Domaine de Peyrecay

Domaine de Peyrecaty
Holidays for Mums, Dads & Kids
Steve & Helen Humphrey
M: +33 (0) 6 76 99 74 72
M: +44 (0) 7538 619 812
E: enquiries@peyrecaty.com
W: peyrecaty.com
Child-friendly holidays in France where families
can relax, unwind & sample French living

Welcome
Peyrecaty is our home, we love it and hope you will too! This welcome book is to help you get
acquainted with Peyrecaty and your holiday home. We’ve also put together digital books on the
local area including restaurant recommendations, and one for brochures for local attractions.
LA GRANGE
Last year we replaced the kitchen, added a 3 rd bedroom and installed a new shower room. We hope
you like the improvements. Every year we try to do something to each property.
We’re very much looking forward to welcoming you here. If you arrive before 10pm we’ll probably
see you at the bar. Any later then we’ll see you Sunday morning.
Re Sundays, there is a fabulous, morning market in St Cyprien. Directions: D710 turn right. At Siorac
roundabout take 1 st exit. After 10 mins turn left towards St Cyprien.
Sunday evening we’d like to invite you to join us at 6pm for complimentary homemade cake & Kir
Royales at the bar terrace.
We hope you enjoy your holiday with us

Local Directions
Domaine de Peyrecaty, Lieu-dit Peyrecaty, 24170 Larzac, France
FROM Siorac-en-Périgord (about 8 mins away)
At roundabout at Siorac-en-Perigord turn onto D710 signposted Toulouse & Belvès
Go straight over the next roundabout keeping on the D710
Pass through Vaurez (with garage and viaduct on your right)
After Moulin de la Pique campsite take the 2nd left turn by the 'Pic Lumineux ZEN' sign
Drive up the hill and take 3rd turning on your left by the white ‘Peyrecaty’ sign
Follow this lane through the walnut orchards, up the hill (please close gates behind you)
By a small ruin take the right-hand fork
With the sand area in front of you turn right and park by the steps at La Grange
We’d be really grateful if you didn’t park on the grass as tyre tracks ruin the lawns

Directions from Bergerac Airport
At the end of the airport road (T-junction) turn right
1st roundabout turn right
2 nd roundabout turn right and follow signs for Sarlat
At Lalinde drive down the one-way street, turn right & cross the bridge following signs for Sarlat
At Le Buisson turn right at the small roundabout
Next roundabout (mini roundabout) turn left, go over the level crossing
At Siorac-en-Périgord follow Local Directions
Directions from Bordeaux Airport
Option 1
From the airport follow signs for motorway and Paris
Cross large bridge keeping in right-hand lane following signs for Perigueux & Libourne
At traffic lights at top of slip road turn Left, this road becomes A89 toll road
Exit junction 16 for Perigueux & Limoges
Follow signs for Sarlat, then Le Bugue
At Le Bugue cross the bridge and follow signs for Sarlat
At Le Buisson follow signs for Sarlat
At Siorac-en-Périgord now follow ’Local directions from Siorac-en-Périgord’
Option 2
From the airport follow signs for motorway and Paris
After crossing the large bridge follow signs for Perigueux, Libourne & Bergerac
Exit motorway at Libourne-Est following signs for Saint Emilion & Castillon
Now follow the signs for Bergerac
At Bergerac follow the signs for Sarlat
At Lalinde drive down the one-way street, turn right & cross the bridge following signs for Sarlat
At Le Buisson turn right at the small roundabout
Next roundabout turn left, go over the level crossing
At Siorac-en-Périgord follow Local Directions

Arrival Information
GATES OPEN at 5pm
Your house and the estate will be ready for you from 5pm. When you’ve parked your car come to the
bar to say hello, collect your house key and pay your security deposit if you haven’t already done so.
Plus we’ll hand you a complimentary glass of fizz as our way of saying welcoming to Peyrecaty.
EARLY CHECK-IN from 1pm
For families wanting to arrive before 5pm we have an ‘early check-in’ service so your house and
swimming pool will be available for you from 1pm. The price is £100 (paid in advance). As we have 9
families arriving we can only offer this service to a few families, so please book early.
SUGGESTIONS IF YOU ARRIVE EARLY
Sarlat
huge all-day market. Sarlat is also stunning and often seen in films
Le Bournat
kids love it here. Ask for free tickets for a return visit during the week
Marqueyssac Gardens has mazes, treehouses, playgrounds, café and great views of La Dordogne
Château Castelnaud has knights, swords, catapults… very popular
VILLAGES
Belvès
Domme
La Roque Gageac
Limeuil
5 mins away with bistros, cafes, shops, bank and pharmacy
picturesque hilltop village with shops, restaurants and amazing views
pretty village on the banks of La Dordogne with a good ice cream parlour
has a river beach and cafes along the riverbanks. The main village is up the hill
ARRIVING LATE
The outside lights will be on at your house. Make yourself at home and we’ll see you Sunday morning.

