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Burgundy Farmhouse - Printable booking form

Print this form, fill it in and post to the address supplied by the property owner/manager.

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‘la ferme de la lochere’ 2019 booking formwith Katherine Frelon

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the number to call is: 003 36 72 86 56 09 or email:scattychef@aol.comPlease complete this booking form and send to the address at the end of this form with

Booking Agreement, (signed)

Name & Address:

Daytime Tel No:

Mobile Tel No:

Adults:

Beds Required: Double:

Time of Arrival: (Not before 16:30)Reserve Bikes: 

Single:

Evening Tel No: Email Address:

Children:

Yes:

Cots: (up to 3)No:

Check List: We except Paypal (charges apply), Wire Transfers and Credit Cards (no amex)

Please note that Bank Charges are payable by you.

If not the amount will be debited from your Breakage Deposit before it is returned.

Suggested Visits & In House Activities

Daily Catering and grocery supplies

In house catering is available daily, as is an initial grocery shop for food and drinks Must be booked as soon as possible and will be organised to meet guests exact re- quirementsPrice is variable depending on requirements

Sunday MorningA Guided visit with at the exciting and new Vineyard in Flavigny sur OzerainA wonderful visit just 15 mins away – a great start to the week.We can book you in with their very enthusiastic Wine Maker Catherine and our translator guide – Both are in high demand so the sooner they are booked the better for us! Flavigny Vineyard started 24 years ago and is now beginning to produce a very healthy variety of excellent wines and the staffs are full of enthusiasm and provide a complex and interesting look in the way wine is produced.The visit includes a look round the cellars, a detailed tasting of all their wines plus the history of the Vineyard, a tasting glass to keep and Gougere’s to accompany your tast- ing, (warm cheesy choux puffs).Recommended Day: Sunday 320€

Half Day Wine Tasting in Chablis with Picnic (weather dependant)A wonderful way to enjoy the best of the Chablis Vineyards and includes tasting in some of the most well known Domaines & a picnic overlooking the Vines - Fantastic!! Depending on your plans and the Guides already brimming reservationsPrice based on min 6 guests 750€Transport for 8 guests is available over 8 guests and one guest will have to drive or a pri- vate bus and driver can be booked for the entire group.

Full Day in Cote de Nuits & Cote de BeauneA really fantastic opportunity to explore with a very knowledgeably guide the complex re- gion of one of the most famous wines in France.Starting ion the Cote de Nuits and ending in the Cote de Beaune you will be able to ex- perience in depth some of the Domaines not always open to the General Public!Lunch will normally be in the centre of Beaune (not included)Price based on min 6 guests 950€Transport for 8 guests is available over 8 guests and one guest will have to drive or a pri- vate bus and driver can be booked for the entire group.

Private Wine-Tasting

With a Wine expert who demystifies the appellation of Burgundy’s fine and varied wines in the comfort the courtyard or in front of a blazing fire, depending the time of year! Recommended Day: Depends on the Wine Experts DiariesPrice per group 450€

Market VisitsSunday Morning – Chalon sur Sôane & ChablisA vibrate and exciting Sunday market where you can mingle with the locals and haggle with the market vendors for your crust of bread! Great Cafes and Bistros.

Tuesday, Friday & Saturday Mornings – DijonA truly colourful experience with wonderful perfumes from all the stalls inside the covered market, outside the covered market and in all the streets that lead too and from it!When your bags are full relax and enjoy a coffee by the Carousel or relaxing in the square opposite the Ducal Palace.Saturday mornings – Beaune & SaulieuRecommended Day: Sunday-Chalon, Tuesday or Friday-DijonPrice per group 750€

Hands-On Cookery ExperienceIf you do decide to take this option what I normally suggest is that on the market visit, I give you a printed sheet with what we are preparing and a list of ingredients. Then with my assistance we shop together and visit Dijon as marked in the option above.We then return to the house for a market snack lunch of Pates, Breads, Cheeses and Salad, and start preparing for dinner at around 4pm. You will have the opportunity to learn new skills and work with fresh, fragrant ingredients. All ingredients are included in the price, as is the market visit including coffee, teaching, recipe book and wine with the meal.Recommended Day:Tuesday or FridayPrice for group 1150€

