COVID-19
14th September 2020 Update
In line with the Governments updated guidelines, Wilde Lodge welcomes groups of 6 to stay overnight in the holiday cottage. Additional guests can stay in bell tents in the grounds as long as strict COVID guidelines put in place by the lodge are adhered to by the guests. Questionnaires, QR track and trace codes and Airbnb cleaning policies have all been implemented to maintain your and our staff’s safety.
Our terms and conditions are outlined below, but please do not hesitate to contact us directly.
Covid-19 Terms & Conditions Update for Accommodation & Wedding bookings from 2020.
At a time of much uncertainty we are doing our very best to offer flexibility to all our bookings at the lodge. We do not look to make any profit out of this pandemic and so have a very translucent policy on bookings.
All current bookings will have the option to postpone their booking, adapt their booking or have a refund on their booking if they can’t travel due to Wilde Lodge being closed due to COVID on the day of their booking. For guest cancelling our terms and conditions apply.
Following the Government's guidelines we have put in place some new guidelines regarding future weddings, events and accommodation bookings at Wilde Lodge.
The guideline mentioned is a rolling period and we will continue to refer to the government for advice and guidance in order to comply with their restrictions.
Any weddings, events or bookings currently outside of the rolling period will remain unaltered and our current terms and conditions will apply, until such time as the Government further updates its restrictions.
For wedding bookings, we strongly recommend that you contact your wedding insurance provider for advice on how to claim should you wish to cancel rather than postpone.
Terms & Conditions for Wilde Lodge’s Wedding, Events & Accommodation Bookings 2021
Deposit & Payment
Wedding Bookings made more than 12 months in advance of the wedding date, a non-refundable deposit of 25% of the entire rental amount will be required for confirmation of the booking. Payment of the deposit will be considered an acceptance of all terms & conditions. 12 months ahead of the booking a further non-refundable down payment of 25% is required. If your wedding is within 12 months then a 50% non-refundable down payment is required at the time of booking. The final non refundable balance is due 12 weeks before the wedding day. You will be expected to adhere to the schedule of payments, if you fail to do so we reserve the right to cancel your booking.
Events & Accommodation Bookings require a non-refundable deposit of 25% of the entire rental amount for confirmation of the booking. Payment of the deposit will be considered an acceptance of all terms & conditions. The remainder of the booking fee will be due 12 weeks before your arrival date. You will be expected to adhere to the schedule of payments, if you fail to do so we reserve the right to cancel your booking.
Confirmation of Booking: Until we receive the deposit, your booking is deemed as provisional and we reserve the right to sell the date.
Damage Deposit. We welcome responsible guests at the lodge, who will take care of our property and its surroundings. We therefore reserve the right to ask for a damage deposit. Depending on the nature and the numbers included for your booking we reserve the right to request from £250-£1000. This will be agreed in writing before the first non refundable payment is taken. If taken, the deposit will be required 2 weeks before your arrival. Failure to pay the deposit on the due date will result in the cancellation of your booking. In the event that damage occurs to the Owner's property or to any fixtures or fittings (to include the lodge, long barn, safari tent, parking, front field, front garden, yard and riverside access) the client will be responsible for reimbursement in full. The lodge will provide receipts before deducting from the deposit.
The number of persons occupying the property must not exceed the maximum number agreed at the time of booking. If extra guests are found to be on the property a fee of £45pp per day will be billed or deducted from your deposit. *Changes in numbers of guests booked due to COVID 19 may incur a price increase, this will be agreed at the time of your rebooking.
Wilde Lodge welcomes dogs, at a surcharge of £20 per dog, for a maximum of three dogs. All dogs must be under proper supervision and control at all times. They may not go upstairs and if wet please keep them out of reception/carpeted rooms. They may not sit on the furniture.
VAT is included in the rental fee of the site, at a current rate of 20%.
VAT will be charged for any extras you may choose to take. This includes catering, corkage, extra guests, camping and any other extras you may book from Wilde Lodge or any external suppliers you may choose.