La Grange
ARRIVING
If something’s amiss in La Grange, please let us know straightaway, so we can put things right for you.
ARRIVING & EXISTING
Please use the same gate when arriving and exciting Peyrecaty, as per the directions.
BED LINEN & TOWELS
If you’re staying for a two-week holiday, linen and house towels will be changed on Fridays.
CLEANING
Mid-stay clean €25 (1 hour). End of stay clean €90 – please pre-book.
HEATING
Is not included in summer rentals. If you’d like heating, the charge is €15 per day.
HOUSE TOWELS
Not for use at the pool, sandpit or sun loungers. We have pool towels you’re very welcome to borrow.
KEEPING THE HOUSE COOL (The French way)
Early mornings open all doors & windows, allowing cool air to flow through the house.
As the day warms up, close doors, windows and shutters on the sunny side of the house.
Hopefully when you arrived the house was cool and by doing this each day, it should remain cool.
PATIO CUSHIONS
You might want to put these away in the evenings, so they’re dry in the morning for you.
RUBBISH – New French System!!
You have 3 bins (household, recycling & glass). You can recycle as much as you want foc. Same for glass.
Household rubbish is limited to 1 x 60kg bag per week. Extra bags are €7 each (not our rules). Larger bags
will not fit the new bins, so there’ll be an extra charge to take them to landfill – sorry it’s the new French
system! Communal bins are just before the D710.
Recycling Yellow lids for paper, cardboard, plastic, tins, meat trays… don’t bag the items
Bottle Bank for glass jars and bottles
Household You now need a card to access these bins, so they can log payments. Please see Steve
SAFTY
There is a smoke detector on the wall by the fridge. A fire extinguisher is by the cleaning products
SMOKING & VAPING
Is not permitted inside the property. If you smoke outside, please put cigarette butts in the bin.
SUNTAN CREAMS / OILS
Harsh chemicals in these products stain everything (bed linen, towels, sofas, leather…) Please be extra
careful in the house if you have suntan creams on your skin, as stains can’t be removed.
TOILETS & SEPTIC TANK
Please do not put sanitary products, nappies, toilets wipes etc in the toilet as they block the pipes. To
unblock toilets, pipes and the septic tank Sinatra Ltd will charge you €550.
WASHING LINES
There are 2 rotary lines opposite La Grange for both La Grange and Le Grenier to use.

Departure Information
Please vacate your property by 9:30am. If you’ve stayed in self-catering accommodation before you’ll be
familiar with the following.
* Please leave the property clean, as you found it
* Strip the beds (not mattress proctor or pillow proctors)
* Put used towels in the bathroom
* Dishwasher should be empty, and all crockery and cutlery put away
* Removed food from cupboards and fridge/freezer
* Please ensure the bathroom is also clean
* Return all items taken from the house, so you’re not accidently charged for replacements
* All recycling and glass to go to communal bins by the D710. See Steve re household rubbish
* Food, drink, shampoos etc can be left in the laundry room for other guests to use
* To give Helen a head start on washing please return pool towels to her on Friday evening
* Switch off lights, leave doors unlocked and the house key on the dining table – thank you
TIP FROM PREVIOUS GUESTS
Pack bags and car Friday night so you can enjoy a relaxing breakfast in the sunshine Saturday morning.
BREAKAGES & DAMAGES
Please replace damaged or lost items, like for like. Glasses or small items can be replaced foc if you
collect a replacement from us before you leave.
CLEANING
We don’t normally make an issue about cleaning but this year because of coronavirus we’re doing a
more intensive clean, so we’re asking you to leave the house clean and tidy as per the t&cs. If you’d
prefer to pre-book an end of stay clean, please let us know early, so we can arrange extra staff – thank
you for your kindness and understanding in this exceptional year.
SECURITY DEPOSIT
This is returned within 2 weeks of your departure, less cleaning costs, breakages, or damages.
LATE DEPARTURES
We hate saying goodbye. Although we ask you vacate your house by 9:30am you can stay on the estate
until 10am. After this time we’ll be doing noisy, hazardous jobs. If you’d like to stay after 10am the
charge is €40 per hour, per family, but sorry you’ll still need to vacate your property by 9:30am.
RE-BOOKING A HOLIDAY
We love it when families return. Your security deposit can go towards your next booking, just tell us
which week/s and property you’d like, and we’ll reserve it for you.
We hope you had a wonderful holiday and we wish you
safe travels back home.
xxx

