Cookie Policy

Our website uses cookies to distinguish you from other users of our website. This helps us to provide you with a good experience when you browse our website and also allows us to improve our site. By continuing to browse the site, you are agreeing to our use of cookies.

A cookie is a small file of letters and numbers that we store on your browser or the hard drive of your computer if you agree. Cookies contain information that is transferred to your computer's hard drive.

We use the following cookies:

  • Strictly necessary cookies. These are cookies that are required for the operation of our website. They include, for example, cookies that enable you to log into secure areas of our website, use a shopping cart or make use of e-billing services.
  • Analytical/performance cookies. They allow us to recognise and count the number of visitors and to see how visitors move around our website when they are using it. This helps us to improve the way our website works, for example, by ensuring that users are finding what they are looking for easily.
  • Functionality cookies. These are used to recognise you when you return to our website. This enables us to personalise our content for you, greet you by name and remember your preferences (for example, your choice of language or region).
  • Targeting cookies. These cookies record your visit to our website, the pages you have visited and the links you have followed. We will use this information to make our website and the advertising displayed on it more relevant to your interests. We may also share this information with third parties for this purpose.

You can find more information about the individual cookies we use and the purposes for which we use them below:

If this website is using an online booking service to enable online bookings we may use cookies provided by our online booking service

To enable us to monitor the usage of our website and the success of our marketing, we may use Google Analytics, Jetpack Stats or Statcounter which uses a variety of cookies.  These are used to track visitors and collect information about how visitors use our site. We use the information to compile reports and to help us improve the site. The cookies collect information in an anonymous form, including the number of visitors to the site, where visitors have come to the site from and the pages they visited.

If you would like to see a full up-to-date list of all cookies used by our website, you can use the following cookie-checking website https://sitebeam.net/cookielaw/test-your-compliance/ (other cookie-checking websites are available).

Please note that third parties (including, for example, advertising networks and providers of external services like web traffic analysis services) may also use cookies, over which we have no control. These cookies are likely to be analytical/performance cookies or targeting cookies.

You block cookies by activating the setting on your browser that allows you to refuse the setting of all or some cookies. However, if you use your browser settings to block all cookies (including essential cookies) you may not be able to access all or parts of our site.

 

Privacy Policy

This policy (together with any other documents we refer to in it) sets out the basis on which any personal data we collect from you, or that you provide to us, will be processed by us.

Please read the following carefully to understand our views and practices regarding your personal data and how we will treat it.

Who we are

“We” or “us” means “our site” - the website you are currently viewing.

If you wish to contact us, please visit our contact page.

By contacting us, using our services or visiting our website, which is owned and controlled by us (“our site”), you are accepting and consenting to the practices described in this policy unless you inform us otherwise.

Information we collect from you

We may collect and process the following data about you:

Information you give us

You may give us information about you by filling in forms on our site or by corresponding with us by phone, e-mail or otherwise. This includes information you provide if you register to use our site, subscribe to our service, participate in discussion boards or other social media functions on our site, enter a competition, promotion or survey, and when you report a problem with our site. The information you give us may include your name, address, e-mail address and phone number, date of birth, financial information; personal description; dietary requirements; medical conditions; allergies; dependants personal information, next of kin details, employment status/history.

Information we collect about you

SUPERCONTROL BOOKING SYSTEM:

We use SuperControl to manage our online booking process. We have a written contract with SuperControl to ensure that they will process your data on our behalf in compliance with all applicable Data Protection Laws

With regard to visits to our site we may automatically collect the following information:

  • technical information, including the Internet Protocol (IP) address used to connect your computer to the Internet, your login information, browser type and version, time zone setting, browser plug-in types and versions, operating system and platform;
  • about your visit, including the full Uniform Resource Locators (URL) clickstream to, through and from our site (including date and time); products you viewed or searched for; page response times, download errors, length of visits to certain pages, page interaction information (such as scrolling, clicks, and mouse-overs), and methods used to browse away from the page and any phone number used to call our customer service number.

Information we receive from other sources.

We may receive information about you from third parties such as online travel agents or booking engines. When that data is collected from you, you should be informed by those third parties at that stage that it may be shared internally by us and combined with data collected from multiple sources.

We also work with third parties (including, for example, business partners, sub-contractors in technical, payment and delivery services, advertising networks, analytics providers, search information providers, credit reference agencies) and may receive information about you from them.

[We also receive information about you from cookies. [For more information about cookies, please view our Cookies Policy.

OR

We also receive information about you from cookies.

