Stargazing cottages in North England

Stargazing cottages in North England

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 16 stargazing cottages in the UK

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

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

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

Yore View is a 2 bedroom, dog friendly self catering cottage near Hawes.
  • Sleeps 4
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £518

Yore View

5958

2 bedroom, dog friendly self catering cottage near Hawes.


A warm welcome awaits at Yore View in the Yorkshire Dales, perched on a ridge with amazing views over the countryside and surrounded by a large garden, this thoughtful renovation h...

  • Sleeps 4
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £518

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Low Rigg is a 3 bedroom, dog friendly self catering cottage in Muker.
  • Sleeps 6 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £645

Low Rigg

5770

3 bedroom, dog friendly self catering cottage in Muker.


Come and enjoy a break in the Yorkshire Dales and relax with the rustic charm of an original Yorkshire stone cottage. Semi-detached Low Rigg is huddled at the edge the charming vil...

  • Sleeps 6 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £645

The Old Farmhouse is a 3 bedroom, dog friendly self catering cottage in Pickering.
  • Sleeps 6 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £890

The Old Farmhouse

5792

3 bedroom, dog friendly self catering cottage in Pickering.


Nestled on the edge of the North York Moors in the charming town of Pickering, this Grade II Listed terraced cottage effortlessly combines historic charm with contemporary luxury. ...

  • Sleeps 6 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £890

Fell View is a 3 bedroom, dog friendly self catering cottage near Hawes.
  • Sleeps 5
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £436

Fell View

5812

3 bedroom, dog friendly self catering cottage near Hawes.


If you want to get away from it all, why not visit Fell View in Gunnerside! A cosy three bedroom cottage in the heart of the village with a local pub on your doorstep and a front c...

  • Sleeps 5
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £436

Dalesway Apartment is a 2 bedroom self catering apartment in Ilkley
  • Sleeps 3
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £614

Dalesway Apartment

5796

2 bedroom self catering apartment in Ilkley


Set in the centre of the delightful spa town of Ilkley, this cosy retreat is ideal for guests who enjoy being within walking distance of shops, cafes and restaurants and for those ...

  • Sleeps 3
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £614

Low Shaw Farmhouse is a 4 bedroom, dog friendly self catering cottage in Hawes.
  • Sleeps 8 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £896 *

Low Shaw Farmhouse

5794

4 bedroom, dog friendly self catering cottage in Hawes.


As you approach the hamlet of Simonstone and look up to the hill on your right you will see Low Shaw Farmhouse nestled on the hillside, surrounded by sheep enclosed by the wonderfu...

  • Sleeps 8 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £896 *

Joe House is a 2 bedroom self catering cottage near Hawes.
  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £482

Joe House

5779

2 bedroom self catering cottage near Hawes.


If you are looking for a cottage with a true country feel and a location to match, Joe House is for you. Set in a picturesque hamlet only a couple of minutes from the quaint villag...

  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £482

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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!