Fairy Tale Thatched Roof Cottage

A roof thatched by a skilled craftsman can last 40 to 50 years without needing refurbishment all the while providing excellent watertight insulation.

Fairy tale thatched roof cottage.

The result is a cottage that looks at home in any medieval fairy tale. This cottage has lattice work over the facade and a veranda made of natural curved branches and tree trunks. Fairy tale style cottage source. A good thatched roof not only makes a country cottage picturesque it is also remarkably long lasting.

Fairy glen cottage sheader by uig is a charming holiday cottage on the trotternish peninsula with the magical fairy glen just a walk away. It s tucked behind a nut fence and landscaped with ice cream cone trees and gingersnap stones. Captivate young and old alike with this fanciful heartland gingerbread cottage. Ideal for couples and families it has ample space for everyone.

The two small cottage house plans that follow are one level designs that range from 941 square feet to 1 732 square feet in area. This gingerbread cottage is complete with a thatched roof and chimney. Most thatch used in england is made of long wheat straw grown specially for the purpose. Thatched roofs lend themselves beautifully to oddly shaped homes.

Rowen s thatch pictured directly below features a stone and stucco exterior with a rustic albeit charming wood entry door window trim and shutters. Each has a lovely thatched roof with an eyebrow dormer. It is a modern holiday cottage with a traditional blackhouse exterior combining the very best of both worlds. It features a picturesque stepped or tiered roof line covered with thatch and light stucco walls.