Fairy Tale Thatched Roof Cottage

Most thatch used in england is made of long wheat straw grown specially for the purpose.

Fairy tale thatched roof cottage.

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 cottage has lattice work over the facade and a veranda made of natural curved branches and tree trunks. This gingerbread cottage is complete with a thatched roof and chimney. An oversized front facing chimney adds to the charm of this exquisite architectural jewel.

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 style cottage source. Thatched roofs lend themselves beautifully to oddly shaped homes. 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. Rowen s thatch pictured directly below features a stone and stucco exterior with a rustic albeit charming wood entry door window trim and shutters. The result is a cottage that looks at home in any medieval fairy tale. A good thatched roof not only makes a country cottage picturesque it is also remarkably long lasting.

It s tucked behind a nut fence and landscaped with ice cream cone trees and gingersnap stones. The bungalow sports a roof of shredded wheat sugar wafer shutters and a porch with candy posts. Each has a lovely thatched roof with an eyebrow dormer. Ideal for couples and families it has ample space for everyone.