Cottage

As Cottage is known in the British Isles simple, consisting only of a ground floor houses without basements. They were mainly built from natural stone and covered with straw ( "thatched cottage" ). Since straw had to be replaced annually, thatch was used later, which was in turn replaced in recent times by durable granite tiles or corrugated iron.

Originally the cottages of simple farmers and fishermen were occupied with their families. Until the middle of the last century, these houses had no electricity or running water. The only heat source traditionally served the fireplace (fireplace ), which was not effective due to lack of insulation; However, an alternative was not available. Was heated with peat, which may be degraded due to a centuries- old law to this day by anyone for free in the moors. Most cottages consisted of a cooking and living room and a bedroom. In ancient times, the few cattle were often held in the same house because it represented an additional heat source in the winter. Many of the old cottages have been renovated in recent years and upgraded to the latest standards. They will be happy rented to tourists who still want to experience the "old Ireland ".