Our Fantail Cottage sleepout has slowly evolved over time to become a self-contained retreat suitable for medium term stays for travellers, artists, or students. It's quiet and peaceful and is surrounded by landscaped gardens, trees and native birds.
In an effort to make it more comfortable and to extend the liveable area we attached PVC screens around the perimeter of the decking which shields it from the wind and rain. We also put carpet over the decking to keep it warmer in the cooler months. In summer the screens can be rolled up to keep it cool.
A semi-outdoor kitchen equipped with basic amenities as well as a detached luxury bathroom only a few metres away means the sleepout's mostly self contained.
There's still work to do around the place including concrete paths and steps to finish off so no doubt it will continue to evolve over time.
This is part 12 in a series of articles about the Sleepout.
Read it from the beginning here
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