Warm tones of teakwood and island stone characterise the living room – an intriguingly shaped space decorated with tribal artefacts and comfortable seating oriented to enjoy the garden view (or, alternatively, the TV/DVD/stereo tucked into the corner). The open-sided dining area with table for six is visible beyond an opening between the kitchen and bathroom, merging shaded interior and sunny garden to create a sense of expanded space. Within the enclosed courtyard – the cottage’s heart – two sunbeds bordering the plunge pool accord spectacularly private lounging space.