Group bookings

Stag/hen parties, or other large groups, will normally be asked* to take sole occupancy of the bunkhouse, availability permitting, at a rate of £1175 per night.

The Leader (person who has made the booking) is the responsible named person and is responsible for the following: -

50% deposit payable at time of booking

Balance to be paid 4 weeks prior to arrival.

Provide a list of names of all members in the group, 3 weeks prior to arrival.

Provide credit/debit card for security deposit of £20pp, to be processed minimum of 7 days in advance of arrival. These monies will be refunded in the days following departure, assuming all is in order. Any breakages, damage and excessive cleaning requirements will be deducted from the security deposit. Any smoking in the building will be charged at a deduction of £300. Any damage to any fire fighting equipment, or any call out of the fire service due to alarms triggered by smoking on the premises, will be charged at £500.

*at our discretion we may consider relaxing the sole use requirement, depending on the timing of your visit, nature of your trip, make up of your group etc. In these cases, a security deposit will still be required and if any complaints should be received from other guests relating to your group, we reserve the right to retain your full deposit. i.e. do not pretend you are not a stag in order to have your booking taken. It will quickly become apparent and cost you in the end. Any behaviour disturbing others may result in immediate eviction, with no refund.

Reservation Policy

Your reservation is guaranteed until the day of arrival. After that time, it will no longer be guaranteed and the room may be reassigned.

Full payment is taken at the time of booking. In addition, a £150 pre-authorization hold is placed on your credit card on your date of arrival. The £150 charge will be returned to your card upon successful departure, dependent upon your bank’s policy, in 3–10 business days. Any damage or theft will be charged against this amount.

Cancellation Policy

If you need to cancel – and we get it, these things do happen - please, inform us at the earliest possible opportunity. In the event of cancellation the following charges will apply: -

a) 28 days or more prior to arrival date – you will receive a refund of 85% of total booking cost (15% administration charge).

b) between 27 and 8 days prior to arrival date – you will receive a refund of 50% of total booking cost

c) Bookings cancelled within 7 days of arrival date, will incur a cancellation fee of 100% of the total booking cost. Arrival is deemed to be 6pm on any given day.

All cancellations must be notified by email to sayhello@oldbridgeinn.co.uk.

Above refunds assume full payment was made prior to cancellation.

Insurance

We recommend taking out adequate insurance against cancellation, damage to baggage, travel disruption, loss and/or damage to property etc. We accept no liability for disruption to your travel plans caused by changes in weather or public transport availability.

Check-in / Check-out / Business Hours

You can access all facilities from 3pm on your arrival date (or other time by special arrangement).

Check out is by 10am on your departure date.

Check-in using the details sent to you in advance by email. Check-in is available 24 hours, but we prefer you not to arrive too late to minimise disruption to other guests. You do not need to see a member of staff on arrival, or departure. Please use the codes in your check-in email to access the building and your room.

If you arrive earlier, our bar is open next door from 12pm, where you are welcome to relax until check-in. You can also leave your luggage in the drying room, which is immediately inside the bunkhouse door. Please let yourself in using your code and leave your bag there. While the building is secure, the drying room is open to all guests. Any bags are left at your own risk.

Room Cleaning Policy

Room refreshes will not be offered during stays. Should you need fresh towels or linen, please call / text us on 07838 110411, or ask a member of staff at The Old Bridge Inn.

Minimum age policy

All guests must be 18 years or older to confirm guest room accommodations at The Old Bridge Bunkhouse. A valid photo ID may be requested at the time of booking age verification.

Age Restrictions

Persons under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult who shall be responsible for them. Adults with minors will be asked to rent family rooms, rather than share with others in dorms.

Groups and families are required to have suitable numbers of adults to ensure the good conduct and safety of party members and other guests. All decisions in this regard are at the discretion of the Bunkhouse staff.

Responsible adults are required to familiarise themselves with safety and emergency issues and actively consider the risks associated with hazards, including bunk beds, kitchen equipment, water and road traffic. Your attention is drawn to the proximity of the road in front of the Bunkhouse and the hazards associated with the River Spey opposite. Parents or guardians of young children are advised that persons under 7 years are recommended not to occupy upper bunks.