Domaine de Peyrecaty
Self-Catering Holidays
BAKERY (subject to demand)
Place your orders by 7:30pm (order form in the barn). Bakery will be in the barn from 8.30am towards.
Please bring a breadbasket. If children are collecting croissants etc, Steve will be around to help them.
BAR / RECEPTION TIMES
Off Peak 8.30am - 10am serving coffee 5pm - 9pm Closed Wednesday evening
July & August 8.30am - 10am serving coffee 5pm - 11pm Closed Wednesday evening
BAR TABS
To be settled Friday evening. If you’re happy for your children to add items to your tab, please let us know
your guidelines, i.e. one milkshake a day.
BAR TERRACE
We’re pleased to have a bar here to add to your holiday experience. We’ve bought a licence so please
only drinks purchased from the bar to be consumed at the bar terrace when the bar is open – thank you.
DRIVING ON THE ESTATE
If you use the same gate for arriving and existing Peyrecaty you won’t need to drive through the estate.
FIRE
In the unlikely event of a fire please assemble at the tennis court.
GATES
If they drag and are noisy you’re opening them the wrong way. Gates OPEN downhill and CLOSE uphill
LAUNDRY ROOM (opposite L’Ecurie)
Has 3 washing machines and a coin-operated (€) tumble drier.
NON-RESIDENTS
If you have guests visiting you here, please let us know. Sorry they won’t be able to use the swimming
pool, the pool is for Peyrecaty holidaymakers only.
NOTICEBOARD (in the barn)
Check daily for information on events, ie kids dressing up, craft evenings, canoeing times etc.
PRINTING
Price per page - €2 black & white, €3 colour. Email your document to enquiries@peyrecaty
RECYCLING CUPBOARD (in laundry room)
Guests leave pasta, yogurts, oils, shampoo etc, please help yourself. For herbs & spices pls only take what’s
needed for your recipe. At the end of your holiday you can leave items here for other guests to use. For
health reasons this year, please only leave unopened items.
SMOKING
Smoking and vaping is not allowed in any public areas or in any of our houses.
TENNIS COURT
Under 12 years to be accompanied by an adult. Sorry no bikes or toys allowed on tennis court.
Wi-Fi (free)
Great for emails but not for downloading games and movies. Wi-Fi code: openguest1 Hotspot: bar

Kids at Peyrecaty
ADVENTURE PLAYGROUND IN THE WOODS
This is a natural environment with shrubs, trees etc children must take care when playing in the woods.
We’ve also put our retired sit-on mower there for kids to play on.
BABY MONITORS
We suggest bringing your own, but we do have one for your property you’re very welcome to borrow.
BABYSITTING
We have two lovely English mothers. They charge €45 per family (7:30pm - 10:30pm). To book a sitter
please see us. You pay the sitters direct on the night.
BABY & TODDLER EQUIPMENT
We may have a few spare items which you’re welcome to borrow, please ask.
COT BEDDING
Please let us know if you would like any extra sheets.
OLLY BEAR & FRIENDS
Jellycat teddies are for little ones to cuddle, they like their home so please keep them indoors.
RIDE-ON TOYS
These are for tots and not for big kids, sorry big kids! All ride-on cars and bikes are to stay on the bar
terrace so all the little ones can enjoy playing with them.
SAFETY
It is important you know where your children are at all times. Children must be supervised in all the play
areas including the swimming pool, adventure playground and sand playground.
TOY BARN
It would be really helpful to other families if you tidied the toys away when your children have finished
with them. Also, please help to keep the barn clean by not taking food or drink into the barn – thank you.
TOY BARN DOORS
These are large and must be secured at all times with the metal bars when they are open.