Uses made of the information

We use information held about you in the following ways:

Information you give to us.

We will use this information to:

  • notify you about changes to our service;
  • ensure that content from our site is presented in the most effective manner for you and for your device.

Where you have indicated to us that you are happy for us to do so, we may also use this information to:

  • provide you with information about other services we offer that are similar to those that you have already enquired about or receive from us; and
  • provide you, or permit selected third parties to provide you, with information about goods or services we feel may interest you. If you are an existing customer, we will only contact you by electronic means (e-mail or SMS) with information about goods and services similar to those which were the subject of a previous sale or negotiations of a sale to you. If you are a new customer, and where we permit selected third parties to use your data, we (or they) will contact you by electronic means only if you have consented to this. If you do not want us to use your data in this way, or to pass your details on to third parties for marketing purposes, please leave the relevant box blank situated on the form on which we collect your data.

Information we collect about you.

Examples of how we will use this information includes (but is not limited) to;

  • administer our services, and for internal operations, including troubleshooting, data analysis, testing, research, statistical and survey purposes;
  • improve our site to ensure that content is presented in the most effective manner for you and for your device;
  • allow you to participate in interactive features of our services, when you choose to do so;
  • keep our services, site and premises safe and secure;
  • measure or understand the effectiveness of our service.

Information we receive from other sources.

We may combine this information with information you give to us and information we collect about you. We may use this information and the combined information for the purposes set out above (depending on the types of information we receive).

Disclosure of your information

You agree that we can share your personal information with:

  • our suppliers and sub-contractors for the performance of any contract we enter into with them to allow us to provide services to you, and only where they are under a duty to deal with your personal data in accordance with the law; and
  • anonymously, with analytics and search engine providers that assist us in the improvement and optimisation of our site or business.

We use third party processors and as such may share your information with them. The processing of this information will be in line with the third parties privacy policy.

We will disclose your personal information to third parties:

  • in the event that we sell or buy any business or assets, in which case we may disclose your personal data to the prospective seller or buyer of such business or assets;
  • if we are under a duty to disclose or share your personal data in order to comply with any legal obligation, or in order to enforce or apply our terms of use or terms and conditions of supply of services and other agreements; or to protect the rights, property, or our safety, the safety of our customers, or others. This includes exchanging information with other companies and organisations for the purposes of fraud protection and credit risk reduction.

Where we store your personal data

The data that we collect from you may be transferred to, and stored at a destination outside the European Economic Area. By providing us with your personal data, you agree to this transfer, storing and/or processing. We will take all steps reasonably necessary to ensure that your data is treated securely and in accordance with this privacy policy.

All information you provide to us is stored on our secure servers or on secure servers operated by a third party. Where we have given you (or where you have chosen) a password which enables you to access certain parts of our site, you are responsible for keeping this password confidential. We ask you not to share a password with anyone.

Unfortunately, the transmission of information via the internet is not completely secure. Although we will do our best to protect your personal data, we cannot guarantee the security of your data transmitted to our site; any transmission is at your own risk. Once we have received your information, we will use strict procedures and security features to try to prevent unauthorised access.

Your rights

You have the right to ask us not to process your personal data for marketing purposes. We will ask for your permission before collecting your data if we intend to use your data for such purposes or if we intend to disclose your information to any third party for such purposes. You can exercise your right to prevent such processing by checking certain boxes on the forms we use to collect your data. If you have given us permission to disclose information about you to a third party, you may revoke that permission at any time by contacting us.

You have the right (subject to certain restrictions) to request any of the following; we ask that you send such requests to our contact details as listed above:

  • Access – to access all the personal data we hold about you;
  • Erasure – that we erase all personal data we hold about you, if that data is no longer being used for the purposes you have consented to or if you revoke your consent;
  • Portability – to copy or transfer the personal data we hold about you to another party.

Our site may, from time to time, contain links to and from the websites of our partner networks, advertisers and affiliates. If you follow a link to any of these websites, please note that these websites have their own privacy policies and that we do not accept any responsibility or liability for these policies. Please check these policies before you submit any personal data to these websites.

Data retention

We will not store your data for any longer than is necessary. If you are a user of our services, then your information will be held for as long as you continue to use our services.

If you cease to use our services, your personal data will be anonymised for statistical purposes shortly after you stop using our services.

Changes to our privacy policy

Any changes we may make to our privacy policy in the future will be posted on this page and, where appropriate, notified to you by e-mail. Please check back frequently to see any updates or changes to our privacy policy.

