Fairy Tale Thatched Roof Cottage

It features a picturesque stepped or tiered roof line covered with thatch and light stucco walls.

Fairy tale thatched roof cottage. Thatched roofs lend themselves beautifully to oddly shaped homes. A roof thatched by a skilled craftsman can last 40 to 50 years without needing refurbishment all the while providing excellent watertight insulation. A good thatched roof not only makes a country cottage picturesque it is also remarkably long lasting. This cottage has lattice work over the facade and a veranda made of natural curved branches and tree trunks.

The fairytale cottage that follows is located in selworthy a small village in somerset england. Rowen s thatch pictured directly below features a stone and stucco exterior with a rustic albeit charming wood entry door window trim and shutters. Fairy glen cottage sheader by uig is a charming holiday cottage on the trotternish peninsula with the magical fairy glen just a walk away. The bungalow sports a roof of shredded wheat sugar wafer shutters and a porch with candy posts.

It is a modern holiday cottage with a traditional blackhouse exterior combining the very best of both worlds. Each has a lovely thatched roof with an eyebrow dormer. 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. The result is a cottage that looks at home in any medieval fairy tale.

Most thatch used in england is made of long wheat straw grown specially for the purpose. Ideal for couples and families it has ample space for everyone. It s tucked behind a nut fence and landscaped with ice cream cone trees and gingersnap stones. An oversized front facing chimney adds to the charm of this exquisite architectural jewel.