From mid-April to the end of October, Werner Sirbu is in charge of his namesake heuriger, begun by his Transylvanian-born grandfather in 1952, in what was then his weekend cottage and garden.

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Owl House Backpackers offers pleasant self-catering accommodation in Allemann se Huisie, a garden cottage with a patio for braais (barbacues), and Aandster, a renovated Karoo house and former sculpture studio.

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At the south end of Hampstead Heath hides The Garden Gate, a cosy 19th century cottage with dark wood tables, upholstered chairs and an assortment of sofas.

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