TERMS AND CONDITIONS
BOOKING AND PAYMENT
Guests may book online, via email or by telephoning 0044 (0) 1223 709 409 where the booking will be processed and a confirmation will be sent by email.
For bookings made more than 30 days prior to arrival: A deposit of 50% of the total cost of the booking will be required to be paid at the time of booking, the remaining 50% is due 30 days prior to the check in date.
For bookings made 30 days or less prior to arrival: the total cost will be charged in full at the time of placing the booking.
For bookings made via our website payment is taken in full (credit/debit card) regardless of the number of days made prior to the arrival date at the time of booking via our online payment processor.
For multiple month bookings please contact us for special arrangements.
DEPOSIT
We reserve the right to ask for a deposit prior to, or on check-in at our sole discretion. Failure to pay this could result in your stay and all funds paid being forfeited at our sole discretion. This deposit is fully refundable within 14 days of the end of your stay, providing there is no damage to the apartment & all relevant details for the refund have been supplied.
CHECK-IN AND CHECK-OUT
Check-in time is after 3.30 pm on the date of arrival. Check out is by 10.30 am on the date of departure. Late check-outs will be automatically charged for an additional night unless pre-arranged in writing. Guests must inform Signet well in advance of their arrival time so that a representative can be allocated to meet them at the property and hand over the keys. Failure to do this may result in a delay in checking in to your accommodation. Further credit card and passport details may also be required.
A late check in fee of between £20-£40 may apply for arrivals after 9pm.
The person placing the booking will be responsible for the acts of all guests (whether permitted or not) at the apartment during your stay.
KEYS
You will be supplied with one set of keys (and fobs) upon arrival. On the date of departure keys (and fob) must be returned to Signet apartments. Any keys (or fob) not returned on the date of departure will be charged to you at a cost of minimum £200 to cover replacement keys, remote control fobs and lock changes.
MAINTENANCE
All apartments will be freshly cleaned for your arrival with fresh bed linen and towels supplied. For stays of 7 days or more these will be changed and the apartment will be cleaned on a weekly basis.
FAIR USAGE POLICY
Please also note as a responsible provider, any illegal internet activity e.g. illegal file-sharing or downloads will result in the internet being stopped for the duration of your stay & any deposit paid being forfeited.
TELEPHONE SERVICES
All apartments can receive incoming calls for free. If required we can activate phones to make outgoing calls. These will be charged at the usual rate, set by our telephone providers, at NO profit to us. If used, then you will be charged this cost. Please note as this payment can take up to 3 months to show on our broadband bill, we may debit this cost from you up to 4 months after the end of your stay.
NO SMOKING & CANDLES
All of our apartments including common areas within buildings are by law non smoking throughout. Insofar as it becomes apparent that the apartment (or common area) has been smoked in, we will charge you an automatic fee £400 and you will be required to vacate the property immediately and forfeit any payments made, or due to Signet apartments.
Use of candles or any naked flames in the apartments are strictly prohibited.
PETS
No pets are permitted in any apartment at any location. Guide dogs are permitted upon giving prior notice to Signet Apartments.
OCCUPANCY
Please be aware that we require the names of all occupants due to stay in the chosen apartment. If there are additional persons found to be staying at the apartment without our prior agreement, then all guests will be asked to leave immediately with no refund due.
GENERAL CARE
The apartments are located within or near residential areas in each location. You are asked to respect other guests in the building you are occupying and in the near general location of the building by not creating or allowing excessive noise or unruly behaviour. Parties are strictly forbidden in any apartment or common area at any time – breach of this condition will require you to leave the apartment immediately without any refund.
You are responsible for the apartment during your stay – common sense should be applied at all times. The apartment is expected to be kept reasonably clean and tidy with security being considered at all times. Doors should be locked and windows closed when leaving the apartment unattended or when checking out.
Any loss or damage caused to an apartment (or its contents) which has not been locked upon you leaving it will be charged back to you. Signet Apartments reserve the right to charge you an additional fee of £100 for additional cleaning costs should the apartment not be returned in an acceptable condition.