Terms & Conditions

THE HAYLOFT AT SLEAPFORD FARM

GUEST TERMS & CONDITIONS 

Reservations for accommodation by you (the guest) are accepted by us, (the property owners) upon the following terms and conditions:

Our Contract: A contract between you and us will come into existence when we receive payment in ‘cleared funds’ and accept your booking by issuing a confirmation of booking for the holiday dates selected. The contract binds you and all the members of your party. It is your responsibility to ensure that all members of your party accept the terms of the contract set out in these terms and conditions of booking. Failure to disclose all relevant information or comply with these terms may lead to termination of the contract and loss of the booking.

Terms of Booking & Booking Deposit: A deposit of 25% is payable at the time of booking. Bookings made less than 42 days (6 weeks) before your arrival date must be accompanied by the full amount of the holiday charge. Any balance due must be paid to arrive no later than 42 days (6 weeks) before your arrival date. Bookings cannot be accepted from persons under eighteen years of age. We reserve the right to refuse a booking without giving any reason.

CANCELLATIONS BY YOU AND REFUNDS:  

Any notice that you wish to cancel your stay with us must be in writing and sent via email from the same email address that was used to make the original booking.

Lockdown & Cancellation 

If, by reason of any published mandatory governmental travel restrictions prohibiting regional or national travel by the public (‘Lockdown’) you, the lead booking guest named on the booking form, is:

  1. prohibited from travelling to the accommodation from the address as appears on your booking form; or
  2. travelling to the accommodation would prohibit you from being able to return to such address, then

In such circumstances, we will refund 100% of all monies paid.

The above does not apply where: 

  1. The restriction is no longer in effect on the intended date of your arrival at the accommodation.
  2. You are still able to travel to the accommodation even if other members of your guest party cannot.
  3. You or any other member of your guest party is unable to travel for any reason other than a Lockdown, eg: it does not apply if you or other members of your guest party are personally unable to travel because of illness, a requirement to self-isolate, or for any other reason personal to you or any member of your guest party.

We strongly recommend you take out travel insurance to cover the eventuality of you having to cancel your stay.

There are several options including cover for Covid related cancellations from such providers such as ‘Trailfinders’ (https://www.trailfinders.com/insurance#/step1), ‘Cover Wise’ ( https://www.coverwise.co.uk/Travel-Insurance/corona-virus.aspx) or ‘Go Compare’ (www.gocompare.com)

All other Cancellations 

If you cancel earlier than 42 days, (6 weeks) before your intended date of arrival for any reason, you may elect to either (a) move your booking to a later date and apply any monies paid towards the cost of such stay, or (b) cancel your stay. If you elect to cancel your stay, and we are successful in reletting the accommodation for the same period on substantially similar terms your deposit will be refunded and released for payment on your original departure date. In all other circumstances, your deposit will not be refundable.

If you cancel less than 42 days (6 weeks) before your intended date of arrival, then, unless we are successful in reletting the accommodation for the same period on substantially similar terms, you are not entitled to a refund of any accommodation monies paid and any outstanding balance remains payable.

Without limiting your obligations if we believe the circumstances of your cancellation are exceptionally justified, we may at our absolute discretion agree to move your booking to a later date and apply any monies paid towards the cost of such future stay.

CANCELLATION BY US AND REFUNDS:  We reserve the right to cancel any booking at our absolute discretion and without reason at any time. While we would only anticipate this occurring in exceptional circumstances, we will give you notice of our cancellation as soon as possible. On our cancellation we will promptly refund all payments made by you to us and our liability for cancellation will be limited to payments made by you to us.

Guest Numbers: The number of persons using the selected accommodation at any time must not exceed the maximum number stipulated by us for the selected accommodation. Under no circumstance may you re-let or sublet the property, even free of charge, or use the accommodation for business purposes or entertainment event purposes without our express prior written consent. NO PERSONS MAY STAY AT THE ACCOMMODATION OTHER THAN THOSE COMPRISED IN THE ORIGINAL BOOKING PARTY. THIS IS NOT A PARTY HOUSE VENUE AND ANY PERSONS VISITING DURING YOUR STAY OTHER THAN THOSE IDENTIFIED AS THE ORIGINAL BOOKING PARTY MUST BE AGREED BY US IN ADVANCE. We reserve the right to immediately terminate the booking at any time without notice and without refund in the event of a breach of any of these conditions.

Owner Access: We or our representative reserve the right to enter the property at any time to undertake essential maintenance or for inspection purposes.

