Q1. Why do I have to send for a Brochure and Price List by POST, why not put
it all on your Website?
A1. Firstly as an anti Spam/Scam measure. Sadly, private villa owners are an
increasing target area.
Secondly, and more important, the approximate rental (Low/High season)
is given on my Home page and
should enable you to compare prices with other similar villas (who list
likewise). This web site is an
opportunity to show the villa and its facilities and there should be
enough information to help you decide if
you are possibly interested. The price list is fairly comprehensive as
it is tailored to the size of the party, and
length of stay, and the booking conditions quite extensive, and both
are best viewed as hard copies.
They are sent to you by post free and with no obligations whatsoever.
I only respond if you contact me again, or if you wish to actually book.
If there is no response from you after a week or so then your details are deleted.
They are never passed on to any third party.
Q2. Can you arrange flights and car hire for us?
A2. It is not financially viable for a single villa owner to have a ATOL licence,
and anyway these days (the fact
you’re reading this) you can use a search engine to book flights direct,
or through an on-line airline agency.
However for my tenants, if they need it, I am allowed to give advice if
they’re stuck or unsure, based on my
experience over many years. Also look at my “Flights” search engines link
on my Home page.
I can arrange car hire locally in Menorca with a very reliable (English
run) company with competitive rates
and a 20% discount for my tenants (early bookings).
Q3. Why don’t you have a single rental for a particular week like everyone else?
A3. The costs of keeping two people in the villa for a week is less than for
seven people (gas, electricity, water,
laundry, etc.) so I don’t think it fair for small parties to pay the
same rental as large parties, do you?
Also, longer stays have less “changeover costs”, and this is reflected
in the rental price per week.
It’s not an exact science, but I have a small adjustment to the rental
based on the party size and length of
stay. (Many of my bookings are for small parties of 2 or 3 - they like
the extra space!)
Some other villa owners do this - I’m not unique. But it’s true most
charge a fixed rental presumably based
on maximum occupancy and minimum stay!. Better ask them!!!
Q4. I have an urgent query that needs an answer now. What’s the best way?
A4. For any query the telephone is always the best (+44 (0)1621 741810). I monitor
Emails from time to time but
telephone contact is by far the best, and is more personal.
Q5. Is it safe to book flights on-line - if the airline goes bust will I be
covered?
A5. Yes, you are covered providing you pay with your credit card such as Visa
or Mastercard (not debit or
charge card) and if the unit price for each seat is more than £100. (Section
75 of the Consumer Credit
Act 1974). Note that Section 75 covers direct booking with the airline
and not flights booked via a Travel
Agent, which would introduce a third party. Some airlines (direct bookings)
are now adding ATOL type
cover for a small additional charge (around £1 per passenger ).
Q6. The exchange rate has dropped dramatically (£ to €) - will your rental increase
after we book?
A6. Definitely no. It’s true that the villa expenses have risen some 40% in
the last year as they are paid for in
Euros, but this is being absorbed at the moment. I’m expecting the exchange
rate to improve later
this year, but even if this doesn’t happen current rentals will be honoured.
Q7. Is it true that holidaymaker's can only stay in “registered villas” in the
Balearics? Is yours?
A7. Yes, and Yes (at ‘Superior’ level!). This legislation keeps changing year
on year - but my paperwork moves
with it. A badge with stars on it was promised (2007!). Hundreds of
registered owners still wait. Mañana!!!
(however, hundreds of owners have not registered).
Ian
Perry (owner).