If the apartment is found to be in an unacceptable condition during your stay, then you will be charged an additional cost starting at £45 upwards (depending on property size & extent of the mess) cleaning cost for each additional clean required.
It is your responsibility to ensure that all items in the apartment are not damaged and are in good working order at all times. You must report to Signet Apartments any broken or damaged items as soon as possible after gaining entry to the relevant apartment.
Any items removed from or damaged in any apartment will be charged for and you will be responsible for paying the actual replacement cost advised by Signet Apartments. Costs will be debited from the payment details supplied when booking / checking in.
Any damage to any part of the apartment or any of the fixtures and fittings will be charged to you at the relevant rate including any business interruption losses. Costs will be debited from the payment details supplied when booking / checking in.
No booking creates any lease or tenancy and the stay, by way of licence, will only be for the period and upon the terms detailed in the booking confirmation.
Parking may be provided at the building in which your apartment is situated upon prior agreement with Signet Apartments. Vehicles and their contents are left entirely at the owner’s own risk. Signet Apartments accepts no responsibility for any loss or damage incurred during a stay at any of our buildings.
Personal effects and belongings are left in the apartment at an owner’s own risk. It is not advised to leave valuable items unattended. Signet Apartments will take no responsibility for any loss incurred.
If Signet has reason to believe there are any illegal activities happening within the apartment, then all guests will be asked to leave immediately, with no refund due. The relevant authorities will also be alerted, & your details may be passed on if resigned.
Signet Apartments will not be held responsible for any death or personal injury incurred during any stay at any apartment save insofar as the same arose through any act or omission of Signet Apartments. Signet Apartments reserves the right to enter apartments for maintenance issues and viewing of apartments by staff accompanied potential guests during a stay. The appropriate notice will be given and disruption will be kept to a minimum.
All personal data is collected and stored in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998.
If any of these Terms and Conditions are breached by you or any other guests (whether permitted or not) you may be asked to leave immediately and forfeit any payment made or due.
CANCELLATION POLICY
Any cancellation must be received by Signet Apartments in writing by email or post. It is your responsibility to ensure cancellation has been received and acknowledged. Please note that any confirmed booking will only be deemed cancelled from the first working day of Signet Apartments. Ltd’s receipt of notice to cancel.
Up to 21 nights length of stay
| Notice to cancel received by Signet Apartments | Fees incurred |
|---|---|
| More than 30 days prior to arrival date | 0% of total fee due |
| Less than 30 days prior to arrival date | 25% of total fee due |
| Less than 14 days prior to arrival date | 50% of total fee due |
| Less than 7 days prior to arrival date | 100% of total fee due |
| Non arrivals | 100% of total fee due |
22-42 nights length of stay
| Notice to cancel received by Signet Apartments | Fees incurred |
|---|---|
| More than 40 days prior to arrival date | 0% of total fee due |
| Less than 40 days prior to arrival date | 40% of total fee due |
| Less than 14 days prior to arrival date | 60% of total fee due |
| Less than 7 days prior to arrival date | 100% of total fee due |
| Non arrivals | 100% of total fee due |
43 + nights length of stay
| Notice to cancel received by Signet Apartments | Fees incurred |
|---|---|
| More than 50 days prior to arrival date | 0% of total fee due |
| Less than 50 days prior to arrival date | 60% of total fee due |
| Less than 21 days prior to arrival date | 75% of total fee due |
| Less than 7 days prior to arrival date | 100% of total fee due |
| Non arrivals | 100% of total fee due |
Signet Apartments Ltd are not obliged to refund any part of fees for nights not used in the event of early departure, 100% of the total fee is due in this case. These notice periods also apply to any booking date amendments made prior to the date of arrival such as a change to the arrival or departure date.
We strongly recommend that all clients obtain appropriate travel and personal insurance cover to cover these charges in the event of a cancellation.
Confirming receipt of your Booking Confirmation email acknowledges your acceptance of these terms and conditions. Payment of the Full or Initial charge also indicates acceptance of these terms and conditions.