In-House CookingIf you feel like a night off from the kitchen sink, I can provide a 4 course meal, but time is precious and I am often abroad cooking for private clients, so booking early is a must! Price 55€ pp (wine and service not included)

Bespoke Self guided Cycling Tours

Experience the Burgundy countryside from the saddle!Enjoy a gourmet picnic looking out over the vineyards planned by one of Burgundies most experienced cycle guides.This tailor made 1⁄2 or whole days cycling includes bike, helmets, snacks, drinks and pic- nic.Price based on min 6 80€ pp Must be booked ahead

Golf at Chateau de ChaillySet in the rolling Burgundy Countryside this spectacular Chateau boasts a well kept 18 holeGolf Course.It also has a very comfortable restaurant.Must be booked ahead

NEW 2017Dijon Market visit with lunch & wine tasting at les Deux Chevres in Gevrey Chambertain Leaving after breakfast and heading into Dijon market this is a truly colourful experience with wonderful perfumes from all the stalls inside the covered market, outside the cov- ered market and in all the streets that lead too and from it!We will pick out our favourite ingredients for lunch and enjoy coffee in a bustling Cafe be- fore heading just a few miles down the road to the top of the Cote de Nuits to a village you will have seen on many wine bottles Gevrey Chambertain. Les Deux Chevres is set amongst the vineyards in elegant surroundings and here I will prepare lunch whilst you enjoy a delicious wine tasting in the splendid cellars surrounded by oak barrels and some of Burgundies finest wines.After your tasting you will enjoy lunch on the terrace weather permitting or in the dinning room.Needs to be booked aheadRecommended day: Tuesday or FridayPrice for group 1150€ includes transport, lunch and wine tastingTransport for 8 guests is included over 8 guests and one guest will have to drive or a pri- vate bus and driver can be booked for the entire group for an additional fee.

NEW from Easter 2017 Spa Day at Michelin starred Bernard Loiseau in Saulieu

This incredible spa has just opened right next to the Michelin starred restaurant and I am thrilled to add this to the list of activities that I truly recommend.It will be the most amazing experience and uses products produced in Burgundy from fruits and the vines.

I can create a bespoke morning or day for guests to include a gourmet lunch. this must be booked ahead of time especially as it has just opened.Please email or call to reserve as soon as possible.

NEW 2017 Croissant making with Katherine!Learn to make the perfect croissant with your hostessArrange a day that suites your group to experience making your own buttery croissant. Sweet and savoury fillingsMust be booked aheadMax 8Cost 400€

NEW 2018 Wine tasting in Northern BurgundyA unique experience which takes you into to picturesque region of Northern Burgundy. Little known to those from outside the area these wonderful vineyards produce some in- credible wines. It’s a unique opportunity to taste delicious Pinot’s and Chardonnay’s in cherry blossom courtyards with the local wines makers. You will visit, Irancy, St Bris, Coulanges le Vienuse with lunch a local restaurant. Then there will be the opportunity to visit the majestic town of Auxerre and the visit the magnificent Cathedral.Must be booked aheadMin 4Cost 750€ (not including lunch)

NEW 2018 Wine tasting lunch in Aloxe CortonA fabulous wine tasting lunch with pairing of wines from one of Burgundy’s most presti- gious Wine makers Comte Senard.Followed by a visit to Beaune and the Hospice de Beaune which absolutely breathtaking and not to be missed.\NEW 2018 Sunday Morning farmers market, wine tasting and lunchExplore the medieval town of Semur en Auxois perched on pink granite rock. A small lo- cal farmers market that offers local produce from the surrounding areas,After buying supplies for dinner there will be a guided visit in the Vineyard of Flavigny sur OzerainA wonderful visit just 15 mins away – a great start to the week.

Flavigny Vineyard started 24 years ago and is now beginning to produce a very healthy variety of excellent wines, the wine makers are full of enthusiasm and provide a complex and interesting look in the way wine is produced.The visit includes a look round the cellars, a detailed tasting of all their wines plus the history of the Vineyard, a tasting glass to keep and Gougere’s to accompany your tast- ing, (warm cheesy choux puffs).