Swimming Pool
OPENING TIMES
9:30am - 9pm. If it’s a chilly evening we’ll cover the pool early to conserve heat.
CHILDREN’S SAFETY
Parents are ENTIRELY responsible for the safety of their children as the pool is not supervised. A reach
pole is by the pool cover if a swimmer is in trouble.
CLEANING
The pool is cleaned, checked and maintained daily.
HEATED
The pool heater is by the bar, so you can see it’s huge! It heats the water to 28 degrees.
PADDLING POOL & PLAYPEN
If we’ve forgotten to put these out, please remind us!
POOL DEPTHS
Shallow end 1 metre. Deep end 2 metres.
POOL LINER
The pool liner is easily damaged by children's sharp toys, particularly oars for boats, please do not use them.
Please do not allow children to sit or climb on the roller holding the night cover.
POOL PARTY
Weekly pool party for kids, please see noticeboard in the barn for day and time .
UNDERWATER FLOODLIGHTS
If you’d like an evening swim, ask us to put the pool lights on for you.
FRENCH LAW ON SWIMMING POOLS
Children under 14 years must be accompanied by an adult at all times who can swim
NEVER leave the pool area unattended whilst children are in the pool area
The gate must be closed at all times
The responsible adult must be sober
No running, diving, or jumping
Know where your children are at all times
Read the lifesaving instructions in the barn
Do not wait to read the instructions until an accident occurs
No glasses or bottles in the pool area
T: Medical 15 Fire 18 Police 17 SOS all services from a mobile 112
Our address: Domaine de Peyrecaty, Lieu-dit Peyrecaty, 24170 Larzac

Canoeing Day
JULY & AUGUST
Every Thursday Steve arranges a canoeing day. It’s a great family day out. You’ll canoe past chateaux,
stunning scenery and beautiful villages. La Dordogne is a shallow, very clean river, with many places along
its bank to pull up your canoe, so you can have a paddle or swim.
We depart Peyrecaty 9:15am going in convoy to Alaine’s canoe company. There’s free parking and Alaine
will take everyone by coach to our starting point, just past La Roque Gageac.
Lunch is at a little bistro on the banks of the river at Beynac. Lunch can be leisurely as it’s only a 40-minute
canoe back to base. Back at Alaine’s when you’ve pulled your canoes out of the water, the river beach is
perfect for swimming and playing in the water.
By law children must be over 5 years old to go canoeing.

Pizza & Barbecue Evening
Every Tuesday at 7pm
We’ll lite the woodfired pizza oven and Kadai barbecues. We’ll also provide plates, cutlery, music
and lights, you just turn up with your food and cook together with the other families
This is a fun evening and a good excuse to get together
We also do our famous ‘cereal box’ game - adults are not excluded!

Kids Pool Party
Kids love the weekly pool party
Day and time varies so keep an eye on the noticeboard in the play barn

Kids Film Night
Every Friday at 7pm
Parents can relax at the bar terrace!

Emergency Contact Details
OUR CONTACT DETAILS
Steve & Helen Humphrey, Domaine de Peyrecaty, Lieu-dit Peyrecaty, 24170 Larzac
M: +33 (0) 6 76 99 74 72
M : +44 (0) 7538 619 812
DENTIST
Leon Lombard T +33 (0) 5 53 28 94 52 Fee €28 plus cost of dental work to be paid in cash.
Leon speaks English and will try to see you on the day you phone.
Directions
Turn right onto D710. At Siorac take 3 rd exist off roundabout, then 1 st right by Carrefour supermarket. Turn
right into the car park. His surgery will be on your left.
DOCTORS Fee €28
Dr Emmanuel Frigout Avenue de la Gare, 24170 Soirac-en-Perigord. He speaks some English.
Directions
Turn right onto D710. At Siorac take 3 rd exist off roundabout, then 1 st left opposite Carrefour supermarket.
Follow this road until you see the post office. Turn right and park by the new wooden building.
EMERGENCY SERVICES
Phone Fire & Accident who will arrive to assess the situation. They will contact the doctor or ambulance.
Fire & Accident – 18 Medial - 15 Police - 17 SOS all services from a mobile - 112
HOSPITAL (30-35 minutes away) T +33 (0) 5 53 31 75 75
Centre Hospitalier Jean Leclaire, Rue Jean-Leclaire, Le Pouget, 24200 Sarlat
PHARMACY
Nearest: Belvès in the market square or by Carrefour at Siorac en Périgord.
Pharmacies are the first port of call as they give free basic medical advice. If they think you need a doctor,
they will point you in the direction of an English-speaking doctor
PHONING A FRENCH TELEPHONE NUMBER
Dial 00 33 and leave off the first 0 of the French telephone number.

