Holiday let does not allow dogs…

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…but it states twice on the booking that the owner stays there and does have a dog, that you cannot complain afterwards that there was ‘dog paraphernalia’ in the house?!

Aside from the fact that ‘paraphernalia’ is almost always applied sexually, if there’s clear warnings (including on the booking email!!!!) that the owner has a dog and so the property is not suited to those with dog allergies or sensitivity, surely if you have such allergies or someone you are bringing with you does then you would not book?!

YABU: they have a right to book.
YANBU: they are idiots and didn’t read the note properly.

YANBU, but there is nothing remotely sexual about the word paraphernalia

I’m not entirely sure what you’re on about but the word paraphernalia is not remotely sexual!

I agree.

Have never come across that interpretation of paraphernalia. One of us must be moving in the wrong circles!

What's this now about the word paraphernalia? 😳

Is this a review left for a holiday cottage complaining it wasn't dog free?

You lost me...

YANBU, if I had severe allergies then I would just find somewhere else to stay and not risk it. But the owner has a responsibility to clean the place to a suitable standard before the guests arrive, so I still wouldn’t expect dog hair all over the sofa, beds etc

also the word paraphernalia is not sexual…

Why is paraphernalia sexual?!

Paraphernalia makes me think of drugs! Needles, spoons, tin foil, rizlas.

If I booked a holiday cottage where I couldn’t take a dog I would expect it to completely dog free in general.

Even worse if I turned up and there was a dog bowl left out too. For me all personal items should be removed.

It would need to be super clear on the booking website as I would be annoyed if i got an email after booking stating it’s not actually dog free.

You have outed yourself as a pervert OP. Paraphernalia is a normal word.

Yes, this. Festival T&Cs often state that drugs and drug-related paraphernalia aren't allowed on site. I can't think that I've ever heard the word used in a sexual context to be honest.

I have no idea what you are on about, please have a coffee come back and edit your post !

They are making it clear to people with sensitivity to dogs that it is not entirely dog free, but they don't accept guests with dogs.

Paraphernalia means a collection of items / equipment......bizarre that you consider it sexual!

If the holiday let is clear that the owner has a dog there at times then anyone booking it can't complain they weren't made aware.
I wouldn't expect to find dog hair though!!!

I'm guessing this is a house you rent out, and someone has complained to you that they're allergic to dogs and were unhappy that your dog's bowl/leads whatever were knocking about the property, is that it?

And yes, I don't think they have a right to complain if you're clear in your information that whilst you don't allow other dogs to stay, the property is not 'dog free' because your own dog stays.

Assuming you are the host - clearly your cleaning standards are not good enough. Paraphernalia doesn't mean sexual 🙄 and if you're leaving dog toys and dog hair around the place that's not pleasant for guests.

Just because the owner has a dog doesn't mean they have to accept other dogs to stay?

Maybe they don't want to risk damage from other dogs.

Yes, it’s not that complicated!

And I think the OP is confusing ‘paraphernalia’ with ‘paraphilia’.

Think OP has confused ‘paraphernalia’ with ‘paraphilia’….

What is the issue here?

Owner doesn't want other people's dogs?

The person who booked is a doughnut.

I’ve only ever heard it in a sexual sense. But maybe I am mistaken! Happy to be corrected and for the mumsnet masses to assume I am a pervert.

They found a dog bowl in the cupboard under the stairs. Dog is not Harry Potter (just on the off chance anyone thinks I keep her under the stairs). House was vigorously cleaned (by the company I use to manage it). They had no complaints about the houses cleanliness, only the fact I had a dog!

Paraphernalia and paraphilia mean two different things.

If someone with a dog allergy booked the holiday let despite the clear warnings then that's their problem.