Occupancy

Only those persons listed on the original booking may occupy the accommodation. We reserve the right to terminate the booking, without refund, to vary or re-allocate the accommodation if this condition is breached. Beds may not be sub-let.

Admission and Eviction

We reserve the right to refuse admission to anyone who, in the opinion of our staff, is not fit to take charge of the property, or be in the company of other guests. In any such case the contract will be terminated without further liability.

We also reserve the right to terminate the Contract at any time, or remove any person, or persons (or persons being responsible for others), due to unreasonable behaviour, damage to property, or causing, or likely to cause injury, annoyance, or offence to other guests. Any refund will be entirely at the discretion of the Bunkhouse. Our staff also have the right to enter any room at any time as occasion may demand, to ensure that cleanliness is preserved and routine maintenance may be carried out.

Parking Policy

Free on-street parking is available outside the property, as well as in our car park across the road by the river, or past the Inn right next door. By parking a vehicle at our facility, you (and your guests) are doing so on your own accord. The Old Bridge Inn & Bunkhouse does not take responsibility or accept liability for damage, accident or loss to your vehicle or personal property.

Please do not park where cones are laid out.

Please note, our riverside car park is a flood plain. At times of extremely wet weather, or rapid snow melt, flooding may occur.

Shared Kitchen Policy

Please practice safe cooking habits do not leave burners on unattended. Please do not wedge open the kitchen door, as smoke and smells travel and you risk triggering the smoke alarm (which calls out the fire brigade!).

You are welcome to spend time socialising in the kitchen – and we hope you will, meeting fellow guests – but please respect others right to use the facilities too. Please wash, dry and put away all items used and fully clean up after yourself, using the cleaning supplies and recycling bins provided.

Pet Policy

Are we pet friendly? You bet! A maximum of two pets are allowed in our pet friendly room, at a flat rate of £10 per stay. Just make sure your furry friends do their business outside and you pick up after them and use our bins outside. Please keep them on a leash when outside your room. No pets in the kitchen please. Pets cannot be left unattended in rooms at any time.

Pets are not permitted on the beds, but they should enjoy our lovely underfloor heating.

While there is a set £10 pet fee, there is a £150 deposit required in the form of a credit card pre-authorization. Should your furry friend shed a great amount or have an accident in the room, a cleaning fee will be charged to the credit card on file to the amount of £50. Should your pet cause property or item damage, an incidental fee will be charged at market value to your credit card on file. Any funds remaining from the pre-authorized amount will be released after check-out and, dependent upon your bank’s policy, will reflect on your account within 3-10 business days. No cats or venomous creatures.

Noise & Disturbance

Please consider others. Guests are expected to consider the consequences of their actions and to minimise any noise, especially between 10pm and 8.30am. No late night disturbance will be tolerated (or very, very early). If you are up and hitting the hills early, please also be considerate and recognise others’ right to sleep.

Accommodation

If for any reason the accommodation is unsatisfactory, please inform us immediately so that appropriate action can be taken. We cannot accept subsequent claims for shortcomings not so notified.

Availability

The booking is made on the understanding that we will make the accommodation and amenities available to you on the dates stated. Should this not be possible for reasons within our due care we will endeavour to provide you with suitable alternative accommodation. Should no other accommodation be available at the time we will offer you alternative dates or refund of your monies, but you will have no other claim or remedy against us.

Force Majeure

We cannot accept any liability where the booking could not be fulfilled due to circumstances which we could not, even with due care, have foreseen or avoided. Such events include but are not limited to, war, threat of war, civil commotion or strife, hostilities, industrial dispute, natural disaster, fire, act of God, terrorist activities, technical problems or closure with transportation, quarantine, epidemics, weather conditions, government action, destruction or damage of the Bunkhouse through fire, explosion, flood, storm or other weather damage, criminal damage and all similar situations beyond our control.

We cannot guarantee to provide alternative accommodation and reserve the right to alter, or delete amenities, or facilities without prior notice.

'We' in this document refers to the Old Bridge Inn’s Bunkhouse, Dalfaber Road, Aviemore, PH22 1PU, it's owners, employees and contractors.