Términos y condiciones generales

These terms and conditions intend to clarify certain aspects of the booking process and to protect all parties, setting out a clear understanding of contractual obligations of both the client and hotel when confirming a booking. We have tried to make them as straightforward as possible; if, however, you have any questions please feel free to speak to us before agreeing.

Definitions

“Company” or “we” means Astley Bank Hotel (Company Registration Number 03353389), VAT Registration number 237553789.

“Booking” or “Reservation” means the booking for accommodation, restaurant or other functions not including Weddings

“Contract” means the Booking and these Terms, and any other terms and conditions stated to apply to the Booking.

“Hotel” means the premises for which your Booking is made.

“Terms” means these terms and conditions.

“Website” means https://www.astleybankhotel.co.uk/

“VAT” means value added tax.

Introduction

The Company enters into this Agreement as principal for Bookings made for the Hotel. These terms and conditions apply when you reserve a room at the Astley Bank hotel.

We reserve the right to amend these terms and conditions at any time and you should therefore check them each time you make a reservation.  The terms and conditions that apply to your reservation will be those in place on the date that you make your reservation.

Additional terms apply if you use one of our other digital channels (Eg. Booking.com) whether or not you make a reservation through them. These are published on the relevant digital channel.

Reservations

You must be at least 18 years old to make an accommodation reservation.

You will need to provide your credit or debit card details to secure your reservation.

At the time of Booking or at check-in, we will take your credit/debit card details and you authorise the use of this card for any sums that become owing to us. We shall also have the right to require full payment in advance or a deposit at the time of Booking in certain circumstances (advance purchase rate for example) or if the Booking includes the supply of certain items or services. No Booking shall be treated as confirmed until the details and/or payment/deposit described in this paragraph have been provided.

 

Compruebe que los detalles de su reserva son completos y exactos antes de confirmar su reserva. No seremos responsables de ningún retraso o falta de rendimiento si nos proporciona información incorrecta.

Confirmaremos nuestra aceptación de su reservación enviándole un correo electrónico a la dirección de correo electrónico que nos proporcione durante el proceso de reserva. El contrato entre nosotros para la provisión de su habitación y cualquier servicio adicional añadido a su reservación se formará cuando reciba esta confirmación por correo electrónico de nosotros.

Si usted piensa que hay un error en su reservación o si usted requiere cualquier cambio a una reservación confirmada, por favor contáctenos para discutir.

Group Reservations

Una reserva de cinco habitaciones o más se considera generalmente una reserva de grupo dentro de Astley Bank.

Charges

Astley Bank adopta precios dinámicos y el precio de nuestras habitaciones varía según la demanda y las tarifas especiales.  Cuando realice una solicitud de reserva, le daremos un precio total por las habitaciones y el número de noches que ha solicitado. El precio que pagas es el precio que te cotizan en el momento de realizar tu reserva.

The prices displayed on the Website are an average per night per room until a rate is selected. Any meals, service or VAT (at the prevailing rate) are included only if specified. A minimum length of stay, deposit, cancellation charge and other conditions may apply to certain rates, as specified. Once a rate is selected on the
Website, the total for your requested stay shall be displayed on the reservation summary. Prices shall be charged in the local currency of the Hotel.

Price lists for additional items, such as restaurant meals and room service, are on display at relevant locations within the Hotel and are available on request.

Payment

We accept the following methods of payment:
  • Credit cards: American Express, MasterCard, Visa
  • Debit cards: Visa/Delta, Visa/Electron, MasterCard, and Maestro.
We DO NOT accept cheques.

On the morning of your check-in day, we will process the accommodation charges (room rate, VAT and any service charge) for the duration of your stay against your credit/debit card.

The expiry date of your debit/credit card must be later than the end of your stay.

All outstanding charges must be paid for in full on check-out from the Hotel. If staying for multiple nights at the Hotel we may require you to make payment for any outstanding charges on a more frequent basis during your stay.

Occupancy

La ocupación máxima de la habitación es de dos adultos.  Las habitaciones familiares (donde estén disponibles) pueden acomodar a dos adultos y dos niños (menores de 16 años). No debe exceder la ocupación máxima de la habitación asignada a usted.

Children under 16 are not permitted to stay in Astley Bank unless a parent or guardian is also staying in the hotel.

