DD spending a while totally alone

One of my big regrets is that I allowed myself to be talked into the safe options rather than doing what I wanted at 18 while I had total freedom to do so. I wanted to fundraise and travel. I had everything in place but my family didn't want me to go so in the end I didn't. Now I have DC with additional needs and a health condition of my own, I can't see myself ever getting the opportunity to do anything like what I wanted to do back then. I think this sounds amazing and later on in life she will remember it fondly.

Spectacularly unreasonable. It sounds like she has great maturity, and it will be wonderful for her in the midst of so many busy weeks.

If she hates it she can always leave.

I spent a month alone on a Scottish island when I was 19 after my ex bailed out. It’s one of my most treasured memories.

i also think it stood me in very good stead as an adult because I had to be organised with food/washing etc as I couldn’t just get a takeaway

What a wonderful travel itinerary and the remote cottage by yourself is something I would have loved to have done-but maybe with a dog! It was on my bucket list to challenge myself to holiday alone (after two exDP's who were insufferably impatient when going anywhere or doing anything like a holiday and ruined them many times because of this).
At the grand old age of 50 and adult kids self sufficient, I flew to France, hired a car, stayed in a chateau, drank champagne and drove around the French countryside for a week. Bloody loved it. Got a bit bored of my own company after a week but would do it again in a heartbeat - with DDogs though!

Alone isn't the same as lonely. There is so much "noise" in the world today, taking time out to be with your own company and thoughts can be a very positive thing. Her plans - reading, writing, walking etc... are all ideal for this period of time - it's not lonely time, it's calm time where she can hear herself think. She has a car and means to contact people if she needs to or finds it is becoming lonely.

Sounds a lovely idea, not for as long but I spent a couple weeks doing this in Bali and absolutely loved it. Just did lots of yoga, reading, cooking alone, I’d have happily carried on for longer if I didn’t have plans.

I think you need to give her more credit! She sounds like a wonderful independent young woman. 2 months on her own sounds like a great experience. And I'm sure if she actually ends up hates it she'll change it up! I really wouldn't deter her from doing this. You can keep in contact with her frequently during those months (for your own sake, not hers)

Sounds heavenly. You say she has money so if she doesn’t like it she can just leave and not have to worry about the waste. How do you know you love/hate living alone unless you try? I love it. Many people love working from home but I (very unexpectedly) hated it.

In life, it’s good to try out any random things that come your way, and it’s absolutely fine to think ‘that was shit, I’m not doing that again’.

Your daughter will have internet access for video calls and phone calls?
Two months is not very long at all.
If she did struggle I am sure she would make contact with friends & family or change plans.

I think you're right actually OP. but don't persuade her against it, just makes sure you keep in very regular contact with her (phonecall every other day maybe).

I am normally a very bubbly happy person and had to spend three months alone rurally for work, it gave me full cabin fever but I didn't notice it happening at the time.

At the least, have you got a dog she could borrow?

Your daughter is incredibly lucky and has an amazing year planned. It's like you're actively looking for something to worry about.

The worst that will happen is surely that she leaves early and is wastes a bit of money.

This should barely register as a worry for you honestly.

She won't be trapped there. If she finds she doesn't like it she can leave.

Really can't see any issues with this. Its not like she moving somewhere permanently. Id have loved to do this at her age, couldn't have afforded it though😁

Sounds like a dream to me!

Does she have any relevant history of mental health issues for you to be concerned that this will be "very very bad" for her mental health?

On the face of it, a little loneliness won't do any harm. It's literally for two months, which is no time at all.

Good for her! Being happy with your own company is hugely important.

Its a wonderful experience and if she needs to talk to someone - she can telephone or FaceTime

Oh a rural cottage on one's own at 18 sounds my absolute dream of bliss. Unfortunately it took me until I was 19 to achieve but I adored it. And I got a cat 😻

Sounds bloody heavenly and I am jealous she’s able to do this!

It's a choice not a mandatory hermitage. If she doesn't like it I'm sure she's capable of taking steps

No, not a bad idea, let her do it exactly as she pictures, don't discourage or make her doubt herself or you will rob her of this and her idea is incredibly romantic and lovely, and could be a really special time.

It's an excellent experience!
If she hates it she doesn't need to do it again, but actually whether she loves it, hates it, or some of both depending... She will certainly learn something about herself which maybe you can see with your life experience, but she doesn't necessarily know herself through her own lived experience.

I am completely a people person, but at 18 I went off round the world solo, it was ace.

I had solo times some of those were lonely some were not. They were all valuable.
And even if she learns she likes having people close by, knowing you are ok alone is a really really really useful piece of knowledge... Helps you not take refuge in the company of people you would otherwise confidentially walk away from without hesitation.

Oh, actually, scratch that, you have to be 25 to rent a vehicle don't you?

She could rent a mini camper instead? Then if she gets lonely in a rural spot, or bored, she can move on.

Sounds great to me.

If she gets lonely she can do something about it at that point? She sounds like someone who knows her own mind so I would let her get on with it.

How on earth is she funding all this?

If its her money, it's her choice.