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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 Rodd - Gallery House and Grounds | Sidney Nolan Trust

Address

The Rodd, Presteigne, Powys, LD8 2LL

Telephone
01544 260149

info@sidneynolantrust.org

Presteigne

Rural arts centre near Presteigne set in the beautiful landscape of the Welsh borders, dog friendly. Visit atmospheric Jacobean Manor House Rodd Court, see contemporary art exhibitions, explore nature walks through the gardens and into the wider…

Price
Price £5.65 per concession to £6.30 per adult
Craig Y Nos Castle | Dog Friendly Accommodation

Address

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

Telephone
01639 731167

info@craigynoscastle.com

Penycae

Dates

From:

1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

Serviced accommodation Craig-y-Nos Castle stands in the Brecon Beacons National Park in the Upper Swansea Valley in South Wales.

Price
Price £140.00 to £220.00 per room per night for bed & breakfast
Moody Meadows | Moody Calf Play Barn & Crazy Cow Trampoline Park

Address

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

Telephone
01545 580 947

moodycalf@moodymeadows.co.uk

Aberaeron

Dates

The Moody Calf Play Barn combines outdoor and indoor soft-play to create the perfect place for your little ones to let loose, whilst you relax with a nice warm cuppa and a slice of cake!
Portmeirion Village & Gardens | Weddings & Occasions

Address

Portmeirion Village & Gardens, Portmeirion, Penrhyndeudraeth, Gwynedd, LL48 6ER

Telephone
01766 772337

weddings@portmeirion.wales

Penrhyndeudraeth

Situated on its own peninsula in Southern Snowdonia, Portmeirion is a sight to behold, with vistas in every direction and pathways to explore and be amazed by. Sit & soak up the atmosphere or wander aimlessly around the village and gardens.
Ynysymaengwyn Caravan Park

Address

Ynysymaengwyn Caravan Park, Tywyn, Gwynedd, LL36 9RY

Telephone
01654 710684

info@ynysy.co.uk

Tywyn

Dates

From:

1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

Local authority owned site situated in the grounds of an old manor house and woodlands, offers excellent facilities. Ideal base for walkers, cyclists, climbers, fishing and water sports. Open April - October.

Price
Price £15.00 to £30.00 per touring pitch per night normally for one car and 2 people
Dafarn Newydd: Village Stores, Takeaway & Fuel Station

Address

Llanwddyn, Lake Vyrnwy, Powys, SY10 0LT

Telephone
01691 870211

DafarnNewydd@btinternet.com

Lake Vyrnwy

Dafarn Newydd Village Stores, Takeaway & Fuel Station is a long, well established family run business situated less than 1 mile from Lake Vyrnwy and is on Glyndŵr’s Way.
Hafren Forest Hideaway (Bed & Breakfast)

Address

Staylittle, Llanbrynmair, Powys, SY19 7DB

Telephone
07871740514

info@hafrenforesthideaway.com

Llanbrynmair

Dates

Hafren Forest Hideaway, unique chalet-style B&B near Staylittle, Powys, in the Cambrian Mountains of Mid Wales. Perfect for the solo traveller, groups, families, and outdoor enthusiasts, it offers comfortable rooms, a cosy lounge with wood burner,…

Price
Price £50.00 per person per night for bed & breakfast
Blue Grass Cottages

Address

Brynglas Farm, Chancery, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 4DF

Telephone
01970 612 799

blue.grass@lineone.net

Aberystwyth

Dates

From:

1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

Set in the heart of Cardigan Bay, Blue Grass Cottages are situated in the hamlet of Chancery just a short drive form Aberystwyth. Tranquil and relaxing surroundings where you can unwind and enjoy the countryside. Spectacular views.

