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Dark Skies Accommodation in Mid Wales

Dark Skies Accommodation

Mid Wales has some of the darkest skies in Britain. The Elan Valley near Rhayader is a designated Dark Sky Park. The Brecon Beacons hold International Dark Sky Reserve status. And the Cambrian Mountains, with almost nobody living in them, are darker still.

What this means in practice: on a clear night from a cottage doorstep near Tregaron, you can see the Milky Way with your bare eyes. From a B&B garden above the Elan Valley, you can watch satellites crossing overhead. From a campsite in the Beacons, the sky looks completely different from anything you see at home.

The properties listed here are in areas with low light pollution. Some provide stargazing guides, telescopes, or tips on where to go for the best views. Others simply happen to be in a very dark place, which is enough.

The best stargazing months are October to March, when the nights are longer and the air tends to be clearer. But even in summer, after 11pm, the skies over the Cambrian Mountains are worth staying up for. The Elan Valley has regular stargazing events, and Brecon Beacons National Park runs astronomy evenings through the autumn and winter.

If dark skies matter to you, look for accommodation in the Elan Valley, around Rhayader, Tregaron, Llanwrtyd Wells, or in the hills between Machynlleth and Llanidloes. These are among the darkest places in Wales.

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The Nags Head Inn

Address

Garthmyl, Montgomery, Powys, SY15 6RS

Telephone
01686 640600

reservations@nagsheadgarthmyl.co.uk

Montgomery

The Nags Head is a Grade II listed coaching inn on the A483 between Newtown and Welshpool and only a few yards from the Severn and the Montgomery Canal.
Corris Caverns | Group Visits

Address

King Arthurs Labyrinth, Corris Craft Centre, Corris, Gwynedd, SY20 9RF

Telephone
01654 761584

reception@ccl.wales

Corris

King Arthur’s Labyrinth, Corris Mine Explorers, The Welsh Legends Maze and Corris Craft Centre all start from Corris Caverns in Mid Wales, with the Corris Café and Welsh Deli on site too. Discover underground adventures, Welsh myths, craft workshops…
Spring Rock Holidays

Address

Ffaldau Lane, Llandegley, Llandrindod Wells, Powys, LD1 5UE

Telephone
07970 092160

enquiries@springrockfishery.co.uk

Llandrindod Wells

Spring Rock Holidays is next to the imposing landscape of Llandegley Rocks. Walk in the footsteps of our ancestors and visit the Iron Age monument, admire the breathtaking views of the land below and bask under the expansive skies and wingspans of…
Gwesty Pen-y-Bont Hotel

Address

Pen-y-Bont Hotel, Talyllyn, Tywyn, Gwynedd, LL36 9AJ

Telephone
01654 782285

info@penybonthotel.co.uk

Tywyn

A 16th Century Coaching Inn with a spectacular location on Llyn Mwyngil (Talyllyn Lake) near Cadair Idris in the heart of southern Eryri (Snowdonia). Enjoy Bed & Breakfast in one of our five letting rooms, with a hearty Welsh Breakfast by the log…

Price
Price £180.00 per room per night for bed & breakfast
Belan Bluebell Woods

Address

Pantmaenog, Cwmbelan, Llanidloes, Powys, SY18 6QL

Telephone
07813 682150

hello@belanbluebells.co.uk

Llanidloes

Luxury peaceful Glamping & Camping wrapped in nature hidden in Mid Wales Cambrian Mountains. Choose secluded romantic Shepherds Hut escape with hottub, Geodome sleep 6 awesome family glamping plus dog or luxury camping. Accomodation -Scandi vibe,…

Price
Price £95.00 to £125.00 per unit per night
Silver Sherpa

Address

Powys & Shropshire border, SY21 9PL

Telephone
01938552277

silversherpa.uk@gmail.com

Silver Sherpa offers an exceptional travel experience for visitors exploring the stunning landscapes of Mid Wales and Shropshire. We specialise in daily luggage transfer services for walkers on Offa's Dyke Path, covering the central section between…
Hope Church | Business Events

Address

Hope Church, Dolfor Road, Newtown, Powys, SY16 1JD

Telephone
01686 627693

ed.coomber@hopenewtown.org

Newtown

At Hope Church, we offer a modern, purpose-built conference venue designed for flexibility, scale, and seamless events. Our space is built specifically for conferences, training days, and multi-room events—giving you the freedom to tailor every…
Penbontbren Y Ffermdy Holiday Cottage

Address

Ponbontbren, Glynarthen, Llandysul, Ceredigion, SA44 6PE

Telephone
01239 810248

contact@penbontbren.com

Llandysul

The holiday cottage at Penbontbren was once the original farmhouse for the farm and is located less than 3 miles to Penbryn and Tresaith beaches (safe and sandy), with many other beaches within 10 minutes drive.

