Terms and Conditions

  1. I. Booking your holiday
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    1. When completing the booking, we need to know: Your name and address. The names and addresses of all the members of your party, plus their age or date of birth and relationship to allow allocation of appropriate accommodation. This is required for membership to the Pontins Holiday Club (see 18 below).
    2. Please note that only guests listed on the confirmation of booking may occupy the accommodation. If any other people are found in occupation, Pontins will end the agreement and all persons in the accommodation will be asked to leave the park immediately and no refunds will be given.
    3. Our agreement is between Britannia Jinky Jersey Limited trading as Pontins, trading office Ainsdale House, Shore Road, Ainsdale, Southport PR8 2PZ and registered office is 35-37 New Street, St Helier, Jersey JE2 3RA and you (the first named person on the Booking Form/Holiday Quotation) and binds you and all members of your party to comply with the terms of the agreement. It is your responsibility to ensure that all members of your party are aware of and comply with the agreement. You must also tell us if there are any changes to your party or to the health of anyone in your party which might affect their ability to take the holiday.
    4. Our agreement includes:The whole of the current brochure when you booked and if applicable, the contents of any promotional literature;All written communications between us; Your Booking Form or Holiday Quotation; Rules and notices applying to and displayed at your holiday location
    5. Separate agreements will be formed between us for facilities or activities not included in the price of your holiday and any conditions of use/participation will be notified to you.
    6. Our agreement is governed by English law and is subject to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the Courts of England and Wales. Please also note the provision stated in the ‘Our Liability to You’ section of this agreement. Should any of the terms of our agreement be officially declared void or unenforceable, all other part of our agreement will remain in full force and effect, where possible.
    7. As an environmentally friendly business we endeavour to minimise our use of paper. Our preferred communication method is email, and as such we will wherever possible use this method to communicate your holiday details to you. On receipt of a UK mobile number we will also communicate your holiday details by SMS if no email address is available. Hard copy correspondence will only be available in exceptional circumstances.

  2. II. Our Right to Decline a Booking
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      For the protection and enjoyment of all guests, we reserve the right to ask for information about any member of your party including age, gender, address and previous visits to Pontins locations. If we believe that a holiday is unsuitable for any particular group, we will decline a booking at our sole discretion.
    1. All guests aged 18 years old or over that are resident in the UK are required to appear on the Electoral Roll.
    2. All guests that are over 18 years old and who are not a UK resident are required to provide evidence of their residential address (such as a Bank or Credit card statement no more than 3 months old) and an item of photographic identification such as a passport or driving licence.
    3. We will make checks to ensure that our guests are registered on the electoral roll and where not located we reserve the right to cancel your booking until you are able to confirm this. Only the guests listed on the confirmation of booking may occupy the accommodation. If any other person/persons are found in occupation, Pontin’s will terminate the contract, the guests and unauthorised persons will be asked to leave the resort immediately, and refunds will not be given.

    We want to maintain a safe and secure environment for you and your family and may ask for your identification on arrival. We don’t knowingly allow anyone to use or visit our parks who is a convicted child sex offender, subject to the notification requirements of the Sexual Offences Act 2003, or subject to a Sexual Risk Order, Risk of Sexual Harm Order or Child Abduction Notice.
    Pontins Holidays is a family destination and with this in mind we reserve the right to decline bookings where there is a low adult ratio to the number of older teenagers or where there are high numbers of youths/young adults. This is at the total discretion of the Park General Manager.
    At the discretion of the Park General Manager your party may be asked to provide a cash damage deposit of £500 on arrival which will be refunded to you on departure providing no damage has been found.
    In the event of an obvious or palpable error, how so ever occasioned or displayed, we reserve the right to decline your booking and refund you the amount paid.


  3. Behaviour
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    1. To ensure that a safe and secure environment is provided for all of our guests and team, we ask that you please show consideration to others and treat people and our facilities with respect at all times.
    2. Offensive, illegal, or any form of anti-social behaviour including excessive noise will not be tolerated. If guests fail to comply with these rules at any point throughout their break, or Pontins reasonably suspects that they may fail to do so, their contract it will be terminated. They and their party will have their booking cancelled prior to arrival and or during their stay whilst on resort, without refund.
    3. These are standards that we expect from our guests from the moment they contact us, throughout their break and during any post break communications.
    4. Contracts will also be terminated if Pontins has a reasonable suspicion that any guest has committed, or intends to commit any of the above.

