Where to find information about us and our products
You can find everything you need to know about us, Carvers Hill Estate Ltd, and our products on our website or from our sales staff before you order. We also confirm the key information to you in writing after you order, either by email, in your online account or on paper.
If you have booked or ordered any of the following please refer to the specific terms and conditions located:
• Wine Tours (paragraph 20 to paragraph 31 of this document).
• Accommodation (paragraph 32 to paragraph 44 of this document).
When you buy from us you are agreeing that:
• We only accept orders when we’ve checked them.
• Sometimes we reject orders.
• We charge you when we accept your order.
• We charge interest on late payments.
• We pass on increases in VAT.
• We’re not responsible for delays outside our control.
• Products can vary slightly from their pictures.
• You’re responsible for making sure your measurements are accurate.
• We charge you if you don’t give us information we need
• If you bought online or over the telephone, you have a legal right to change your mind.
• You can end an on-going contract (find out how).
• You have rights if there is something wrong with your product.
• We can change products and these terms.
• We can suspend supply (and you have rights if we do).
• We can withdraw products.
• We can end our contract with you.
• We don’t compensate you for all losses caused by us or our products.
• You have several options for resolving disputes with us.
• Other important terms apply to our contract.
1. We only accept orders when we’ve checked them
We contact you to confirm we’ve received your order and then we contact you again (normally within 5 working days) to confirm we’ve accepted it.
2. Sometimes we reject orders
Sometimes we reject orders, for example, because:
a. a product is unexpectedly out of stock
b. because we can’t verify your age,
c. because you are located outside our delivery areas, as stated on our website; or
d. because the product was mispriced by us.
When this happens, we let you know as soon as possible and refund any sums you have paid.
3. We charge you when we accept your order
However, for some products we take payment at regular intervals, as explained to you during the order process. If your product is goods (rather than services), you will own it once we have received payment in full.
4. We charge interest on late payments
If we’re unable to collect any payment you owe us we charge interest on the overdue amount at the rate of 4% a year above the Bank of England base rate from time to time. This interest accrues on a daily basis from the due date until the date of actual payment of the overdue amount, whether before or after judgment. You pay us the interest together with any overdue amount.
5. We pass on increases in VAT
If the rate of VAT changes between your order date and the date we supply the product, we adjust the rate of VAT that you pay, unless you have already paid in full before the change in the rate of VAT takes effect.
6. We’re not responsible for delays outside our control
If our supply of your product is delayed by an event outside our control, we contact you as soon as possible to let you know and do what we can to reduce the delay. As long as we do this, we won’t compensate you for the delay, but if the delay is likely to be substantial you can contact our Customer Service Team at enquiries@carvershillestate.com to end the contract and receive a refund for any products you have paid for in advance, but not received.
7. Products can vary slightly from their pictures
A product’s true colour may not exactly match that shown on your device or its packaging may be slightly different.
8. You’re responsible for making sure your measurements are accurate
If we’re making or supplying the product to measurements you provide, you’re responsible for making sure those measurements are correct.
9. We charge you if you don’t give us information we need or do preparatory work as agreed with us
We charge you additional sums if you don’t give us information we’ve asked for about how we can access your property for delivery, installation or to provide services or if you don’t do preparatory work for installation, as agreed with us. For example, we might need to re-deliver on another vehicle or with extra manpower or reschedule services.
10. If you bought online or over the telephone, you have a legal right to change your mind
Your legal right to change your mind.
For most of our products bought online or over the telephone, you have a legal right to change your mind about your purchase and receive a refund of what you paid for it, including the delivery costs. This is subject to some conditions, as set out below.
When you can’t change your mind.
You can’t change your mind about an order for:
• services, once these have been completed;
• products sealed for health protection or hygiene purposes, once these have been unsealed after you receive them;
• goods that are made to your specifications or are clearly personalised; and
• goods which become mixed inseparably with other items after their delivery.
The deadline for changing your mind
If you change your mind about a product you must let us know no later than 14 days after:
• the day we deliver your product, if it is goods.
• the day we confirm we have accepted your order, if it is for a service.
• the day we confirm we have accepted your order, if it is for digital content, although you can’t change your mind about digital content once we have started providing it.
How to let us know.
To let us know you want to change your mind, contact our Customer Service Team at enquiries@carvershillestate.com or write to us at Carvers Hill Estate, Carvers Hill, Shalbourne, Wiltshire, SN8 3PS, UK.
