Here is some important information about your stay, plus a few select but important terms and conditions applicable to your booking; please read those carefully, to avoid surprises or disappointment at a later stage: ***Number of Guests Staying*** The cottages may only be occupied by the number of persons booked and shown in your confirmation letter. A change-over mid-stay (different guests staying for different days of your stay) is not possible. Karawatha Cottages reserves the right to refuse entry to and occupation of the property, if the number of people intended to occupy exceed the booking confirmation. Bringing additional guests (including but not limited to babies and children) will result in additional charges (if within the maximum occupancy permit of the cottage) or an immediate cancellation of your booking without refund (if total number of guests exceeds the maximum occupancy permit of the cottage). ***Visitors*** For the comfort and security of all our guests (plus for operating and for insurance compliance), no visitors are allowed at any time anywhere on the property. Parties and functions are strictly prohibited. For the avoidance of doubt: a simple drop-off or pick-up (e.g. wine tours, bike or food delivery) is always possible, but the no-visitor policy does include any vendors that intend to be on the property for any period of time, e.g. hair dresser, make-up artists, photographers, etc. ***Wedding or Bridal Parties and other wedding preparations*** We cannot accommodate any wedding parties or wedding preparations of any kind. This includes ‘traditional’ pre-wedding stays with bridesmaids or grooms-men, but also the use of external service providers inside your cottage, like hair dressers, make-up artists, etc. for anyone (see also no-visitor policy). ***Group Booking*** For group bookings (defined as booking of all three cottages for one party, irrespective if made as one booking or three separate bookings) the following additional terms and conditions apply: • A refundable security bond of $500 per cottage applies and is due 7 days prior check-in (please note: failure to provide the security bond will be treated as a cancellation from you) • Booking multiple cottages does not grant permission for gatherings or events – our no-visitor policy remains applicable • Each cottage can accommodate a maximum 4 people for dining purposes (strictly in-house guests only) and it is not possible to entertain in-house guests from all cottages in just one cottage. The only area for up to 8 in-house guests dining together is our outdoor (covered but not enclosed) BBQ patio ***Access to your Cottage*** We always love to welcome our guests in person, but if we aren't around when you arrive, you will find your key in the little 'key wall safe' on the right-hand side of the cottage door. The code for the safe is the last for digits of the phone number you used, when making the booking. *** Breakages or Malfunction*** We kindly ask you to notify Karawatha Cottages of any breakages, damages or malfunction immediately once noticed, to assist with the prompt repair, maintenance or replacement and ensure your stay is enjoyable. Karawatha Cottages reserves the right for compensation of, and you agree to pay, any replacement/repair costs associated with damage (accidental or otherwise) caused by you of the building or contents. ***Cleaning / Servicing*** We hope you enjoy your stay at Karawatha Cottages and the amenities provided. All cottages are self-catering and do not include daily servicing. For stays of 4 nights or longer fresh towels are provided mid stay. Upon check-out we kindly ask you to leave the cottage in a clean and tidy condition, with all dishes washed and stowed away. We reserve the right to charge a cleaning fee of $50 per hour, should the cottage be left in an unreasonable state and excess cleaning is needed. *** No Smoking*** No smoking is allowed inside the Cottages. Smoking outdoors is only permitted outside on the individual decks of each cottage. A fee of $ 150 for professional deodorising will be charged if smoking inside the cottage is evident. *** Pets*** Unfortunately, no pets allowed ***Injury, Loss and Damage*** Karawatha Cottages, its owners and employees do not accept liability for injury, loss, damage or inconvenience during the guest’s stay. By acceptance of these terms, all guests hereby release the owners from any liability that may arise during or as a result of their stay. The owners do not accept responsibility for guest’s personal property. ***Following any of our Walking or Cycling Trail Recommendations*** By choosing to access and using our trail maps and recommendations, you acknowledge that if you follow any of the trails/recommendations you will do so at your own risk. All trails and recommendations follow public roads and walking or cycling trails and normal road rules apply. Sections of the trails may include uneven paths, gravel, stones, sticks, pot holes and/or similar and it is your responsibility to be prepared, take appropriate care and wear appropriate foot wear and clothing. Karawatha Cottages bears no responsibility for any risk, damage, loss or other claim which you may have as a result of embarking on any of these trails/recommendations. Our full terms & conditions can be found on our website