Well I don't have an indoor pool suna etc etc and acres of land but I do live in a thatched house in the countryside.
It's dark in the winter because the windows are small, mice get in from time to time and there always seems to be something needing fixing, and you'd better be able to drive 'cause there's no public transport, oh and I hope you're not tall 'cause the beams are low and hard!
But I can walk down the middle of the main street on Sunday morning without getting run over and if you lose your wallet from your pocket, chances are someone will knock on your door and give it back to you complete with money.
You pays yer money and takes yer choice!