Terms and Conditions

I. Booking your holiday

When completing the booking, we need to know: Your name and address. The names and addresses of all the members of
your party, plus their age or date of birth and relationship to allow allocation of appropriate accommodation. This is required for
membership to the Pontins Holiday Club (see 18 below).
Please note that only guests listed on the confirmation of booking may occupy the accommodation. If any other people are found in
occupation, Pontins will end the agreement and all persons in the accommodation will be asked to leave the park immediately and
no refunds will be given.
Our agreement is between Britannia Jinky Jersey Limited trading as Pontins, trading office Ainsdale House, Shore Road, Ainsdale,
Southport PR8 2PZ and registered office is 15 Esplanade, St Helier, Jersey JE1 1RB and you (the first named person on the
Booking Form/Holiday Quotation) and binds you and all members of your party to comply with the terms of the agreement. It is your
responsibility to ensure that all members of your party are aware of and comply with the agreement. You must also tell us if there are
any changes to your party or to the health of anyone in your party which might affect their ability to take the holiday.
Our agreement includes:The whole of the current brochure when you booked and if applicable, the contents of any promotional
literature;All written communications between us; Your Booking Form or Holiday Quotation; Rules and notices applying to and
displayed at your holiday location
Separate agreements will be formed between us for facilities or activities not included in the price of your holiday and any conditions
of use/participation will be notified to you.
Our agreement is governed by English law and is subject to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the Courts of England and Wales.
Please also note the provision stated in the Our Liability to You section of this agreement. Should any of the terms of our agreement
be officially declared void or unenforceable, all other part of our agreement will remain in full force and effect, where possible.
II. Our Right to Decline a Booking
For the protection and enjoyment of all guests, we reserve the right to ask for information about any member of your party including
age, gender, address and previous visits to Pontins locations. If we believe that a holiday is unsuitable for any particular group, we
will decline a booking at our sole discretion.
In the event of an obvious or palpable error, how so ever occasioned or displayed, we reserve the right to decline your booking and
refund you the amount paid.
III. Infectious or Contagious Medical Conditions
If we believe that it is necessary to protect the health of other guests and staff, we will cancel a booking if you or any member of
your party has or just had an infectious or contagious medical condition. During a holiday, we will ask any, or all of you to refrain from
participating in certain activities, or ask you to leave your holiday location immediately should we in our sole discretion consider it
necessary. You should inform us immediately should any such condition develop within four (4) weeks of your arrival or whilst you
are on holiday with us.
IV. Special Requests
A special request will only form part of our agreement when we have confirmed it in writing.
V. Important Advice for Guests with a Disability
We welcome guests with disabilities and aim for our services to be accessible to all where reasonably possible. It is important that
you tell us at the time of booking if any member of your party is ill or has any form of disability or incapacity, so that we can consider
any reasonable adjustments prior to concluding your booking. You are required to update us with any change in circumstances prior
to and during your holiday.
For further information regarding special facilities or adjustments we maybe able to make, please call 0845 458 8584, between 9.00
am and 5.30pm Monday to Friday (except Bank Holidays).
VI. The Price of Your Holiday
The cost of your holiday is the price that we quote and you accept at the time you make payment on your booking. The price
includes accommodation and meals as booked, membership of Pontins Holiday Club and all facilities listed as free at your chosen
location at the time of your holiday. Our prices include VAT at the rate in force at the time of the booking.
The prices shown in the brochure and our other publications are an indication only and include VAT at the rate applicable at the
time the brochure was sent to press.
If any such change means you paying more than 10% on the cost of your holiday, you will be entitled to cancel your holiday with a
full refund of all monies paid, except for amendment charges.
If our costs change as a result of increased Government Taxation or Supplier charges, Pontins reserve the right to apply a surcharge
to your booking and will ensure that you are promptly notified of any additional payment required 7 days before the commencement
of your holiday.
Prices are to be used as a guide only. Please click through to create your own tailor made holiday. Some Dates or Room types may
incur supplement which will be added at the holiday cost page.
VII. Pontins Holiday Club
It is a legal requirement that all guests must be members of Pontins Holiday Club to enjoy the facilities we offer. As soon as we
receive full names and addresses of all members of your party, enrollment is automatic. Proof of identity at the address given on
the booking form may be requested as part of random security checks from time to time. Bingo is operated by Pontins Bingo Ltd.
VIII. AMENDING/CANCELLING YOUR BOOKING
Should you wish to amend your booking in any way, please ring us immediately. We will then do our best to make the necessary
arrangements for you and if we can meet your requirements, a revised Booking Confirmation will be forwarded. We reserve the right
to charge 10 for each amendment.