Leaving the vineyard lunch will be in the Farmer’s Barn - La Grange, right in the centre of town this must go place for lunch is heaving from the second it opens it’s door to when the last slice of tart is served.Reservations are a must! Freshly cooked produce from the local farmers is prepared by the wives and served with a smile!

Recommended Day: Sunday 650€ includes lunch

Hot Air Ballooning is also available - price depends on number of guests, take off is opposite your accommodation weather permitting

Local Restaurant BookingsI am very happy to arrange any restaurant reservations during your stay Please email or call to discuss

Transport Ideas

A 9 seater bus can be available - cost 750€ for the week, plus fuel 9 seater with driver is 450€pdAirport Transfer in 9 seater with extended trunk for luggage 750€Other vehicles can be hired at time of booking

A driver plus 12 seater bus can be arranged for a days touring at 950€Bus and driver for the entire week including airport pick up and drop off is available approx 4000€

If you wish to arrange for Airport transfers it will be based on the whole group arriving and departing togetherFor individual return trips to the airport or station a separate quote can be given These options should be considered and booked as soon as possible.

If you are interested in any of these options please don’t hesitate to contact me for more

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6 rue de la lochere, 21150 marigny le cahouet, france 0380970175 ou 0672865609 scattychef@aol.com

BOOKING AGREEMENT

 

  • CONTRACT OF HIRE
  • The hiring contract shall be between the hirer and the owner of the property for which the booking is made, and shall be deemed to be made subject to these conditions of hire. The Contract of Hire is not effective until the owner dispatches to the hirer written confirmation of the booking.

     

  • PROPERTY AVAILABILITY
  • Letting are from Saturday\ Saturday i.e. from 16.30hrs Saturday and departures to be made by 10.00 hrs the following Saturday. This allows the house to be prepared for the following tenants.

     

  • PAYMENT
  • Bookings will be confirmed by the owner on receipt of the appropriate initial payment as detailed on the booking form. At this time a booking confirmation\ account will be issued incorporating the cost of accommodation rental and breakage deposit less the initial payment made. The outstanding balance is payable to the owner not less than eight weeks before departure.

     

  • BREAKAGE DEPOSIT 
  • PLEASE PAY ATTENTION TO THIS AGREEMENT

    The Breakage Deposit is up to 3000€ . The hirer’s

    credit card details are to be given with a signature at the end of the Booking Conditions with number, expiring date and 3 digit security code – by signing the Booking Conditions you agree to the owner debiting any funds up to the value of 3000€ if the Booking Conditions are NOT adhered too.

    Please take note of the highlighted conditions.

    Additionally, if there are any charges in excess of the breakage deposit then the hirer will reimburse the owner accordingly.

     

     

  • TRAVEL INSURANCE
  • The owner recommends that the hirer obtains Personal Travel and Cancellation Insurance.

     

  • CANCELLATION
  • Provided that written confirmation is received not less than eight weeks before the holiday commencement dates, hirers will not be held liable to pay the balance of the accommodation rental. Furthermore if the owner is successful in re-letting the holiday, then the deposit will be refunded less the greater of either costs incurred in re-letting the holiday, or an administrative charge of, £500. These conditions will apply to cancellations within eight weeks of the holiday commencement date so long as the owner has been successful in re-letting the holiday. For holidays not re-let, hirers will automatically lose their deposit and will also be liable to pay the remaining balance of the accommodation rental. In all other respects the owner will hold the hirer responsible only to the extent that incurs a financial liability.

     

  • ALTERATIONS
  • The owner will endeavour to act upon hirers requests for subsequent changes to a booking but reserves the right to charge an administration fee of, 300€ per alteration and to charge the hirer for any other costs incurred.

     

  • GAS & ELECTRIC CHARGES
  • All gas and electricity used for domestic consumption are included

     

  • HEATING
  • The cost of electricity, gas or fuel used for heating is included

     

  • 10.AMENITIES
  • The use of accommodation and amenities is entirely at the user’s risk, and no responsibility can be accepted for injury, and loss or damage to user or visitor’s belongings.

