Why countryside houses are gaining popularity across Europe, Asia and America
Reasons for the popularity of country cottages in different countries around the world
By "cottage" people today mean a dwelling located in a rural area or not far from a town.
In England the word "cottage" refers to a house in the countryside or outside the town, usually single-storey, with a small attic, often paneled inside with wood. Most often in the UK, when people speak of a cottage they mean a small living space, a cozy little house.
Canadians differ from the English in that they consider a cottage a holiday home. A cottage in Canada is most often located near a body of water, for example a small lake. In different geographic parts of Canada the cottage is called differently. In the province of Quebec a cottage is called a chalet, and in the western regions it is often simply called a cabin. cottages located near water, in remote areas away from civilization, attracted lovers of secluded rest and were used as places for fishing, boating and hiking.
Mentions of primitive cottages can be found as far back as the Middle Ages. The word "cottage" came from the English word "cottar," which translates as a farm laborer. For this reason, the first cottages were small buildings for village workers, adjacent to a farm. In the Middle Ages a cottage referred to a plot of land fenced in, on which stood a dwelling with a barn.
Later, cottages were small residential buildings united by a common farm area. In some places this term denoted a small amount of cultivated land. With improvements in construction and crafts in the 18th century cottages began to appear that could house weavers and miners.
In North America cottages are country buildings for the peaceful rest of city residents during weekends, holidays and vacations. North American cottages were usually rented out by urban owners to tourists and generated income. Today in our country there is also a way to rest or even live outside a large city and feel at home — cottage settlements make this easy to achieve.
Holidaying in a cottage is one of the most popular forms of tourism in the province of Ontario in Canada. It is often called "cottage country." In the western and central parts of the United States, cottages similar to those scattered across Canada are usually called "cabins." In our country it has also recently become fashionable to own a cottage; a settlement like Novaya Riga, where one can buy a house, for example, allows combining life in a metropolis with excellent country recreation.
A wooden country cottage located near a water source is also used for weekend getaways in Finland.
Cottage construction is also developed in Hong Kong, so the East cannot be called an exception among other countries. Many Hong Kong residents dream of escaping the metropolis with its constant crowds and spending their summer holiday away from the city. In Hong Kong cottages are built as three-story houses with balconies, made of brick. Their particularity is that the roofs of such cottages are often used by owners as places to eat and have fun with friends.
Our country is known for a variety of features that differ in each region. This is due to its vast geographic expanse and, of course, affects the traditions of building country houses.
A large number of cottages are concentrated in cottage settlements in the Moscow region. For example, cottages in Novaya Riga and the Leningrad Oblast are among the most sought-after. Cottages have unusual appearances — everything depends on the architect's imagination and the budget of the owner-client. You have the opportunity to purchase a huge beautiful cottage or a small country house in an economy-class cottage settlement. You will be able to spend only weekends in your country house or live there full-time — thanks to the proximity of cottage settlements to the city. Country cottages in our country are mostly built from materials such as concrete, brick and wood. It is worth noting that with advances in technology timber construction is regaining an increasing share of the market.
In the southern parts of our country there are also a considerable number of well-equipped cottages that local residents rent out to tourists during the holiday season; there they are one of the options for resort accommodation. For example, some cottages in towns on the Black Sea coast can match hotels in terms of service level.
Thus, at present the construction of cottage settlements in Russia is developing rapidly, thanks to a wide range of uses — from a country house for vacation time to a business that brings considerable profit.