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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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Fairbourne Railway

Address

Beach Road, Fairbourne, Gwynedd, LL38 2EX

Telephone
01341 250362

office@fairbournerailway.com

Fairbourne

Narrow Gauge Steam Train journey offers superb views of Cadair Idris mountain range and Mawddach Estuary. G-Scale Railway and museum at Fairbourne. Can be accessed from Barmouth by means of the pedestrian ferry.

Price
Price £8.25 to £12.50 per adult
Summer Cider Cycle - Green Events

Address

Llanwrtyd Wells, Powys, LD5 4RW

Telephone
07493 654048

Bob.g@green-events.co.uk

The Summer Cider Cycle is one of the latest additions to the Green Events and Llanwrtyd Wells calendar.
Brynarth Country Cottages

Address

Brynarth, Lledrod, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 4HX

Telephone
01974 261367

bookings@brynarth.co.uk

Aberystwyth

Brynarth Country Cottages offer self-catering accommodation near Aberystwyth, Mid Wales, nestled within the foothills of the Cambrian Mountains and only 25 mins drive from the coast. Situated in a beautiful welsh valley with 8 acres of active…

Price
Price £90.00 to £200.00 per unit per night
Min-y-Don Holiday & Touring Park

Address

Beach Road, Harlech, Gwynedd, LL46 2UG

Telephone
01766 780286

info@minydonpark.co.uk

Harlech

The 15-acre park, which has 112 caravan holiday homes and 82 touring caravan and motorhome pitches, nestles below Harlech Castle, alongside the famous Royal St David's Golf Club and just a short walk from one of the best beaches in Wales.

Price
Price £28.50 to £30.50 per touring pitch per night normally for one car and 2 people
Portmeirion Motorhome Park

Address

Portmeirion, Minffordd, Penrhyndeudraeth, Gwynedd, LL48 6ER

Telephone
01766 770000

stay@portmeirion.wales

Penrhyndeudraeth

Portmeirion Motorhome Park is a new site within Portmerion village opening Monday 1st of August 2022 until 31st of October 2022.
Neuadd Arms Hotel

Address

The Square, Llanwrtyd Wells, Powys, LD5 4RB

Telephone
01591 610236

Lindsay@neuaddarmshotel.co.uk

Llanwrtyd Wells

Situated at the heart of Britain's smallest town, between the Cambrian Mountains and the Brecon Beacons, The Neuadd Arms Hotel has stood in the centre of Llanwrtyd Wells for over 145 years.
The Paddlesport Shop

Address

at Black Mountain Adventure, Three Cocks, Brecon, Powys, LD3 0SD

Telephone
01497 847897

info@suppaddlesportshop.co.uk

Brecon

The Paddlesport Shop is a small family-run business, run in connection with Black Mountain Adventure. We have over 30 years experience working and playing in the outdoors you'll be sure of a warm and enthusiast welcome whether your looking to get in…
Wales Best Guides

Address

Across Wales, LL18 6HR

When visiting Wales with a Wales Official Tourist Guide, you or your clients could not be in safer hands.
Dragon Hotel

Address

Dragon Hotel, Market Square, Montgomery, Powys, SY15 6PA

Telephone
01686 668359

reception@thedragonmontgomery.co.uk

Montgomery

The homely, traditional décor extends to the cosy beamed restaurant, which has a fireplace converted from an old bread oven.
The CRiC Centre | Business Events

Address

The CRiC Centre, Beaufort Street, Crickhowell, Powys, NP8 1BN

Telephone
01873 811970

jan@visitcrickhowell.wales

Crickhowell

Crickhowell Resource Centre includes a tourist information centre, art gallery, meeting & conference facilities and internet access and coffeebar. It also houses the Archive Centre, the Volunteer Bureau, Dialaride services
In the Welsh Wind Distillery

Address

Tanygroes, Cardigan, Ceredigion, SA432HP

Telephone
01239 872300

info@inthewelshwind.co.uk

Cardigan

In The Welsh Wind Distillery specialises in the creation of award-winning gin and other spirits, including 100% Welsh whisky. Book in for Gin Tasting and Gin Making experiences with their friendly team and visit the shop for Welsh gins.
Dyffryn Seaside Estate Holiday Park

Address

Dyffryn Ardudwy, Gwynedd, LL44 2HD

Telephone
01341 247220

info@dyffryn-seaside-estate.co.uk

Gwynedd

Caravans for hire 4-6 berths. Wheelchair accessible caravans available. Also 4-6 berth bungalows. Site facilities include spacious pub, self service shop, take away/cafe, laundry, indoor leisure complex and playground. 200 Camping pitches.

