Dark Skies
The UK's national parks, wild places and rural countryside are the best places to go stargazing and experience our fabulous Dark Skies – thousands of stars, distant planets, twinkling constellations and even the sheer sweep of our own galaxy, the Milky Way, can all be seen in areas where light pollution is low. In fact, if you're after a UK stargazing holiday, it's good to know that you can normally see at least ten times as many stars in the darkest areas of the country as in a town or city. Our handy Dark Skies accommodation guide picks out some amazing UK stargazing locations, from remote hostels and country B&Bs to deeply rural holiday cottages, hotels and forest lodges. Stay up late, look up and gaze in wonder at the UK's glorious night skies, then back to bed for a great night's sleep!
Main photo: Under Starry Skies, Llansadwrn, Wales
Best Places to stay for fabulous stargazing
Pod and shepherd's hut glamping with spectacular views and great walking on the Yorkshire Wolds Way
Wolds Walk Glamping, Manor Wold Farm, East Heslerton, Malton, North Yorkshire YO17 8RN
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A contemporary West Coast Scotland cabin that’s fit for a captain on the Sound of Mull
Captain's Cabin, Druim Na Cracaig, Drimnin, Argyll PA80 5XZ
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A unique geodesic dome in the heart of Herefordshire that’s off-grid, dog-friendly and perfect for stargazing
The Nova Dome, Turnastone, Hereford, Herefordshire HR2 0RE
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Contemporary West Coast of Scotland self-catering with views across the water to the Isle of Mull
PilotHouse, Druim Na Cracaig, Drimnin, Argyll PA80 5XZ
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Charming safari lodges on a stunning smallholding in rural Ceredigion
Canvas & Campfires, Pant Yr Hwch, Llanwnnen, Lampeter, Ceredigion SA48 7LY
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With mouthwatering views and a stylish and very cosy interior, this contemporary wooden cabin is a perfect base for discovering the wild beauty of the Isle of Skye
Skye Falls Chalet, Glendale, Skye IV55
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Spacious Outer Hebrides getaway, with a hot tub overlooking the mountains and water
Eagle Lodge, Uig near Stornoway, The Outer Hebrides, Lewis
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This romantic, secluded Powys church makes the perfect base for walking, cycling and canoeing into Wales' Great Outdoors
St Gwrhai Church, Penstrowed, Caersws, Powys SY17 5SG
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This beautiful light-filled church is the perfect place to experience the beauty of the Yorkshire Dales
St Mary's Church, Arkengarthdale, North Yorkshire DL11 6RG
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Dog-friendly retreat with an on-site pool and spa, in beautiful Somerset surroundings
Swandown, 14 Goldenhaye, Cricket St. Thomas near Chard, Somerset
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Striking treetop lodges sleeping up to six, set in Devon countryside
Copper Lodge, Chulmleigh, Devon
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Striking hideaway for two in Wales, close to Cardigan Bay
The Tri-Pod, Pantcefn, near Llanarth, Mid Wales & Cardigan Bay
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The chance to get away from it all awaits at this safari tent in Devon
Beech, Dalwood, Devon
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Luxury, open-plan lodge near Montgomery, surrounded by Welsh countryside
Llety Cariad, Montgomery, Mid Wales & Cardigan Bay
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Tranquil shepherd's hut retreat in Dorset, with a freestanding tub outside
Hurdlemakers Hut, Piddletrenthide, Dorset
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A beautiful contemporary barn conversion right on the South Devon coast
The Shippon, Dawlish, Devon EX7 0QW
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Dog-friendly self-catering stays with hot tubs near the shores of Loch Lomond
Finn Village, Croftamie, Glasgow, Lanarkshire G63 0HG
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A family-friendly, dog-welcoming pub with rooms in the New Forest
High Corner Inn, Linwood, Ringwood, Hampshire BH24 3QY
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Award-winning, eco-friendly boathouse just footsteps from the beach in Ceredigion, sleeping up to 12 guests in three cabins
Ty Cwch Boathouse, Cwmtydu, Llwyndafydd, Llandysul, Ceredigion SA44 6LQ
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Wow factor treehouses near Mayfield in leafy East Sussex
Hoots Treehouses, Doozes Farm, Witherenden Road, Mayfield, East Sussex TN20 6RS
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Comfortable rooms above a perfectly placed dining pub overlooking the ocean in Northwest Cornwall not far from St Ives
The Gurnard's Head, The Gurnards Head, Near Zennor, St Ives, Cornwall TR26 3DE
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No better place for a country weekend away doing nothing much amid glorious surroundings.
