Draft – pending owner approval. Based on the rules published so far on booking portals. Items highlighted in yellow need to be completed. This is a translation; the Polish version is the binding one.
House rules & booking terms
These rules apply to the guest house Kasztanówka – dom gościnny na Podlasiu, Średnica-Jakubowięta 23, 18-210 Szepietowo, Poland (“Kasztanówka”), run by: [to be confirmed: provider name, tax ID].
§ 1. Rental and stay
- Kasztanówka is rented as a whole – the house together with its fenced plot – exclusively to one group of guests. We do not rent individual rooms.
- A maximum of 10 guests may stay overnight (plus a child in a travel cot). The number of guests may not exceed the number given when booking without the hosts’ consent.
- The stay starts at 15:00 on the day of arrival and ends at 11:00 on the day of departure. Other arrival or departure times can be agreed with the hosts.
- The person making the booking and checking in must be at least 18 years old and is responsible for the whole group observing these rules.
§ 2. Booking, payment and cancellation
- Direct bookings can be made via the website form, by phone or by e-mail. A booking becomes binding once confirmed by the hosts and the deposit has been paid.
- The deposit is [… % of the price – to be confirmed] and is payable within [… days] of the booking confirmation. The balance is payable [by bank transfer before arrival / on site – to be confirmed].
- The deposit is governed by Article 394 of the Polish Civil Code (zadatek). Refund terms on cancellation: [e.g. full refund if cancelled up to … days before arrival – to be confirmed].
- Security deposit: [none / … PLN – to be confirmed].
- Under Article 38(1)(12) of the Polish Consumer Rights Act, consumers have no right of withdrawal from contracts for accommodation services on specific dates (the 14-day withdrawal period does not apply).
- Bookings made through portals (e.g. Booking.com, Slowhop) are subject to that portal’s payment and cancellation terms.
§ 3. Rules of stay
- Smoking (including e-cigarettes) is strictly prohibited inside the house. Smoking is allowed outdoors only.
- Please don’t wear outdoor shoes inside the house.
- Quiet hours apply between [22:00–7:00? – to be confirmed].
- We do not host hen or stag parties. On New Year’s Eve we ask you not to set off fireworks or firecrackers – out of respect for animals and neighbours.
- Bonfires and barbecues are only lit in the designated places and never left unattended. Please put the fire out completely when you have finished.
- Please sort your waste according to the labels in the kitchen.
- Children may use the playground, trampoline and garden pool only under adult supervision.
§ 4. Pets
- Dogs and cats are welcome [maximum number of dogs – to be confirmed]. Pets stay free of charge.
- Pets are not allowed on beds or sofas. Please bring your pet’s own bed and bowls.
- In the fenced garden, dogs may run off the lead under their owner’s supervision. Please clean up after your pet.
- Owners are liable for any damage caused by their pets.
§ 5. Sauna and hot tub
- You use the garden sauna (up to 6 people) and the hot tub (bania) at your own risk, after reading the instructions provided by the hosts.
- Contraindications include heart and circulatory conditions, high blood pressure, pregnancy, fever and inflammation. If in doubt, consult a doctor.
- Do not use the sauna or hot tub after drinking alcohol. Children may use them only under constant adult supervision.
- Sauna and hot tub fee: see prices.
§ 6. Liability
- Guests are liable for damage to furnishings and the building caused through their fault. Please report any faults to the hosts – we will find a solution together.
- The hosts are not liable for items left unattended.
§ 7. Contact and complaints
Please address any comments to the hosts: phone +48 517 292 905, e-mail kontakt@kasztanowka.pl. Complaints are handled within 14 days.
Version dated [date – to be completed after approval].