Arrival & Departure: The accommodation will be available on or after 4:00pm on the date of your intended arrival - please advise of approximate expected arrival time. Guests are required to vacate the accommodation by 10:00am on the day of departure. This allows the accommodation to be thoroughly cleaned and prepared for incoming guests.

Cleaning: You are responsible for leaving the accommodation in good order and a clean condition. Please note that the convention for holiday rental accommodation is that guests are expected to leave the property in a similar state to which they find it. We reserve the right to make a further additional charge to cover cleaning costs if you leave the property in an unacceptable condition.

No Smoking (including Vaping): Smoking anywhere on the premises will result in immediate termination of occupancy and forfeiture of all payments. This must be strictly adhered to. Any damage or extra cleaning costs caused by smoking will be at your expense.

No Fireworks, Chinese Lanterns or Candles: Fireworks, Chinese Lanterns or Candles are NOT allowed anywhere on the property.

Drones: The use of drones is not permitted by guests when staying at The Hayloft.

The possession or use of airborne toys such a drones, firearms of any kind, catapults, metal detectors, children’s motorised vehicles and the like, is strictly forbidden by guests / visitors to The Hayloft.

Pets: No pets are allowed (except for Guide/Assistance dogs).

Damage to property: Please treat the facilities and accommodation with due care so that other guests may continue to enjoy them. If you notice damage in the accommodation please let us know immediately so that we can take the appropriate action. If there have been any breakages during your stay, we would be grateful if you could replace them or advise us immediately so that they can be replaced before the next guests. We will inspect the accommodation following your departure and you may be charged for any loss or damage found.

Parking: There is onsite parking for 3 cars at The Hayloft in the designated parking area only. All parking is strictly at your own risk and we accept no liability for any damage caused to vehicles or loss of any contents. We advise that vehicles should be kept locked when unattended.

EV Charging:  A shared single Pod-point 7Kw (shared) overnight charging point is available at The Hayloft for guests to use when available (shared with owner). We give no assurance as to its suitability to your vehicle or guarantee its operation. Accordingly, its use should not be viewed by you as an essential service nor conditional to your stay. Usage will be charged at cost and is monitored online an integrated smart App. Payment should be made to the owners before departure. Please note that we do not provide a connecting cable to the vehicle.

NB: Charging electrical vehicles by connecting to internal 13-amp plugs at The Hayloft is dangerous and strictly prohibited.

SECURE OUTSIDE STORAGE: There is secure bike storage available within the owner’s outbuildings by prior arrangement only. Bikes are not allowed / permitted within the living / inside area of The Hayloft.

Security:  While we live in a rural and safe location, please lock the doors and close the windows when you leave your accommodation unoccupied. Please note that if any keys issued are not returned at the end of your stay, then the cost of replacement will be charged to you.

Internet: The Internet connection is available (at no extra cost) subject to technical availability. It should not be viewed by you as an essential service nor conditional to your stay. The Internet access provided is intended for general use such as access to the world wide web, email, messaging, social media, light video /music/media streaming. It is not intended or ideally suited for heavy media streaming, online gaming, extensive downloads/uploads. Access to illegal activity or use of our network for illegal activity is prohibited and will be reported to local authorities.

Liability: Every effort is made to ensure that all mechanical equipment, available for your use and comfort is well maintained and working. To the extent that any known fault exists that has been brought to our attention, we will advise you. We shall not, however, be liable for any defect, failure, or malfunction of any equipment including plumbing, electricity, Internet, machinery and/or appliances in the building, grounds, howsoever arising, nor for any material loss, damage, additional expense or inconvenience directly or indirectly caused by such failure.

Children: No children under the age of 12 are allowed.  The accommodation is in a rural area with rivers, livestock, and farming activities. Accordingly, the accommodation and surrounding area and grounds are not child friendly.  Children under 18 must be supervised by their parents/guardians at all times to ensure their safety and advised to keep clear of any hazards on the premises including the Dyke/River Strine adjoining the property. The supervision of children, and any adults requiring care remains your responsibility at all times.

Nuisance: The accommodation is adjacent to other private properties. You agree that you and each member of your party will be considerate of all other property owners and will refrain from any activities likely to adversely impinge on others' privacy, peace, and quiet enjoyment of their property. Where in our opinion, the behaviour of yourself or any guest in your party is impairing such peaceful enjoyment, comfort, or the health of other property owners then we reserve the right to immediately terminate your holiday without compensation.

