Hermitage

Pronunciation: /ˈhɜːrmətədʒ/

Hermitage (noun)

  1. A quiet place where one person lives alone, away from other people.
  2. A small religious home or building for a person who lives in solitude for spiritual reasons.
  3. A name used for a specific building or area, often linked to a secluded home or religious site.

Examples

  • She used the cabin as a solitary retreat.
  • The writer sought a quiet solitary retreat in the hills.