Cute as a button, this cottage dates back to the Victorian era with bay windows, wooden shutters and a manicured garden. It’s within the town of Stellenbosch, in the heart of South Africa’s most famous wine-producing region – the Cape Winelands. Vineyards dominate the hills around town while the centre is home to tasting rooms and wine bars galore. Once you’ve stocked up on local chenin blancs and cab sauvs, get a slab of meat from the butcher in town and fire up the brick-built barbecue on the patio for a proper braai. Just make sure to leave enough time to digest before heading to the shared swimming pool for some cooling laps. Stepping inside, big bay windows flood the living room with natural light. Striking artworks on the pristine white walls and a coffee table piled high with glossy artsy books keep things feeling eclectic for classy evenings with a bottle of wine. The kitchen is big and bright, with plenty of prep space t...