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Turnpike Cottage.

Turnpike Cottage.
This circular thatched, former toll cottage lies just half a mile from Chard in the Blackdown Hills. It is now a holiday cottage.

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43 comments - The latest ones
 Jaap van 't Veen
Jaap van 't Veen club
What a lovely building and so weel taken Rosa.
5 years ago.
Rosalyn Hilborne club has replied to Jaap van 't Veen club
Thank you very much Jaap.
5 years ago.
 Jeff Farley
Jeff Farley
A really good shot of this Rosa. I have many pics of this including old postcards !!
5 years ago.
Rosalyn Hilborne club has replied to Jeff Farley
The first time I had been able to stop the car and take a picture Jeff! I thought you would know it well ;-)
5 years ago.
 Joe, Son of the Rock
Joe, Son of the Rock club
What a charming old building, Rosa. The lighting is lovely and you have placed the building perfectly in the frame. Cheers, Joe
5 years ago.
Rosalyn Hilborne club has replied to Joe, Son of the Rock club
Thank you for your very kind comments Joe.
Cheers, Rosa.
5 years ago.
 Gisela Plewe
Gisela Plewe club
Von einem solchen Ferienhaus möchte ich träumen. Wunderschön unt top ins Bild gesetzt!
5 years ago.
Rosalyn Hilborne club has replied to Gisela Plewe club
Thank you for your kind words Gisela.
5 years ago.
 John Goodwin
John Goodwin
Lovely old building, Rosa, very nicely photogaphed.
5 years ago.
Rosalyn Hilborne club has replied to John Goodwin
Thank you John. I appreciate your kind comments.
5 years ago.
 Nick Weall
Nick Weall club
great eco friendly place Rosa ~ I'm expecting little red riding hood to turn up any minute ~~~~
5 years ago.
Rosalyn Hilborne club has replied to Nick Weall club
Ha, yes a real fairy tale cottage Nick :)
5 years ago.
 Ulrich John
Ulrich John club
That's an impressive building, Rosa ! Like it very much how you present it ! Would like to spend my holidays there !
5 years ago.
Rosalyn Hilborne club has replied to Ulrich John club
Thank you for your kind comments Ulrich. I'm sure that could be arranged ;-))
5 years ago.
 Nouchetdu38
Nouchetdu38 club
Unusual and nice architecture!!!!!***
5 years ago.
Rosalyn Hilborne club has replied to Nouchetdu38 club
There are a few thatched toll houses in this area but because they are always where the roads split, it is difficult to photograph them because of the traffic. Thanks for your nice comments.
5 years ago.
 Malik Raoulda
Malik Raoulda club
Absolument magnifique ++++++
5 years ago.
Rosalyn Hilborne club has replied to Malik Raoulda club
Thank you very much.
5 years ago.
 Doug Shepherd
Doug Shepherd club
A very fine shot of this interesting structure Amelia. A lot going on with and full of interest. Would not care to be their carpet fitter though!

Have a great weekend, Doug
5 years ago.
Rosalyn Hilborne club has replied to Doug Shepherd club
Nor me Doug! Thanks for your kind comments.
I hope you have a good weekend too....Rosa
5 years ago.
 Peter Castell
Peter Castell club
A gorgeous rustic retreat, I wonder what the original internal lay would have been I would think it would have been very basic presumably that design was cheaper to build. good night Rosalyn
5 years ago.
Rosalyn Hilborne club has replied to Peter Castell club
I'm sure you're right Peter. Most of them were round as well, for ease of taking everyone's money to continue along the roads. So many around here are derelict, so I was pleased to read that this one was still in use.
5 years ago.
 Jean
Jean
It looks so sweet and full of charm. Lovely light. You've really done it justice.
5 years ago.
Rosalyn Hilborne club has replied to Jean
Thank you Jean. A cute little cottage :)
5 years ago.
 Ecobird
Ecobird club
A charming and attractive building. I am pleased it has found a new lease of life as a holiday cottage. Beautifully captured Rosa. Have a lovely weekend
5 years ago.
Rosalyn Hilborne club has replied to Ecobird club
I was pleased to read that it was still being used too Carol. I can think of three close to here that are now not lived in and are in a poor state. Thanks for your kind comments. You have a great weekend too.
5 years ago.
 Pam J
Pam J club
Pretty place... looks as if its needing a new thatch
5 years ago.
Rosalyn Hilborne club has replied to Pam J club
It looks like they are repairing the thatch bit by bit Pam!
5 years ago.
 Rosalyn Hilborne
Rosalyn Hilborne club
I just looked it up Ian. I hope the link works hostunusual.com/categories/host-unusual/turnpike-cottage The main picture must have been taken a while ago, looking at the thatch!
5 years ago.
 Rabbitroundtheworld
Rabbitroundtheworld
never seen anything like that before! Must be a lot of work to maintain the thatched roof.
5 years ago.
Rosalyn Hilborne club has replied to Rabbitroundtheworld
I can think of three thatched, round toll houses near here, but they are difficult to take pic's of because of the busy road junctions.
5 years ago.
 Roger (Grisly)
Roger (Grisly) club
Lovely capture Rosa, had a partial re-thatch at some time,
A thatcher let me have a try many years ago it's difficult, skillful and really hard work,
Have a lovely weekend.
5 years ago.
Rosalyn Hilborne club has replied to Roger (Grisly) club
The professionals make it look easy Roger. Thank you for your kind comments.
Enjoy your weekend.
5 years ago.
 Diane Putnam
Diane Putnam club
A charming shot, Rosa! I would gladly rent it for awhile. Looks like somebody needs to call Thatchinator. ;-b
5 years ago.
Rosalyn Hilborne club has replied to Diane Putnam club
Ha ha yes, I haven't seen Thatchinator around lately. If ever I pass someone thatching, I always look to see if it's him ;-))
5 years ago.
 tiabunna
tiabunna club
A great image of this fascinating old building, Rosa.
5 years ago.
Rosalyn Hilborne club has replied to tiabunna club
Thank you very much George.
5 years ago.
 Keith Burton
Keith Burton club
Wow! What a super place for a holiday home..............it looks really beautiful.
5 years ago.
Rosalyn Hilborne club has replied to Keith Burton club
Very unusual and in a lovely area Keith. If I wasn't so close I'd give it a try!
5 years ago.
 Tanja - Loughcrew
Tanja - Loughcrew club
Lovely! ;)
I wonder if it´s possible to have a cupboard in there on the wall ;))))
5 years ago.
 Rosalyn Hilborne
Rosalyn Hilborne club
Ha ha...they would be rich if they still took the toll money Tanja!
5 years ago.
 Andy Rodker
Andy Rodker club
I remember there are other interesting buildings around here. Another good capture.
5 years ago.
Rosalyn Hilborne club has replied to Andy Rodker club
Thank you Andy. There are some beautiful places to visit but Jeff knows the area much better than I do.
5 years ago.

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