If you need to cancel your holiday, call your chosen holiday location or see you local travel agent and immediately confirm the
cancellation in writing.
If we receive your written cancellation 56 days or more before you holiday start date, there will be no costs other than the deposit
which is a non-refundable booking fee.
If we receive your written cancellation 55 days or less before your holiday start date, you will be liable to pay us the whole cost of
your holiday. It is very important that you are adequately insured. All internet/Email offers are non-refundable.
If you have not arrived by 4.00pm on the day after your holiday was due to commence or contacted the park to confirm when you
will arrive, we will assume that the holiday is cancelled and all the money received will be forfeited.
IX. CANCELLATION BY US
We reserve the right to cancel or terminate your holiday and that of the rest of your party at any time.
We may cancel your booking if your balance is not paid by the balance due date; or
Should we in our sole discretion consider your conduct, or the conduct of any member of your party, is likely to pose a danger or
impair the safety, comfort or enjoyment of our other guests, our staff or other members of the public or be likely to do so; or
If you have failed to disclose any material facts to us when booking your holiday or in any communications with us; or
If you or any of your party fail to comply with any of the terms of our agreement
In the above circumstances no refunds or compensation will be given.
Should we cancel your holiday in circumstances other than those detailed above, we will offer you the choice of:

A full refund; or

A substitute holiday, if possible.

Should the substitute holiday be of a lower quality, we will compensate you for the difference in the value between the
holiday you booked and the substitute. Should the substitute holiday be of a higher standard, then we reserve the right to charge
you the difference in the cost between the two holidays.
We may also pay you compensation, if appropriate, except where we cancelled due to:

Unexpected circumstances beyond our control as permitted by law or

Insufficient bookings.

If there are insufficient bookings for a holiday, we reserve the right to cancel and let you know at least 7 days before the
start of your holiday.
X. BOOKINGS TAKEN FOR MAJOR PUBLIC HOLIDAY DATES
Please note that bookings for holidays commencing during major holiday periods are subject to a maximum of eight people per
booking. Members of the same family and/or friends who are previously known to each other/ traveling together or residing at the
same address will be treated as one booking for the purpose of this part of our agreement, irrespective of whether separate booking
have been made. Groups of 9 or more persons should provide their name, address and proof of residence to their holiday advisor
who will then contact the relevant holiday park before the booking may be confirmed. We reserve the right to cancel any booking if
you do not comply with this condition and we will require all members of your party to leave the park without compensation or refund
of monies paid.
Please note that all adults booked during the above periods must provide proof identity at the address given on the booking form
without exception.
XI. OUR LIABILITY TO YOU AND OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION
We accept responsibility for death, injury or illness only when caused by the negligent acts and/or omissions of our employees,
agents, suppliers and subcontractors whilst acting in the course or scope of their employment with us.
In all cases, except personal injury or death, our liability to you is limited to the total cost of the relevant persons holiday, if taking
a holiday charged on a per person basis or the relevant pro-rata proportion of the cost (excluding amendment charges) if taking a
holiday charged on a per apartment tariff.
Where we make any payments to you or any members of your party in the above circumstances, you or they must then assign to
us or our insurers any rights you or they may have to pursue any other third party. You must also provide our insurers and us with
all assistance required.
Photography (still, digital (including mobile phone handsets) and video) is not permitted in any changing rooms or pool areas. Only
non-intrusive media photography of your own party and friends is permitted on our park. We reserve the right for ourselves and
appropriate third parties (for example Police) to enter your apartment at anytime for any reasonable purpose, for example, to make
checks, carry out essential inspection, maintenance work or repairs.
No members of the press or media may be invited onto our property without express written permission from our Press Office. You
may not use photographs of our premises, facilities or staff for publication or for financial gain or similar purposes without our written
consent, such consent not to be unreasonably withheld. Members of staff have the right to refuse to be filmed or photographed.
Please be aware that from time to time we may film anywhere on our park for promotional, security and other purposes. Please
ensure that you are aware of the positioning of cameras at all times. If you do not wish to appear on any promotional films, pictures
or other materials please inform us before your holiday starts.
XII. DATA PROTECTION
By entering into this agreement, you understand that the details provided will be used in booking and providing your chosen holiday;
for related purpose including marketing and for providing selected organizations with your details so that they can provide you with
information about products and services which may interest you. You also confirm that you have the consent of your party members
to make their data available for the above purposes. You can withdraw your consent for the above at any time by writing to the Direct
Marketing Department at address shown in (1).
XIII. BROCHURE AND ONLINE ACCURACY
All information, pictures and descriptions have been compiled from up-to-date and accurate information at the time of going to

