Terms & Conditions

Blackbird & Buttercup is operated by Rafe Eddington, sole trader. Blackbird & Buttercup provides short-term accommodation in St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex.

Enquiries and bookings

Submitting an enquiry through this website does not create a booking.

All bookings are subject to availability and acceptance by Blackbird & Buttercup.

A booking is only confirmed once the booking has been agreed by us and the required payment has been received.

Prices

Prices displayed on the website are indicative starting rates and may vary according to dates, availability, length of stay and the accommodation required.

Blackbird & Buttercup is offered together as a private stay for up to 16 guests, from £750 per night.

There is a minimum stay of two nights.

The final price will be confirmed before a booking is accepted.

Guest numbers

Only guests included in the confirmed booking may stay at or use the properties unless agreed with us in advance.

The maximum permitted number of guests must not be exceeded.

Parties and events

Parties, events and gatherings involving people who are not registered guests are not permitted unless specifically agreed with us in writing in advance.

Check-in and check-out

Check-in and check-out arrangements will be provided before arrival.

Guests must leave the property by the agreed check-out time unless a later check-out has been agreed in advance.

Care of the properties

Guests are expected to treat Blackbird & Buttercup, their furnishings, artwork, equipment and outdoor areas with reasonable care.

Guests may be responsible for the cost of damage, loss or excessive cleaning caused during their stay.

Noise and neighbours

Guests must behave considerately towards neighbouring properties and avoid excessive noise, particularly during the evening and at night.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted inside either property.

Cancellations

The cancellation and refund terms applicable to each booking will be confirmed before payment and will form part of the booking agreement.

Where a booking is made through a third-party platform such as Airbnb or Booking.com, that platform’s applicable booking and cancellation conditions may also apply.

Availability and changes

We make reasonable efforts to ensure information and photographs on the website are accurate.

Occasionally furnishings, artwork, equipment or other details may change.

We reserve the right to make reasonable changes where necessary, provided these do not materially alter the accommodation being booked.

Liability

Guests are responsible for their own belongings during their stay.

Nothing in these terms excludes or limits liability where it would be unlawful to do so.

Website content

All photographs, written material and other original content on this website remain the property of their respective copyright owners and may not be reproduced without permission.