Credit card payments will be charged at 1.4% for a domestic payment, or 2.9% international card payment.
Catering*
Our own in house caterers must be used unless it is agreed that you are self catering or that we have agreed and checked an external supplier. Use of external suppliers without prior consent is not permitted.
*Where possible we will do our best to keep to all original prices quoted for 2020. Whilst we do not wish to make any profit out of this horrific pandemic, we are not in control of inflation on prices for food or alcohol for 2021. 2020 Weddings which were postponed due to the Covid-19 pandemic may incur increases but will be in line with rpi. We will agree on the menu and prices with you 3 months prior to your booking.
*Changes in numbers of guests booked for your wedding may also incur catering price increases. We will agree on the menu and prices with you 3 months prior to your booking.
Cancellation & Date Changes
Wilde Lodge may consider a request from a client to change the dates of the booking after confirmation has been issued. The agreement will be given subject to the following conditions being met: i) the request is received within a week of the booking confirmation and ii) the client pays any previously advertised increase in venue hire costs. *This excludes bookings affected by COVID 19 stated above.
In the unlikely event of cancellation on your part, we regret that all deposits and down payments are non-refundable. Cancellations made within 12 weeks of arrival will result in a full charge of the event/booking. We strongly recommend the purchase of cancellation insurance for any bookings.
The final and finer details for all bookings must be agreed at least one month before the booking date. Details must include any increases in guest numbers, any external suppliers being brought on site, or activities planned whilst staying at the lodge. They must be made in writing to the proprietors at the earliest possible date and agreed with them. We retain the right to cancel any booking, or ask you to leave the site if the site has been used for activities other than those that had been agreed in writing prior to your stay.
We strongly recommend bookings take out their own insurance policy. Please see www.bit.ly/wedding-insurance for more information on wedding insurance.
Force majeure: (a) For the purposes of this Contract, Force Majeure Event means an event beyond the reasonable control of Wilde Lodge, including but not limited to: an act of nature (earthquake, fire, flood, hurricane, storm or any other natural disaster), illness or death, accident, war, terrorism, epidemic, national calamity, civil commotion, order of Government or Local Authority having jurisdiction in the matter, changes in law or foreign government policy, strikes or other industrial disputes (whether involving the workforce of Wilde Lodge or any other party), failure of a utility service or transport network, act of God, breakdown of plant or machinery or default of suppliers or subcontractors. (b) Wilde Lodge shall not be liable to the Customer as a result of any failure to perform its obligations under these Terms & Conditions as a result of a Force Majeure Event. (c) If the Force Majeure Event prevents Wilde Lodge from providing the Venue on the agreed date, Wilde Lodge shall, without limiting its other rights or remedies and without liability to the Customer, have the right to terminate this Contract immediately by giving written notice to the Customer. (d) Where possible a postponement within a 12 month period will be offered. (e) In the event of mutual cancellation by both parties all deposits will be surrendered. (f) Should you choose to cancel where a postponement has been offered, we regret that all deposits and down payments are non-refundable (g) Wilde Lodge will not be responsible for any consequential or third party losses.
Inclusions
Unless otherwise stated, all accommodation bookings are inclusive of VAT and include: 7 bedroom lodge, for 14-20 guests, the long barn, parking, front garden and riverside access. (Exclusion: Please note extra guests on site, the safari tent, camping, front field, catering, wilde bar, wilde staff and additional parking are all charged as extras and will be subject to VAT.) *Wilde Lodge can not guarantee this may not change due to COVID 19
All wedding bookings are inclusive of VAT and include: 7 bedroom lodge for 14-20 guests, the long barn, safari tent, parking, front field, front garden and riverside access, tables, chairs, linen, cutlery & crockery for up to 120 guests. (Exclusions: Catering, corkage and any extras will be subject to VAT) *Wilde Lodge can not guarantee this may not change due to COVID 19
Rentals commence unless otherwise notified at 3pm on the day of arrival and terminate at 10.00 am on the day of departure.
We are here to help with local contacts for our preferred and recommended suppliers, but it will be your responsibility to specify and liaise with the sub-contractors and pay them directly. Wilde Lodge will not be held reliable for any subcontractors on site.