Price
Price £875.00 to £1,575.00 per unit per week
The Trout Cafe | Stay

Address

Beulah, Llanwrtyd Wells, Powys, LD5 4UU

Telephone
01591 620235

info@thetroutinn.net

Llanwrtyd Wells

We have four good sized rooms available, including a large family room. All of our rooms are ensuite and have free wireless internet, digital tv and tea & coffee making facilities.

Price
Price £70.00 to £80.00 per room per night for bed & breakfast
Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways

Address

Porthmadog Harbour Station, Porthmadog, Gwynedd, LL49 9NF

Telephone
01766 516000

enquiries@ffwhr.com

Porthmadog

The Ffestiniog Railway in the heart of the Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park is the oldest independent railway company in the world, established in 1832.

Price
Price £37.00 to £66.00 per adult
Moody Meadows | Caravan & Campsite

Address

Bargoed Farm, Llwyncelyn, Aberaeron, Ceredigion, SA46 0HL

Telephone
01545 580 947

info@moodymeadows.co.uk

Aberaeron

An award winning campsite in the heart of Cardigan Bay. Moody Meadows offers fully serviced hard-standing pitches, some with private hot tubs and award winning facilities including Moody Cow Bistro and Farm shop, Moody Calf Play Barn and a Weddings…
Montgomery | County War Memorial

Address

MONTGOMERY, Powys, SY15 6HN

MONTGOMERY

Situated on Town Hill overlooking Montgomery and is visible for many miles in all directions. The moderate climb up from the path opposite the Castle car park is quite easy. Good footwear is recommended.
Tan yr Allt Holiday Cottages

Address

Tan yr Allt, Tregaron, Ceredigion, SY25 6NL

Telephone
01974 299309

enquiries@tan-yr-allt.co.uk

Tregaron

Tan yr Allt is tucked into a hillside in west Wales with sweeping views of the Cambrian Mountains. Romantic accommodation available in Y Granar and Cwt Cwtshlyd (each sleeping 2 guests), with dogs welcome too. By pre-arrangement, you can also bring…
Fedwen Uchaf

Address

Tresaith, Cardigan, Ceredigion, SA43 2JG

Telephone
01239 811333

asjadiya@aol.com

Cardigan

Fedwen Uchaf at Tresaith is a beautifully renovated and centrally heated holiday home only a few minutes drive or a short walk from the very beautiful Tresaith Beach. The cottage sleeps 5 plus 1 cot with two spacious bedrooms upstairs,

Price
Price £350.00 to £800.00 per unit per week
Barmouth Street Market

Address

Abermaw | Barmouth, Southern Snowdonia, LL42 1LS

Telephone
01341 280787

barmouth.tic@gwynedd.gov.uk

Southern Snowdonia

Market Day - Thursday and Sunday (Summer Only)
Shops early closing - Wednesday - (most shops are open all day during the summer months)
Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway

Address

The Station, Llanfair Caereinion, Welshpool, Powys, SY21 0SF

Telephone
01938 810441

info@wllr.org.uk

Welshpool

A narrow gauge train trip in up the steepest gradients in Britain. Steam locos and coaches from around the world. Shops and picnic areas at both termini.

Price
Price £21.00 per adult to £170.00 Per Group
The Floral Train | Talyllyn Railway

Address

Rheilffordd Talyllyn Railway, Gorsaf Wharf Station, Tywyn, Gwynedd, LL36 9EY

Telephone
01654 710472

enquires@talyllyn.co.uk

Tywyn

The Floral Train is the Prettiest Train of The Year!
Bliss by the Sea

Address

Flat 2, 60 Marine Terrace, Belmont, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 2BX

Telephone
07481612598

aberswan@posteo.de

Aberystwyth

Bright seafront flat with stunning views: stay right on Aberystwyth's promenade in this cheerful and colourful flat, perfect for couples or solo travellers looking for comfort by the sea.
Gifts of Wales

Address

5-6 Church Street, Welshpool, Powys, SY21 7DL

Telephone
01938 578854

info@giftsofwales.co.uk

Welshpool

Located in the heart of Welshpool, Gifts of Wales is a proudly Welsh, independant shop celebrating the very best of Wales. From our welcoming high street store to our convenient online shop, we offer a carefully curated range of high-quality gifts,…
CARAD TimeScape Rhayader

Address

Unit 2, East St Enterprise Park, East Street, Rhayader, Powys, LD6 5ER

Telephone
01597 810194

all@carad.org.uk

Rhayader

Explore the story of Rhayader through time - from ancient origins to modern-day life. Timescape Rhayader is a hands-on museum and experience space where history, people, and place come together. Set within the CARAD Centre, this exhibition brings to…