Stargazing cottages in the UK

Stargazing cottages in the UK

The UK is an incredible place for stargazing, brimming with places ideal for memorable nights spent admiring the starry sky, constellations, planets, and Milky Way. So, why not make a holiday out of it? Stay in one of our Dark Skies cottages, which reside in beautiful Dark Sky Areas, Dark Sky Parks and Reserves, and Dark Sky Discovery Sites, and watch the night sky sparkle. Read more

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We have 270 stargazing cottages in UK

Bramley Lodge is a 1 bedroom self catering cottage near Heathfield.
  • Sleeps 2 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

From £80 per night

Bramley Lodge

6137

1 bedroom self catering cottage near Heathfield.


Soak up the scenic views of this enchanting lodge that sits within an orchard in the High Weald National Landscape. Its peaceful location is the perfect escape for a romantic getaw...

  • Sleeps 2 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

From £80 per night

The Retreat is a 5 bedroom, dog friendly self catering cottage near Crickhowell.
  • Sleeps 10 + 2 cots
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £5044

The Retreat

6121

5 bedroom, dog friendly self catering cottage near Crickhowell.


The spellbinding beauty of the Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) are calling you for your next celebration or larger get-together. Escape to the hills at the exquisite The Retrea...

  • Sleeps 10 + 2 cots
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £5044

Higher Trevorder Farmhouse is a Stunning 5 bedroom, dog friendly rural holiday cottage near Bodmin, North Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 9 + 3 cots
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £1260

Higher Trevorder Farmhouse

6075

Stunning 5 bedroom, dog friendly rural holiday cottage near Bodmin, North Cornwall.


Wind your way along the country lanes to uncover this magical retreat, that's waiting to greet up to nine lucky guests. Tucked deep within the Cornish countryside, yet within easy ...

  • Sleeps 9 + 3 cots
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £1260

Magical Barn is a 2 bedroom self catering cottage near Haltwhistle.
  • Sleeps 4
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £1040

Magical Barn

5996

2 bedroom self catering cottage near Haltwhistle.


Magical Barn is nestled on the edge of the Dark Sky Park in Northumberland amid green hills and woodland and from the moment you step out of your car and turn the corner to catch y...

  • Sleeps 4
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £1040

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Magical Cottage is a 2 bedroom self catering cottage near Haltwhistle.
  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £936

Magical Cottage

5997

2 bedroom self catering cottage near Haltwhistle.


Situated within a delightful courtyard surrounded by verdant landscapes, you'll find Magical Cottage. This beautifully converted single-storey former coach house, pairs its agricul...

  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £936

Cwtch y Rhos is a 1 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near the beach in Fishguard.
  • Sleeps 2 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £315

Cwtch y Rhos

6086

1 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near the beach in Fishguard.


Escape to Cwtch y Rhos for a romantic getaway. Nestling within walking distance of the centre of the historic coastal town of Fishguard and the picturesque harbour of Lower Town, e...

  • Sleeps 2 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £315

East Cottage is a 2 bedroom self catering cottage near Tenby.
  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £963

East Cottage

6087

2 bedroom self catering cottage near Tenby.


Immersed in idyllic woodland amongst rolling meadows in a secluded corner, East Cottage offers the perfect tranquil Welsh retreat, yet is only seven miles from the heart of bustlin...

  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £963

Ty Rhos is a 4 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage with sea views in Fishguard.
  • Sleeps 7 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £599 *

Ty Rhos

6079

4 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage with sea views in Fishguard.


Ty Rhos is an elegant Grade II Listed, Regency captain's townhouse with spellbinding sea views, nestling in the heart of Fishguard, and perfect for families or groups of friends. E...

  • Sleeps 7 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £599 *

Richmond House is a 3 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near the beach in Hunstanton.
  • Sleeps 6 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £915

Richmond House

5992

3 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near the beach in Hunstanton.


Discover the charm of Hunstanton with a relaxing stay at Richmond House, a light and welcoming escape perfect for adults to enjoy a coastal getaway. The glorious seaside town of Hu...

  • Sleeps 6 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £915

No 9 is a 2 bedroom, dog friendly self catering cottage near York.
  • Sleeps 4
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £633

No 9

6052

2 bedroom, dog friendly self catering cottage near York.


Tucked away in a quiet gated community only steps from the pretty centre of the market town of Helmsley, sits No 9, a pretty two-storey cottage surrounded by beech hedging and with...

  • Sleeps 4
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £633

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From the Cornish coast and moorland and the wilds of Exmoor National Park to the unspoilt landscapes of Northumberland National Park and the magic of the Isle of Skye (where you might even spot the Northern Lights!), these special stargazing locations are sure to make a holiday to remember. Autumn and winter are particularly magical for stargazing holidays; prepare a hot chocolate in a flask, wrap up warm, and enjoy. And do not forget to read our guide to Dark Sky Sites in the UK to brush up on your cosmic knowledge beforehand!