Arrival and Departure

Rooms are available from 3 pm on the arrival date. Please let Astley Bank know if you are likely to arrive after 11 pm.

Guests will be asked to complete a registration form and provide proof of identity upon check-in. Overseas guests, excluding Republic of Ireland and Commonwealth citizens, will be asked to complete a registration form and provide their identity card/passport details. Acceptable forms of identification are a passport, driving license, ID card or police warrant card.

Guests are personally liable for all charges incurred during their stay and if guests do not check out at the front desk prior their departure, guests authorise the hotel to process all charges incurred during their stay to the credit card presented on check-in.

Rooms must be vacated by 11 am on the day of departure. Failure to leave your room by this time will result in a late check-out charge.

Special Requests

Aunque el Astley Bank intentará atender peticiones especiales, todas las habitaciones están sujetas a disponibilidad.

Meals

Breakfast is included in some room prices. You may add breakfast and/or a meal deal (where available) when you make your reservation.

Your Right to Cancel

All room reservations, apart from advance purchase rate, may be cancelled up to 24 hours prior to the room check-in time on the arrival date. A cancellation reference will be given and should be retained as proof of cancellation. All advance purchase rate room bookings are non-amendable and non-refundable.

Si cancela una reserva durante el período de 24 horas antes de la hora del check-in del día de llegada y aún no ha pagado por la habitación con antelación, se le cobrará un cargo por cancelación equivalente al alojamiento de una noche por habitación reservada y para cualquier comida y los extras reservados para el primer día de su estancia.

If you decide to shorten your stay you must inform reception at the hotel by 12 noon, 24 hours before the day you wish to check out. Otherwise, you will be charged a cancellation charge equivalent to one night’s accommodation per room booked and for any meals and other extras booked for the following day.

Es posible que desee tomar un seguro de cancelación de habitación en caso de que necesite cancelar su reserva.

Usted no tiene derecho a cancelar o retirarse de su reservación bajo los reglamentos de contratos de consumo (información, cancelación y cargos adicionales) 2013.

Your Right to Cancel – Group Bookings

Si ha realizado una reserva grupal, nuestros términos de cancelación son los siguientes:

Para 14 habitaciones o menos, necesitaremos el pago completo 14 días antes de la llegada. Esto no es reembolsable, pero puede cancelar su reserva de forma gratuita si lo hace antes de esta hora.

Para 15 habitaciones o más, necesitaremos un depósito del 50% 28 días antes de la llegada y el saldo 14 días antes de la llegada. Estos pagos no son reembolsables, pero puede cancelar su reserva de forma gratuita si lo hace antes de tomar un depósito.

Our Right to Cancel

Very occasionally we may need to cancel your Booking. Depending on the circumstances of the cancellation, you might be given a full refund, but we shall have no further liability to you arising out of such cancellation. We will, however, use reasonable endeavours to try and relocate any confirmed Booking cancelled by us to an alternative location similar in standard to the Hotel.

Podemos cancelar su reservación en cualquier momento con efecto inmediato al darle un aviso por escrito (que incluye el correo electrónico) si:
  • You do not pay us when you are required to do so; or
  • You break the contract between us in any other material way.
Si cancelamos su reserva donde usted es culpable, nos reservamos nuestros derechos legales con respecto a su incumplimiento de contrato.

Events Outside our Control

We may also cancel your reservation if an event outside of our control (including industrial action, lockdown, explosion, fire, flooding, and failure of power and/or water supplies or emergency evacuation) means that we are unable to make your room available to you. In this case, we will contact you to let you know as soon as possible and:
  • If you have already paid for your room, we will refund your payment to you; or
  • If you have not yet paid for your room, you will not have to make any payment to us.
Same as set out above, we will not be liable or responsible for any failure to perform, or delay in performance of, any of our obligations that is caused by an event outside of our control.

Damage

We reserve the right and you hereby authorise us to charge your credit or debit card for any damage incurred to your room or the Hotel during your stay (including without limitation specialist cleaning or smoking) or for any items that are missing when you leave.If you fail to return your room key upon check-out from the hotel, we will charge £20 to the card that we have on your reservation.

