Hi Mary - you've got me thinking now! When I saw the cottage my impression was that this was a painted design on a sort of bas-relief plaster render. But perhaps it was wood! I'll have to go back some day and have a proper look.

And thank you very much for your comments on my website - very much appreciated.

Steve

What a nice shot and a unique paint job.

Thanks Alandra. I don't think it's a regional design - at least I'd never seen anything similar before.