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23 of the Best Coolstays for Stargazing
Published 2nd February 2022
Swap streetlight for starlight at these 20 holiday properties located in one of the UK's dark sky reserves.
The low levels of light pollution in these wild and isolated spots mean the night sky shines bright with thousands of stars.
Wrap up warm and head outside, or just turn off the lights and stargaze from the comfort of your own sofa at one of these remote and magical hideaways.
Best stargazing stays in Scotland
MidPark A-Frame
Huntly - Aberdeenshire
Sleeps 2
Take in the stars from the wood fired hot tub at this designer larch A-frame on a contemporary Scottish estate, under the dark skies of Aberdeenshire, possibly the best spot in the UK for catching a glimpse of the Northern Lights.
The Bothy at Nether Glenny
Port of Menteith - Stirling
2+1 guests
Enjoy a taste of the quiet life at this wonderfully tranquil retreat with its own Hikki hot tub, nestled amidst the Menteith Hills in the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park.
Bracken Treehouse
St Andrews - Fife
Sleeps 2
Luxurious treehouse with an outdoor bath set in enchanting woodland in Fife’s countryside, a relaxing romantic escape.
Scots Pine Treehouse
Nr Glenshee - Perthshire
Sleeps 2
Scots Pine Treehouse in Highland Perthshire with river views and a hillside hot tub in the Cairngorms.
Tower O'Ess
Glen Tanar Estate - Aberdeenshire
Sleeps 2
A proud and luxurious gatehouse conversion guarding the Glen Tanar Estate and nestled within the bewitching Scots Pine of Aberdeenshire.
The Queens Hut
Aboyne - Aberdeenshire
Sleeps 4
A luxury log cabin fit for royalty. Built originally for Queen Mary as a tea house, it sits on the banks of an Aberdeenshire loch surrounded by enchanting pine woods.
Best stargazing stays in England
The Hemmel
Kidlandlee - Northumberland
Sleeps 2
Romantic cottage surrounded by pine forests and deep valleys in the heart of Northumberland.
Huts in the Hills
Alnwick - Northumberland
Sleeps 5
A choice of five beautifully built artisan shepherd's huts in the Northumberland hills, each with their own outdoor bathtub.
Hadrian's Wall Huts
Hexham - Northumberland
Sleeps 2
Cosy shepherd's hut for two providing a peaceful retreat in a Dark Sky reserve in Northumberland, offering incredible views and starry night skies.
Skylark
Hexham - Northumberland
Sleeps 4
Fairytale treehouse in the heart of Northumberland National Park, perfect for romantic escapes surrounded by nature.
Cheviot Holiday Cottages
Alnwick - Northumberland
Sleeps 2 per cottage
Two award winning, five star luxury cottages in the serenity of the Northumberland National Park
Rowan
Hexham - Northumberland
Sleeps 4
Rustic log cabin in Northumberland countryside with outdoor sunken bath and magical stargazing setting.
The Little Barn
Richmond - North Yorkshire
Sleeps 2
A rural and romantic escape - this quaint, charming stone barn is set in some of Yorkshire’s finest countryside within the North York Moors’ Dark Skies, the latest National Park to become an International Dark Sky Reserve.
New Thornber
High Bentham - Yorkshire
Sleeps 8
Luxury Yorkshire Dales retreat with breathtaking Three Peaks views and beautifully restored interiors near Settle.
The Observatory
Houghton - West Sussex
Sleeps 2
Cosy retreat for two offering incredible views of the River Arun Valley and the South Downs National Park.
Coppicer's Lodge
Petersfield - Hampshire
Sleeps 6
A romantic, off-grid lodge in the magical Hampshire woods complete with private glamping facilities and spellbinding vistas on the South Downs, an International Dark Skies Reserve and one of the clearest places to stargaze in the south of England.
Best stargazing stays in Wales
Sky House
Craswall - Herefordshire
Sleeps 2
Unique, quirky Yurt with all the charm of glamping plus all the comforts of home nestled in a peaceful spot near the Brecon Beacons National Park.
Cynefin Retreats
Hay-on-Wye - Hereford
Sleeps 2 (+1 child)
Luxury romantic pods in Herefordshire with sweeping views and private hot tubs in the Brecon Beacons, one of only five ‘Dark Sky’ protected status regions - you’re bound to see some of the clearest and brightest stars of your life!
Nantseren
Llangadog - Carmarthenshire
Sleeps 16
An idyllic wild reunion spot, with cosy lodges under stunning starlit skies, lakes, forests and a beautiful part of the Beacons all to yourself
Sennybridge Shepherds Huts
Brecon - Powys
Sleeps 2
Enjoy the serenity of the stunning Brecon Beacons and their surrounds from this hand-crafted Sennybridge shepherd's hut with a wood-fired hot tub.
Dolydd Cottage
Maentwrog - Snowdonia
Sleeps 2
A fairytale cottage, perfect for two, set in the heart of Snowdonia
The Pod
Tywyn - Snowdonia
Sleeps 3
Spend romantic weekends at The Pod - a cosy bolthole with stunning sea views, located beside the Welsh coast in Snowdonia.
Llanfendigaid House
Tywyn - Gwynedd
Sleeps 17
This Grade II* listed building is set in the stunning Snowdonia National Park, with a history dating back to the 13th century.