FAQs

Travel

  • Nearest Airports

    • Brive le Gailard (1hr 10mins) from Brussels

    • Bergerac (1hr 15mins) Stanstead, Liverpool, East Midlands

    • Toulouse (1hr 30 mins) Amsterdam, Bristol, Belgium, Dublin, Edinburgh, Germany, Switzerland, London, Paris

    • Rodez. (2hrs) Dublin, Brussels, London

    • Bordeaux (2hrs 30mins) Amsterdam, Belfast, Belgium, Birmingham, Bristol, Dublin, Edinburgh, Frankfurt, London, Manchester, Paris.

    Nearest Ports

    • Dover – Calais 8hrs drive (880kms)

    (P& O ferries, DFDS Seaways)

    • Portsmouth – Caen 6hrs 45mins (680kms)

    (Brittany ferries)

    • Newhaven – Dieppe 7hrs 30mins (780kms)

    (DFDS Seaways)

    • Rosslaire – Cherbourg 7hrs 45mins (800kms)

    (Stena line, Irish ferries)

  • You will need a car. We are located in unspoilt countryside and although the local village and bar are a 15 minute walk, the nearest shops are 15 minute drive away. Free parking is available on site.

On-site Facilities

  • Yes, Fiona is on site 5 days a week and available on Watsapp 24/7 for emergencies.

  • Yes, each cottage has a private washing machine.

  • There is a tumble dryer in the laundry room – shared by both cottages.

  • Yes.

  • Yes

  • Adult and children’s pool towels are provided.

  • Waterproof sheets are provided.

  • Free WiFi is included in your holiday price.

  • We have a selection of pushchairs available.

  • We have a baby back pack.

Extra Facilities

  • Babysitters who speak French, English or Duch can be arranged with adequate advance notice. This service is VERY popular locally during the school holidays and cannot be guaranteed. Price on application, but generally between €12 and €18 per hour. Maximum 2 children per sitter.

  • Please see the activities list. We can advance book any that are of interest.

  • Reserve them with Fiona during your pre-arrival phone call.

  • Unfortunately, this service is no longer available.

Safety

  • The swimming pool is fully enclosed, has a safety gate and complies to pool safety regulations.

  • • Stair gates

    • Oven locks

    • Window locks on all windows

    • Smoke alarms, Carbon monoxide alarm

    • Extinguisher/fire blanket

    • First aid kit

    • Bed guards

    • Gates on the cottage terraces

Food and Drink

  • Each accommodation has a Phillips Senseo coffee machine and a starter supply of washing up liquid, cleaning fluid, loo paper, washing up sponges, dishwasher tabs and bin liners.

  • We offer a choice of Welcome baskets for your arrival. (The contents may change due to availability – or lack of)

    The Bronze basket is complimentary. baguette, croissants, jam, pads for coffee machine, tea and fresh milk.

    Silver welcome basket (€40): Baguette, croissants, jam, pads for coffee machine, tea, fresh milk, butter, fresh milk, eggs, cheese, biscuits, yogurts, 1 bottle red, 1 bottle rose wine.

    Gold welcome basket (€85): Baguette, croissants, jam, butter, fresh milk, pads for coffee machine, tea, eggs, cheese, biscuits, yogurts, tomatoes, lettuce, potatoes, onions, chicken pieces, 1 bottle red, 1 bottle rose wine, champagne and beers.

    Nutritious Welcome basket (in addition to the complementary Bronze basket) (65€): 1kg of seasonal organic fruit, honey, herbal tea, almond milk, organic apple juice, organic muesli, local multigrain bread, organic rice crackers

    BBQ Welcome basket (in addition to the complementary Bronze basket) (€95): Bag of charcoal, fire lighters, matches, 6 chipolatas, 6 merguez, 6 beef burgers, BBQ sauce, Mustard, 3 tomatoes, onion, salad bag, vinaigrette, 6 beers, bottle of chilled rose, Bulgur wheat or couscous, crisps, 4 x patisserie for dessert.

    Romantic welcome basket (in addition to the complementary Bronze basket) (95€): Smoked Salmon, blinis, crème fraiche, strawberries, chocolate, olives, Bonne Maman tartelettes, chilled rose, chilled champagne, candles and Provençale or Onion tart and salad,

  • A range of home-cooked, frozen meals, milk, pasta, pasta sauces, rice, fruit purees, chocolate, biscuits, ice lollies, ice creams, crisps, home made pre-prepared frozen food and, of course, cold beers, selection of soft drinks, water, local rose, red wines and champagne!

Pets

  • The short answer is yes, and they are free of charge! Well behaved pets are very welcome at Mas Sarrat (there are chickens, cats and goats on-site). Dog beds are available upon request.

    You must inform us before your arrival if you wish to bring a pet. This is to ensure that guests in the other cottage are happy with a pet on-site.

Feel free to contact us if you have any other further questions!