As a kid, I really enjoyed reading stories and fairy tales and I liked the descriptions of their palaces and cottages. I always imagined them as being very dreamy, with leaf-covered roofs, a very cute construction and tiny windows and doors. Then, when I started watching movies and cartoons, these images became even more real. Recently we came across some very beautiful examples of cottages and they brought back all those memories.

View in gallery The rich colors surrounding this cottage are absolutely amazing

These are fairy tale cottages, structures with cute designs and they seem just like the ones in the stories. Most of them can be found deep into the forest, hidden behind trees and vegetation.

View in gallery Completely wrapped in climbing plans, this cottage is perfectly camouflaged

View in gallery This one has a very playful design and almost looks like it was made by a kid

View in gallery The colors found in the landscape surrounding the cottage are also incorporated in its structure

View in gallery Here, the contrast between the colorful flowers and the actual cottage is a key feature

View in gallery Not all cottages are small as some can rise above the vegetation

View in gallery This peaceful cottage seems to be in its own little world, protected by the lake

View in gallery Cottage with a Nordic feel

View in gallery The roof of this cottage reminds us of the story of the three little pigs

View in gallery A more elaborate designs, a cottage for a master

View in gallery Very cute cottage designs with rounded roofs and tiny windows

View in gallery A fairy tale house with accents that give it a royal allure

View in gallery The same charming property seen from a different angle

View in gallery A regular house with a roof that gives a cottage-like appeal

View in gallery Peaceful retreat inspired by a simple and playful design

View in gallery Partially hidden behind climbing plants, this cottage seems like a perfect retreat

View in gallery A little bit of color always makes a design more appealing

View in gallery With a color palette inspired by nature, this cottage perfectly integrates into the décor

View in gallery Another charming cottage with a very interesting roof

View in gallery Romantic and with a vintage allure, this cottage is actually a complex structure

View in gallery Sometimes simple really means better and this concept suits this cottage perfectly

View in gallery A very nice combination of materials, colors, texture and light

These cottages are in a world of their own and they seem like perfect places for spending a few quiet days and recharging your batteries after a difficult and demanding period. The surroundings are charming and, more importantly, the actual design of the cottages seems like it’s been created by someone with a very pure imagination.