English cottage house plans are charming designs with rustic elements. These home plans are typically small or narrow, creating an inviting facade and a cozy floor plan. Offering charm and ambiance combined with modern features, English cottage floor plans have lasting appeal. Historically, an English cottage included steep rooflines, a large, prominent chimney, and a thatched roof. Donald A. Gardner Architects has created a collection of English cottage house plans that merge these charming features and overall architectural style with the modern finishes and comfortable design elements common to today's newly built homes.