You have to return the product at your own cost.
If your product is goods, you have to return it (and any free gifts provided with it) to us within 14 days of your telling us you have changed your mind. Returns are at your own cost, unless we offered free returns when you bought the goods. You can:
• by contacting our Customer Service Team: Team at enquiries@carvershillestate.com or write to us at Carvers Hill Estate, Carvers Hill, Shalbourne, Wiltshire, SN8 3PS, UK. You will need proof of purchase and the card you paid with.
• send the product back to us using an established delivery service. If you do this you should keep a receipt or other evidence from the delivery service that proves you have sent it and when you sent it. If you don’t do this and we don’t receive the goods at all or within a reasonable time we won’t refund you the price. For help with returns, including our collection arrangements for goods which can’t be posted, contact our Customer Service Team at enquiries@carvershillestate.com or write to us at Carvers Hill Estate, Carvers Hill, Shalbourne, Wiltshire, SN8 3PS, UK.
We only refund standard delivery costs. For example, we don’t refund any extra you have paid for express delivery or delivery at a particular time.
You have to pay for services you received before you change your mind. If you bought a service, we don’t refund you for the time you were receiving it before you told us you’d changed your mind.
We reduce your refund if you have used or damaged a product. If you handle the product in a way which would not be acceptable in-store, we reduce your refund, to compensate us for its reduced value. For example, we reduce your refund if the product’s condition is not “as new”, price tags have been removed, the packaging is damaged or accessories are missing. In some cases, because of the way you have treated the product, no refund may be due.
When and how we refund you. If your product is a service, digital content or goods that haven’t been dispatched or that we’re collecting from you, we refund you as soon as possible and within 14 days of you telling us you’ve changed your mind. If your product is goods that you’re sending back to us, we refund you within 14 days of receiving them back from you (or receiving evidence you’ve sent them to us). We refund you by the method you used for payment. We don’t charge a fee for the refund.
11. You can end an on-going contract (find out how)
We tell you when and how you can end an on-going contract with us (for example, for regular services or a subscription to digital content or goods) during the order process and we confirm this information to you in writing after we’ve accepted your order. If you have any questions, please contact our Customer Service Team at enquiries@carvershillestate.com or write to us at Carvers Hill Estate, Carvers Hill, Shalbourne, Wiltshire, SN8 3PS, UK.
12. You have rights if there is something wrong with your product
If you think there is something wrong with your product, you must contact our Customer Service Team at enquiries@carvershillestate.com or write to us at Carvers Hill Estate, Carvers Hill, Shalbourne, Wiltshire, SN8 3PS, UK.
We honour our legal duty to provide you with products that are as described to you on our website and that meet all the requirements imposed by law. Your legal rights are summarised below. These are subject to certain exceptions. For detailed information please visit the Citizens Advice website www.citizensadvice.org.uk. Remember too that you have several options for resolving disputes with us.
Summary of your key legal rights
If your product is goods, the Consumer Rights Act 2015 says goods must be as described, fit for purpose and of satisfactory quality. During the expected lifespan of your product your legal rights entitle you to the following:
a. Up to 30 days: if your goods are faulty, then you can get a refund.
b. Up to six months: if your goods can’t be repaired or replaced, then you’re entitled to a full refund, in most cases.
c. Up to six years: if your goods do not last a reasonable length of time you may be entitled to some money back.
If your product is digital content, the Consumer Rights Act 2015 says digital content must be as described, fit for purpose and of satisfactory quality:
a. If your digital content is faulty, you’re entitled to a repair or a replacement.
b. If the fault can’t be fixed, or if it hasn’t been fixed within a reasonable time and without significant inconvenience, you can get some or all of your money back.
c. If you can show the fault has damaged your device and we haven’t used reasonable care and skill, you may be entitled to a repair or compensation
If your product is services, the Consumer Rights Act 2015 says:
a. You can ask us to repeat or fix a service if it’s not carried out with reasonable care and skill, or get some money back if we can’t fix it.
b. If a price hasn’t been agreed upfront, what you’re asked to pay must be reasonable.
c. If a time hasn’t been agreed upfront, it must be carried out within a reasonable time.
13. We can change products and these terms
Changes we can always make. We can always change a product:
• to reflect changes in relevant laws and regulatory requirements ;
• to make minor technical adjustments and improvements, for example to address a security threat. These are changes that don’t affect your use of the product; and
• to update digital content, provided that the digital content always matches the description of it that we provided to you before you bought it. We might ask you to install these updates.