    High Risk Periods:
    We find that on our main Christmas/New Year, Easter and May half term breaks we have a higher demand for larger party sizes that can be detrimental to the atmosphere and comfort of others. We reserve the right on these break types to refuse bookings for larger party sizes of 8 or more, being it in single booking or a number of single bookings that we believe are linked together. We reserve the right to identify other breaks and times of year as high risk periods and apply the same criteria to them.

  4. III. Infectious or Contagious Medical Conditions
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    1. If we believe that it is necessary to protect the health of other guests and staff, we will cancel a booking if you or any member of your party has or just had an infectious or contagious medical condition. During a holiday, we will ask any, or all of you to refrain from participating in certain activities, or ask you to leave your holiday location immediately should we in our sole discretion consider it necessary. You should inform us immediately should any such condition develop within four (4) weeks of your arrival or whilst you are on holiday with us.

  5. IV. Special Requests
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    1. A special request will only form part of our agreement when we have confirmed it in writing.

  6. V. Important Advice for Guests with a Disability
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    1. We welcome guests with disabilities and aim for our services to be accessible to all where reasonably possible. It is important that you tell us at the time of booking if any member of your party is ill or has any form of disability or incapacity, so that we can consider any reasonable adjustments prior to concluding your booking. You are required to update us with any change in circumstances prior to and during your holiday.
    2. For further information regarding special facilities or adjustments we maybe able to make, please call 0845 458 8584, between 9.00 am and 5.30pm Monday to Friday (except Bank Holidays).

  7. VI. The Price of Your Holiday
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    1. The cost of your holiday is the price that we quote and you accept at the time you make payment on your booking. The price includes accommodation and meals as booked, except where the accommodation is under-occupied. In this case by default the secondary bedrooms will be inaccessible. If your party require access a £15 supplement per stay will be charged. (Supplement only applicable at Sand Bay Holiday Village & Pakefield Holiday Village). Also included is membership of Pontins Holiday Club and all facilities listed as free at your chosen location at the time of your holiday. Our prices include VAT at the rate in force at the time of the booking.
    2. The prices shown in the brochure and our other publications are an indication only and include VAT at the rate applicable at the time the brochure was sent to press.
    3. If any such change means you paying more than 10% on the cost of your holiday, you will be entitled to cancel your holiday with a full refund of all monies paid, except for amendment charges.
    4. If our costs change as a result of increased Government Taxation or Supplier charges, Pontins reserve the right to apply a surcharge to your booking and will ensure that you are promptly notified of any additional payment required 7 days before the commencement of your holiday.
    5. Prices are to be used as a guide only. Please click through to create your own tailor made holiday. Some Dates or Room types may incur supplement which will be added at the holiday cost page.

  8. VII. Pontins Holiday Club
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    1. It is a legal requirement that all guests must be members of Pontins Holiday Club to enjoy the facilities we offer. As soon as we receive full names and addresses of all members of your party, enrollment is automatic. Proof of identity at the address given on the booking form may be requested as part of random security checks from time to time. Bingo is operated by Pontins Bingo Ltd.

  9. VIII. AMENDING/CANCELLING YOUR BOOKING
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    1. Should you wish to amend your booking in any way, please ring us immediately. We will then do our best to make the necessary arrangements for you and if we can meet your requirements, a revised Booking Confirmation will be forwarded. We reserve the right to charge £10 for each amendment.
    2. If you need to cancel your holiday, call your chosen holiday location or see your local travel agent and immediately confirm the cancellation in writing.
    3. If we receive your written cancellation 56 days or more before your holiday start date, there will be no costs other than the deposit which is a non-refundable booking fee.
    4. If we receive your written cancellation 55 days or less before your holiday start date, you will be liable to pay us the whole cost of your holiday. It is very important that you are adequately insured. All internet/Email offers are non-refundable.
    5. If you have not arrived by 4.00pm on the day after your holiday was due to commence or contacted the park to confirm when you will arrive, we will assume that the holiday is cancelled and all the money received will be forfeited.

