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Cosy Girl
Retreat

Three days of cosy vibes and creativity, rest, craft, good food and lovely company, just before the Christmas chaos begins.

20–23 November Stamford, Lincolnshire
Piper House, a long Lincolnshire farmhouse with pale blue window frames under a blue sky
Once voted #1
“Dreamiest Airbnb”
Grazia
just for you

A weekend of rest, creativity, connection and joy

Picture this: it’s chilly outside, the fire is burning, a delicious home-cooked meal is on its way and you’re curled up under a blanket having a good chat with some lovely women. Bliss.

There’s nowhere to be. No to-do list. Just relax, just be.

Here’s what’s waiting for you

Rest

No to-do list, nowhere urgent to be. Permission to properly switch off.

Creativity

Junk journaling, a book club and plenty of crafting, no experience needed.

Connection

Meet brilliant women and leave with new friends. Come alone, it’s encouraged!

The location

Piper House

A luxury farmhouse in the picturesque Georgian town of Stamford, Lincolnshire, the perfect spot to relax, curl up with a book, or settle in front of a film in the snug. We’ll be surrounded by five acres of fields, with a meadow and a lake.

Eight curated, themed bedrooms, seven bathrooms, an eclectic living room, a movie snug and a big open kitchen where we’ll eat together and craft too. I hope you’ll agree, it’s beautiful.

Meadow and lake in front of Piper House on a bright summer day
Bright attic living room with red sofas and playful teal line murals on the ceiling Quirky double bedroom painted with blue and white circus-tent stripes Country kitchen with a large dining table and fresh flowers Cosy movie snug with dark blue sofas and framed film posters Traditional bathroom with a colourful patterned tile floor

The itinerary

The weekend is about you and what you want to do. Here’s what it can look like, nothing is compulsory.

Friday
  • Arrival from 5pm
  • Settle in & nosy in your goodie bag
  • Welcome circle
  • Evening meal with dessert
  • Movie night (you’ll vote for your faves!)
Saturday
  • Morning yoga & breakfast
  • Countryside walk
  • Lunch
  • Junk journaling session (pack gifted)
  • Free time & dinner
  • Book club evening (book sent ahead)
Sunday
  • Breakfast
  • Trip into Stamford’s book shops
  • Sunday roast at a pub
  • Free time / craft time & dinner
  • Sound bath in the yoga studio (included)
Monday
  • Closing circle
  • Breakfast
  • Check out, hugs & goodbyes
Beth, the retreat host, smiling in a bright yellow jumper
Meet your host

Hi, I’m Beth!

I’m a creative workshops and retreat host based in Nottingham. I love crafting, reading, yoga and trying new things, and I’m a serial retreat-goer myself.

I feel passionately about sharing that experience with other women and helping people re-connect with themselves and their creativity. That’s what Cosy Girl is all about: taking time for you, ‘cos you deserve it.

Meet your chef

Kirsten Huesch

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Every meal is lovingly prepared by our private chef, Kirsten, a professional, experienced retreat chef with a passion for plant-based food. She’ll stay with us all weekend and can cater to every dietary need. Honestly, she was the only person I wanted for this.

Kirsten, the retreat chef, smiling in a farmhouse kitchen and holding up a large green pepper

A sample menu

Seasonal, hearty and fresh, a taste of Kirsten’s greatness.

Pre-breakfast snack
Coconut & lime energy balls, fresh fruit & nuts
Breakfast
Banoffee overnight oats · avocado “Benedict” on sourdough
Lunch
Healing miso broth · roasted cauliflower & greens with red pepper hummus & flatbread
Afternoon treat
Apple & cinnamon muffins
Dinner
Bean bourguignon stew with mash & steamed seasonal veg
Dessert
Sticky toffee pudding with date caramel sauce

Pick your perfect room

A £150 non-refundable deposit secures your room. Pay in full, pay in 3, or spread it monthly up to the end of October.

Bedroom with four single beds and antique wooden furniture Just 1 available

Room for 4

Four single beds in a room shared with other guests.

£450 pp
+ £150 deposit
Twin bedroom with two single beds, pale blue walls and gold-framed pictures Multiple available

Twin Room

Two single beds, share with a friend or another guest.

£500 pp
+ £150 deposit
Quirky double bedroom with blue and white circus-tent stripes 2 available

Double Room

All to yourself, or share with a friend and save.

£700 single
£500 pp shared · + £150 deposit

Frequently asked questions

Can I come on my own?

Yes! If anything, it’s encouraged, I’m sure you’ll leave with new friends. It’s totally natural to feel nervous, but I promise I’ll do everything I can to make you feel safe and welcome.

Can I come with a friend?

Of course. There are two double rooms you could share (and save £200), or twin rooms if you’d rather not share a bed.

What does the price include?

Your room, venue hire, chef, all meals, drinks, a junk journaling pack, the book club book, and a goodie bag of cosy treats. Not included: travel to the venue and the optional Sunday pub roast.

What’s the cancellation policy?

Please make sure you can attend before signing up. Life happens, though, if you do need to cancel, let me know as soon as possible so I can try to fill your spot. If I ever have to cancel the event, you’ll get a full refund.

What’s the best way to get there?

Drive or train, up to you. Stamford station is a 15-minute drive away, and there’s parking at the house. I’ll set up a WhatsApp group so train-goers can share a taxi. what3words: keeps.piper.homes.

Can you cater for my dietary requirements?

Absolutely. When you sign up I’ll send a short questionnaire including dietary requirements, which I’ll pass to our chef Kirsten.

you deserve this

Give yourself the gift of rest

Before the Christmas chaos begins, make time for creativity, connection and joy, just for you.

Can’t make it this time? Join the list for future day & weekend retreats.

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