The cotswold cottage style first became popular in the U.S.A during the 1920s and 30s it copies traditional cottages built in the cotswold area of England since the 14th century. They are small with stone or brick wall, low door and small window panes.The steep uneven roof is usually slate.There are two of three rooms downstairs and one or two rooms upstairs.These rooms have sloping walls because they are in the attic