Solitaries

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Australasia

Our five different solitary retreat cabins offer a variety of choice spanning from the conveniences of modern living like hot showers to a more rustic and simple NZ bach set back in the bush. (sorry...
Located near: Waikato PO Box 538, New Zealand

Eastern England

A solitary retreat hut set in a choice pocket of the Norfolk countryside that is quiet, isolated and remote. The hut is built from recycled and natural materials; very well insulated, bright, sunny...
Located near: Norwich, United Kingdom
Gribbles is a bespoke shepherds hut ideal for a solitary retreat set in beautiful Suffolk countryside halfway between Ipswich and Colchester. Although only 30m from a single bedroom cottage it is...
Located near: near Manningtree, United Kingdom
We have two identical huts at our retreat centre, Vajrasana:  Han Shan and Ryokan. Each hut for retreats in 2024 costs £295 (full) or £230 (concession) per week, running Friday to...
Located near: Walsham le Willows, United Kingdom

Southwest England

Cotna is set in a beautiful south-facing valley on the south coast of Cornwall, an organically managed 14-acre smallholding about a mile from the sea. You can walk down through our woodland or along...
Located near: Gorran Churchtown, United Kingdom
Situated in rural North Herefordshire, with footpath access to the surrounding hills and valleys, Oakhill Wagon sits on top of a sloping field with spectacular views towards the hills of south...
Located near: Leominster, United Kingdom
Our Shepherd's Hut is an exceptionally well situated solitary venue; set in a secluded area that leads directly up through ancient woodland onto the Quantock moors with their many miles of quiet...
Located near: , United Kingdom
Solitary accommodation available in a beautiful setting on the Devon /Somerset border a 5 minute walk from the Grand Western canal. The caravan is well maintained and comfortable with it’s own oven,...
Located near: Wellington, United Kingdom

Southeast England

Avasatha means ‘place of rest’ or ‘dwelling’ in the Pali language. Avasatha is a comfortable self-catering, 6 berth, static caravan situated at the New Beach Caravan Park in Dymchurch Kent. It is...
Located near: Dymchurch, United Kingdom
Our solitary hut is available in 2024 Info The Chalet is secluded in part of the Rivendell Retreat Centre grounds. Food and supplies are delivered. The chalet has heating, a silent fridge, a...
Located near: High Hurstwood, United Kingdom

Scotland

Cuil is a small cottage in a very isolated and beautiful part of the West Highlands, on the north shore of Loch Shiel. It is about a mile from its nearest neighbours. It is off grid but has a...
Located near: Acharacle , United Kingdom
The Crotha Bothy retreat hut is situated at an altitude of 1,300 feet in Crotha Glen, behind Dhanakosa. There are no roads or houses visible from the bothy and access is by foot or quad bike only....
Located near: Lochearnhead, United Kingdom
The Vajra Sheilin retreat hut is set in Dhanakosa's grounds, on the hillside above the retreat centre and overlooking Loch Voil in the beautiful Scottish Highlands. It is an excellent facility both...
Located near: Lochearnhead, United Kingdom

Wales

Castell cottage in North Wales has been set up specially for solitary retreats: it is remotely located without being far from the A5 and fitted out very comfortably whilst retaining the simple charm...
Located near: Corwen, United Kingdom
Gelli is a grade II listed cottage located in Snowdownia national park. It sits within its own grounds and is surrounded by mountain views and no near neighbours. The...
Located near: Dolgellau, United Kingdom
The Eniya Barn is tucked peacefully away on a mountainside within Snowdonia National Park North Wales, UK. It is located about 15 minutes from Caernarfon and about 20 minutes from Bangor. Details of...
Located near: , United Kingdom
Our annexe (converted barn) is primarily set up for small group retreats, or to provide further accommodation for retreats in the house. However, most of such retreats take place at weekends, so we...
Located near: near Llandeilo, United Kingdom
Ty Brethyn Retreat Space is located in the grounds of a housing co-operative, situated in a secluded quiet valley, down a track from the road, so there's no traffic noise and it's away from other...
Located near: Llangollen, Wales , United Kingdom

Ireland

Silvermine Lodge is a 2-bedroom apartment overlooking Bannow Bay in South County Wexford, Ireland. If you are looking for a quiet location for a break from city life, or a solitary meditation retreat...
Located near: , Ireland

Spain

Guhyaloka men's retreat centre in a remote Spanish valley hosts three beautifully located solitary chalets, each with a subtly different character of its own. All of the chalets have a water supply,...
Located near: Alicante, Spain
Suryavana Retreat Centre is located in the hinterland of the Valencia region. On the local train line from Valencia, it is very easy to get to. Situated between the mountains or Sierras,...
Located near: Jérica, Spain
A Mountain Retreat In Spain Located in the south east of Spain, in the hills behind Javea and Denia, (the Costa Blanca) about an hour and a half south of Valencia. It is on terraced land...
Located near: Alicante, Spain

Sweden

The Weaving House at Samting, Adelsö is a large, well insulated and comfortable one-room wooden cabin in 10 hectares of garden, meadow and forest, on the island of Adelsö in Lake Mälaren just to...
Located near: , Sweden