# Bavarian Barnyard Cottages These Holiday Cottages Offer a Taste of Understated Luxury By Vasiliki Marapas | Published 2014-06-25 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holiday-cottages References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2014/06/25/format-elf-architekten-hofgut-germany-blackened-timber-cottages/) & [formatelf.de](http://www.formatelf.de/) German studio Format Elf Architekten have designed [three holiday cottages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/altihut) for the Hofgut estate, a luxury accommodation in the Bavarian countryside. The architects created the [barn-style buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/learning-house), complete with pitched roofs, for guests looking for a longer-term stay than the facilities can entertain. The structures, which call to mind archetypal agricultural buildings, are meant to look how a child might draw a house: extremely simple. Architect Stefan Hanniger goes onto explain,"The silhouettes of the houses are reduced to their essence and have an iconic and sharp appearance.The material of the facade is [blackened timber](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stanfordville-house) which creates a conceptual bridge to the old weather-beaten barn." The homes are clad in black-stained timber, allowing them to blend with their surroundings. Upon first glance, the homes look uniform in their aesthetic; however, they are differentiated by terrace and window detailing that corresponds to their estate location. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 46% | Activity: 11% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Luxury Barn-style Cottages:** Opportunity for businesses to create high-end holiday accommodations with a rustic, barn-inspired design aesthetic. - **Long-term Stay Holiday Rentals:** Potential for industries to cater to guests seeking extended stays in vacation homes rather than short-term accommodations. - **Blending with Natural Surroundings:** Opportunity for companies to develop architectural designs and materials that seamlessly integrate with the natural environment. ### Where This Applies - **Hospitality:** Hotels and vacation rental platforms can explore offering luxury barn-style cottages to cater to guests seeking unique and sophisticated accommodations. - **Real Estate:** Brokers and property developers can tap into the demand for long-term stay holiday rentals by investing in and marketing vacation homes with extended stay options. - **Architecture and Design:** Architectural firms and designers can focus on creating eco-friendly structures that harmonize with the natural landscape, offering unique and sustainable housing options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sleek Modular German Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-anton-ii.md) - [Black-Timber Farmhouse Extensions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shadow-barn.md) - [Countryside Woodland Cabin Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aralar-cottage.md) - [Prefabricated Timber Barn Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/north-fork.md) - [Sustainable Cubic Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/appels-architekten.md) - [Modern Holiday Mountain Cabins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/krasnyk-house.md) - [Wedge-Shaped Stealthy Cottages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbora-vokac-taylor-architect.md) - [Landscape-Integrated Holiday Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plener-istebna.md) - [Nature-Rooted Family Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/haus-am-lagnesberg.md)