Price
Price £21.00 to £30.00 per touring pitch per night normally for one car and 2 people
Arthur's Restaurant & Bar

Address

Meadow Springs Country & Leisure Park, Ffinnant, Trefeglwys, Caersws, Powys, SY17 5QZ

Telephone
01686 430652

arthurs@meadowsprings.co.uk

Caersws

Arthur's Restaurant & Bar is THE place to eat, drink and meet friends and family. Situated on Meadow Springs Country & Leisure Park in Trefeglwys, near Caersws, Arthur's prides itself on using fresh, local produce, freshly cooked
Heart of Wales Brewery

Address

Neuadd Arms Brewing Co., Heart of Wales Brewery, Stables Yard, Zion Street, Llanwrtyd Wells, Powys, LD5 4RD

Telephone
01591 610236

Lindsay@heartofwalesbrewery.co.uk

Stables Yard, Zion Street, Llanwrtyd Wells

Using only natural ingredients with no added chemicals or sugar, our ales are brewed by traditional methods to reproduce the flavours of ales as they used to be.
UNESCO Biosphere Reserve (Dyfi)

Address

Mid Wales, SY20 8ER

Experience the Wonder of Dyfi Biosphere: A Natural Gem Recognised by UNESCO
Discover the breathtaking beauty of the Dyfi Biosphere, an internationally recognised Biosphere Reserve designated by UNESCO. The reserve is a true gem, one of only six…
Craig Y Nos Castle | Weddings

Address

Craig Y Nos Castle, Craig-y-nos, Brecon Road, Penycae, Swansea, SA9 1GL

Telephone
01639 731167

info@craigynoscastle.com

Penycae

The Castle overlooks Craig-y-Nos Country Park, in the Brecon Beacons National Park, an area of outstanding natural beauty. Steeped in history, the castle was once home of the famous opera singer Adelina Patti.
The Bell Country Inn | Meeting Room

Address

The Bell Country Inn, Llanyre, Llandrindod Wells, Powys, LD1 6DY

Telephone
01597 823959

thebellcountryinn@outlook.com

Llandrindod Wells

Small meeting room venue near Llandrindod Wells, Powys, seating around 12. Wi-Fi, screen and flipchart available. Suitable for meetings and training sessions. Enquire for details.
Tynrhelyg Holiday Cottages

Address

Tynrhelyg, Talybont, Ceredigion, SY24 5DJ

Telephone
01970 832735

info@holidaycambriancoast.co.uk

Talybont

Two new barn conversions tastefully renovated to a very high standard throughout. Situated in a peaceful and picturesque valley. Convenient to the seaside and the Cambrian Mountains.
Croeso Cynnes Cymreig yn aros amdanoch.

Price
Price £530.00 to £980.00 per unit per week
Woodlands Devil's Bridge | Holiday Home Park

Address

Devil's Bridge, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 3JW

Telephone
01970 890233

enquiries@woodlandsdevilsbridge.co.uk

Aberystwyth

The Woodlands Holiday Home Park is divided into two areas, the lower and the top. The caravans are surrounded by large areas of grass, or situated on small private terraces. Each plot is spacious and is serviced by a tarmac road.
Trefaldwyn | Montgomery

Address

Montgomery, Powys, SY15 6HN

Montgomery

Montgomery, known in Welsh as Trefaldwyn, is a little town with a big history! It's seen everything from the Iron Age to the Romans, Saxons, Normans and even the English Civil War! This Georgian gem is tucked away from the hustle and bustle.