What time should I arrive?

You can usually occupy your holiday home from 4pm on the start date of your holiday. Please check your arrival details as these times may vary for certain properties.

Where can I pick up the keys to my property?

Key collection details and directions will be sent to you 2 weeks before your holiday. Please login to your account to check details in case of any changes in the run-up to your holiday. If you are collecting keys from our offices and will not be able to arrive at our office before 5pm, please contact us so that we can make alternative arrangements. If you plan to arrive by public transport, please discuss this with our Holiday Coordinators at the time of booking. All guests collecting keys from our offices and arriving after 5pm will need to collect their keys from a coded box situated next to our arrival office in Hayle.

On your departure…

Please vacate the property by 10am (unless a different time is stated in your arrival details) and return your keys to where you collected them from so that our housekeepers have the maximum amount of time available to ensure the property is ready for the next guests. Please ensure you leave the property clean and tidy.

Booking a holiday

How do I pay for my holiday?

Payment can be made by debit or credit card. Cheques should be made payable to Aspects Holidays Ltd. Payment can also be made via bank transfer, please contact our bookings team on 01736 754242.

Making a last minute booking…

When booking a holiday within eight weeks, full payment must be made and cheques will not be accepted if your holiday is due to commence within four weeks.

How do I book a property for next year?

If the property is not yet available to book for next year, you can place an advance reservation via our website by clicking 'Availability' on any property page, and then 'Advance Reservations' at the bottom of the page. As soon as we know that the property is going to be with us for the next year then the calendars will be available to make a booking as usual.

How do I book my holiday/property?

Availability is updated continually on our website, so once you have selected the property and dates of your choice it is quick and easy to book online. Whilst we try to put as much information on the website as we can, there are times when speaking to someone ‘in the know’ can be essential. We take pride in offering a full and personal booking service where you can discuss any specific requirements with one of our local Holiday Coordinators, so give us a call on 01736 754242. Please mention anything you feel we should be made aware of such as limited mobility and allergies in order for us to ensure your comfort and safety whilst you are with us. A deposit or full payment must be made to secure a booking and you must agree to our Booking Conditions before payment can be made. Full payment must be made if you book within eight weeks of your holiday start date. Payment can be made by all major credit cards, by cheque or by bank transfer. It may be possible to book a property provisionally without making payment but full payment will always be required if a holiday is due to start within two weeks. If no payment is received within 3 days of a provisional booking being made or two weeks of the holiday’s start date, we reserve the right to offer the holiday to another customer. We will send confirmation of your booking once payment has been made. This will detail the property, the price of the holiday and its dates. Please check this carefully and, if applicable, make a note of your balance and date due as no reminder will be sent before this time. If your balance payment is not received by the due date, we reserve the right to offer the holiday to another customer. Upon receipt of your final payment, an acknowledgement will be sent along with your arrival details.

Can I pay for my holiday in instalments?

Yes, once you have paid your deposit, you can then choose for the balance to be taken automatically in monthly instalments (on a date of your choice), as long as the holiday is paid in full 8 weeks prior to the holiday start date. 

My Property

What if I want to extend my stay?

If you wish to extend your holiday, please contact one of our Holiday Coordinators on 01736 754242 or hello@aspects-holidays.co.uk

What if I’m not completely satisfied with my property?

We hope your chosen property meets with your approval. However, there are times when something can go wrong. If you have any problems, we ask you to inform us as soon as possible during your stay. We regret that any complaints received on departure or at a later date cannot be effectively dealt with, as it should be appreciated that it is not possible to correct or investigate effectively any problem at that time.

Can I smoke in my property?

Smoking is not permitted in any of our properties.

Can I bring my pet?

Yes, please do! However, please be aware that some of our Owners choose not to accept pets in their properties; these can be removed from your shortlist by ticking the ‘Pets’ box when you perform an availability search. It should be noted that even when a property will take a pet, a description of the pet needs to be given to a member of staff to ensure its suitability. On no account should pets be allowed on beds or furniture; any damage or unnecessary marking of the furniture or walls will be charged to the guests. Pets should not be left alone in the property. It should be noted that even though a property may not be pet-friendly, there is no guarantee that an owner’s pet has not been in the property. There is a pet charge which is added during the booking process (£38 per dog, per week). For information on dog restrictions on beaches please visit the Cornwall Council website.

Where can I park?

Parking in our small Cornish towns and villages is in constant demand! Where parking is available, it will be detailed in the description and mentioned under the 'At a glance' section. Coastal towns in particular, due to size and availability of space, have not generally been able to provide larger spaces for the ever-increasing size of vehicles, so customers must ensure that where an allocated space is provided, their vehicle will actually fit in it! Most towns have at least one council-run car park, which charge a weekly tariff. Please visit the Cornwall Council website for more details.

What if I need additional equipment such as a wheelchair, cot, highchair or stair gates?

These are not generally included in the property. Please check the details of the property with one of our Holiday Coordinators to see if the property can accommodate them. If they can be accommodated you can hire these from one of our trusted partners. Please note, where a cot is mentioned in the property details, it should be assumed that it is a travel cot. If you require a standard cot, please ask for confirmation.

What is included with my property?

Our properties have the following included as standard: iron and ironing board, microwave, and a television in the sitting room, unless otherwise stated. Duvets, pillows, bed linen and towels are also provided. The property will also include tea towels, dish cloths and enough toilet roll, dishwasher tablets and washing machine detergent to get you started. Please note: Beach and doggy towels are not provided.

All bedrooms are furnished with adequate clothes storage, such as a wardrobe, chest of drawers or alternative storage such as a hanging rail. All properties usually provide a welcome tray including tea, coffee, milk and sugar. Some of our owners choose to provide little extras for your enjoyment too, but these can vary from property to property and are not guaranteed. Electricity, gas and water services are also included in the rental price of all our properties. However, we would ask you to conserve usage as you would in your own home, to help us to work towards preserving these precious resources. In cases where excessive usage has taken place, we reserve the right to make a supplementary charge on behalf of the property owner. If parking is not mentioned, please assume there is no car parking space. 

What’s the WiFi like?

Due to the location of some of our properties, the broadband speed can vary, and in some places bandwidth is restricted. Therefore, we cannot guarantee WiFi speed, which may not be sufficient for downloading films or business use. We kindly ask that guests respect download limits and do not exceed a reasonable level of usage. If you have any queries about WiFi, please get in touch with us. 

Can I charge my electric vehicle at the property?

Electric vehicle charging is only permissible at properties with a dedicated EV charge point. All properties with a charge point can be viewed here; please note costs may apply. Where a property does not have a dedicated EV charge point, it is not permissible to charge your vehicle from the domestic supply. Please take a look at the list of available public charging points in Cornwall at the bottom of our Getting to Cornwall page or check the map here.