press. However, as we are continually striving to improve our holiday locations, you may find that new facilities are on offer, some
facilities may be closed or work may be carried out in segregated areas in your holiday location during your holiday.
All performing artists mentioned are scheduled to appear as advertised, however Pontins reserve the right to make amendments
without prior notice if scheduled artists are unable to perform.
XIV. Care of Your Possessions
It is your responsibility to look after and care for your possessions, valuables and money whilst on holiday with us. You should not
leave valuable items unattended in your accommodation or elsewhere and we suggest you do not bring such possessions on
holiday unless absolutely necessary. We cannot accept any liability for loss or damage unless due to our negligence.
We recommend that you have comprehensive insurance and use any safe deposit facilities we offer (subject to availability).
In case of any loss, please contact Reception. After the holiday, the return of any lost property will incur a charge for postage and
packing.
XV. Children and Young People
Children under 18 should be supervised by an adult member of your party at all times and in particular in our entertainment areas
after 10.00pm.
All relevant legislation will be enforced rigorously. It is our policy to refuse to sell cigarettes to children under the age of 18, or solvent
substances or alcohol to anyone under 18 or to allow anyone under 18 to use gaming machines.
XVI. Holiday Park Rules
The following rules apply at all of our holiday locations and other local rules may apply:
You may not bring or use portable heating appliances of any type in accommodation.
Alcoholic and other beverages purchased elsewhere must not be consumed in licensed bars.
Abuse of alcohol is not permitted.
Excessive noise or rowdy behaviour is not permitted.
Offensive or illegal behaviour will not be tolerated and may result in the involvement of the Police.
You must not commit or attempt to commit any illegal act.
For domestic waste, you must use the litter bins and, where provided, bottle banks. Please contact Reception to arrange for the
disposal of other waste including clinical waste, sharp objects, broken glass and other items which could cause personal injury.
You must keep to the roads and footpaths provided and abide by all applicable speed limits.
XVII. Damage to Our Property and Compensation
You must use your accommodation and other facilities with care and on departure, leave it in a clean and tidy condition. We reserve
the right to invoice you for any charges incurred by us, should you not comply with this requirement.
We reserve the right, either during or after your stay, to recover from you the costs of: Any damage caused by you to our property,
accommodation, articles or facilities provided to you during your holiday.
Any compensation we may pay to other persons, guests or third parties we incur in resolving any acts or omissions of you or any
member of your party, or as a consequence of any breach of this Contract
Large groups may be asked to pay a 500 damage deposit on check in at park.
XVIII. CAN WE HELP YOU?
If for any reason you are not completely happy with your holiday or have any difficulties, please let our reception staff or the Duty
Manager at your chosen holiday location know as soon as possible and they will do their best to help so that you can enjoy the rest
of your holiday. If you are still not satisfied, you must record your complaint in writing with a member of the reception staff or the Duty
Manager whilst on holiday.
At the end of your holiday, if you feel that we have not dealt with your complaint satisfactorily, you must contact the Holiday Park
you stayed at, within 28 days of the end of your holiday. We can only take action on complaints that were recorded whilst you were
on your break and received within 28 days unless exceptional circumstances apply. We can only correspond with the lead name
person on the booking so that we have opportunity to resolve matters as swiftly and satisfactorily as possible.
Please direct any complaints in writing via email. Please find below contact email addresses for each of our holiday parks:

