Fairy Tale Thatched Roof Cottage

Thatched roofs lend themselves beautifully to oddly shaped homes.

Fairy tale thatched roof cottage.

Most thatch used in england is made of long wheat straw grown specially for the purpose. Each has a lovely thatched roof with an eyebrow dormer. A roof thatched by a skilled craftsman can last 40 to 50 years without needing refurbishment all the while providing excellent watertight insulation. Rowen s thatch pictured directly below features a stone and stucco exterior with a rustic albeit charming wood entry door window trim and shutters.

This cottage has lattice work over the facade and a veranda made of natural curved branches and tree trunks. A good thatched roof not only makes a country cottage picturesque it is also remarkably long lasting. Ideal for couples and families it has ample space for everyone. The bungalow sports a roof of shredded wheat sugar wafer shutters and a porch with candy posts.

The result is a cottage that looks at home in any medieval fairy tale. Captivate young and old alike with this fanciful heartland gingerbread cottage. An oversized front facing chimney adds to the charm of this exquisite architectural jewel. It s tucked behind a nut fence and landscaped with ice cream cone trees and gingersnap stones.

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. Fairy glen cottage sheader by uig is a charming holiday cottage on the trotternish peninsula with the magical fairy glen just a walk away. This gingerbread cottage is complete with a thatched roof and chimney. It is a modern holiday cottage with a traditional blackhouse exterior combining the very best of both worlds.