Sea Side Straw Roof Homes Scottland

All are within easy distance of the beach loch cliff harbour or sea.

Sea side straw roof homes scottland.

Pittenweem is one of several picturesque fishing villages dotted along the east neuk of fife it s built in the characteristic style of this part of scotland with the cottages featuring whitewashed walls and distinctive red tiled roofs. To achieve the brief we used large glass sliding doors on the south and west sides. Ty twt is 30sqm internally with a 12 5sqm mezzanine. Romantic cottages on the beach harbour side cottages fisherman s cottages and lochside holiday homes.

Smoked thatch was also considered an excellent fertilizer. There are however some legitima. Description explore the highlands from this unique elevated cruck frame strawbale house with southerly views over loch sunart and a hot tub on the large deck. The smoke escaped through the porous roof slowly blackening the turf or straw in the process.

Whether you re dreaming of a remote beach holiday or a historic little fishing village full of charm there are so many cute coastal cottages fully equipped for a comfortable self catering getaway in scotland. Please find below a selection of holiday cottages to rent by the sea in scotland explore the scottish islands and coasts. The house had to be eco friendly healthy to live in and affordable. Traditional straw bale home construction can be a low tech and affordable route to a very ecologically responsible home.

Inspired by the natural curved beauty of a seashell the architect designed cottage is set on the wild west coast of scotland overlooking the shimmering loch sunart. As appalling as it sounds the houses had no chimneys and very small windows leading to a suffocating accumulation of smoke inside. The fife seaside town had an average house price. The smoke killed bugs living in the roof.

You can filter the properties by size on the next page or alternatively use the search bar at the top of this page to search the cottages by town city region county or country. This unique eco friendly strawbale house has incredible views from its elevated position and is as spectacular as many featured on tv s grand designs. The budget was 50 000. Hidden on the side of a hill and boasting a gently sloping turf roof that blends seamlessly into the wilderness you ll feel blissfully set apart from the rest of the world as you step inside the eco friendly haven.

Scotland s stunningly beautiful coastline is enchanting it s full of golden sandy beaches dramatic cliffs and rock features curious marine life watersport activities as. We offer a range of holiday cottages with thatched roofs from romantic cottages for couples right up to larger holiday homes sleeping up to 12 people.