1. The houses are let on a Saturday-to-Saturday basis, except by special arrangement outside Mid and High Season.
Houses may be occupied from 4.30 p.m. to 8.00 p.m. on the date of arrival. Late arrivals only by special arrangement.
The houses must be vacated by 10.30 a.m. on the day of departure. Remember as you depart another letting is on
its way so please have consideration for the preparation crews allocated to each cottage.
2. The cottage and its contents are required be left in the condition found - clean and tidy.
3. A deposit of 25% is required to confirm accommodation. The deposit is forfeited in the event of a cancellation.
4. The balance is due six weeks before commencement of rental. In the event of cancellation within
that period, the balance will be forfeited unless the cottage is re-let.
5. Bed linen and towels are supplied in the required amount for letting, should you require additional to the supply
same can be arranged at a rate.
6. Power requirements for light, heating and cooking is an extra charge.
(Metered on one electricity meter taking €2 coins).
7. Clients are held responsible for any damage to cottage equipment.
8. A deposit of €80 is required to cover small breakages that might occur, and will be refunded on inspection of
property prior to departure. All breakages and damages are required to be reported.
Large breakages or damage will be assessed by Recognised Authority in the field of specific damages and the loss
or damage will be reimbursed to the value quoted by the authority together with their fee.
9. The proprietors are not responsible for any loss of valuables or property left after departure.
10. The proprietors may at all reasonable times visit the cottage for inspection purposes, and may visit at unreasonable
times if it is suspected or reported that any undue conduct or misbehavior is or has taken place.
11. The number of persons must not be exceeded 7 without the proprietor's permission.
12. A cleaning charge of €35 will apply if cottage is not left in proper order at departure.
13. Pets are welcome under strict supervision. Pet Insurance is advisable as if vour pet should for any reason become responsible for an accident or damage while on this property, YOU as owner of said Pet are Liable for its actions and are therefore liable to prosecution should such an accident or misfortune occur.
14. The area has two Recycling Centres for bottles and cans. You are required to use these facilities to reduce waste going
to landfills. All types of cans go into the Cans' unit. Jars as well as bottles are taken in the Glass units. Glass is taken in
in three units that are colour coded, Brown, Green, and Clear(White).
One is located at the Car Park by the Graveyard of St John the Baptist RC Church, Carrigart, while the other centre
is located at the Car Park in Downing's Village leading to the beach.
Self-Catering.
Self-catering holidays are not low cost Hotel standard or Bed and Breakfast standard accommodation.
Registered Self Catering providers offer you Tourist Board approved units, which meet the criteria set by Failte Ireland and rated
on a stars basis.
A star rated member of Failte Ireland ensures that the standard approved is the standard kept, the Property may be inspected at any
time during your stay by an Failte Ireland inspector.
The unit rented by you has been approved as a 4 star unit and it is your responsibility to ensure that the property is kept to this
standard during your occupancy.
You will deal with minor problems as you would deal with same in your home situation, but problems with Water and Electricity are the
responsibility of the relevant county ESB and Water Boards and have to be reported to your provider who will contact the either the ESB
or the water Board to have the problem rectified as soon as they are able.
Remember that it is your responsibility to leave the house in the same clean condition as that you received it and to report all damage
that occurred during your occupancy.
Please look after and respect these homes as you would your own.
Doherty Farm Holiday Homes are members of the Donegal Self Catering Association and Registered Members of Failte Ireland and
North West Tourism.
Thank you.
Secretary, Donegal Self Catering Association,
C/o North West Tourism, Neil T.Blaney Road, Letterkenny,
County Donegal. Ireland.