Price
Price £120.00 to £195.00 per unit per night
Pure Indulgence

Address

Cardigan, SA431QU

Telephone
07969170755

jojones.pi@gmail.com

Cardigan

Relax & Rejuvenate at your holiday destination or in our salon – I will bring an extra level of comfort to your stay.
Welshpool Tourist Information Centre

Address

1 Vicarage Gardens, Church Street, Welshpool, Powys, SY21 7DD

Telephone
01938 552043

touristcentre@welshpooltowncouncil.gov.uk

Welshpool

The local Tourist Information Centre provides information on attractions, activities and events in the area as well as offering advice and help on booking accommodation.
Wales Coast Path | Gower & Swansea Bay

Address

Margam Country Park - Llanmadoc, SA3 1DA

Telephone
0300 065 3000

wcp@cyfoethnaturiolcymru.gov.uk

This stretch of the Wales Coast Path is an area of contrasts; from the stunning coastline of the Gower Peninsula, with its award winning golden beaches, to the busy seaside city of Swansea and spectacular views over Swansea Bay.
Barmouth Beach

Address

Barmouth, Gwynedd, LL42 1NE

Telephone
01341 281617

info@barmouthstation.com

Gwynedd

Barmouth is southern Snowdonia’s most popular seaside resort. In summer, its big sandy beach is a magnet for visitors, yet there’s so much space along miles of unbroken sands that it never gets overcrowded.
Borth Railway Station

Address

Cambrian Trerrace, Borth, Ceredigion, SY24 5HT

Telephone
0800 464 0000

Borth

Borth railway station is on the Cambrian Line from Shrewsbury to Aberystwyth.
Morfa Mawddach Railway Station

Address

Morfa Mawddach, Gwynedd, LL39 1BQ

Telephone
0800 464 0000

Morfa Mawddach

Morfa Mawddach railway station is on the Cambrian Coast Line from Machynlleth to Pwllheli and is located south-east of Barmouth, south of the Mawddach estuary.
Llanrhystud

Address

Llanrhystud, Ceredigion, SY23 5BW

Telephone
01970 612125

AberystwythTIC@ceredigion.gov.uk

Llanrhystud

Llanrhystud is a Ceredigion coastal village midway between Aberystwyth and Aberaeron. It has a half mile long sandy beach at low tide which is well suited for windsurfing and swimming.
Children's Activity Day

Address

Ystrad Fflur, Abbey Rd, Ponthrydfendigaid, Ceredigion, SY25 6ES

Telephone
01974 831760

info@strataflorida.org.uk

Ponthrydfendigaid

Dates

From:
29 Oct 2026Open 10:00 - 12:00

A morning of games for children in half term.
Coedwig Gymunedol Longwood Community Woodland

Address

Long Wood, Canolfan Longwood, Llanfair Clydogau, Lampeter, Ceredigion, SA48 8NE

Telephone
01570 493355

info@longwood-lampeter.org.uk

Llanfair Clydogau, Lampeter

Coedwig Gymunedol Longwood Community Woodland is a 300 acre site of mixed woodland just north of Lampeter in Ceredigion. The woods are owned and managed by the local community and is as a free facility for walkers, riders and cyclists to enjoy all…
Aberporth | Dolwen & Dyffryn Beaches

Address

Aberporth, Ceredigion, SA43 2DD

tourism@ceredigion.gov.uk

Aberporth

Aberporth, a pretty coastal village, shelters two beautiful sandy beaches named Dolwen and Dyffryn. Low tide comes complete with little rock pools on the sandy beach where children gather for hours of entertainment.
Cors Y Llyn Nature Reserve

Address

Newbridge-on-Wye, Builth Wells, Powys, LD2 3RU

Telephone
0300 065 3000

enquiries@naturalresourceswales.gov.uk

Builth Wells

The Cors y Llyn Reserve is one of several mires in the old county of Radnorshire and is located to the south of Newbridge-on-Wye.
Glyndwr's Way | Llanidloes - Machynlleth

Address

Llanidloes - Machynlleth, Powys, SY18 6BN

Telephone
01597 827562

helen.tatchell@powys.gov.uk

Llanidloes - Machynlleth

A 132 mile National Trail set in the heart of Mid Wales breathtaking countryside, dedicated to the 15th century Welsh warrior Prince Owain Glyndwr
Talley Woodlands (NRW)

Address

Talley, near Llandovery, SA19 7AX

Telephone
0300 065 3000

near Llandovery

Talley Woodlands overlook an historic village and ruined abbey in Carmarthenshire, 12 miles from Llandovery. Picnic area and waymarked walking trails with steep climbs and far-reaching views over the abbey and surrounding hills