Terms and Conditions

  • The Blackhouse Cottage is adults-only accommodation, and all guests must be 18 years or over. The Croft House Cottage welcomes guests of 12 years or over, provided at least one guest is 18 years or over. Guests with young babies wishing to stay at The Croft House are also welcome provided they are not of walking age.
  • A maximum of two adults in The Blackhouse and four guests in The Croft House.
  • Sorry we’re unable to accommodate dogs or other pets.
  • Mint Croft is a non-smoking property.


Travel Insurance

  • Guests are strongly advised to obtain Travel Insurance to cover the cost of any cancellation fees applied.


Payment

  • The total balance is required when booking including a Good Housekeeping deposit of £150. The deposit is refundable on safe return of the cottage. We accept Visa & Mastercard only.
  • The Good Housekeeping deposit of £150 will be fully refunded to you after the end of your stay provided that no damage is caused to the property or its contents during the period of your stay. The property and its contents are checked prior to your arrival to make sure there is no damage and that everything is in good working order. In the event of any such damage occurring, you shall be liable to us for the costs of remedying such damage and we shall be entitled to recover such costs through retaining all or part of that deposit. For the avoidance of doubt, in the event that the cost of damage is in excess of the deposit, you shall be liable to us for any such excess in addition to our right to retain the deposit. Any damage must be reported to us prior to your departure.


Cancellation

  • In the event of a cancellation by you being made more than four weeks prior to your check-in date your total payment will be refunded, less the administration fee of £75. The same will apply in the event of a partial cancellation (e.g. reduction in the length of your stay), with a pro-rata payment refunded, less the administration
  • In the event of a cancellation by you being made less than four weeks prior to your check-in date your total payment will be refunded if the cottage is re-let, less the administration fee of £75. We will do all that we can to re-let the Cottage but if the Cottage is not re-let you will be liable for the total cost of your stay.
  • We are honoured that many guests consider a stay at Mint Croft for special occasions & holidays. Each booking makes up a significant part of our small business and as there is no passing trade and the cottages book out months in advance, the cancellation policy is never waivered, whatever the circumstances.
  • Cottage cancellations must be made in writing (email – reservations@mintcroftskye.com) and are only confirmed once a guest receives a reservation cancellation confirmation email.


Overview

  • We welcome adults of 16 years and over, provided at least one guest is of 18 years and over.
  • A maximum of two adults in The Blackhouse Cottage and four adults in The Croft House.
  • Mint Croft is a non-smoking house. Smoking is not permitted in the cottages or in the grounds.
  • Mint Croft is not suitable for guests bringing dogs or other pets. No pets will be admitted to the property and we reserve the right to terminate the reservation if this is breached. We shall have no further liability to you in respect of such a termination. We clean each cottage thoroughly between stays including the use of HEPA-filter vacuums, however, notwithstanding the aforementioned, we cannot guarantee a complete absence of pet hair or dander.
  • The property should be left clean and tidy on departure and any damages should be reported prior to departure. If the property is left in an unacceptable manner, an additional cleaning surcharge may be charged.
  • All damages and losses will be charged in full.
  • The occupancy of your property should not extend beyond the number stated in the booking reservation. Maximum of 2 adults in the Blackhouse Cottage and 4 adults in the Croft House . We reserve the right to terminate if the reservation if this is breached. We shall have no further liability to you in respect of such a termination.
  • The Blackhouse Cottage has one bedroom comprising a UK Superking sized bed. This can be made up into two single beds on request at the time of your booking.
  • The Croft House has two bedrooms, each comprising a UK Superking sized bed. In one of the bedrooms this can be made up into two single beds on request at the time of your booking.


Vehicles/Personal Property

  • As well as cancellation and curtailment insurance, guests are recommended to take out holiday insurance to cover loss or damage to personal effects.
  • Vehicles, accessories and contents are left at their owner’s risk.
  • The proprietors will not be responsible for any loss or damage or any injury to persons not caused through the fault of the proprietor.


Holiday Protection

  • To minimise the cost and inconvenience of cancelled bookings we would strongly advise you to take out holiday insurance. You may have to forfeit the full cost of your holiday in certain circumstances.


Restriction on Rental

  • We reserve the right to remove person or persons from the property due to unreasonable behaviour, damage to the property or exceeding the stated occupancy or terms. In such cases no refund, either full or partial, shall be given.


Adverse Travel Conditions

  • Where there are ferry/plane/other travel disruptions due to bad weather conditions, road conditions or industrial action Mint Croft cannot be held responsible for non-arrival at the cottages and no refunds shall be given.


Our short term let licence

  • Highland Council short term let licence: HI-30562-F


Contacting us

James Ross Mitchell & Carolina Larrazábal Alvarez Guerra

Mint Croft
31 Geary
Waternish
Isle of Skye
IV55 8GQ

reservations@mintcroftskye.com