Straw cover (6)

I believe the answer is:

thatch

(Other definitions for thatch that I've seen before include "Organic material for old rustic roof" , "Traditional material for covering" , "Old-fashioned roof covering material" , "unusual roof" , "Rural roofing" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.

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