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.
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.
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.
The Wee Beehive
Strathdon - Aberdeenshire
Sleeps 2
Charming cabin with a wood-fired hot tub in the Cairngorms National Park, the darkest skies in the UK and also the northernmost Dark Sky Park in the world, perfect for romantic escapes amongst spectacular scenery.
The Lazy Duck - The Homestead
Nethybridge - Highlands
Sleeps 2
Enjoy off-grid living at this eco-friendly lodge, set in its own private woodland in Scotland's Cairngorms National Park.
The Cairngorms Yurt
The Cairngorms - Scottish Highlands
Sleeps 2
A romantic getaway for couples in Chapeltown of Glenlivet - an ideal base for stargazing and exploring the National Park and the Malt Whisky Trail.
Tarset Tor
Hexham - Northumberland
Sleeps 16
Soak up picturesque views at Tarset Tor, a collection of cosy eco-friendly holiday homes nestled in the heart of the Northumberland National Park, one of England’s first and one of Europe’s largest International Dark Sky Parks and now home to its very own Dark Skies Festival.
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.
Walltown Byre
Brampton - Northumberland
Sleeps 6
Walltown Byre is a Northumberland cottage that combines contemporary style with the tradition and history of a building dating back to 1876.
Cheviot Holiday Cottages
Alnwick - Northumberland
Sleeps 2 per cottage
Two award winning, five star luxury cottages in the serenity of the Northumberland National Park
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.
Folly Gill
Scarborough - North Yorkshire
Sleeps 2
Romantic, contemporary cottage for two in North Yorkshire with giant bedroom and luxurious, marble bathroom.
Ty Cipar
Betws-y-coed - Gwynedd
Sleeps 4
A remote spot within one of the best stargazing sites in Snowdonia, designated an International Dark Sky Reserve in 2015, Ty Cipar cottage is a true escape from urban life.
Dolydd Cottage
Maentwrog - Snowdonia
Sleeps 2
A fairytale cottage, perfect for two, set in the heart of 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.
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!
Wanderoo
Brecon - Powys
Sleeps 2
A bijoux horse truck in the Brecon Beacons National Park, with romantic studio interiors and a hot tub beneath the stars…
The Farmhouse
Crickhowell - Powys
Sleeps 8
A stunning converted farmhouse nestled in the wild beauty of the Brecon Beacons offering modern rustic charm, a luxurious hot tub and breathtaking views
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
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.
Limecombe
Minehead - Somerset
Sleeps 10
Get to know the Exmoor National Park, home to Europe’s first International Dark Sky Reserve, at this detached and spacious converted railway cottage in Somerset.
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