Changes we can only make if we give you notice and an option to terminate. We can also make the following types of change to the product or these terms, but if we do so we’ll notify you and you can then contact our Customer Service Team at enquiries@carvershillestate.com or write to us at Carvers Hill Estate, Carvers Hill, Shalbourne, Wiltshire, SN8 3PS, UK to end the contract before the change takes effect and receive a refund for any products you’ve paid for in advance, but not received.
14. We can suspend supply (and you have rights if we do)
We can suspend the supply of a product. We do this to:
• deal with technical problems or make minor technical changes;
• update the product to reflect changes in relevant laws and regulatory requirements; or
• make changes to the product (see We can change products and these terms).
We try to let you know, may adjust the price and may allow you to terminate.
We contact you in advance to tell you we’re suspending supply, unless the problem is urgent or an emergency. If we suspend the product we adjust the price so you don’t pay for it while its suspended. If we suspend supply, or tell you we’re going to suspend supply you can contact our Customer Service Team at enquiries@carvershillestate.com or write to us at Carvers Hill Estate, Carvers Hill, Shalbourne, Wiltshire, SN8 3PS, UK to end the contract and we’ll refund any sums you’ve paid in advance for products you won’t receive.
15. We can withdraw products
We can stop providing a product, such as an ongoing service or a subscription for digital content or goods. We let you know as soon as possible in advance and we refund any sums you’ve paid in advance for products which won’t be provided.
16. We can end our contract with you
We can end our contract with you for a product and claim any compensation due to us if:
• you don’t make any payment to us when it’s due and you still don’t make payment within 21 days of our reminding you that payment is due;
• you don’t, within a reasonable time of us asking for it, provide us with information, cooperation or access that we need to provide the product;
• you don’t, within a reasonable time, either allow us to deliver the product to you or collect it from us.
17. We don’t compensate you for all losses caused by us or our products
We’re not responsible for losses you suffer caused by us breaking this contract if the loss is:
• Unexpected. It was not obvious that it would happen and nothing you said to us before we accepted your order meant we should have expected it (so, in the law, the loss was unforeseeable).
• Caused by a delaying event outside our control. As long as we have taken the steps set out in the section we’re not responsible for delays outside our control.
• Avoidable. Something you could have avoided by taking reasonable action. For example, damage to your own digital content or device, which was caused by digital content we supplied and which you could have avoided by following our advice to apply a free update or by correctly following the installation instructions or having the minimum system requirements advised by us.
To the extent that you use a product for the purposes of your trade, business, craft or profession then, save in respect of any liability which cannot legally be limited, our total liability to you for all losses arising under or in connection with any contract between us, whether in contract, tort (including negligence), breach of statutory duty, or otherwise, shall be limited to what you paid for the product and all claims for loss of profit or indirect or consequential loss are wholly excluded.
18. You have several options for resolving disputes with us
Our complaints policy. Our Customer Service Team at enquiries@carvershillestate.com or write to us at Carvers Hill Estate, Carvers Hill, Shalbourne, Wiltshire, SN8 3PS, UK will do their best to resolve any problems you have with us or our products.
Resolving disputes without going to court. Alternative dispute resolution is an optional process where an independent body considers the facts of a dispute and seeks to resolve it, without you having to go to court.
You can go to court. These terms are governed by English law and wherever you live you can bring claims against us in the English courts. If you live in Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland, you can also bring claims against us in the courts of the country you live in. We can claim against you in the courts of the country you live in.
19. Other important terms apply to our contract
We can transfer our contract with you, so that a different organisation is responsible for supplying your product. We’ll tell you in writing if this happens and we’ll ensure that the transfer won’t affect your rights under the contract .
You can only transfer your contract with us to someone else if we agree to this.
Nobody else has any rights under this contract. This contract is between you and us. Nobody else can enforce it and neither of us will need to ask anybody else to sign-off on ending or changing it.
If a court invalidates some of this contract, the rest of it will still apply. If a court or other authority decides that some of these terms are unlawful, the rest will continue to apply.
Even if we delay in enforcing this contract, we can still enforce it later. We might not immediately chase you for not doing something (like paying) or for doing something you’re not allowed to, but that doesn’t mean we can’t do it later.