Brean Sands:

E-Mail: customerservices743@pontins.com

Camber Sands:

E-Mail: customerservices744@pontins.com

Pakefield:

E-Mail: customerservices745@pontins.com

Prestatyn Sands:

E-Mail: customerservices742@pontins.com

Sand Bay:

E-Mail: customerservices751@pontins.com

Southport:

E-Mail: customerservices741@pontins.com
(Please note, E-mail responses will be received within 7 business days)
Where disputes arise between guests, these matters are normally entirely beyond our control and responsibility. We will endeavour to
provide assistance where reasonably possible but, under data protection laws, we are not able to provide any personal information
about other guests, even in the event of a dispute. If we can assist you and you are able claim for any costs we incur in helping you,
e.g. From a third party or under an insurance policy, then any costs incurred by us will be recoverable from you.

XIX. Continuation of Contract Terms

Should any of the terms of our Contract be officially declared void or unenforceable, the remainder of our arrangements shall remain,
where possible in full force and effect.
XX. SUPPLEMENTARY TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR GROUP BOOKINGS AND TOUR ORGANIZERS
The following arrangements shall apply in addition to or in substitution where the terms detailed above deal with the same or similar
issues:
XXI. Contract Formation
You must notify us on booking if you are booking on behalf of a group or if you are a tour organizer. We may require you to enter into
a separate contract with us on terms different to those detailed in this brochure.
The terms of this Agreement bind the Organizer and all members of the part holidaying under the arrangements detailed in this
Agreement and it is the Organizers responsibility to ensure that each member of that party is aware of, and accepts, the whole of
this Agreement and the obligations contained in it.
Unless you have a Credit Agreement or alternative arrangements agreed with us in writing, our Agreement will be made between us
when your first payment has cleared to us.
XXII. Amendments
By You Please note that should you reduce the size of your party below the minimum specified by our Contact Center, then we
reserve the right to apply further supplementary charges. You must pay any invoices you receive for supplementary/amendment
charges within 14 days of its issue to you.
By Us Where we are entering into an Agreement with you on a business to business basis, we reserve the right to amend the
following aspects of our Agreement on 7 days written notice to you:

Change the room allocation reserved by you.

Relocate you and your party to another Park.

Reduce the size of your party.

