Category: Cottages

If you’ve ever noticed old houses have 2 front doors, don’t worry, you’re not alone. Whether you live in an old house with 2 front doors or simply passed …

Have you ever toured an old house, ventured into the basement, and discovered a lone, sometimes rustic toilet seemingly out of place? If you’ve found yourself puzzled by this …

The charm, character and sense of history that an old house brings can’t be overstated. Unfortunately, neither can the smell some of these ancient dwellings seem to carry with …

If you’ve ever lived in an old house, you probably already know they can be very dusty. It’s even more obvious if you’ve lived in a newer home, as …

The English have a love of naming their homes. You only need to think of the house names from literature and film to know the truth of this. Think …

Old cottages can be great to live in, but they come with a range of issues worth knowing about. One of the biggest (and potentially hardest to deal with) …

If you’ve ever walked around an old English cottage, you might have noticed how low the doors and ceilings are. Even people of average modern height will need to …

Have you ever walked through an old English house and noticed locks on every door? This quaint architectural feature, prevalent in vintage and older homes, sparks curiosity about its …

There’s just something about cottages that brings a sense of calm into our lives. Peace descends as we unplug from the whirlwind of modern life and step into a …

Strolling through an old home or cottage, you might stumble upon a feature that seems out of place in today’s residences – the presence of sinks in bedrooms. The …