Thatched are lovely but they do need lots of attention Hazel. The ones done our lane are always wanting combing. Beautiful brickwork here though, hollyhocks & the perfect coloured door!
My dad says they're a fire risk. I thought he was being ridiculous. A day later: sirens and the house next to my daughter's school burned to the ground.
Beautiful shot, love the brickwork. A great composition. I have a friend who lives at Guilden Morden in a thatch cottage. It is beautiful, but I would worry about fire and wildlife living in the thatch. I think I will stick to a tiled roof.
delightful display. I also don't see the problem why an insurance expert could not live in a thatched roof house? If walls are brick, then it should not be a fire hazard at all. Not more than a normal house. The smell of walking into one is unique.
Lovely garden gate and very pretty capture. Too bad, Hazel; we need to make compromises in life. I would live in a cabin in the mountain, and I live at the beach in Miami...
Yes, of course, compromises! I do like a lot of light so maybe I would be uncomfortable in a country cottage if I DID manage to have one - we have large windows in our house.
July 21st, 2016
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Oh yes, fire risk, high maintenance, small windows make them dark inside - I know it's all true but I love them!
Yes, practical is (probably) best!
How can you know me so well?!!!
Aha!!!!!
Thanks for your support, Nina, but the insurance premiums when you have a thatched cottage are testimony to the fire hazard - unfortunately!
Lovely to look at and photograph.
Yes, of course, compromises! I do like a lot of light so maybe I would be uncomfortable in a country cottage if I DID manage to have one - we have large windows in our house.