The property has a pond and river access, which represent a potential water hazard. You will be made familiar with these hazards when you view the venue and it will be your responsibility to highlight these hazards to your guests. All children are the responsibility of their parents; please watch them at all times.
With the exception of The Long Barn, all barns are to remain out of bounds to guests at all times.
All internal areas are non-smoking areas. If this rule is broken a £100 will be billed to you, or taken from your damage deposit. This includes e-cigarettes.
No candles, unless previously agreed in writing with the owner, are allowed in any of the properties.
No confetti cannons or smoke machines in the barn as they will set off our smoke alarm system.
Chinese lanterns and/or fireworks are not permitted without prior consent.
Sparklers are permitted outside the property.
Confetti is allowed at the venue but must be biodegradable and preferably natural flower petals.
A minimum charge of £250 for professional cleaning will be billed to you or taken off the damage deposit if a guest is sick or stains the carpets in any of our properties.
All staff costs are included in the venue hire fee.
There will be additional equipment charges made for parties exceeding 120 guests. A fully itemised quote will be provided for any additional equipment required.
For weddings, all alcohol on site must be purchased from our bar.
For weddings and events over 40 guests, corkage for 2021 is £8 per bottle. It must be agreed in writing the number of bottles and times they will be on offer from and until. Couples are allowed to choose their own champagne or wine for either the speeches OR the main meal but not both.
For weddings anyone found bringing in alcohol not bought from the bar will be asked to leave the venue.
For bookings under 40 guests there is the option to hire our bar for an additional fee of £420 plus vat. This includes the physical bar, glasses, ice and a barman for up to 8 hours. In this instance, no corkage will be charged and guests can BYO.
For Self Catering Accommodation bookings you can bring your own alcohol on site.
Wilde Lodge shall not be liable to the Client or third parties for any accident, damage, loss, injury, expense, inconvenience or act of god, which may be suffered, incurred, arise out of or in any way connected with the rental.
Wilde Lodge does not warrant and is not responsible for the accuracy of any verbal information given or statements made by its servants or agents.
Wilde Lodge shall be allowed the right of entry to the property at all reasonable times for purposes of inspection or to carry out any necessary repairs or maintenance.
Website
We endeavour to keep our website up to date, but we make no warranties or representations of any kind about the quality, content, completeness, accuracy, reliability, adequacy, suitability or availability with respect to the website, or the information, products, services, or related graphics contained on the website for any purpose. Any reliance you place on such information is therefore strictly at your own risk.
In no event shall Wilde Lodge be liable for any loss or damage, including without limitation any special, incidental or consequential damages or any loss or damage arising from loss of data or profits arising out of or in connection with the use or misuse of this website or the information, data or images herein.
This website may contain links to other (external) websites which are not under the control of Wilde Lodge. Therefore, Wilde Lodge makes no representations whatsoever about any other website to which you may have access through this website. When you access an external website, you do so at your own risk and Wilde Lodge is not responsible for the content of those websites. The inclusion of any link does not imply a recommendation or endorse the content of that website. It is your responsibility to ensure that any page or website you select for viewing is free from content that you may deem inappropriate.
This website and any product name, company name, logo, brand or other mark mentioned on this website may be trademarks and/or service marks or copyrights of their respective owners.
Any distribution of any information or images from this website, in whole or in part, is strictly prohibited other than the following: (a) you may print hard copies of any item for your personal and non-commercial use only and (b) you may copy the content to individual third parties for their personal use but only if you acknowledge the website as the source of the material. You may not without the express prior written permission of Wilde Lodge distribute or commercially exploit the content in any way, nor may you transmit it or store it in any other website or other form of electronic retrieval system.
Updates
Wilde Lodge reserves the right to add to, change or update these Terms & Conditions, from time to time entirely at its own discretion. You are responsible for checking these Terms & Conditions periodically to remain in compliance. Our Terms and conditions will be on our website at all times.
https://www.wildelodge.com/terms-conditions