“She entered. A long oak table with Morris-style chairs dominated the square room with its low ceiling made of thick, dark wooden beams.” This is how the story 'The Cottage', written by musician Margherita Anselmi and inspired by my own cottage, begins. A short tale that describes the feelings experienced by an elderly lady during her first visit to an old cottage and perfectly captures the magical atmosphere of these fascinating houses. Don't miss it if you love cottages! The link is below.