Yurlod Kurpa Retreat Cottage

Solo retreat in a tiny, quiet cabin

A personal practice cabin near Aylsham, Norfolk, now available to solo meditation practitioners for self-catering stays of up to 28 nights.

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The brick exterior of Yurlod Kurpa Retreat Cottage beside the garden
Yurlod Kurpa Retreat Cottage

For the right person, the dimensions are part of what makes it work. Everything is within reach. There is nowhere to be except here.

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A first look at the cottage, garden, and practical spaces for a solo self-catering retreat.

The bed and compact studio space inside Yurlod Kurpa Retreat Cottage
Studio bed beneath exposed beams
A quiet sitting and practice area inside the retreat cottage
Practice and sitting space
The compact self-catering kitchen with a cooker inside the retreat cottage
Compact self-catering kitchen
The separate shower room inside Yurlod Kurpa Retreat Cottage
Separate shower room
Trees and green garden space around the retreat cottage
Garden and trees around the cottage
A view from the retreat cottage doorway across the patio and garden
View from the cottage door

Please read carefully

A very small space, intentionally

The retreat is a brick-built single-storey cabin, something like a brick-built shepherd's hut. It is 22 feet long by 7 feet wide. It is best suited to someone wanting to sit, simplify, and be held by a small, still space.

Inside is a studio bedsit with exposed beams, a small wall window and skylights, a separate shower room, and a compact but well-equipped kitchen with a full-sized cooker. There is floor space to set up a cushion and sit comfortably.

At a glance

  • Solo guests only.
  • Minimum stay 2 nights, maximum stay 28 nights.
  • No WiFi, no TV, limited mobile signal at the top of the garden.
  • Electric heating and washing machine.
  • No pets. No smoking.
  • Off-road parking for one car.

The grounds

The cabin sits within a half-acre plot surrounded by farmland, birds, and wildlife. It is private and separate, with lawn, patio, and trees.

Walking and provisions

Itteringham village shop and cafe are around a 20-minute walk away. Blickling Hall is about 1.5 miles by road and track.

North Norfolk

Aylsham is 4 miles away, the Norfolk coast is around 10 miles north, and Norwich is roughly 16.6 miles away.

Pricing

Simple seasonal rates

Summer

Easter to the end of October half term.

£40 per night

Winter

November to Easter.

£35 per night

Longer stays

20% discount for stays of 11-28 nights.

Deposit

£150

Required on booking, covering electricity and any cleaning required on departure.

Electricity is charged separately.

What to bring

Come prepared for self-retreat

Guests bring their own linen, towels, kitchen towels, cleaning products, and whatever practice materials they need: cushion, altar items, books, or anything else that supports the retreat.

Please leave the cabin as you found it and do not leave items for the next guest, as there may be gaps between use.

Longer stay?

Get in touch before booking

Jane is happy to talk through whether the cottage is right for your practice.

Email Jane