Evacuation

In event of a fire alarm, please vacate the venue immediately and gather at the fire assembly area, located at the car park. Leave all belongings behind and do not re-enter the building until you are told by a safety Marshall to do so.

Hotel Events

Please be aware that at certain times throughout the year our Hotel may host weddings, events and parties, which you may feel would be an intrusion on your break. Please contact the Hotel directly in advance of your stay for further information.

Comportamiento del huésped

Guests are requested to conduct themselves appropriately at all times and to comply with Company procedures and/or requests with regard to conduct and respect for the property of the Hotel, its employees and guests and their health and safety. Guests are requested not to disrupt the comfort and enjoyment of other guests, the smooth running of the Hotel, or cause offence to other guests or our members of staff. We reserve the right to refuse accommodation or services or remove you and members of your party from the Hotel if, in our reasonable opinion, we consider this provision to have been breached. Where this is the case we shall have no obligation to refund you for lost accommodation, other services or any other loss or expense incurred.

Astley Bank Expectations of You (and Your Group)

We request that you not:
  • Smoke anywhere inside any Astley Bank premises. This includes the smoking of e-cigarettes. The only permitted smoking area is located in the Smoking Garden and other outside designated areas. There are no Smoking areas within the Astley Bank Hotel Building. Smoking on Astley Bank premises outside of the designated smoking area will result in a £100 fine;
  • Bring any pets onto Astley Bank premises, with the exception of assistance dogs;
  • Bring any potentially dangerous or hazardous materials or equipment onto Astley Bank premises;
  • Use any electrical appliances that may set off the fire alarm system, such as toasters, mini cookers or portable grills;
  • Tamper with any fire alarms or emergency equipment;
  • Remove, damage or destroy any Astley Bank property;
  • Use any of the technology provided by Astley Bank to download or access any unlawful or obscene material; or
  • Cause unreasonable disturbance to our other guests or any Astley Bank staff.
Si usted o su grupo causan daños o pérdida de cualquier tipo en el Hotel, otros huéspedes o su propiedad, usted (como la persona que hace la reserva) será responsable de ese daño o pérdida y usted será responsable de pagar a Astley Bank a petición la cantidad requerida para hacer el bien o remediar tales daños o pérdidas.

Usted y los miembros de su grupo no deben revender o transferir su reservación (o cualquier parte de ella) ni anunciar el mercado o de otra manera ofrecer cualquier habitación de Astley Bank a la venta, ya sea por cuenta propia o como parte de una oferta combinada. Astley Bank no respetará ninguna reserva hecha de esta manera y no aceptará ninguna responsabilidad por hacerlo. Si usted es un operador turístico y desea reservar habitaciones en un hotel de Astley Bank debe ponerse en contacto con sales@astleybank.co.uk.

If you or your group cause damage to the hotel, other guests or their property, or otherwise breach any of these terms and conditions, Astley Bank will not be liable for any refund or compensation and reserves the right to:
Cancel your reservation with immediate effect and (if appropriate) eject you from Astley Bank premises;

Retain all sums paid by you and/or charge you the full amount of your reservation; and/or

Refuse future reservations from you and/or refuse you entry or accommodation at any of our hotels.

Your Information

We process information about you that you provide when making a reservation and/or upon check-in at our hotels in accordance with our privacy policy. By providing this information you consent (on your behalf and on behalf of each member of your group) to such processing and you warrant that all information provided by you is accurate.
Hotel Guests use the wireless internet connection available at the hotel and utilise the internet at their own risk. Guests hereby indemnify and hold Astley Bank Hotel harmless against any loss or harm of whatsoever nature and however arising, whether direct or indirect, from the dissemination of any data through the use of the hotel’s internet facilities.
The public areas of the hotel and general hotel premises are monitored by closed circuit television. Guests consent to the use of any surveillance material in a court of law should such use thereof become necessary in the sole opinion of the Astley Bank Hotel.

Parking

All customers and guests have access to free parking on our private car park. There is disabled parking available at the front of the hotel, which is accessible to blue badge holders. Should a badge not be displayed, a fine of £100 will be charged.

Private Dinning

Private dining is available at a small room hire cost (please contact for information). Please note that your private room hire is for 3 hours; you cannot have use of the private room for longer than that. 

