RESERVATIONS
While you will probably make your first enquiry by telephone, it is always best to book by fax or e-mail. Bookings should be made directly with each house owner (see the Directory on the last page), not through The Hidden Ireland office (though the office may deal with any queries).
DEPOSITS & CANCELLATIONS
You will normally need to pay a deposit or to secure the reservation with a credit card. And be sure to check each house’s cancellation policy at the time you make the booking.
PRICES
Prices are shown for full-week rentals during the different rental seasons – high season is July & August; the ‘shoulder’ months are May, June and September; and the low season is the rest of the year. Part-week rentals may sometimes be possible, particularly in low-season; please ask the house owner.
While you will probably make your first enquiry by telephone, it is always best to book by fax or e-mail. Bookings should be made directly with each house owner (see the Directory on the last page), not through The Hidden Ireland office (though the office may deal with any queries).
DEPOSITS & CANCELLATIONS
You will normally need to pay a deposit or to secure the reservation with a credit card. And be sure to check each house’s cancellation policy at the time you make the booking.
PRICES
Prices are shown for full-week rentals during the different rental seasons – high season is July & August; the ‘shoulder’ months are May, June and September; and the low season is the rest of the year. Part-week rentals may sometimes be possible, particularly in low-season; please ask the house owner.
Electricity and any logs or turf consumed may be charged for as extras; please check this when making your reservation.
PAYMENT
Payment may normally be made by credit card, unless otherwise indicated; the cards that each house accepts may vary, but almost all accept Mastercard and Visa.
ARRIVAL & DEPARTURE TIME
Guests should not arrive before 4pm and will be expected to leave by 11am on the day of departure. Be sure to let the house owner know if you will be arriving unusually late. And remember to check from where the house key may be picked up.
CHILDREN & PETS
Some houses welcome young children, others do not. Always check at the time of reservation. The same applies to guests wishing to bring dogs – do check the house owner’s policy.
PAYMENT
Payment may normally be made by credit card, unless otherwise indicated; the cards that each house accepts may vary, but almost all accept Mastercard and Visa.
ARRIVAL & DEPARTURE TIME
Guests should not arrive before 4pm and will be expected to leave by 11am on the day of departure. Be sure to let the house owner know if you will be arriving unusually late. And remember to check from where the house key may be picked up.
CHILDREN & PETS
Some houses welcome young children, others do not. Always check at the time of reservation. The same applies to guests wishing to bring dogs – do check the house owner’s policy.
RESERVATIONS CHECKLIST
Always check the following when making your reservation:
Deposit requirement
Cancellation policy
What extra charges will be made
What credit cards are accepted
Where to get the house key
And, where relevant to your needs,
you should also check:
Policy re children
Policy re dogs/pets
Availability/cost of a starter pack
of basic supplies
What equipment is available:
Bed sizes & types
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Microwave oven
TV
Open fire
Heating system
Always check the following when making your reservation:
Deposit requirement
Cancellation policy What extra charges will be made What credit cards are accepted Where to get the house keyAnd, where relevant to your needs,
you should also check:
Policy re children Policy re dogs/pets Availability/cost of a starter packof basic supplies
What equipment is available: Bed sizes & types Washing machine Dishwasher Microwave oven TV Open fire Heating system