WINE TOURS
These terms only apply when you book a wine tour with us, Carvers Hill Estate Ltd. If there’s a conflict between the terms below and the general terms above, the terms below will apply.
You agree with us:
20. bookings are required and subject to availability
21. you must tell us about your group size
22. we take your payment when you book
23. you must arrive early to your booking
24. you can make changes and cancel bookings
25. parts of the vineyard may not be accessible
26. there will be no discounts for non-participation
27. the wines provided may change
28. you will observe all guidelines and instructions provided by us
29. you and any members of your party must be of legal drinking age
30. you and any members of your party must behave respectfully
31. you must tell us about any allergies, conditions or restrictions
20. Bookings are required and subject to availability
To ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience, please book all vineyard tours and wine tastings in advance through our website. Availability is limited, so we recommend booking early to secure your preferred date and time. Unfortunately, we are unable to accommodate walk-ins at this time.
Once your reservation is successfully made, you will receive a confirmation email. Please keep this email for your records.
21. You must tell us about your group size
You must inform us on booking how big your group is.
We accommodate both individual and group bookings.
For group reservations of 8 or more people, please contact us directly at enquiries@carvershillestate.com for customised arrangements. Special arrangements and pricing may apply.
22. We take your payment when you book
Payment is required at the time of booking. You can find all prices for vineyard tours and wine tastings on our website or when you make your reservation. Please note that prices may change.
23. You must arrive early to your booking
Please arrive at least 15 minutes early for check-in.
Vineyard tours typically last between one and three hours.
24. You can make changes and cancel bookings
You must tell us about any changes or cancellations at least 72 hours before the scheduled tour.
Scheduling is subject to availability.
Cancellations within 72 hours are eligible for a full refund. No refund for cancellations made with less than 72 hours’ notice.
25. Parts of the vineyard may not be accessible.
Our tours may take different routes depending on the weather and other factors beyond our control. During harvest time at Carvers Hill Estate, which lasts several weeks in September and October, access to the winery production area is restricted. Tours that usually include this area may differ from the advertised description. In such cases, we may show a film of the winemaker and the production process.
26. There will be no discounts for non-participation
If you choose not to participate in any part of the experience, no discount will be given.
For those not drinking alcohol, a soft drink alternative will be provided.
27. The wines provided may change
We strive to offer the wines listed in the tour details/on our website however we may change the wines based on availability and no discount will be provided.
28. You will observe all guidelines and instructions provided by us
You will observe and perform all guidelines and instructions provided by us during the tour. This includes any health restrictions, emergency procedures, and behaviour guidelines.
No pets are allowed.
29. You and any members of your party must be of legal drinking age
You and any members of your party must be of legal drinking age and we may request valid identification (ID) for you and your party. Forms of ID we accept are:
• passport
• photo driving licence
• a proof of age card such as the PASS card from the national Proof of Age Standards Scheme
If you do not produce adequate ID on request we may refuse to provide the tour without any refund to you.
We welcome children and minors on our vineyard tours, but they must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Please note that minors are not allowed to participate in wine tastings.
30. You and any members of your party must behave respectfully
You and any members of your party must behave respectfully. Examples of behaviour we will not accept are disruptive behaviour, excessive intoxication, verbal or physical abuse, vandalism, and failure to follow safety instructions. If you do not comply with this term we may ask you to leave the tour without any refund to you. We must take necessary actions to ensure the safety and enjoyment of all participants.
Please drink responsibly during the wine-tasting session. Excessive drinking or disruptive behaviour will not be tolerated and may result in immediate dismissal from the property without any refund to you.
Smoking is only allowed in designated areas. It is not permitted in the vineyard or winery.
If you have any allergies, medical conditions, or dietary restrictions, please let us know in advance so we can accommodate you during the tasting.
31. You must tell us about any allergies, conditions or restrictions that may impact our service
If you have any allergies, medical conditions or dietary restrictions, please let us know in advance so we can accommodate you during the tasting. ACCOMMODATION
These terms only apply when you book a stay with us, Carvers Hill Estate Ltd. If there’s a conflict between the terms below and the general terms above, the terms below will apply.
You agree with us:
32. bookings will be confirmed once the deposit is received
33. you will pay the balance 4 weeks before your booking
34. we may reject bookings
35. if you book less than 4 weeks in advance you must pay the total rental charges.
