B&B at Podere Patrignone

Making a booking

If you want to make a booking please do one of the following:

Email me Simon Zimbler hereOr call me in Italy on +39 055 807 2688 (+39 331 733 8442 Cell)

If accommodation is available a 50% deposit will be required immediately.

We do not usually place accommodation on hold but if you have a particular need please drop us a line and we'll help if we can.

Why do we charge in UK Sterling?

The reasons for this are part historical but mostly practical. Originally most of our customers were English transferring money from the USA to Italy was a nightmare so it just made sense to do our banking in the UK.

These days it is simply a matter of cost. Bank charges in Italy are much much higher than in the UK and internet banking is both more prevelant and more advanced in the UK. Our UK customers therefore benefit from being able to transfer funds to us easily and at zero cost while customers from elsewhere benefit from cheaper bank transfers.

If you would rather pay in Euros we have bank details (for a direct transfer) and a Euro Paypal account (for credit card payments) available so just let us know.

How to pay

There are currently three ways to pay your deposit and final installment:

Direct bank transfer - once your booking is confirmed you will be sent our bank account details and will be asked to make an immediate transfer. This is relatively easy to do from anywhere in the world but remember to tell you bank to cover all transfer fees at your end (usually zero within the EC).
Paypal / credit card - you can pay using your credit card or Paypal account. Once the booking is confirmed you will be sent a Paypal invoice which is simple to pay. You do not need a Paypal account to pay this way a credit card will do. You will have to pay the Paypal fees; this currently stands at 4% and this is added to your first invoice.

After that...

The remaining 50% owing should arrive in our account no later than 90 days before arrival. We will then send you further details on how to get to Patrignone along with confirmation of your booking.

Payment terms and conditions

A 50% deposit is payable upon reservation. The balance is due 90 days before the beginning of your stay. We cannot hold a property or update our availability calendars until payment has been received.
We strongly recommend that you take out comprehensive holiday travel health and cancellation insurance at the earliest possible time.
On your arrival date you should arrive between the hours of 4pm and 7pm local time unless by prior arrangement. All guests should depart by 11am on the departure date.
Booking fees include all hot water electricity weekly bed linen and towel change and final cleaning on departure.
An additional charge will be made for central heating and firewood in colder months if required.
Any monies wishing to be paid by direct bank transfer or Paypal must include all transfer charges from the sending and receiving banks.
All apartments are thoroughly cleaned in between bookings. However you are expected to leave your accommodation neat and tidy on departure. A cleaning charge of €40 will be charged should this not be the case.
Because the large number of precious items and antique furniture used to make Patrignone look great a security deposit is payable on all bookings: UK£300 per apartment UK£600 for the Villa. This will be invoiced through Paypal 10-30 days prior to arrival payable immediately. It will be refunded to you within 7-14 days of your departure. Deductions may be made for any damage breakages losses additional cleaning or outstanding bills and you will be notified by email in the unlikely event that any deductions have been made. We use Paypal for all security deposits because it is quick and easy for you to pay and for us to issue a refund. You will not be charged any Paypal fees.
Cancellation terms: if a cancellation is made 60 days prior to the commencement of the booking 50% of the total booking cost (excluding any bank or transaction charges) will be refundable. Any cancellation after this period will result in the entire booking cost being forfeit.
We reserve the right to substitute your booked accommodation with alternative accommodation at Patrignone of equal value or better in the case of unforseen circumstances.