Ms Newman said: 'It is very hard to get house insurance for thatched cottages. Very few companies cover them. 'The thatch has to be in good condition - my parents don't have that kind of money.

Ms Newman said: 'It is very hard to get house insurance for thatched cottages. Very few companies cover them. 'The thatch has to be in good condition - my parents don't have that kind of money.

This handsome Tudor-style country residence sits in a totally secluded and peaceful location with fantastic views of the ...

The number of thatched houses in the Republic of Ireland is dwindling but new classes are training up the next generation of ...

Over in the German state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, you'll find this stunning modern home. The amazing new thatched house was inspired by Frisian architecture. Frisian people lived on the southern ...

Why The house dates to the 15th century in the oldest ... What A three-bedroom, Grade II-listed cottage with a pantile and thatched roof, built in the 1700s and renovated in 2018, with gardens ...