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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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Royal Oak Hotel

Address

Royal Oak Hotel, The Cross, Welshpool, Powys, SY21 7DG

Telephone
01938 552217

relax@royaloakhotel.info

Welshpool

The Royal Oak is ideally located centrally within Wales, close to transport networks.
Penrhos Park | Luxury Lodges & Caravans

Address

Llanrhystud, nr Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 5AY

Telephone
01974 202999

info@penrhospark.com

nr Aberystwyth

Plan a romantic getaway, family staycation or celebrate with friends in one of our luxurious caravans or lodges. Nestled amongst the idyllic natural surroundings of Wales, our lodges and caravans offer the perfect place to spend time together.

Price
Price £179.00 to £700.00 per unit per week
Capel Cartref

Address

Heol Twrch, Lower Cwmtwrch, Ystradgynlais, Swansea, SA9 2TE

Telephone
07825 874926

marnieslade07@gmail.com

Ystradgynlais

Capel Cartref - Step free entrance, pet friendly, spacious 5 bedroom, holiday let with secure garden bordering on Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park with ground floor wet room and bedrooms for wheelchair access and very fast WIFI.…

Price
Price £900.00 to £1,380.00 per unit per week
Lon Lodges

Address

Nantmel, Rhayader, Powys, LD6 5PE

Telephone
07929539874

info@lonlodges.co.uk

Rhayader

Lon Lodges are Award Winning 5-star self-catering lodges in the heart of Mid Wales and the Cambrian Mountains. A luxury holiday experience on family farm. Guests have access to farmland and private wildlife trails with maps.

Price
Price £525.00 to £1,040.00 per unit per week
The Angel Inn

Address

Pontneathvaughan Road, Glynneath, West Glamorgan, SA11 5NR

Telephone
01639 722013

angelinn@btinternet.com

Glynneath

Independent pub at the food of the waterfall trail in Glynneath, Wales, offering a selection of cask ales, local and classic beers and ciders alongside non alcoholic alternatives and perfectly crafted coffee with traditional homecooked meals 7 days…
Kerry Vale Vineyard Cafe

Address

Kerry Vale Vineyard, Churchstoke, Montgomery, Powys, SY15 6HU

Telephone
01588 620627

info@kerryvalevineyard.co.uk

Montgomery

Enjoy a glass of wine, complemented by our delicious locally sourced food prepared in the vineyard kitchen. Offering a selection of light lunches and daily specials made from high quality locally sourced food. Gluten free and Vegetarian options…
Strata Florida Abbey Visitor Centre

Address

Strata Florida Abbey, Pontrhydfendigaid, Ceredigion, SY25 6ES

info@strataflorida.org.uk

Pontrhydfendigaid

Strata Florida Abbey or Ystrad Fflur as it is known locally, is on the western edge of the Cambrian mountains. It was established by the Cistercian monks in 1164 and is the final resting place for generations of medieval Welsh princes.
Trefeddian Hotel | Self Catering

Address

Aberdyfi, Gwynedd, LL35 0SB

Telephone
01654 767 213

info@trefwales.com

Aberdyfi

Seascape, Luxury five-star Self Catering Accommodation, with Panoramic Sea Views Overlooking Cardigan Bay.

Price
Price £850.00 to £2,500.00 per unit per week
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.
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!
Bwthyn Y Ddol

Address

Waunsegur Uchaf, Waunsegur Uchaf, Moylegrove Rd, Moylegrove, Pembrokeshire, SA43 3BJ

Telephone
01239612571

hello@bwthyn-y-ddol.wales

Moylegrove Rd, Moylegrove

Bwthyn Y Ddol is a home-from-home stone and slate holiday cottage, situated on the edge of the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, just 3 miles from Cardigan and 4 miles from the nearest sandy beach. It boasts a great view and luxury hot tub

Price
Price £500.00 to £1,000.00 per unit per week
Corris Mine Explorers

Address

Corris Caverns, Corris, Gwynedd, SY20 9RF

Telephone
01654 761584

info@corrismineexplorers.co.uk

Corris

Underground slate mine tours in Corris, Mid Wales, exploring a forgotten Victorian slate mine with expert guides. See original tools, machinery and miners’ graffiti on atmospheric trips for families, history lovers and curious explorers. Pre booking…

Price
Price £15.70 per child to £20.50 per adult
Yr Hen Stablau

Address

Pantlludw, Machynlleth, Powys, SY20 9JR

Telephone
01654 702218

stablau@selfcateringcottagewales.co.uk

Machynlleth

Yr Hen Stablau in southern Snowdonia just I mile from Machynlleth, sleeps 6 and has ground floor wheelchair access. The cottage is an energy efficient building renovated with local slate and timber. Beautiful garden,1 mile to Wales Coast Path and 8…

Price
Price £590.00 per unit per week
Dà Mhìle Distillery

Address

Glynhynod Organic Farm Shop, Glynhynod Farm, Llandysul, Ceredigion, SA44 5JY

Telephone
01239 851998

web-contact@damhile.co.uk

Llandysul

Dà Mhìle (pronounced da-vee-lay) is an organic distillery based on our family farm in Ceredigion. We make a range of spirits that are inspired by our surroundings & environmental ethos and are testament to Welsh craftsmanship that puts our passion…
National White Water Centre

Address

Canolfan Tryweryn, Frongoch, Bala, Gwynedd, LL23 7NU

Telephone
01678 521083

info@nationalwhitewatercentre.co.uk

Bala

The National White Water Centre has almost 40 years of experience in providing white water rafting at the best summer white water facility in the UK.
Cynfal Farm Cottages

Address

Cynfal Farm Cottages, Bryncrug, Tywyn, Gwynedd, LL36 9RB

Telephone
07971 065 953

cynfalfrm@gmail.com

Bryncrug, Tywyn

Cynfal Farm in Southern Snowdonia is the perfect holiday location for couples or families seeking something rather special. Two well apointed self catering holiday homes. Own holt at Cynfal for the Tal y llyn Steam Railway.

Price
Price £450.00 to £910.00 per unit per week
Jacob Sheep Trekking & Farm Experience

Address

Aberhyddnant, Crai, Brecon, Powys, LD3 8YS

Telephone
07485549968

info@sheeptrekking.co.uk

Brecon

.Jacob Sheep Trekking and Farm Experience Days is a family run business based at Aberhyddnant Organic farm in the Brecon Beacons. If you are looking to escape and enjoy the countryside in the company of a friendly woolly companion then this is…
Old Mill

Address

Felinfach, Brecon, Powys, LD3 0UB

Telephone
01874 625385

thefelinfachmill@yahoo.co.uk

Brecon

A 16th century converted corn mill, peacefully situated, en-suite rooms, residents lounge. Ideal for walking and touring the Brecon Beacons, Black Mountains and Hay-on-Wye.

Price
Price £85.00 per room per night for bed & breakfast
Black Mountain Adventure

Address

Three Cocks, Brecon, Powys, LD3 0SD

Telephone
01497 847897

info@blackmountain.co.uk

Brecon

An Award Winning Outdoor Adventure Centre in the stunning Brecon Beacons (Bannau Brycheiniog). At Black Mountain we offer a wide range of exciting activities from archery to caving, paddle boarding to gorge walking, land karting to high ropes, &…
The Castle of Brecon Hotel

Address

Castle Square, Brecon, Powys, LD3 9DB

Telephone
01874 624611

castle.brecon@innmail.co.uk

Brecon

The Castle of Brecon Hotel is an historic hotel of great charm and character. Occupying the site and remains of Brecon Castle close to the centre of town, it stands on a bluff of land between two rivers commanding extensive views.