The Felin Fach Griffin, Felin Fach Brecon Powys LD3 0UB
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It's hard to imagine a more ideal setting for a Lake District B&B, with glorious views over the Wasdale Valley
1692 Wasdale, Bolton Head Farm, Gosforth, Cumbria CA20 1EW
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Unique Shepherds Hut and Bell Tent glamping on a Kent nature reserve, with unbeatable views and wildlife aplenty.
Elmley Nature Reserve, Kingshill Farm, Elmley National Nature Reserve, Kent ME12 3RW
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Wake up surrounded by nature at this unique and very comfortable exclusive use property in Kent
Kingshill Farmhouse, Kingshill Farm, Elmley National Nature Reserve, Kent ME12 3RW
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Luxury lodges in the middle of the Suffolk countryside
Blyth Rise Stays, Station Road, Laxfield, Suffolk IP13 8HF
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Boutique rooms and first-rate food in a gorgeous Lakeland location
The Yan, Broadrayne Farm, Grasmere, The Lake District Cumbria, LA22 9RU
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A contemporary lakeside hotel on the shores of Ullswater that does everything just right.
Another Place, The Lake, Watermillock, Ullswater, Cumbria CA11 0LP
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A contemporary lakeside hotel on the shores of Ullswater that offers luxury rooms in the grounds.
Shepherd Huts at Another Place, The Lake, Watermillock, Ullswater, Cumbria CA11 0LP
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Taking the concept of luxury beachfront hotel to a new level
Watergate Bay Hotel, On the Beach Watergate Bay Cornwall TR8 4AA
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A high-end Sussex holiday cottage for 2 right in the middle of the South Downs
The Piggery at John Bulls House, Bull's Lane, Cowfold, Horsham, West Sussex RH13 8AP
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Adults-only luxury glamping in a gloriously remote location.
Oaklands Glamping, Llangyniew, Welshpool, Powys SY21 9EJ
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A glorious luxury treehouse for couples in the heart of Wales
Heartwood Treehouse, Llangyniew, Welshpool, Powys SY21 9EJ
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Luxury apartments and family lodges at an iconic and historic Scottish location
John O'Groats Luxury Lodges and Apartments, John O'Groats, Wick, Caithness KW1 4YR
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Cosy, comfortable and award-winning floating pods and houseboats near Beccles in the Broads National Park
Hippersons Boatyard, Gillingham Dam, Beccles, Norfolk NR34 0EB
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Luxury cabins in a glorious Peak District location
Hoe Grange Holidays, Hoe Grange Farm, Ballidon Moor, Brassington, Matlock, Derbyshire DE4 4HP
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A slice of glamping and camping heaven in the Yorkshire Dales
Catgill Farm Glamping, Catgill Farm, Bolton Abbey, North Yorkshire BD23 6HA
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Boutique hotel, bar and restaurant in the heart of Snowdonia's adventure tourism zone near Blaenau Ffestiniog
Plas Weunydd, Llechwedd, Blaenau Ffestiniog, Gwynedd LL41 3NB
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A fabulous hotel in a gorgeous part of the South Hams with stunning views across the rolling hills or down to the cove.
Soar Mill Cove Hotel, Near Salcombe Devon TQ7 3DS
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A rural estate set in stunning East Sussex countryside – del-luxe, rustic-chic and truly unique.
Fair Oak Farm, Witherenden Road, Mayfield, East Sussex TN20 6RS
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A welcoming gastropub with cracking food and luxurious guestrooms on Essex's heavenly Mersea Island
The White Hart Inn, 1 High Street, West Mersea, Essex CO5 8QD
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Cosy rooms and great food in the charming Cotswolds village of Filkins
The Five Alls, Filkins, Lechlade, Gloucestershire GL7 3JQ
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A pair of magical luxurious treehouses in the Herefordshire countryside
One Acre Wood , One Acre Wood, Bishops Frome, Herefordshire WR6 5BY
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A sumptuous North Norfolk self-catering property that's perfect for groups of friends, family get-togethers – and wedding parties!
Godwick Hall, Godwick Hall, Godwick, Mill Lane, Fakenham, King's Lynn, Norfolk PE32 2RJ
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Adults-only shepherd’s huts on a working farm in the Yorkshire Dales
Breaks Fold Farm, Breaks Fold Farm, West End, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG3 4BB
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Dannah Farm, Bowmans Lane, Shottle, Belper, Derbyshire DE56 2DR
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A beautiful Shropshire hotel in a great location with lovely rooms and award-winning food
Old Downton Lodge, Downton on the Rock Ludlow Shropshire SY8 2HU
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Clawford Lakes, Clawton, Holsworthy, Devon EX22 6PN
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