that arise during your stay that do not constitute an emergency as determined by Latitude South Coast, will be remedied at any time during or after the rental period, at the sole discretion of Latitude South Coast. Refunds or compensation will not be given for Equipment failure or service outages outside of our control. Property Security The following is the property security requirement during your stay: Property must be secured during your stay whenever left unattended. Upon departure property must have all doors and windows secured. In the event a door or window is unable to be secured you must contact Latitude South Coast immediately. Keys must be secured in key safe upon departure Guest property Guests are solely responsible for their belongings whilst staying at the property and are required to take reasonable steps to prevent any property loss. Property return policy Personal property found post departure will be held by Latitude South Coast for 14 days Lost items will be returned via Australia Post at guest’s expense once a guest has notified and claimed lost items. Latitude South Coast may charge a minimum $ 2 5 handling fee to facilitate return of items. 14 Days after departure Latitude South Coast will dispose or donate items to Charity. Internet & Pay for View Properties that have Wi-Fi, Netflix, Foxtel or other streaming services which offer pay per purchase programs, purchased viewing must be paid for by the guest in advance. Latitude South Coast or the property owner are not responsible should any program be delayed, cancelled or the quality/performance is affected by the internet or Wi-Fi service. Claims In the event a claim is to be made against the saved credit card, Latitude South Coast may charge an $ 8 9 fee to cover administration, investigation and processing the claim. Claims may include, but are not limited to, charges for: excess cleaning fee; damage or breakages; excess garbage removal; damage or issues caused by pets; pets at non-pet friendly properties; smoking inside the property; attendance by tradespeople or Latitude South Coast representatives; noise complaints; bbq’s left unclean; overstays at the property; guests in excess of those booked and paid for; police or security guard call outs; registration on/or reporting to exclusion registers; or any issue caused by the guest. Latitude South Coast reserves the right to attend N. C. A. T or the equivalent in other states to recover these costs, and any costs not able to be processed to the credit card on file. Substitution of property On occasions, situations arise where we have no control such as property ownership changes, extensive repairs or maintenance, or properties are removed from the holiday rental market. Latitude South Coast reserves the right to offer guests alternate accommodation of a similar standard, as available, at our discretion. If this unlikely event occurs, Latitude South Coast will notify you as soon as possible and make every reasonable effort to ensure you are satisfied. Alternate accommodation cannot be guaranteed, if alternate accommodation cannot be found Latitude South Coast will refund the full amount of your booking, you also agree to accept this as final resolution. Electric Vehicle Charging In Australia, it can cost anywhere from $ 0 . 3 0 – $ 0 . 6 0 per kWh to charge an electric vehicle (EV). This equates to around $ 1 1 . 5 0 – $ 2 3 to fully charge a small electric vehicle or about $ 2 2 . 5 0 – $ 4 5 to fully charge a larger long-distance electric vehicle. It is not an entitlement to utilise a holiday rental property to charge your vehicle and not the responsibility of the property owner to cover your cost. Guests found utilising the property to charge their personal vehicle will be charged a full recharge fee as detailed above for the car size per electric vehicle at the property. Limited Liability To the maximum extent permitted by law, in no case shall Latitude South Coast or the host, nor its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, agents or property owners be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, special or exemplary damages or for any damages for death, personal or bodily injury, emotional distress or damage to property, arising out of or in connection with your stay. This limitation applies to all claims for damages including negligence even if Latitude South Coast or the host has been advised of the possibility of such. Indemnity Latitude South Coast and/or the property owner or host do not accept liability for any loss, before, during or after a booking relating to events out of our control such as delays whilst the guest is travelling to the property, flight delays, weather events during the stay etc. and no refund will be offered under these circumstances, you will agree to accept this as final resolution Code of Conduct/Bad Books Register/Traveller Feedback By making payment on this booking you hereby agree to the following: That if you or any occupant covered by this booking breaches our terms and conditions, any of the terms in the NSW Fair Trading Code of Conduct: Your name, Phone number Home address Email address As well as those of any guest staying with you along with details of the breach/es may be registered with any industry exclusion register and on the NSW Fair Trading code of conduct registers and shared with other members of the short term rental industry. Traveller feedback may also be entered onto the applicable online portals. Latitude South Coast reserve the right to refuse or cancel a booking where a guest is registered on the above mentioned sites, has received negative feedback from other booking sites or travel agents. Registration Details PID-STRA-19596