     

  • 11.PERSONAL BELONGINGS
  • Baggage and personal belongings are at the hirer’s risk at all times.

     

  • 12.MOTOR CAR
  • No responsibility can be accepted for the loss or damage to any car or its contents.

     

  • 13.HIRER’S RESPONSIBILITY
  • The owner will not take responsibility for person’s personal effects and strongly recommends the hirer take out Personal Travel and Cancellation Insurance. The hirer is also responsible for leaving the property in a, CLEAN and TIDY. Failure to do so will incur a flat rate charge of 200 €

     

     

  • 14.PARTY SIZE
  • In no circumstances may more than the maximum number of people stated in the details be exceeded except by prior agreement with the owner. The owner reserves the right to refuse admittance if this condition is not observed.

     

     

     

  • 15.COMPLAINTS
  • If during the course of the holiday the hirer has any reason for complaint he should contact the owner as soon as possible in order that immediate remedial action may be taken.

     

     

  • 16.ARBITRATION
  • Disputes arising out of or in connection with this contract, which cannot be amicably settled, may if the hirer so wishes, be referred to the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators.

     

  • 17.POOL HEATING 
  • Pool Heating, IS INCLUDED, however during extreme weather fluctuations the heating security will cut in if the temperature drops too low.

    Therefore in early and mid season we cannot guarantee the temperature of the pool if the night time temperature is to low for the heat pumps to function properly.

     

     

  • 18.POOL SAFTEY
  • Children’s safety around the pool is the Hirer’s responsibility. 

    Never leave young children unsupervised.

    We will NOT accept responsibility for the misuse by clients of the equipment provided in the case of accidents.

     

     

  • 19.FURNITURE
  • Under no circumstances do we allow the rearranging of furniture or curtains.

    This causes damage to the floors and walls and provides extra work for the housekeepers.

     

  • 20.RUBBISH
  • Recycling is present in France and bins have been provided to make this easier. Most villages have glass recycling bins in the centre, and it is the hirer’s responsibility to ensure that they take the glass/bottles to that site before leaving.

    All other rubbish can be sorted into the appropriate bins and left in the appropriate outside bins for collection on the days stated in the House Book provided in each property. Rubbish in France is now charged for by weight, therefore we ask that you respect the recycling systems put in place.

    IF WE HAVE TO SORT THROUGH YOUR RUBBISH TO RECYCLE IT YOU WILL BE CHARGED A FLAT RATE OF 200€

     

     

     

    21. ACCIDENTS

    Accidents happen – it’s a fact but it isn’t a problem, and if we are told ASAP, it can often be repaired or replaced quickly at no charge However, hiding damaged furniture, or covering up burns, rips, marks etc will result in a loss of Breakage Deposit until we can replace the item or we receive the quote to have it repaired.

    Hirer’s who let their children draw on walls, draw over or cut holes in the sofa’s and who allow chairs to be thrown through walls or use the walls as a football pitch causing damage will NOT be classed as an accident but as reckless and irresponsible and will be charged

     

    22. BIKES

    We except no responsibility for any accidents or injuries incurred from any bicycle hire. Clients will be provided with cycle hats to protect them, it is you choice if you choose not to wear them or not.

     

    Please sign and return the Booking Conditions to signify that you have read them and are agreed to abide by them.

     

    SIGNATURE OF HIRER_______________________________________

    FULL NAME_______________________________________

    DATE SIGNED_______________________________________

    CREDIT CARD NUMBER_______________________________________

    EXPIRING DATE__________3 DIGIT SECURITY CODE_____

    If your credit card expires before your vacation please send new details

    Reminder

    The Breakage Deposit is up to 3000€ . The hirer’s credit card details (NO Amex) are to be given with a signature with number, expiring date and 3 digit security code – by signing the Booking Conditions you agree to the owner debiting any funds up to the value of 3000€ if the Booking Conditions are NOT adhered too.

    If the Booking Conditions are adhered too then NOTHING will be debited from your  account.

    Note: It is advisable to arrange insurance against cancellation of your holiday.

    Signature:

    Date: