The Forager's Cabin
Powys, United Kingdom
Bed in Branches
- Our low price promise from £175 p/n
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Cabin
Sleeps 2
- One super king-size bed
Overview
The Forager’s Cabin is the heart of your own little patch of adventure for a few days. There are two decks, one kitted out with an eating area, BBQ and big wooden chairs and a chiminea for peaceful stargazing, the other tucked in the trees making a secluded spot for some hot tub soaking. At the end of the woods, there’s a specially made sundowner area, with seating in front of stunning hillside views where you can sit in perfect peace as the ice rattles in your glass and test your outdoor cooking skills on the firebowl and grill. Inside, the cabin is cosy and cool, combining a rustic feel with a modern kitchen (four hobs and a proper oven), walk-in shower and an achingly comfortable super king-size bed. Sitting by the huge round window in the glow of the wood-burner with your limbs tired from a hike is absolute perfection.
Where that hike might take you depends on how much you want to exert yourself. Snowdonia and the Shropshire Hills are nearby with some great routes, but there are gentler strolls through the woods available and short walks to Meifod and Guilsfield that end very happily at fine local pubs. Even if you linger over your morning coffee at the cabin you’ll see plenty of wildlife, a testament to the careful stewardship of the woods by owners Sophia and Pete. They live in the house above the cabin, but other than visits from their friendly, bouncy Pointer, you won’t know they’re there. They’ve drawn on their expertise in sustainable building and the mental health benefits of nature to create a space that’ll have a big impact on you and almost none on the environment. Settle in, switch off and idle in the quiet of the woods until it’s time for cocktails again.
Essentials
The important stuff
- Check in: from 5pm
- Check out: by 12pm
- Please note that the owners' house is approximately 30 metres from the cabin and can be seen from the deck, although sheltered by the trees.
- Please bring wellies or suitable footwear and a head torch (if arriving after dark, the owners have kept outdoor lights to a minimum to help local wildlife)
- The wood-fired hot tub is included in the price of your stay, please note it is designed for 2 people
- An initial amount of firewood is provided. Extra can be purchased on site
- Mobile phone signal on the cabin deck
- WiFi
- The cabin is only suitable for babes in arms and should be supervised at all times. The valley is steep in places, the deck at the cabin is over 2m high and there are ponds, ditches etc.
Sleeping arrangements
- One super king-size bed
Extra space available
Space for 1 baby no charge. A travel cot can be provided. Babes in arms only.
Cooking
- Gas hob
- Oven
- Fridge with ice box
- Fully equipped kitchen
- BBQ
Washing
- Shower
- Flushing toilet
- Eco toiletries provided
Heating, lighting & bedding
- Bed linen and towels provided
- Wood-burner
- Electric lighting in the cabin
- Candles
- Plug sockets
Entertainment
- Wood-fired hot tub
Getting there
Laundry Lane, Moel Y Garth SY21 9JF
By car
Please note - The address and post code above won't take you specifically to the cabin. Please either follow the directions below or use the what3words address - ///plot.utter.kingpin.
Take the A490 from Welshpool towards Guilsfield. After a few miles, Hardings Garage will appear on your left, with a lefthand turn straight afterwards - take this left onto the B4392 towards Llanfair Caereinion.
Take your first left (roughly a mile along the road, next to a pink cottage). Follow the single track lane up a steep hill, the valley is woodland to the righthand side of the lane. After a mile or so, you'll see a metal gate with a 'Beds in Branches' sign, open the gate and follow the track into the woods.
There's a parking space on your left before you reach the cabin.
By public transport
The nearest train station is in Welshpool, 4 miles away.
Food & Drink
At Bed in Branches
As standard, there will be a complimentary locally sourced treat waiting for you in the cabin. Organic tea and coffee will be provided too, as well as olive oil, salt and pepper.
Local shops
There's a garage just over a mile away or there's a farm shop 2 miles away.
Pubs & restaurants
A stunning 10km walk along Glyndwrs Way will take you to the beautiful village of Meifod. The Kings Head offers a bench in the sun or a warm cosy fire after a thirsty walk! It serves up tasty pub grub with friendly locals. Even better, you can swim in the local river and intrepid locals jump off the bridge too! A walk up the local hills in Meifod won't disappoint with fantastic views towards Snowdonia.
Welshpool is 6km by bike or on foot if you go via the green lane. The owners' favourite haunts are the Royal Oak and the Raven but there's plenty of choices!
The owners would only recommend walking to these venues in daylight.
Further afield but worth a visit are:
Plas Y Dinas - One of the best Welsh gastropubs the owners have found. It's got a lovely menu full of seasonal local treats.
The Stable Inn - Just over the border into the Shropshire Hills, it has a beer garden with a serious view! Delicious homemade pies and burgers are a great reward after climbing the local hills!
Activities
At Bed in Branches
An outdoor wood-fired Hot Tub, on its own deck with fairy lights and candles. Positioned to be completely private.
A circular walk through the private woodland.
Gin & Tonic Point - At the very end of the woods in a secluded valley, with nothing but nature as far as the eye can see. The sunsets over the hills. To allow the view to be enjoyed they've made a tiny seating area, big enough for 2 wooden armchairs and a fire pit. The perfect place for a sundowner G&T to enjoy the view.
Places to visit
Powis Castle - If gardening is your thing, the grounds at Powis Castle are nationally notorious for their beauty.
Shrewsbury (20 minutes on the train from Welshpool) is a great day out (or stop off en route). There is an award-winning Market Hall filled with delicious eateries and local artisans, great restaurants and pubs, as well as an array of galleries and independent shops to browse.
Montgomery - A picturesque border town with a majestic ruined castle, coffee shops, beautiful walks and a ceramic studio. It's definitely worth an explore.
Outdoor & active
Walking - There are lots of beautiful walks in the local area, the owners will provide maps and a list of recommended walks in the cabin. A short drive away from the Shropshire Hills and Welsh Mountains, you can get in some strenuous walks or runs if you fancy!
Road Biking - There are so many stunning hilly lanes to explore, you are almost spoilt for choice. The owners have provided a list of their favourites for guests to try but they are always happy to recommend more!
Mountain Biking - The local area has a high percentage of professional mountain bikers, as there are so many brilliant trails a short drive away. Within an hour you have almost any type of biking you can ask for.
Wild Swimming - In the next valley (Meifod) there is an easy access river swimming spot. It's a short walk from the village pub if you need to warm up after!
Meet your hosts
Meet Sophia & Pete
Sophia & Pete have been dreaming about moving to the woods and starting an eco holiday let for nearly 20 years! Finally, after much searching and daydreaming, they finally moved to Llwydiarth Woods in 2017 & couldn't be happier to see their dreams become a reality.
Having worked in the environmental movement for over 15 years Sophia & Pete have done all they can to make the cabin renovations as environmentally responsible as possible. They love spending time in the woods and manage it with a light touch to enhance local flora and fauna. They see themselves as custodians of the woodland and want to enhance its natural beauty and enjoy the R&R it offers.
This is not to say the pair are total hippies. Up until 4 years ago, they had spent all their adult lives living in cities, enjoying all the fun & frivolity city life offers. Now they live at a slower pace, chopping wood, hiking and biking in the wild Welsh hills... but there's still plenty of space in their lives for indulgence. This has been reflected in their approach to the cabin - they have been as authentic as possible with reclaimed wood and natural furnishings but indulged in a king-sized bed, a wood-fired hot tub, comfy seating... not forgetting the ice tray to ensure a good Old Fashioned in front of the fire!
Wildlife & the environment
They are lucky to be on the edge of 10 acres of semi-ancient broadleaved woodland, filled with majestic oaks, big beech trees, wild cherries and silver birch. In Spring the woodland floor is a carpet of wood anemones, followed by bluebells and foxgloves - it's something the owners look forward to all winter. They are lucky to share the woodland with a huge variety of wildlife, including owls, nesting buzzards, bats, woodpeckers, deer, badgers and foxes. Sitting on the cabin deck at sunrise with a coffee or sunset with a drink is a joy, as you can hear the woodland wake up and fall asleep each day.
Reviews
Much needed rest and recuperation was blissfully found at the beautiful Forager’s Cabin. Wonderfully helpful & warm hosts Sophia & Pete, made us feel so welcome & at peace
11/05/2022Rosina
We absolutely loved our stay at the Forager’s Cabin. The cabin is extremely cosy and the nature that surrounds it is breathtaking. It is really difficult to settle on a favourite spot. Nights spent in the hot tub, relaxing mornings reading books in front of the round window, calm evenings at the gin place.. all in all, the place has a fantastic vibe and provides the perfect setup for relaxation. Sophia and Peter were extremely helpful and welcoming and provided a lot of information on how to make the most of our time there. We’ve also been spoilt with homemade brownies on arrival, which were a God send after the 45mins trek from the grocery store.
09/05/2022Dalia
We had the most delightful stay at The Forager's Cabin. The cabin is beautifully decorated and well-equipped - there was nothing that was missing. Sophia and Peter were very communicative throughout our stay and came to our rescue when we couldn't get the fire for the hot tub going. They sent a jam packed information pack before our stay so we could plan accordingly and it was such a treat to arrive to some homemade flapjacks. I cannot fault this place. We are hoping to return for longer!
06/05/2022Carinna
Absolutely dreamy - such a cosy cabin with all you needed, really comfortable and relaxing. The surrounding area and the woods are totally gorgeous, the birdsong was really beautiful, the G&T deck was fabulous, we felt totally relaxed and didn't want to leave, it's a very special place.
29/04/2022Katie
The cabin was in a lovely spot just a short distance from Welshpool. We felt very close to nature. The birdsong was just beautiful. From the kitchen window we saw, sparrows, bluetits, and squirrels. The wood fired hot tub was just so relaxing. There was nothing to fault with this break. We paid for a cheese board on arrival with wine, and also a cream tea ( fantastic) and the icing on the cake was booking a neck shoulder and back massage in the comfort of the cabin for a birthday treat.
15/04/2022Susan
Booking Terms
Canopy & Stars low price promise
Book with us in confidence knowing you won’t find that place cheaper elsewhere. All of the prices we display are set and matched by our Owners. (In this world of foreign currency, we do have to say 'subject to exchange rates' for some of our European places.)
What does ‘from price’ mean?
Our ‘from price’ is based on a four night stay in low season and designed to help you to compare different prices across our collection. Some of our Owners vary their nightly rates and check in days throughout the year, so it may differ from the rate quoted below the calendar. It is quite common (although by no means universal) for places to charge a little more in peak season or for shorter stays, to cover changeover costs. Consider booking longer stays during the cooler months if you’re looking for the lowest nightly rates.
Agency Terms & Conditions
Except where otherwise specified, we Sawday’s Canopy & Stars Ltd (Company No 09088366) of Merchants House, Wapping Road, Bristol, BS1 4RW act only as an Agent in respect of all bookings we take and/or make on your behalf. As an Agent we act as an intermediary between you and the owner (‘’Owner’’) of the holiday accommodation (‘’Property’’) you will be staying in. We help to arrange reservations and bookings between you and the Owner and take payments from you on behalf of the Owner.
We are only arranging a contract between you and the Owner for hire of the Property and for any other services or arrangement you purchase from the Owner (the “Booking”). This means the legal contract for the Booking is between you and the Owner despite the fact that a payment for the Booking has been made to the Agent. Your contract for the Booking is not with Sawday’s Canopy & Stars Ltd (Canopy & Stars).
Canopy & Stars is part of the Sawday’s Group of Companies, a majority employee owned business and a B Corp. We accept no liability in relation to any contract you enter into in relation to Bookings or for the acts or omissions of any supplier(s) or other person(s) or party(ies) connected with any Booking.
When making your Booking we will arrange for you to enter into a contract with the Owner, as detailed in clause 1.2 below. Your Booking is subject to these Agency Terms & Conditions and any other specific booking conditions of the relevant Owner(s) you contract with. The Owner’s booking conditions may limit and/or exclude the Owner’s liability to you.
You may decide to make more than one Booking at the same time. The price charged in total for more than one Booking will always equal the prices charged separately for each individual Booking. All Bookings are available to be purchased separately at the same price as they are when more than one Booking is made. This means that any multiple Bookings do not constitute a package as defined in the Package Travel, Package Holidays and Package Tours Regulations 1992.
By making a booking, you agree that:
- You have read these Agency Terms & Conditions and agree to be bound by them;
- The lead name on the Booking will be the person responsible for the Booking and shall be responsible for paying the deposit and the full price, for making any amendment and cancellation requests and for the payment of any additional charges. The lead name accepts these Terms & Conditions on behalf of all persons in the Booking;
- You consent to our use of your information in accordance with our Privacy Policy;
and
- You are over 18 years of age and where there may be age restrictions in place, you declare that you and all members of your party are of the appropriate age
The Canopy & Stars online booking system enables Guests to make Bookings 24 hours a day. To confirm your booking, you must pay a 25% deposit (or full payment if booking within 10 weeks of your check in date) and the entire Booking will be subject to the cancellation policy as outlined in clause 2.4.2 below. The Canopy & Stars telephone booking line is open Monday to Friday 9am to 6pm. When using the online enquiry form, for those Properties without online booking, please allow 24 working hours for us to contact you by telephone to confirm the Booking. If we are unable to reach you by phone we will attempt to contact you by email. We will contact you during Canopy & Stars working hours (Monday to Friday 9am to 6pm). Online or email enquiries will be dealt with in the order they are received, but please be aware that we cannot guarantee reservation of your selected dates until the receipt of suitable payment. Therefore, if possible, we do recommend that you book on the Canopy & Stars website using the online booking system.
1. Booking and payments
1.1 In order to confirm your chosen Booking, you must pay a non-refundable deposit as required by the Owner of the Booking in question (or full payment if booking within 10 weeks of the date of your check-in). The deposit is non-refundable as it covers costs incurred and services provided to enable your Booking. These include, but are not limited to, marketing and PR, property inspection fees, Owner management, booking management, credit card fees and customer service.
1.2 Your Booking is confirmed and a contract between you and the Owner will exist when we receive payment of the deposit and send you a booking confirmation on the Owner’s behalf. This Booking confirmation will normally be sent out within 24 hours in the case of email and seven working days in the case of post and will contain the details of your Booking and of payments made and due. If you have not received your Booking confirmation within the specified time, please notify us as soon as possible by email (bookings@canopyandstars.co.uk). Please check your confirmation carefully and report any incorrect or incomplete information to us immediately. As we act only as booking Agent, we have no responsibility for any errors in any documentation except where an error is made by us.
1.3 Once a deposit has been paid, the full balance payment will be due 10 weeks in advance of your check in. A reminder to pay your balance will be sent to you one week prior to this 10 week date, where applicable, by email. We automatically take the balance payment using the same card as used to make the deposit payment. It is your responsibility to advise us if we should use a different card and to contact us by telephone (0117 204 7830) to arrange for alternative payment method. If the automated balance payment does not successfully go through as there is a problem with your card, such as it expiring, then we will contact you to try and take alternative payment. If you do not make any payment due to Canopy & Stars by the due date for payment and at the latest within 5 days of this date, then with regret, we will notify the Owner who may cancel your Booking and terminate their contract with you. In these circumstances, your rights to a refund are set out in clause 2.4.2. Please note that if you have paid in a currency that is different to the original pricing, we will not be able to guarantee the same conversion rate that was used to convert the deposit payment.
1.4 Except where otherwise advised or stated in the booking conditions of the Owner concerned, all monies you pay to us for a Booking will be held on behalf of the Owner(s) concerned.
1.5 Credit Card payments are processed via Elavon who provide merchants services facilities to Sawday’s Canopy & Stars Ltd.
2. Cancellation and Amendment by You
2.1 If you have to, or want to, cancel or amend your Booking this request must be sent to us by email (bookings@canopyandstars.co.uk) and will be considered and responded to within one working day of receipt. You are also advised to confirm all changes to our Guest Experience Team by calling 0117 204 7830. Please ensure that you have received written confirmation of any changes to your Booking prior to travel. Whilst we will always try to help, we cannot guarantee that such requests will be met.
2.2 Any amendments to your Booking or cancellations made by you, at any time, may incur a £50 administration fee in addition to us retaining the non-refundable deposit as per clause 2.4.2. This represents the administration costs incurred by us on behalf of the Owner to deal with such requests.
2.3 Amendments and cancellations can only be accepted in accordance with the booking conditions of the Owner of your Booking. The Owner may charge the cancellation or amendment charges shown in their booking conditions (which may be as much as 100% of the cost of the Booking and will normally increase closer to the date of departure). The Owner may charge cancellation or amendment charges in accordance with its own booking conditions, however for the sake of convenience only, we have outlined the Owner’s charges at clause 2.4 and 2.5 below. Please note that these are the Owner’s own cancellation and amendments charges, not Canopy & Stars’, and therefore the Owner may vary their charges as they wish, without notice to us. The correct charges will be notified to you at the time of your cancellation or amendments. In the event of a cancellation your right to a refund is as per clause 2.4.2 below.
2.4 Owner’s General Cancellation Charges:
2.4.1 Cancellation by you at any time will result in your deposit being forfeited, as all deposits are non-refundable. Where a Booking has been taken with a deposit which is less than our standard deposit (25% of the total Booking Fee), the Guest will, upon cancellation, be liable to pay the difference between the reduced deposit and our standard deposit.
2.4.2 In the event of cancellation within 10 weeks of check in the total cost of the accommodation including the deposit is non-refundable. In some circumstances it may be possible to swap the stay to another date as per clause 2.5.5 below. Cancellation should always be in writing to info@canopyandstars.co.uk. The deposit is always non-refundable as it covers costs incurred and services provided to enable your Booking. These include, but are not limited to, marketing and PR, property inspection fees, Owner management, booking management, credit card fees and customer service.
2.4.3 Cancellation of any holiday after it has been paid in full and at a date 10 weeks or more in advance of your check in date, will result in forfeiture of your deposit (or an amount equivalent where one was not paid as the holiday was paid in full) and the balance being returned to you. Refunds will be processed in the currency of the booking. Where this is different to the currency of the payment card, this will be converted at the current exchange rate on the day of the refund.
2.4.4 If extreme weather prevents you from reaching your holiday, taking or finishing your holiday, you are still subject to these cancellation terms as outlined in clause 2.4.2 above. We strongly recommend that you take out a travel insurance policy which covers this eventuality. In the event of the property becoming unavailable (such as due to fire or flooding), Canopy & Stars will endeavour to provide the Guest with suitable alternative accommodation, starting with any other accommodation that may be available with the same Owner of your Booking, or will refund all monies paid, or a proportion in the case of curtailment. The Agency cannot, however, pay any compensation or expenses as a consequence of such an event.
2.4.5 Cancellation insurance is available but will be a third party arrangement and not involve Canopy & Stars or the Owner in any way. You are strongly recommended to take out personal travel insurance for all members of your party for your holiday including holidays in the UK. It is your responsibility to ensure that the insurance cover is adequate for your needs, including cancellation and curtailment. 2.4.6 If you fail to check-in on your date of arrival your Booking will be cancelled and no refund will be due.
2.5 Owner’s General Amendment Charges:
2.5.1 Amendments to your Booking can only be made more than 10 weeks prior to the check in date, after which time amendments may be treated as cancellation and our refund policy as detailed in clause 2.4.2 above may apply. All amendments are subject to availability and may incur a fee which is at the Owner’s discretion (and is in addition to the Agency amendment fee as detailed in clause 2.2). Generally Owners will charge cancellation and amendment charges, the exact charges will be notified to you by the Owner at the time of cancellation and/or can be found in the Owner’s own booking conditions which are available from the Owner on request.
2.5.2 Differences in the total amount payable resulting from amendments to your Bookings will be refunded to you in the case of a decrease in price and paid by you in the case of increases in price.
2.5.3 In the event that a refund is issued it will be in the same form and ratio as the original payment was made. Therefore, if a Gift Voucher was used to purchase the original stay, the refund will be back onto a new Gift Voucher at the same amount as originally used.
2.5.4 In the event that a date swap is offered, this will normally be agreed with a set timeframe to rebook and sometimes a credit against a future stay will be offered via a Gift Voucher. Unless agreed otherwise, this Gift Voucher will only be redeemable with the same Owner as per the original Booking and Agency Booking Terms and Conditions would apply.
2.5.5 If a date swap is offered then normal Agency Booking Terms and Conditions would apply on the new date and Booking.
3. Changes and Cancellations by the Owner
We will inform you as soon as reasonably possible if the Owner needs to make a significant change to your confirmed Booking or to cancel your Booking. We will also liaise between you and the Owner to try and organise an alternative Booking offered by the Owner, or a refund but we will have no further liability to you.
4. Cancellations due to events outside of Owner’s control
An Owner may have to cancel a booking due to events outside of their reasonable control (see clause 20). In such circumstances, we will liaise between you and the Owner to try and organise an any alternative Booking offered by the Owner, or a refund but we will have no further liability to you.
5. Complaints
Because the contract for your Booking is between you and the Owner, any queries or concerns should be addressed to them. We always aim to provide the best possible holiday experience, however, in the event that you have any complaint or problems during your stay, please immediately notify the Owner as during the stay itself, so that the Owner has the opportunity to resolve the given problem at the time. Please also let us know of the problem as soon as possible by emailing info@canopyandstars.co.uk so we are aware too and can support you and the Owner with resolving anything. If you do not follow this procedure there will be less opportunity for the Owner to investigate and resolve your complaint and so make your stay as enjoyable as possible. Delays may also mean that amount of compensation you may be entitled to may be reduced or negated. Whether or not your complaint is dealt with satisfactorily, please also contact us as we appreciate all feedback. It is important to us and the Owner to know that you’ve enjoyed your stay or if anything could have been improved.
6. Pricing
6.1 Canopy & Stars reserve the right to amend advertised prices at any time on behalf of the Owner. We also reserve the right to correct errors in both advertised and confirmed prices. Special note: changes and errors sometimes occur.
6.2 Rates are set per place in the currency specified by the Owner. Where this has been converted into the currency of your preference, until the payment stage this will be an estimation only, based on a recent exchange rate. The original rate will be displayed before you confirm your payment and you will be given the option of paying in your own currency at our guaranteed rate, or paying in your own currency and leaving the conversion and any associated fees to your card provider.
7. Information & Accuracy
The information and prices shown on this website are varied from time to time and may change between the time you first view a property and make a Booking. You should check that all the details are as you expect prior to making a Booking. It is always possible that, despite our best efforts, some of the properties (including the features and extras available) may be incorrectly described and/or priced. If we discover this is the case after you have made a Booking, we reserve the right to contact you with details of the correct information and/or pricing and will give you the option to:
(1) proceed with the Booking based on the correct information and/or pricing, which may require the payment of an additional amount by you;
OR
(2) subject to availability, change your booking dates to dates when the pricing can be honoured and so no additional charge to you. In the event that a lower price can be offered for alternative dates then the difference would be refunded;
OR
(3) cancel the Booking. If we do not receive your instructions within 5 days of contacting you, we reserve the right to cancel your Booking without liability to you.
8. Our Responsibility for your Booking
Your contract is with the Owner and its booking conditions apply. As Agent, we accept no responsibility for the actual provision of the Booking. Our responsibilities are limited to making the Booking in accordance with your instructions and acting properly in accordance with our legal duties as an Agent. We accept no responsibility for any information about the Booking that we pass on to you in good faith. However, in the event that we are found liable to you on any basis whatsoever, our maximum liability to you is limited to twice the cost of your Booking (or the appropriate proportion of this if not everyone on the Booking is affected). We do not exclude or limit any liability for death or personal injury that arises as a result of our negligence or that of any of our employees whilst acting in the course of their employment.
9. Pets
9.1 Not all properties accept pets. If you wish to take your pet on holiday, please advise us before booking and we can check whether pets are accepted at the property. You must obtain the prior consent of the Owner before taking any pets to the property. If you take a pet to a place that doesn’t allow pets, or you exceed the number of pets allowed at a place, the Owner has the right to refuse you to stay at the Property, and/or they may ask you to leave the Property before the end of the holiday period. Please note that this would be without the right to any refund.
9.2 A nightly charge may be made by the Owner for each pet and additional terms may apply, you will be notified of this at point of Booking. Please check these terms carefully before booking and arriving.
9.3 Please do not leave your pets alone or unsupervised in the property at any time during your stay. For the safety and comfort of your pet we request that Owners exercise due diligence at all times, especially where the property is located near a road/livestock. Canopy & Stars nor the Owner can accept responsibility for the safety of your pet.
9.4 If any guest has an allergy to pets, please be aware that Owners (and we) cannot guarantee that a pet has not stayed in a particular Property. We and Owners cannot accept responsibility for any suffering which may occur as a result of such animals having been present in a Property.
9.5. We ask that all owners of pets keep their pet under control at all times and to be responsible for ensuring that they do not damage the Property during the stay. You will be liable for any damage caused by your pet. Any damage is to be reported to the Owner immediately. Any additional cleaning required, that may incur an additional charge, will be at the Owner's discretion.
10. VAT
Many of the Owners of properties in the Canopy & Stars portfolio are not registered for VAT in which case no tax is payable. Where VAT is payable, the tax is included in the advertised holiday rental price. If the rate of VAT changes between the date of the Booking and the date of the stay, Canopy & Stars will adjust the rate of VAT that you pay, unless you have already paid for the Booking in full before the change in the rate of VAT takes effect.
11. Visa, passport and health requirements
Unless you tell us otherwise, we assume that all members of your party are British citizens who hold or will hold full British passports valid for the entire duration of the Booking you chose to purchase. Information on visa, passport and health requirements, where given and applicable, is so given on this basis. Requirements may change and you are therefore strongly recommended to check the up to date position with the Owner of the Booking, Passport Office, appropriate embassy or consulate or your doctor as applicable in good time before the commencement of your holiday. Prior to international travel it is your responsibility to check whether it is safe to travel by visiting the FCO website www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice.
12. Insurance
You are strongly recommended to take out personal travel insurance for all members of your party for your holiday, including holidays in the UK. It is your responsibility to ensure that the insurance cover is adequate for your needs, including cancellation and curtailment. Please read your policy details carefully and take them with you on holiday.
13. Special requests
If you have any special requests (for example dietary requirements, allergy, cots or room location), please let us know at the time of booking. We will pass on all such requests to the Owner, but unfortunately, we can't guarantee that they will be met and we will have no liability to you if they are not.
14. Group Bookings
Not all Owners accept Bookings for a single sex group (for example, a stag or hen party). Guests wanting to make such a Booking should check with us beforehand to enable us to check whether the Owner is prepared to accept the Booking. We will then advise you accordingly. In event that an Owner does not accept this type of Booking then it is with regret, that the Booking may be cancelled, and cancellation fees may apply. It is the Guest’s responsibility to enquire with Canopy & Stars and/or check on our website beforehand to make sure that this type of Booking is permitted.
15. Maximum Numbers
Please note that except by prior arrangement confirmed in writing, only the number of persons specified on a booking confirmation may occupy a property. Most owners reserve the right to refuse admittance or revoke a Booking if this condition is not observed and you are unlikely to receive any refund.
16. Your Responsibilities
16.1 Please note that you have a contract with the Owner of the property. As such you are under a responsibility to behave in a proper, appropriate and legal manner whilst staying at the property with due respect to the Owner, the Property and other guests and their Property.
16.2 During the period of Covid-19 or any other pandemic it is also your responsibility to ensure that you are healthy and safe to travel and that you respect the safety of the Owner and any other guests by conforming to social distancing and other government guidelines relating to your stay.
16.3 You are responsible for informing the Owner of any losses or damage to the property as soon as possible. Please note that you will be liable to pay the Owner for any losses or damage to the property caused by you or a member of your party (except reasonable wear and tear). Some Owners will also require damage deposits.
16.4 You must also leave the property by the check-out time specified on your Booking. If any guest behaves inappropriately or improperly (of which the Owner will be the final judge on their Property), or illegally, the Owner reserves the right to ask the guest and their party (at their discretion) to leave the Property before the end of the holiday period and/or refuse any future bookings from you. Any refund for so doing will be at the entire discretion of the Owner.
16.5 The Owner reserves the right to sue the guest for any loss, damage or injury caused to the Owner, the Property or to other guests and/or their property. As Agent, we will have no liability to you in these circumstances.
16.6 The Owner only supplies the Property for domestic and private use. You agree not to use the Property for any commercial, business or re-sale purpose, and the Owner has no liability to you for any loss of profit, loss of business, business interruption, or loss of business opportunity. If you do wish to use the Property for a commercial purpose, please contact Canopy & Stars.
17. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These terms and conditions have been drafted in accordance with and are governed by English law and the courts of England and Wales have exclusive jurisdiction in relation to any and all disputes arising out of these Agency Terms & Conditions.
18. Discrepancies
In case of a discrepancy between these Agency Terms & Conditions and any other Canopy & Stars literature, these Agency Terms & Conditions shall prevail.
19. Validity clause
In the event that a court finds that a condition in these Agency Terms & Conditions is illegal or void, the illegal or void provision will be severed from the remainder of the Agency Terms & Conditions, which will continue to be valid and have full force and effect.
20. Events beyond an Owner or Agency’s control
If an Owner or Canopy & Stars is prevented or delayed from complying with any of their respective obligations under these Agency Terms & Conditions or a contract for a Booking due to events or circumstances beyond their reasonable control, the inability or delay in performing those obligations will not be treated as a breach of these Agency Terms & Conditions or a contract for a Booking. Examples of such events or circumstances include fire, flood and other acts of God, strikes, trade disputes, lock outs, restrictions of imports or exports, riot, accident, disruption to energy supplies, civil commotion, acts of terrorism or war, pandemic (including Covid-19), any national/local/regional government restrictions.
Much needed rest and recuperation was blissfully found at the beautiful Forager’s Cabin. Wonderfully helpful & warm hosts Sophia & Pete, made us feel so welcome & at peace
11/05/2022