Make other changes for operational reasons, for example but not limited to those resulting from Special Events or
refurbishment.
XXIII. Taxation
All prices quoted to you on your Holiday Quotation and by telephone are inclusive of VAT unless contrary is indicated. We reserve
the right to increase the price quoted to you should the appropriate rate of VAT for the transaction increase.
Any such additional levies must be paid within 7 days of despatch of the relevant invoice to you, failing which we will be entitled to
cancel your holiday without any further liability to you and without compensation.
XXIV. Included in the Cost of Your Holiday
Included in the cost of your holiday(s) are (subject to the terms of this Agreement) accommodation, meals as booked and all of the
facilities listed in our correspondence with you or where relevant in the description of you chosen holiday location as free of charge
in the main brochure.
XXV. Your Obligations to Us
You must provide us with a list indicating the names, addresses of all of the members of your party when paying the balance or full
amount for your holiday. Any special needs indicated by you at the time of making your reservation should also be indicated next to
the relevant persons names in order that appropriate arrangements can be made.
You must also, no later than 24 hours before your holiday start date, provide us with any amendments to the list that you have
supplied. We do not accept any liability for any matters not detailed to us by this time limit. These details should be forwarded to the
Sales & Reservations Coordinator at your chosen holiday location.
If the holidays that are the subject of this Agreement are to be advertised in anyway whatsoever, we require you to supply full
details of the same to us for our advance approval in writing. You hereby agree to indemnify us against all costs, claims, liabilities,
expenses, direct and indirect losses we incur following your breach of this requirement, our Agreement with you and the law.
XXVI. Included in the Cost of Your Holiday
Included in the cost of your holiday(s) are (subject to the terms of this Agreement) accommodation, meals as booked and all of the
facilities listed in our correspondence with you or where relevant in the description of you chosen holiday location as free of charge
in the main brochure.
XXVII. THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW
XXVIII. Your Holiday Environment
We work very hard to keep all areas of the park clean and tidy and we expect you to treat the public areas at your Park with respect
and care so that other guests may continue to enjoy them. We strive to have LITTER FREE PARKS and consider the dropping of litter
to be Anti Social Behaviour. Please read our signs on our parks. Fine will be emposed and donated to charities. Should this condition
be breached we reserve the right to REMOVE you and your party from the park and then terminate the contract with immediate effect
without notice and no refund of monies will be made.
XXIX. Arrival and departure
Your accommodation will be available at approximately 4 pm but you are welcome to arrive earlier and use the facilities. When
leaving, please vacate the accommodation by 10 am and return your keys to reception so that we may prepare it for incoming
guests.

XXX. Alcohol
For the safety, wellbeing and enjoyment of all our guests, we do not allow excessive quantities of alcohol to be brought onto the
Parks. The quantity that is deemed excessive will be at the absolute discretion of the Park Security.
We reserve the right to search your transportation on entrance to the Park.
Where excessive quantities of alcohol are found to be in your possession you may be refused entry to the Park. Where repeated
attempts to breach this condition are made or you refuse to allow us to search your transportation, Pontins reserves the right to
terminate the contract without notice, and no refund of monies will be made.
XXXI. Accommodation
Self Catering apartments have a sofa bed for two in the lounge. Cots for under2s can be provided for use in the lounge area for a
small extra charge, subject to availability. Ground floor apartments can be guaranteed for a small extra charge this does not apply
to disabled badge holders.
Please Note:*Pakefield has no Popular Apartments and its Apartments have a petite kitchenette including: microwave, toaster,
kettle, small sink and some utensils. There is a limited number of Apartments with a fitted kitchen: four ring hob, microwave, toaster,
kettle, fridge, sink and some utensils.
XXXII. Maintenance and improvements
We have an ongoing programme of maintenance and refurbishment but wherever possible we try to minimise disruption to our
guests.
XXXIII. Electricity Supply to Accommodation
Prepaid electricity cards are available for you to purchase from Reception for power for lighting, heating and hot water in all Self
Catering accommodation, other than Club.
XXXIV. Bed Linen
Linen is no longer included as standard in any apartment types. Linen packs can be pre purchased at time of booking and added
to your reservation at a discounted prices. You are free to take the Linen packs home with you at the end of your stay (excluding
duvets & pillows). Linen is also available to purchase on park at full price, alternatively you may bring your own linen with you. For
more information please visit Linen Procedures.
XXXV. Towels
Towels are no longer provided but are available to purchase on park.
XXXVI. Meals and Drinks
Holidays booked on a Half Board basis will have breakfast and evening meals provided. These meals must be taken in the restaurant.
There is a choice of menu but alcoholic and soft drinks are not included.
Throughout the year we operate a number of breaks which offer a discount bar, unless stated otherwise this will operate during
posted hours on park(should guest numbers in our bars fall below those considered viable to keep them open the management
may at its discretion decide to close prior to hours stated). 1/2 bar only applies on selected dates and times towards selected drinks
typically including Carlsberg, Tetley, Small House Wine and House Spirits.
XXXVII. Smoking
The UK is now smoke free and smoking is illegal in all public enclosed areas. Pontins ask guests to comply with this legislation and
refrain from smoking in public enclosed areas. Failure to do so will result in guests being asked to leave the Park and fines will be
enforced. Thank you for your cooperation.
XXXVIII. Availability and use of facilities
We will always try and ensure that all facilities are available during your holiday but maintenance and other work to facilities may
be necessary from time to time. Certain facilities may be affected or be unavailable due to inclement weather conditions and all are
available on a first come, first served basis.
XXXIX. Car Parking
Vehicles must be parked in specified areas to allow essential services access to all areas of the holiday park. The car parks are
not supervised and vehicles are parked at your own risk. We recommend that you remove all possessions and securely lock your
vehicle.
XL. Visitors
Day passes are available at a small extra charge for anyone wishing to visit you during your holiday. Please ask at reception for full
details.
XLI. Pets
With the exceptions of assistance dogs notified to us on booking, pets are not allowed at our parks.
XLII. Special Interest Holidays
Please let us know if you wish to book for a special interest holiday so that we can provide the appropriate information. The
entertainment programme and facilities may vary at these times.
XLIII. School Activity Holidays
Some parks host school groups and we will try to let you know if this might occur during your holiday