  10. IX. CANCELLATION BY US
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    1. We reserve the right to cancel or terminate your holiday and that of the rest of your party at any time.
    2. We may cancel your booking if your balance is not paid by the balance due date; or
      Should we in our sole discretion consider your conduct, or the conduct of any member of your party, is likely to pose a danger or impair the safety, comfort or enjoyment of our other guests, our staff or other members of the public or be likely to do so; or
      If you have failed to disclose any material facts to us when booking your holiday or in any communications with us; or
      If you or any of your party fail to comply with any of the terms of our agreement
    3. In the above circumstances no refunds or compensation will be given.
    4. Should we cancel your holiday in circumstances other than those detailed above, we will offer you the choice of:
    5. A full refund; or
      A substitute holiday, if possible.
    6. Should the substitute holiday be of a lower quality, we will compensate you for the difference in the value between the holiday you booked and the substitute. Should the substitute holiday be of a higher standard, then we reserve the right to charge you the difference in the cost between the two holidays.
    7. We may also pay you compensation, if appropriate, except where we cancelled due to:
    8. Unexpected circumstances beyond our control as permitted by law or
      Insufficient bookings.
    9. If there are insufficient bookings for a holiday, we reserve the right to cancel and let you know at least 7 days before the start of your holiday.

  11. X. BOOKINGS TAKEN FOR MAJOR PUBLIC HOLIDAY DATES
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    1. Please note that bookings for holidays commencing during major holiday periods are subject to a maximum of eight people per booking. Members of the same family and/or friends who are previously known to each other/ traveling together or residing at the same address will be treated as one booking for the purpose of this part of our agreement, irrespective of whether separate booking have been made. Groups of 9 or more persons should provide their name, address and proof of residence to their holiday advisor who will then contact the relevant holiday park before the booking may be confirmed. We reserve the right to cancel any booking if you do not comply with this condition and we will require all members of your party to leave the park without compensation or refund of monies paid.
    2. Please note that all adults booked during the above periods must provide proof identity at the address given on the booking form without exception.

  12. XI. OUR LIABILITY TO YOU AND OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION
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    1. We accept responsibility for death, injury or illness only when caused by the negligent acts and/or omissions of our employees, agents, suppliers and subcontractors whilst acting in the course or scope of their employment with us.
    2. In all cases, except personal injury or death, our liability to you is limited to the total cost of the relevant person’s holiday, if taking a holiday charged on a per person basis or the relevant pro-rata proportion of the cost (excluding amendment charges) if taking a holiday charged on a per apartment tariff.
    3. Where we make any payments to you or any members of your party in the above circumstances, you or they must then assign to us or our insurers any rights you or they may have to pursue any other third party. You must also provide our insurers and us with all assistance required.
    4. Photography (still, digital (including mobile phone handsets) and video) is not permitted in any changing rooms or pool areas. Only non-intrusive media photography of your own party and friends is permitted on our park. We reserve the right for ourselves and appropriate third parties (for example Police) to enter your apartment at anytime for any reasonable purpose, for example, to make checks, carry out essential inspection, maintenance work or repairs.
    5. No members of the press or media may be invited onto our property without express written permission from our Press Office. You may not use photographs of our premises, facilities or staff for publication or for financial gain or similar purposes without our written consent, such consent not to be unreasonably withheld. Members of staff have the right to refuse to be filmed or photographed. Please be aware that from time to time we may film anywhere on our park for promotional, security and other purposes. Please ensure that you are aware of the positioning of cameras at all times. If you do not wish to appear on any promotional films, pictures or other materials please inform us before your holiday starts.
    6. Please be aware of the increase in cybercrime and fraud. If you receive an email that appears to come from Pontins but which provides different bank details or different or unusual references, it is unlikely to be genuine. Please do not reply to that email or act on any information contained in it but contact us immediately to check the account details. We will not accept responsibility if you transfer money into an incorrect account.

    XII. DATA PROTECTION

    In order for us to provide you and your party with the service/accommodation you have booked we need to collect and process personal data, these are for the following purposes:

    1. Processing, confirming, providing and charging for accommodation and our goods and services;
    2. Fulfilling contractual obligations to you and anyone involved in the process of making your travel arrangements (e.g. travel agents, group travel organisers and your employer) and vendors (e.g. credit card companies); and
    3. Providing you with access to the content on our website and responding to your enquiries and requests for information and services.

