Over the years, I’ve seen some very interesting houses in Portobello. The historic Rock Cottage, situated on the eastern fringes of Joppa, was an early favourite. Originally a salt factory dating back to 1590, the house had been renovated by a couple of architects when I visited back in 2006, and its original rustic period character was blended with open plan living spaces and a garden designed by Diarmuid Gavin. Continue Reading…