36. we may cancel your booking and you may cancel your booking
37. you have a limited licence to enter, occupy and use the accommodation
38. you must not enter the accommodation before check-in and you will leave the accommodation after the specified check-out time.
39. you must not exceed the maximum number of permitted guests.
40. you are responsible for your own acts and omissions and those of your guests
41. you will observe all guidelines and instructions provided by us
42. you will tell us about any damage and return all keys to us
43. you and any members of your party must behave respectfully
44. you must use the accommodation for holiday accommodation only
32. Bookings will be confirmed once the deposit is received
Bookings are confirmed by email once we receive the required deposit and guest details.
A 30% deposit of the total rental charge is required to secure your booking. By paying the deposit, you agree to our terms for yourself and any accompanying guests.
33. You will pay the balance 4 week before your booking
The balance of the payment (less any deposit paid) is due 4 weeks before your arrival date. This must be paid via same-day BACS transfer or debit/credit card to the details supplied by us.
34. We may reject bookings
We reserve the right to decline your booking for any reason. If declined, any paid deposit or further monies will be refunded.
We cannot accept bookings from individuals under 18 years of age.
No pets are allowed.
35. If you book less than 4 weeks in advance you must pay the total rental charges
For bookings made less than 4 weeks before arrival, the full rental charge must be paid via same-day bank transfer or debit/credit card to the details supplied by us before we confirm your booking.
36. We may cancel your booking and you may cancel your booking
If you wish to cancel your booking, you must notify us by email. The cancellation is effective on the date receive your cancel request.
We will give you a full refund of any deposit if you cancel your booking up to 4 weeks before your arrival date.
We will give you a partial refund (we will be entitled to keep the deposit) if you cancel your booking within 4 weeks of arrival.
We will not give you a refund if you cancel within 7 days of arrival or if you cut your holiday short.
We will strive not to change or cancel your booking but we may in exceptional circumstances change or cancel your booking. We will attempt to offer either (i) alternative arrangements (ii) another available break at the agreed price (iii) a full refund.
If we cancel due to unforeseen circumstances, all monies paid will be refunded in full.
37. You have a limited licence to enter, occupy and use the accommodation
You have a limited licence to enter, occupy and use the accommodation. We reserve the right to re-enter the accommodation to the extent it is reasonably necessary or it is permitted by these terms or any applicable laws.
You will allow us access to the accommodation we will try to give you as much notice as possible unless we require access due to an emergency.
38. You must not enter the accommodation before check-in and you will leave the accommodation after the specified check-out time
You must not enter the accommodation before the time confirmed in your booking confirmation and must leave the accommodation by the time confirmed in your booking confirmation.
If you stay after the check-out time, we may apply further charges to you.
39. You must not exceed the maximum number of permitted occupiers
You must not exceed the maximum number of people specified on the booking confirmation within the accommodation.
Visitors/guests are not allowed access to the accommodation for security reasons
40. You are responsible for your own acts and omissions and those of your guests
You are responsible for your own actions and those of anyone you invite to the accommodation. This means: (i) You must leave the accommodation in the same condition as when you arrived. (ii) You are responsible for paying for any damages. (iii) You must act with integrity, treat others with respect, and follow the law.
If you book for a minor or bring a minor, you must be legally authorised to act on their behalf and supervise them.
We may charge you for additional charges for professional cleaning where you have failed to comply with this paragraph.
Smoking is not permitted in the accommodation.
41. You will observe all guidelines and instructions provided by us
You will observe and perform all guidelines and instructions provided by us during your stay. This includes any house rules, health restrictions, emergency procedures, and behaviour guidelines.
42. You will tell us about any damage and return all keys to us
You must tell us immediately about any breakages or damage caused by you or your guests during your stay.
You must keep the location of all keys and access cards confidential and return all keys, access cards, and other access mechanisms at the end of your stay to the location specified by us.
43. You and any members of your party must behave respectfully
You and any members of your party must behave respectfully. Examples of behaviour we will not accept are disruptive behaviour, excessive intoxication, verbal or physical abuse, vandalism, and failure to follow safety instructions. If you do not comply with this term we may ask you to leave the accommodation without any refund to you.
44. You must use the accommodation for holiday accommodation only
The accommodation is intended for holiday accommodation only. This means it is meant for personal use, such as holidays, vacations or short-term stays. No parties, events, or gatherings are allowed.
The accommodation cannot be used for any commercial activities, such as running a business, hosting workshops, or any other activities that generate income.
