The garden is laid out to flow from the kitchen at the top to the hot tub and outdoor fireplace
at the bottom, with plenty of space to party and to relax. Local stone for rubble walls, plus
climbers and transparent up stands soften the lines, whilst a request for bare foot walking
between areas influenced the choice of wooden deck ceramic tiles and sandstone sleeper
steps.
Salt resistant plants needing minimum care were planted for maximum effect near the terraces
and are watered using an automatic irrigation system fed from underwater rain harvesting
tanks. Run-off is an issue so careful drainage and attenuation tanks are used as well as the
harvesting to slow down the Devon downpours and save water. All plants are chosen for
pollinators and a wildflower roof on the bothy attracts lots of wildlife. Practical elements like a
warm outdoor shower, parking for visitors and security were all planned in.