XLIV. Extending your stay

If you would like to stay for a few extra days, please ask at Reception and we will try to accommodate your wishes. Sometimes we
may have to ask you to move to another apartment but we try to ensure that you do not have to move. If you do stay, our existing
agreement will extend to include the extra days.
XLV. Messages and Deliveries
Whilst we will do everything possible to ensure that any messages received reach the appropriate guests, we cannot take
responsibility if this is not the case and ask that guests check with Reception if they are expecting any messages. We request that
you do not arrange any deliveries whilst on holiday unless there is an emergency, in which case you should let us know.
XLVI. Important Notice
On departure please ensure your accommodation is left in a clean and tidy condition.
An inventory is available in your accommodation and we reserve the right to charge you for any extra cleaning, damage or missing
items. We reserve the right to enter your accommodation at anytime during your stay.
XLVII. Phone calls
Calls cost 10p per minute from BT Land lines, other carriers and mobile networks may vary. This contract supersedes all previous
editions. [05.12.2011]
XLVIII. HOTEL PROPRIETORS ACT 1956
Loss of or Damage to Guests Property Under the Hotel Proprietors Act 1956, an hotel proprietor may in certain circumstances be
liable to make good any loss of or damage to a guests property even though it was not due to any fault of the proprietor or staff of
the hotel.
This liability however
(a)extends only to the property of guests who have engaged sleeping accommodation at the hotel;
(b)is limited to 50 for any one article and a total of 100 in the case of any one guest, except in the case of property which has been
deposited, or offered for deposit, for safe custody;
(c)does not cover motor-cars or other vehicles of any kind or any property left in them, or horses or other live animals.
This notice does not constitute an admission either that the Act applies to this hotel or that liability there under attaches to the
proprietor of this hotel in any particular case.
XLIX. Card Payments
A levy charge is applicable to credit card payments of 2 and 50p per debit card transaction, in line with company policy.
If payment by credit/debit card has been made for your booking this card must be produced with supporting ID on check in
L. Pontins Special Events
Pontins Special Events are also bound by the standard Pontins Terms and Conditions which form part of any other contractual
agreement. These conditions are therefore applicable to both the organiser and the the guest.
Within the Pontins Terms and Conditons the use of the term holiday(s) is used with reference to:

1.
2.

A third party who is organising an event on behalf of Pontins

An individuals holiday which is taken as a Pontins Special Event