Our Liability

Hotel guests agree as a condition of their stay at the hotel, that Astley Bank Hotel Ltd, and the owner and/or manager of the hotel shall not be responsible or liable, to the fullest extent permitted by law, for any accidents or any injury or death of any person or the loss, destruction or damage to any property, whether arising from fire, theft or any other cause whatsoever and by whomsoever caused or arising from the negligence, wrongful acts or omissions of either Hotel Guests or the Astley Bank Hotel. Hotel Guests irrevocably and unconditionally indemnify and agree to hold harmless the Astley Bank Hotel in respect of any responsibility and/or liability of such claims.
No aceptamos responsabilidad por incumplimiento de cualquiera de nuestras obligaciones cuando dicho incumplimiento se deba a eventos que superen nuestro control razonable.
Si violamos estos términos y condiciones por razones bajo nuestro control, solo seremos responsables de las pérdidas que sean pérdidas directas y una consecuencia razonablemente previsible de dicha infracción.
No seremos responsables de si en contrato, agravio (incluyendo negligencia) o por incumplimiento de deber estatutario o de cualquier otra manera, por cualquier pérdida indirecta o consecuente, incluyendo:
  • Loss of income, sales or revenue;
  • Loss of business;
  • Business interruption;
  • Loss of profits or contracts;
  • Loss of anticipated savings;
  • Loss of data;
  • Loss of reputation and/or goodwill; or
  • Wasted management or office time.
Cuando somos responsables ante usted (salvo que lo prohíba la ley aplicable), nuestra responsabilidad máxima para con usted, ya sea por contrato, agravio (incluida negligencia) o por incumplimiento de la obligación legal, no excederá en ningún caso el precio de su reserva a menos que la ley del propietario del Hotel 1956 se aplica, en cuyo caso nuestra responsabilidad se limitará al máximo prescrito en virtud de esa ley.

El Hotel no se responsabiliza por la pérdida o daño de cualquier artículo de valor (incluyendo, pero no limitado a dinero en efectivo, joyas y artículos electrónicos como laptops, cámaras y teléfonos) a menos que se deposite en el mostrador de recepción para un mantenimiento seguro.

El hotel tiene derecho a depender de las limitaciones de responsabilidad por propiedad perdida o dañada contenida en la ley 1956 de propietarios del hotel, una copia de la cual se mostrará en recepción. En su caso, la responsabilidad máxima del Hotel por bienes perdidos o dañados está limitada a £50 por artículo y £100 por huésped.
Guests are fully aware of the real danger and risks associated with gardens and the Astley Bank Hotel, arising from the presence of animals, birds and insects and the risk of bodily harm, injury, death, damage and/or loss of property which may arise as a result of an encounter with the aforementioned.
Guests accept full responsibility for the actions and safety of the children under their control. The nature of the hotel and hotel environment is such that guardians are expected to control their children to prevent them from harming themselves.

Applicable Law

Estos términos y condiciones, su materia y formación (y cualquier disputa o reclamo no contractual) se rigen e interpretan de acuerdo con la ley inglesa.

If you are a consumer you and we both agree that the courts of England and Wales will have non-exclusive jurisdiction over any claim arising from or related to, your reservation and/or stay at any Astley Bank hotels. We retain the right to bring proceedings against you for breach of these terms and conditions in your country of residence or any other relevant country. If you are a resident of Northern Ireland you may also bring proceedings in Northern Ireland, and if you are resident in Scotland, you may also bring proceedings in Scotland. If you are making a business reservation, you and we agree that the courts of England and Wales will have exclusive jurisdiction over any claim arising from, or related to your reservation and/or stay at any Astley Bank Hotel.

Severability

If any part of these terms and conditions is deemed invalid, illegal or for any reason unenforceable then that part will be deemed deleted and will not affect the validity and enforceability of the remaining parts. Any failure by us to enforce our rights or remedies under these terms and conditions or otherwise shall not be construed as a waiver by us of those or any other rights or remedies. All rights not expressly granted in these terms and conditions are reserved.

Contact Us

If you require further information or have any questions regarding our website or these terms and conditions, then please email: sales@astleybank.co.uk or stath@astleybank.co.uk (Manager), telephone us on 01254 777 700 or write to us:

The Astley Bank Hotel & Conference Centre

Bolton Road

Darwen

BB3 9QB