Cocklofts refer to the attic or upper room of a house. Some synonyms for cocklofts include garrets, lofts, attics, roof spaces, or upper floors. These spaces were traditionally used for storage, but in modern times, they have been converted into living spaces. Depending on the region and environmental conditions, these rooms can be hot or cold, and they may have sloping ceilings due to the design of the roof. Other synonyms include eaves, gables, and roofline, which all pertain to the architectural features of the roof structure where cocklofts would be found. In any case, cocklofts remain fascinating elements of both old and modern architecture.