DARK SKY RETREATS
Here’s a great selection of places to stay where you can relax in comfort and enjoy the experience of a dark sky above
ASTROADVENTURES NORTH DEVON COAST www.astroadventures.co.uk
Holiday in our lodges near the North Devon Coast and image the night sky with our dome based, fully equipped 25cm Skywatcher Quattro on an EQ6 mount. We also offer AstroScape photography and education courses on Astromony, plus visual observing with our half metre Dobsonian!
FLAG COTTAGE YORKSHIRE DALES NATIONAL PARK www.flagcottage.com • 01505 615344
West Burton in its rural setting is estimated to have light pollution levels for stargazing, or drive up on to the nearby moorland itself, plus local dark sky sites at Buckden and Bolton Castle. Delightful, wellequipped, refurbished 4ńgold award accommodation with walks in all directions. Sleeps 4, wood burner, garden, welcomes dogs.
EDDINGTON LODGE NORTH CORNWALL COAST www.eddington-lodge.co.uk
Our bespoke observation pods and fully equipped observatory enable our guests to experience the beautiful Cornish night skies in one of the darkest sky areas in the UK and our cosy, contemporary log cabins ensure a fantastic stay for all the family!
PEAK GLAMPING HIDEAWAY DERBYSHIRE www.glampingpeakdistrict.co.uk • 01298 73266
Peak Glamping Hideaway offers luxury glamping in the heart of the Peak District National Park, framed by spectacular scenery. We sleep five in each of our yurts, two in our shepherd’s hut and four in a country cottage. Roll-top baths, huge hot showers, and Egyptian cotton linen and towels provide extra relaxation for your return after a day’s adventure in the Peaks. Toast marshmallows around the fire pit while stargazing; make memories to last a lifetime.
KAOWOOD COUNTRY PARK CARMARTHEN, WEST WALES www.kaowood.co.uk 01994 230814
07435 900367
Kaowood offers the perfect retreat for a relaxing break in a choice of detached lodges sleeping 2-8 persons with private hot tubs. Set within 15 acres of idyllic woodland, this stunning park is a haven for wildlife. Only a short drive to the coastline.
COQUET COTTAGES NORTHUMBERLAND info@coquetcottages.co.uk • 01665 710700
Coquet Cottages comprises of the finest collection of award-winning luxury holiday homes in Northumberland. From romantic retreats to large party houses with hot tubs, we have the best collection of stunning properties in enviable coast and countryside locations.
VINDOMORA COUNTRY LODGES NORTHUMBERLAND www.vindomoracountrylodges.co.uk
Vindomora Country Lodges offers a bespoke holiday experience, built around our guests requirements. Five real log cabins, all with private hot tubs, wood stoves and all pet friendly. Located adjacent to the North Pennines AONB which has more nationally recognised Dark Skies Discovery Sites than any other part of the UK. Two such sites being only seven miles away.
THE SHEPHERDS ARMS HOTEL ENNERDALE BRIDGE, LAKE DISTRICT www.shepherdsarms.com • 01946 861249
Enjoy the grandeur of the dark skies over Ennerdale, and return to the comfort of a traditional Lakeland inn with a reputation for a warm welcome and excellent homemade food, open fires, Cumbrian ales and selected wines. Check our website for offpeak offers on accommodation.
BLACKBERRY WOOD TREEHOUSES, GLAMPING AND CAMPING EAST SUSSEX
Nestled inside the South Downs National Park, Blackberry Wood can offer accommodation to suit everyone from luxury tree houses, to quirky glamping options to camping in your own tent. Surrounded by stunning Sussex nature but within walking distance of excellent country pubs.
TROEDYRHIW HOLIDAY COTTAGES CARDIGAN BAY, WALES www.troedyrhiw.com 01239 811564
Five star, in more ways than one! Close to the Dark Sky Discovery sites at Penbryn, Poppit Sands, Sychpant and Llanerchaeron. Cosy self catering cottages welcoming children and pets, an ideal base to appreciate our beautiful, uncompromised skies. Situated on a small-holding, nestled in a peaceful valley, just perfect to relax. Perched on the hillside high above Lake Vyrnwy, in the pristine air of the Berwyn Mountains, with views to Snowdonia and beyond. Unrivalled tranquillity, the great outdoors and perfect dark skies, all within an hour of the motorway.
LAKE VYRNWY HOTEL & SPA LLANWDDYN, POWYS www.lakevyrnwy.com • 01691 870692 ST BRIDES BAY COTTAGES
PEMBROKESHIRE www.stbridesbay cottages.com 01437 720027
Come and stay with us and enjoy some of the best dark skies in Pembrokeshire
WILDERNESS COTTAGES SCOTLAND www.wildernesscottages.co.uk • 01463 719219
Located through Scotland, Wilderness Cottages offers a unique collection of properties from small cottages to larger houses, including the West Coast, the Northern Highlands and the Isle of Skye, perfect locations for dark skies. Pet Friendly. Free brochure available.