    You can unsubscribe from any Direct Postal Marketing by either writing to: Pontins, Ainsdale House, Shore Road, Ainsdale, Southport, PR8 2PZ or emailing dpo@britanniahotels.com giving your name and postal address.

    You can unsubscribe from any Direct Electronic Marketing (Email) by either of the above methods or by clicking the ‘Unsubscribe’ button on any marketing emails received.


  13. XIII. BROCHURE AND ONLINE ACCURACY
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    1. All information, pictures and descriptions have been compiled from up-to-date and accurate information at the time of going to press. However, as we are continually striving to improve our holiday locations, you may find that new facilities are on offer, some facilities may be closed or work may be carried out in segregated areas in your holiday location during your holiday.
    2. All performing artists mentioned are scheduled to appear as advertised, however Pontin’s reserve the right to make amendments without prior notice if scheduled artists are unable to perform.

  14. XIV. Care of Your Possessions
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    1. It is your responsibility to look after and care for your possessions, valuables and money whilst on holiday with us. You should not leave valuable items unattended in your accommodation or elsewhere and we suggest you do not bring such possessions on holiday unless absolutely necessary. We cannot accept any liability for loss or damage unless due to our negligence.
    2. We recommend that you have comprehensive insurance and use any safe deposit facilities we offer (subject to availability).
    3. In case of any loss, please contact Reception. After the holiday, the return of any lost property will incur a charge for postage and packing.

  15. XV. Children and Young People
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    1. Children under 18 should be supervised by an adult member of your party at all times and in particular in our entertainment areas after 10.00pm.
    2. All relevant legislation will be enforced rigorously. It is our policy to refuse to sell cigarettes to children under the age of 18, or solvent substances or alcohol to anyone under 18 or to allow anyone under 18 to use gaming machines.
    3. Child classification 2-13 years, under 2’s free

  16. XVI. Holiday Park Rules
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      The following rules apply at all of our holiday locations and other local rules may apply:
    1. You may not bring or use portable heating appliances of any type in accommodation.
    2. Alcoholic and other beverages purchased elsewhere must not be consumed in licensed bars.
    3. Abuse of alcohol is not permitted.
    4. Excessive noise or rowdy behaviour is not permitted.
    5. Offensive or illegal behaviour will not be tolerated and may result in the involvement of the Police.
    6. You must not commit or attempt to commit any illegal act.
    7. For domestic waste, you must use the litter bins and, where provided, bottle banks. Please contact Reception to arrange for the disposal of other waste including clinical waste, sharp objects, broken glass and other items which could cause personal injury.
    8. You must keep to the roads and footpaths provided and abide by all applicable speed limits.
    9. In the interests of safety we do not allow any commercial vehicles, motorhomes, or caravans on to our Holiday Parks. Should you arrive in any of these vehicles you will be required to park your vehicle off site and gain entry using the pedestrian entrance.

  17. XVII. Damage to Our Property and Compensation
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    1. You must use your accommodation and other facilities with care and on departure, leave it in a clean and tidy condition. We reserve the right to invoice you for any charges incurred by us, should you not comply with this requirement.
    2. We reserve the right, either during or after your stay, to recover from you the costs of: Any damage caused by you to our property, accommodation, articles or facilities provided to you during your holiday.
      Any compensation we may pay to other persons, guests or third parties we incur in resolving any acts or omissions of you or any member of your party, or as a consequence of any breach of this Contract
    3. Large groups may be asked to pay a £500 damage deposit on check in at park.
    4. We reserve the right and you hereby authorise us to retain your debit/credit card details and charge or debit those cards, or issue an invoice for any damage incurred to your room or the Holiday Park during your stay caused by you or any persons in your party (whether or not they are staying at the Holiday Park) or for any items that are missing when you leave. We further reserve the right to commence legal proceedings against you without notice.

