I stayed at Tinnies for a week in late November/early December and had a fabulous time. Tinnies is a really secluded getaway among the vines – I loved waking up to the sound of birds twittering. It has all the mod cons – TV, DVD player, iPod dock, barbecue, front and back patio, air con, games. Bob and Meg went out of their way to make me feel comfortable. I was surprised how well they stocked the fridge for my stay! Only drawback was it was hot in summer (thank goodness for air conditioning), and there was a friendly frog in the toilet. A lovely place, and great value, too.

Approximate cost: $700 for 6 nights