Terms and Conditions of Hire

1. Contract of hire

The hiring contract shall be between Village Farm Swim (the operator) and the lead person who makes the booking and shall deemed to be made subject to these conditions of hire. Unauthorised use of the facilities is not permitted. Booking is to acknowledge adherence to these rules and conditions of hire. 

2. Safety

  1. No lifeguard or video surveillance is provided.
  2. Anyone using the facilities does so at their own risk.
  3. There must always be a responsible/competent adult swimmer present when children are present. Please see advised adult:child ratios on our website. Adults must be able to care for children in the event that an adult has an accident.
  4. Adults in the group must have a mobile phone to contact emergency services if required, as the owners may not always be available.
  5. Users have a duty of care for their guests.
  6. Users can view a copy of the Pool Operating Instructions, which outlines the risk factors and safety procedures, in the lobby.
  7. Maximum of 25 in the pool at any one time.
  8. No Diving into pool. (Max depth of the pool 1.45m)
  9. In the event of an accident or incident, please notify the owners, so that a record can be made in the accident book.
  10. Do not allow a person within the group who may have a contagious illness to swim, swimmers must be clear of vomiting or diarrhoea for 72hrs.
  11. No unauthorised access to the plant room or store at the rear of the building.

3. Loss and Injury

The owners or Village Farm Swim will not be held liable for any injury, illness, accident or loss or damage to property, however caused, directly or indirectly in or out of the pool, changing rooms or grounds. 

4. Consideration for other members

  1. Members are kindly requested to leave the facilities as they would wish to find them.
  2. The allotted session includes time for changing. Please have vacated the changing room by ten to.
  3. No outdoor footwear is allowed into the changing room or around the pool.
  4. Shower before entering the pool as this reduces the need for extra chemicals in the pool.
  5. Young children still using nappies must wear swim nappies.
  6. The pool is close to houses and due consideration should be given to our neighbours.
  7. Please park in the allotted spaces allowing access for lorries, tractors and other large machinery.

5. Damage

All damages and breakages must be reported immediately to the owners via email.

6. Additional terms

  1. Only responsible persons over the age of 18 years can book the pool.
  2. The proprietors retain the right to cancel a session without notice.
  3. Strictly no smoking at or around the premises.
  4. No sub-letting.
  5. Individuals or groups can be refused bookings for non-compliance with these terms.

7.  Lone swimmers

We actively discourage lone swimmers from using the pool. However, in exceptional circumstances, being reassured that they fully accept the risks; there being no lifeguard or video surveillance and that there is no-one to come to their aid, should they get into difficulties, we allow exceptions on this understanding.

Cancelations/Refunds

Swimming sessions can be cancelled up to 3 days prior to the session date.

Member swims can be cancelled up to 1 day prior to the swim date.

Once cancelled a credit will automatically be applied to your credit card or original method of payment, within 5 days.

Need help?

Get in touch at contact@villagefarmswim.co.uk

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