  18. XVIII. CAN WE HELP YOU?
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    1. We will do all we can to ensure you enjoy your Pontins Holiday, but we know that sometimes things may go wrong. We hope that you won’t need to complain, but if you do please see the steps below:
    2. When you are on holiday, if there is anything wrong with your holiday accommodation or the facilities on park, please report the issues by telling the nearest Duty Manager who will try and put things right.
    3. If you have returned from your holiday and are still unhappy please contact our Guest Solutions team on guestsolutions@pontins.com or write to us at Guest Solutions, Pontins Holidays, Ainsdale House, Shore Road, Southport, PR8 2PZ. You must contact us within 28 days of your departure.
    4. We will acknowledge your correspondence as soon as we possibly can. Once we have had the chance to fully investigate, we will reply to you. In peak times, this could take us up to 28 working days but we will always endeavour to reply as soon as possible. Please ensure you quote your holiday reference number and Guest Solutions form number (if applicable) when contacting us. We may not be able to help you with any matters that you didn’t already tell the Duty Managers about when on holiday.
    5. We are always glad when any concerns are resolved during your holiday and the resolution accepted by you and your party. We’re sorry that we won’t be able to enter into any correspondence regarding already resolved items.
    6. Pontins will always keep all your personal information safe and secure so due to Data Protection, we can only correspond with the Lead Name on the Holiday reservation.
    7. Where disputes arise between guests, these matters are normally entirely beyond our control and responsibility. We will endeavour to provide assistance where reasonably possible but, under data protection laws, we are not able to provide any personal information about other guests, even in the event of a dispute. If we can assist you and you are able claim for any costs we incur in helping you, e.g. From a third party or under an insurance policy, then any costs incurred by us will be recoverable from you.
    8. Day of arrival departure: If when you check into your allocated apartment you are not happy (with the condition or cleanliness, for example) please report your concerns to the duty manager who will endeavour to rectify the issues raised. You must ensure the duty management team are given the opportunity to put things right, if you remain unhappy with our efforts and you choose to leave on the first day of your holiday, then we may be able to refund your monies (refund will be completed centrally by the Guest Solutions Team) We ask to be given a fair opportunity to resolve any issue and these must be documented via a Guest Solutions Form, otherwise we may not be able to refund you. A copy of the Guest Solutions Form must be sent to our dedicated Guest Solutions Team for review within 28 days of your departure by the lead name on the booking. Failure to follow the above steps may result in us being unable to review or process the full holiday cost reimbursement. See above for contact details (c)

  19. XIX. Continuation of Contract Terms
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    1. Should any of the terms of our Contract be officially declared void or unenforceable, the remainder of our arrangements shall remain, where possible in full force and effect.

  20. XX. SUPPLEMENTARY TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR GROUP BOOKINGS AND TOUR ORGANIZERS
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    1. The following arrangements shall apply in addition to or in substitution where the terms detailed above deal with the same or similar issues:

  21. XXI. Contract Formation
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    1. You must notify us on booking if you are booking on behalf of a group or if you are a tour organizer. We may require you to enter into a separate contract with us on terms different to those detailed in this brochure.
    2. The terms of this Agreement bind the Organizer and all members of the part holidaying under the arrangements detailed in this Agreement and it is the Organizer’s responsibility to ensure that each member of that party is aware of, and accepts, the whole of this Agreement and the obligations contained in it.
    3. Unless you have a Credit Agreement or alternative arrangements agreed with us in writing, our Agreement will be made between us when your first payment has cleared to us.

  22. XXII. Amendments
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    1. By You – Please note that should you reduce the size of your party below the minimum specified by our Contact Center, then we reserve the right to apply further supplementary charges. You must pay any invoices you receive for supplementary/amendment charges within 14 days of its issue to you.
    2. By Us – Where we are entering into an Agreement with you on a business to business basis, we reserve the right to amend the following aspects of our Agreement on 7 days written notice to you:
    3. Change the room allocation reserved by you.
    4. Relocate you and your party to another Park.
    5. Reduce the size of your party.
    6. Make other changes for operational reasons, for example but not limited to those resulting from Special Events or refurbishment.

  23. XXIII. Taxation
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    1. All prices quoted to you on your Holiday Quotation and by telephone are inclusive of VAT unless contrary is indicated. We reserve the right to increase the price quoted to you should the appropriate rate of VAT for the transaction increase.
    2. Any such additional levies must be paid within 7 days of despatch of the relevant invoice to you, failing which we will be entitled to cancel your holiday without any further liability to you and without compensation.

