I booked this air bnb with short notice. A few days prior the british government changed to tier 3 restrictions. Majority of hosts gave their bookings full refunds and i was positive that the host understanding the severity of the situation would offer us the same considering air bnb would waive any penalties but that wasnt the case. We werent even able to get a confirmation that the booking could be rescheduled for sometime in 2021 which we would have been ok with.
I was offered less than half of what i paid. And even air bnb contacting the host to ask for a full refund didnt work.
We travelled anyways and a day into the stay the government declared tier 4. So my advice to anyone booking with this particular host during Covid is: DO NOT.
If hosts cannot offer a reschedule opportunity or a full refund for situations that are beyond both parties control then you should avoid and opt for more conscientious and flexible hosts that care enough for their clients safety and wellbeing.
Thats all.