Can I get a refund of my deposit on holiday cottage?

Life__Goes__On

angep71 said:

My insurance policy doesn't cover me for coronavirus, and it might be too late to start a chargeback as I booked and paid the deposit in December. Could I get round this somehow? Yes, will have to see what happens in the next week or so. Thanks to all for your advice.

A Chargeback start date is either the day of purchase or date of the start of holiday.

angep71

So, the go ahead has been given for holiday cottages to re-open on 3rd July, so as we still can't travel from Wales, I will pursue the owners for a refund of the deposit. However, if they are not forthcoming, I will have to try the chargeback route. Does anyone think success is likely?

sharpe106

I thought it was still the 4th ?

sheramber

Scotland is the 3rd July , England is 4 th July.

sharpe106

So for the OP it is fine, the cottage is not available on the 3rd, as per the booking so it has to be cancelled. 

macman

Most likely the provider will now offer you the accommodation starting from the 4th rather than the 3rd, and a pro-rata reduction in the cost, rather than lose the booking. However, you are entitled to a refund if you want one.