Hospital Directions
Centre Hospitalier Jean Leclaire, Le Pouget, 24200 Sarlat-la-Canéda
Drive time: 30 minutes
DIRECTIONS
At roundabout at Siorac turn right signposted Sarlat
Drive through Beynac and continue on this road until you reach Sarlat
At Sarlat - 1 st roundabout take 2 nd turning for centre of Sarlat
2 nd roundabout (small) go straight over
3 rd roundabout take 3 rd turn onto bypass signed Perigueux, Brive and A89
Top of bypass at roundabout take D6 towards Sarlat, drive down hill
At bottom of hill at T-junction, turn right
At roundabout take 3 rd exist signposted Centre Hospitalier
Follow this road following signs for Centre Hospitalier
Turn into the car park by the blue ‘URGENCES’ sign
A&E is the building with the blue ‘URGENCES’ sign
Ring the bell, enter the building and a doctor or nurse will come to see you

Kitchen Inventory
Baking trays Garlic press Plastic food boxes & lids x 4
Baking tin Glass bowls (S,M,L) Roasting tins
Bin Glass casserole with lid Salad spinner
Bottle opener x2 Glass rectangle baking dish L Saucepans (S,M,L)
Bottle stops Glass rectangle baking dish M Scissors
Bowls x 6* Glass square baking dish Serving bowls
Bread board Glass bowls Serving spoons
Breadbasket Grater Side plates x 6*
Butter dish Ice cube tray Sieve
BBQ set Ice scoop Soup ladle
Bread knife Kettle Spatula
Cafetiere Kiddies plastic plates Sugar bowl
Can opener Kiddies plastic bowls Tall glasses x 6*
Carving knife & fork kiddies plastic cups Tea, Coffee & Sugar pots
Champagne flutes x 6 * Baby beaker Teacups & saucers x 6*
Colander kiddies plastic cutlery Teapot
Cooking tongs Baby fork + spoon Teaspoons x 6*
Cooking utensils Kiln jars Tea towels
Corkscrew Knives x 6* Tin opener
Crockery Knife set/block Tongs
Cutlery Knife sharpener Tray
Colander Ladle Tumblers x 6*
Dessert spoons x 6* Measuring jug Tupperware containers x 6
Draining rack Milk jug Water Jug
Dinner plates x 6* Mugs x 6* Whisk
Egg cups Oil brush White rectangle baking dish
Fish slice Oven gloves Wine glasses x 6*
Forks x 6* Peeler Wooden chopping board
Fruit bowl Place mats and coasters Wooden spoons
Frying pan
Plastic chopping boards
* Matching

House Inventory
Bathroom Cleaning Equipment Other
Bathmat Bleach Books
Bath toys Broom Ironing board
Matching towels Cleaning gloves Laundry basket
Mirror Cleaning materials Pillow proctors
Non-slip shower mats Dishcloth Waterproof proctors
Soap
Toilet paper x 1 roll
Toothbrush holder
Waste bin
Electrical
Dishwasher
Fridge/Freezer
Hand blender
Dishwasher tablets
Disinfectant
Dusters
Dustpan and brush
Mop & bucket
Wash basket
Washing up bowl
Washing up liquid
Hairdryer Outside Laundry Room
Hob and oven BBQ & tools First aid kit
Hoover Clothes horse Hair straighteners
Iron Parasol Hair tongs
Kettle Pegs Herbs & Spices
Microwave Pool towels Larder
Recycling bin
Sewing kit
Safety Sun loungers Weighing scales
Fire blanket Table and chairs Tumble dryer
Fire extinguisher Washing Line Washing machine
Nightlight
Plug socket covers
Smoke alarm

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