  24. XXIV. Included in the Cost of Your Holiday
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    1. Included in the cost of your holiday(s) are (subject to the terms of this Agreement) accommodation, meals as booked and all of the facilities listed in our correspondence with you or where relevant in the description of you chosen holiday location as free of charge in the main brochure.

  25. XXV. Your Obligations to Us
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    1. On arrival you will be provided with a Registration Form which must be fully completed and handed into Reception before you obtain the keys to your apartment. We are not able to accommodate any arrivals without these details. If the holidays that are the subject of this Agreement are to be advertised in anyway whatsoever, we require you to supply full details of the same to us for our advance approval in writing. You hereby agree to indemnify us against all costs, claims, liabilities, expenses, direct and indirect losses we incur following your breach of this requirement, our Agreement with you and the law.

  26. XXVI. Included in the Cost of Your Holiday
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    1. Included in the cost of your holiday(s) are (subject to the terms of this Agreement) accommodation, meals as booked and all of the facilities listed in our correspondence with you or where relevant in the description of you chosen holiday location as free of charge in the main brochure.

  27. XXVII. THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW
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  28. XXVIII. Your Holiday Environment
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    1. We work very hard to keep all areas of the park clean and tidy and we expect you to treat the public areas at your Park with respect and care so that other guests may continue to enjoy them. We strive to have LITTER FREE PARKS and consider the dropping of litter to be Anti Social Behaviour. Please read our signs on our parks. Fine will be emposed and donated to charities. Should this condition be breached we reserve the right to REMOVE you and your party from the park and then terminate the contract with immediate effect without notice and no refund of monies will be made.


  29. XXIX. Arrival and departure
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    1. Your accommodation will be available at approximately 4 pm but you are welcome to arrive from 12pm and use the facilities. We are not able to accommodate any arrivals before 12pm or after 10pm. When leaving, please vacate the accommodation by 10 am and return your keys to reception so that we may prepare it for incoming guests.
    2. Standard Check-in times may not be applicable to any bookings made within 24hrs prior to arrival

  30. XXX. Alcohol
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    1. For the safety, wellbeing and enjoyment of all our guests, we do not allow excessive quantities of alcohol to be brought onto the Parks. The quantity that is deemed excessive will be at the absolute discretion of the Park Security.
      We reserve the right to search your transportation on entrance to the Park.
      Where excessive quantities of alcohol are found to be in your possession you may be refused entry to the Park. Where repeated attempts to breach this condition are made or you refuse to allow us to search your transportation, Pontins reserves the right to terminate the contract without notice, and no refund of monies will be made.

  31. XXXI. Accommodation
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    1. Self Catering apartments have a sofa bed for two in the lounge. Cots for under2’s can be provided for use in the lounge area for a small extra charge, subject to availability. Ground floor apartments can be guaranteed for a small extra charge – this does not apply to disabled badge holders.
    2. Please Note:*Pakefield Holliday Village Apartments have a petite kitchenette including: microwave, toaster, kettle, small sink and some utensils. There is a limited number of Apartments with a fitted kitchen: four ring hob, microwave, toaster, kettle, fridge, sink and some utensils.

  32. XXXII. Maintenance and improvements
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    1. We have an ongoing programme of maintenance and refurbishment but wherever possible we try to minimise disruption to our guests.

  33. XXXIII. Electricity Supply to Accommodation
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    1. Prepaid electricity cards are available for you to purchase from Reception for power for lighting, heating and hot water in all Self Catering accommodation, other than Club.

  34. XXXIV. Bed Linen
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    1. Linen is no longer included in Standar Apartments. Linen packs can be pre purchased at time of booking and added to your reservation at a discounted prices. You are free to take the Linen packs home with you at the end of your stay (excluding duvets & pillows). Linen is also available to purchase on park at full price, alternatively you may bring your own linen with you. For more information please visit Linen Procedures.

  35. XXXV. Towels
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    1. Towels are no longer provided but are available to purchase on park.

  36. XXXVI. Meals and Drinks
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    1. Holidays booked on a Half Board basis will have breakfast and evening meals provided. These meals must be taken in the restaurant. There is a choice of menu but alcoholic and soft drinks are not included.
    2. Throughout the year we operate a number of breaks which offer a discount bar, unless stated otherwise this will operate during posted hours on park (should guest numbers in our bars fall below those considered viable to keep them open the management may at its discretion decide to close prior to hours stated). 1/2 Price bar only applies on selected dates and times towards selected drinks typically including Carlsberg, Tetley, Small House Wine and House Spirits. 1/2 Price bar & Happy hour can be removed or stopped without prior notice.

