We have never really liked the UPVC white porch that was fitted to the cottage when we bought it, however through the winter and heavy rains it has proved to be quite useful, and for the time being have decided to leave it standing, and will try to tidy it and make it more of a pleasant space when coming to the front door of the cottage.
We have sourced 3 boxes of travertine mosaic tiles left over from someone's DIY project, and today they have been sealed, now awaiting the tile fitter...