Le Peyrat is a place where families can simply settle in and feel at ease. The gardens, treehouse, and securely fenced heated pool give children the freedom to play, explore and use their imaginations, while parents can relax knowing they’re safe and happy. With everything designed to make family life effortless, guests can enjoy the quiet beauty of rural France, good food, good wine, and time together.
Tastefully renovated, the property retains many original features while offering all modern comforts.
Accommodation
The villa is extremely spacious and thoughtfully design and retains many original features while offering modern comforts . It includes:
• Five beautifully appointed en-suite bedrooms
• A sixth children’s bedroom with changing facilities (cots available)
• A bright, open-plan living area centred around a stunning gallery and chandelier
• A large, fully equipped kitchen and dining area opening onto a terrace with a stream gently running beneath—perfect for relaxing
• A light, airy lounge with smart TV, DVD and wood burning fire, all overlooked by the upstairs gallery
• French doors leading to a large terrace with barbecue, overlooking the pool, gardens, and children’s play area (newly built treehouse, table tennis, outside toys and trampoline)
A beautiful shaded outdoor seating area with sofas has been added so parents can unwind while watching their children play—or simply enjoy a quiet moment with a book. Most guests relax here in the evenings.
Additional facilities include:
• Boules court
• Badminton and tennis rackets
• Local bike hire (children’s bikes free when adult bikes are rented)
Chef & Culinary Experiences
Le Peyrat has its own chef, Marc, who cooks at the house on request. He is especially popular for special occasions and with families with young children.
Marc can also deliver freshly prepared meals (ready for reheating), and he offers:
• Wine-tasting experiences at the villa
• Périgord-themed cooking courses using local ingredients
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Nearby Attractions
Lac de Gurson – 5 minutes away
A beautiful lake and sandy beach offering a safe, supervised swimming area for children in summer.
The lake features:
• Activities in July & August at reasonable prices
• Free canoeing
• An excellent children’s playground
• Shaded picnic areas
• A circular walking path
• Quiet fishing spots (licence required)
Golf Courses
Four golf courses are within 50 minutes, including:
• Saint-Méard-de-Gurson – 9-hole course with clubhouse (10 minutes)
• Grand Saint-Émilionnais Golf Club – 18 holes designed by Tom Doak (17 km)
• Château des Vigiers – 27-hole internationally renowned course, spa and restaurant (25 km)
• A second 18-hole forest course, 30 minutes away
Canoeing
There are two rivers nearby:
• Isle River at Montpon-Ménestérol – closest canoe hire point
• Dordogne River – a little further, with many start/finish options
• A favourite with our guests is the Pessac-sur-Dordogne canoe base, with a relaxed summer restaurant by the river offering snacks, drinks, and meals.
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Wine Tasting & Dining
Situated in the heart of wine country, guests can enjoy award-winning Bergerac, Bordeaux, and Saint-Émilion wines. Wine-tasting can be arranged by the owners.
The region is renowned for its gastronomy, offering superb cuisine at excellent value. Within 10 minutes you will find several guest favourites:
• Buckets Auberge (Montazeau) – high-quality food, reasonably priced, with a terrace overlooking vineyards
• L’Un Sens (Villefranche-de-Lonchat) – refined cuisine just 5 minutes away
• Le Petit France (Montpeyroux) – picturesque village setting with a lovely dining terrace
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Markets
There is a market every day in nearby towns.
Sainte-Foy-la-Grande hosts one of the top 100 markets in France each Saturday, filling the medieval streets with vibrant colours, aromas, and atmosphere. Enjoy browsing the stalls, then relax in the central square with a coffee or beer.
In summer, night markets take place twice weekly, both under 10 minutes from the villa—an absolute must for families.
For adventure lovers, Accrozarbre (25 minutes away near Bergerac) offers nine excellent treetop courses for ages 4 and up.
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Airports & Transport Links
Le Peyrat enjoys excellent transport access:
• Bordeaux Airport – 1 hour
• Bergerac Airport – 45 minutes
• Montpon-Ménestérol train station – 10 minutes (direct connections to Bordeaux and TGV to Paris)
• Vélines station – 15 minutes (line between Sarlat / Bergerac and Bordeaux, stopping at Saint-Émilion)
• Tram from Bordeaux station to Bordeaux Airport for easy transfers