  37. XXXVII. Smoking
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    1. The UK is now smoke free and smoking is illegal in all public enclosed areas. Pontins ask guests to comply with this legislation and refrain from smoking in public enclosed areas. Failure to do so will result in guests being asked to leave the Park and fines will be enforced. Thank you for your cooperation.

  38. XXXVIII. Availability and use of facilities
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    1. We will always try and ensure that all facilities are available during your holiday but maintenance and other work to facilities may be necessary from time to time. Certain facilities may be affected or be unavailable due to inclement weather conditions and all are available on a ‘first come, first served’ basis.

  39. XXXIX. Car Parking
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    1. Vehicles must be parked in specified areas to allow essential services access to all areas of the holiday park. The car parks are not supervised and vehicles are parked at your own risk. We recommend that you remove all possessions and securely lock your vehicle.

  40. XL. Visitors
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    1. Day passes are available at a small extra charge for anyone wishing to visit you during your holiday. Please ask at reception for full details.

  41. XLI. Pets
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    1. With the exceptions of assistance dogs notified to us on booking, pets are not allowed at our parks.

  42. XLII. Special Interest Holidays
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    1. Please let us know if you wish to book for a special interest holiday so that we can provide the appropriate information. The entertainment programme and facilities may vary at these times.

  43. XLIII. School Activity Holidays
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    1. Some parks host school groups and we will try to let you know if this might occur during your holiday

  44. XLIV. Extending your stay
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    1. If you would like to stay for a few extra days, please ask at Reception and we will try to accommodate your wishes. Sometimes we may have to ask you to move to another apartment but we try to ensure that you do not have to move. If you do stay, our existing agreement will extend to include the extra days.

  45. XLV. Messages and Deliveries
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    1. Whilst we will do everything possible to ensure that any messages received reach the appropriate guests, we cannot take responsibility if this is not the case and ask that guests check with Reception if they are expecting any messages. We request that you do not arrange any deliveries whilst on holiday unless there is an emergency, in which case you should let us know.

  46. XLVI. Important Notice
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    1. On departure please ensure your accommodation is left in a clean and tidy condition.
    2. An inventory is available in your accommodation and we reserve the right to charge you for any extra cleaning, damage or missing items.
    3. We reserve the right to enter your accommodation at anytime during your stay.

  47. XLVII. Phone calls
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    1. Calls are charged at 7p for 0844 numbers or 13p per minute for 0871/0872 numbers + your chosen phone company access charge. This contract supersedes all previous editions. [05.12.2011]

  48. XLVIII. HOTEL PROPRIETORS ACT 1956
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    1. Loss of or Damage to Guests’ Property Under the Hotel Proprietors Act 1956, an hotel proprietor may in certain circumstances be liable to make good any loss of or damage to a guest’s property even though it was not due to any fault of the proprietor or staff of the hotel.
      This liability however—
      (a)extends only to the property of guests who have engaged sleeping accommodation at the hotel;
      (b)is limited to £50 for any one article and a total of £100 in the case of any one guest, except in the case of property which has been deposited, or offered for deposit, for safe custody;
      (c)does not cover motor-cars or other vehicles of any kind or any property left in them, or horses or other live animals.
      This notice does not constitute an admission either that the Act applies to this hotel or that liability there under attaches to the proprietor of this hotel in any particular case.

  49. XLIX. Card Payments
    50.
    1. If payment by credit/debit card has been made for your booking this card must be produced with supporting ID on check in

  50. L. Pontins Special Events
    51.
    1. Pontins Special Events are also bound by the standard Pontins Terms and Conditions which form part of any other contractual agreement. These conditions are therefore applicable to both ‘the organiser’ and the ‘the guest’.
    2. Within the Pontins Terms and Conditons the use of the term ‘holiday(s)’ is used with reference to:

      3. 1. A third party who is organising an event on behalf of Pontins
      2. An individual’s holiday which is taken as a Pontins Special Event