Hobbit House in the Cotswolds

[EclipseZion]

I really wasnt expecting to see something this quirky! How annoying that bureaucratic jobsworths put an end to this god dont they have any artistic appreciation, wouldnt surprise me if they aren't the type to like the half cow and the unmade bed!

This place should be listed in my honest opinion its awesome be a shame when its gone

 

[amarisfionn]

I really wasnt expecting to see something this quirky! How annoying that bureaucratic jobsworths put an end to this god dont they have any artistic appreciation, wouldnt surprise me if they aren't the type to like the half cow and the unmade bed!

This place should be listed in my honest opinion its awesome be a shame when its gone

I agree, it should be saved .. people don't appreciate the quirky things in life enough!

 

[DigitalNoise]

Thanks EscortMad

I was trying to work out the story of the place and why it's not been demolished, and then a bat flew right past my face. Nothing will happen here for a long time because they are roosting in the building. I couldn't think of a better place for them, with all those nooks and crannies. It almost makes me think the artist had that idea when he was building it

 

[klempner69]

I wouldnt think the council are pushing for the place to knocked down..they just wont give planning permission for peeps to live in it,just sheeps!!!

 

[Faing]

can anyone tell me then if there as bats in a derlict building in th uk does it take on some difrent kind of status or something? pretty clever if it does an it prevents develpers trashing them ad building monsterocities.

 

[krela]

can anyone tell me then if there as bats in a derlict building in th uk does it take on some difrent kind of status or something? pretty clever if it does an it prevents develpers trashing them ad building monsterocities.

Yes, almost all species of bat in the UK are protected, rendering anywhere they roost also a protected area. They *can* be redeveloped but measures have to be put in place to care for and re-house the bats, as is happening in places such as Barrow Gurney Hospital in Bristol etc.

The same goes for slow-worms and other uk species of lizards, although thats generally only a problem in the south west and south coast.

 

[Faing]

Yes, almost all species of bat in the UK are protected, rendering anywhere they roost also a protected area. They *can* be redeveloped but measures have to be put in place to care for and re-house the bats, as is happening in places such as Barrow Gurney Hospital in Bristol etc.

The same goes for slow-worms and other uk species of lizards, although thats generally only a problem in the south west and south coast.

thanks foir that,it is a grate law i think unless you jus paid a dfortune for a fixer up house an cant do anything i gess

 

[johnno25]

Trust The Council

Trust a council to stop something that looked as though it could have been quite beautiful. As a result all they have now is a building that will in time just become a pile of rubble and an eyesore. Having said this, why did the council have such an issue anyway, it doesn't look as though its presence could cause any affect on anyone, it appears just from the pictures to be fairly well hidden from view. Great building just a shame it could not be completed.

 

[muppix]

This is one thing I can actually understand. Unfortunately they don't have the resources to assess each individual case, which is why we end up with laws that apply to everyone. In this case, the laws are there to stop some "travelling gentlemen" rocking up in a caravan, taking the wheels off, and claiming they have a right to live there because they "built a house"

m.

Trust a council to stop something that looked as though it could have been quite beautiful. As a result all they have now is a building that will in time just become a pile of rubble and an eyesore. Having said this, why did the council have such an issue anyway, it doesn't look as though its presence could cause any affect on anyone, it appears just from the pictures to be fairly well hidden from view.

 

[neill]

A warning to all!

As you guys know I posted the original report on, and gave the name to 'The Hobbit House' last year and have watched and loved peoples reaction to it - it's an amazing building.

I spoke to the owner of the Hobbit House earlier last year and he told me of his hopes for the building, and that he was going to install a remote security device. It seems that he has now recently done so, as a friend of mine who recently visited the site was quickly met by a couple of 'heavies' who made VERY clear that a return visit was not welcome! They were going to keep his camera but instead took out the SD card, which they did keep. He was then roughly taken off site.

I have spent the last year finding out about the history of the Hobbit House and the creator, who is still very much alive. I will post here when I have got it all together, including the local council's opinion.

N.

 

[Evilgenius]

Was down there a few days ago and spent quite a while looking around and snapping away at the place.
Wasnt met by any heavies but we did have to duck and dive from the farmer ploughing his field next door.

The only security I noticed was a bunch of birds kicking off when I slide a gate along a wall to get in.... must of woke them up! There were so many nests in all the little cracks and crevices, birds love the place to!

This place is fantastic, the pictures I have seen so far just dont show you the scale of it, I was amazed to say the least, so much hard work has gone into this! Shame its just stuffed full of junk, ladders and farmers rubbish now.

Here's one of mine with the girlfreind in shot which might help you realize how big this place is if you aint been.... hope you dont mind!

 

[klempner69]

We paid a visit there and watched the farmer working away rigging up something by the house unaware we were in the bushes nearby,but then his massive brown dog spotted us and made a right racket..quick and stealthy retreat to car!We crept back after he left only to discover said dog happily guarding the house..Rotties n me dont get on

 

[skeleton key]

What can i say lost for words
Realy looks like something out of the Lord Of the rings
WOW,WOW,WOW.
SK

 

[Urchin]

Have been here now, guessed the location right, my detective skills are as sharp as! Fantastic place, really want to go back now and get sunrise pictures! Concerned about the amount of people who may hear about this and not respect it, anyone know what the farmer plans to do?

 

[Urchin]

hobbit video

Took a wee video of it

[nomedia]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0KHN_Y8WEqs[/nomedia]