Complaints: Any problem or complaint which you may have concerning your holiday, or the accommodation, must be immediately reported directly to us and we will endeavour to put matters right. Any complaints not reported to us at the time, and only reported after you have returned from holiday will not be considered by us.

Lost Property: Any lost property, if discovered and found, left behind by you or your party during your stay will be held for 1 month. While we will make reasonable efforts to reunite lost property with their owners, we accept no responsibility for replacing lost items and encourage guests to ensure they have all their belongings before checking out. We may offer to post lost items via recorded delivery at your cost, otherwise, collection can be arranged.

Privacy Policy: Use of our websites and services are bound by these guest terms and conditions and our privacy policy (available on www.thehayloft-sleapfordfarm.co.uk) which outlines how we use and protect your data in the delivery of these services.

Waiver: The failure of us to enforce or exercise, at any time or for any period of time, any term of, or any right under this agreement does not constitute and shall not be construed as a waiver of such term or right.

Severability: If any provision of this agreement shall be declared by any court of competent jurisdiction to be illegal, void, or unenforceable, the other provisions shall not be affected but shall remain in full force and effect.

Governing Law & Jurisdiction: This contract shall be governed by the laws of England and Wales. You the guest and we the property owner agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the English courts and agree that the contract made between you and us is made at our premises and that any proceedings or disputes between us shall be conducted in the County Court nearest to us.

Miscellaneous: We reserve the right to make reasonable amendments or additions to these terms and conditions without notice. This accommodation is privately owned and is our home. We expect all guests to peacefully enjoy the facilities and treat the property with the same respect that they would with their own house.

What Our Guests Say

"Lovely property and spotlessly clean.  Everything you could wish for.  We'll be back!"

Ryan family, Bradford

November 2022

"This was our second visit to The Hayloft. David and Carole were as welcoming and helpful as we could wish. Over the years we have stayed in many holiday homes and the accommodation provided by The Hayloft is of the highest standard: as good as or better than any we have visited. We would unambiguously recommend it to anyone, and very much look forward to our next visit."

Deidre, Jim & Catherine, London & Reading

October 2022

"IMPECCABLE & CHARMING!  We had a wonderful week at The Hayloft.  A big thank you to Carole and David for everything!"

Tanja, Nadja & Ernst, Eichstaett, Germany

August 2022

“We stayed for a week over Christmas 2021 and it was our second stay at this time of year.  Every room was spotless and the lounge was beautifully decorated for Christmas.   Our hosts had been meticulous in following COVID rules and we felt very comfortable.  The Hayloft is in a good position for visiting many places of interest and we enjoyed several walks and visited Ironbridge.  We would thoroughly recommend this holiday cottage.”

Judy, Ian, Nina & Hannah

Christmas 2021

"This is an excellent holiday cottage, comfortable, well equipped and beautifully kept.  The owners, who live next door, are very friendly and helpful. It is a convenient base for visiting Shropshire's many attractions."

Ann & John, Cambridge

November 2021

"The property was in excellent condition and we much appreciated the attention to detail from David and Carole with regard to everything we used during our stay.  The property is equipped to a very high standard.  It is in a great location and provided a good base for visiting the many places of interest in the area."

David & Heather

September 2021

"Another wonderful stay.  House has everything you need, and is spotless, comfortable and of the highest quality.  Weather really hot.  Thank you David & Carole"

Mark & Suzy, Durham

September 2021

"We found The Hayloft very comfortable, spotlessly clean, well equipped and everything was maintained to a very high standard inside and out.  There are lovely views out over arable farmland to The Wrekin.  The hosts were friendly and very helpful.  It is a great base for visiting Ironbridge Gorge Museums, Shrewsbury, Attingham Park (National Trust) and RAF Cosford (all within 30 minutes drive)."

Margaret & David

August 2021

"Lovely place to stay.  Had everything we needed - so well equipped and very clean.  Enjoyed visits to National Trust properties; Severn Valley Railway; Shrewsbury plus Prison; Cosford, etc."

The Owen family - Dorset

July 2021

"Second visit! House is fantastic and spotless - can recommend.  Weather was perfect.  We visited Powis Castle - a beautiful castle in North Wales, plus we revisited some of the places we went to last time. Thank you David and Carole - we will be back!"

Deryck and Chris - North Yorkshire

June 2021

Booking Info and Tariff:

The Hayloft at Sleapford Farm

The Hayloft at Sleapford Farm, Sleapford, Wellington, TELFORD, TF6 6HQ

e: thehayloft@sleapfordfarm.co.uk | Tel: +44(0)1952 223827