Top 5 Holiday Cottages For Stargazing

Are you a watcher of stars? Awarded Dark Sky Reserve Status in 2015, the Eryri National Park is one of the best places in the UK for stargazing at night skies in all their mesmerising glory.

You don’t have to be an astronomer, or even be able to name the constellations to be totally captivated by it. A proper starry sky can soothe your soul by reminding you of your insignificance. It is a thing of mystery and magic. It’s a piece of the sublime.

But a starry night is not always very easy to see. For those of us who live in towns and cities, light pollution can be a real barrier to enjoying what is surely one of our oldest human fascinations. Streetlights, industrial estates and motorway lighting can make it almost impossible to get a good view of the night sky for stargazing.

Luckily, astro-enthusiasts don’t have to travel too far to witness the magic of the night sky in the UK, because we have some of the world’s best stargazing spots right on our doorstep, including here in North Wales.

The Eryri National Park was awarded International Dark Sky Reserve status in 2015, and on a clear night in Eryri you can see the Milky Way, all the major constellations, nebulas (bright clouds of gas and dust) and shooting stars. 

Take a look at our Top 5 holiday cottages for stargazing in North Wales.

• Tanygrisiau, Sleeps 5, Pwllheli
• Maes-Y-Coed, Sleeps 8, Dolgellau
• Cwmistir-Uchaf, Sleeps 8, Nefyn
• Pwll-Y-March, Sleeps 6, Llanbedr
• Bryndeusant, Sleeps 10, Anglesey

Traditional Cottage with Breathtaking views to Porth Neigwl | Tanygrisiau

Sleeps 5 | Dog Friendly | Real Fire

If you are searching for a traditional cottage with breathtaking views to Porth Neigwl, Tanygrisiau is the quintessential Welsh escape. Originally serving the community as a village shop over a century ago, this beautifully restored stone cottage now serves as a sanctuary for those looking to swap the hum of traffic for the song of the hillside. Sheltered by the iconic peak of Garn Fadryn, it offers total seclusion without ever feeling remote.

Holiday Cottage in Coed Y Brenin Forest North Wales | Maes-Y-Coed

Sleeps 8 | Real Fire | EV Charger

This wonderful holiday cottage sits in a small clearing in the famous Coed Y Brenin Forest in Eryri (Snowdonia), North Wales. The original brick built cottage has been combined with an oak clad extension to provide holiday accommodation for up to 8 people. State of the art construction combined with a biomass burner and photovoltaic panels has helped owners Chris and Charlotte, create a tasteful and stylish carbon neutral property in this most natural of environments.

Luxury Coastal Farm Stay with Sea Views | Cwmistir-Uchaf

Sleeps 8 | Dog Friendly | Real Fire | Near Beach | Near Pub | Farm Stay

Welcome to Cwmistir Uchaf, a masterclass in coastal restoration where “farm stay” meets “architectural digest.” If you’ve been hunting for holiday cottages in North Wales that don‘t make you choose between high-end design and bringing the dog, you’ve hit the jackpot. This newly refurbished farmhouse sits proudly on the landscape, offering a sociable kitchen-diner under vaulted ceilings and roof lights that practically invite the Welsh sunshine inside.

Rural retreat in the mountains with far reaching views | Pwll-Y-March

Sleeps 6 | Dog Friendly | Real Fire

Pwll y March is a delightful double fronted stone cottage located in the foothills of the Rhinog Mountains, just ten minutes from the pretty village of Llanbedr. Owned by the same family for generations this rural retreat in the mountains with far reaching views oozes character and quirky charm.

Spacious Four Bedroom Holiday Accommodation On Anglesey | Bryndeusant

Sleeps 10 | Dog Friendly | Hot Tub | Near Beach | Real Fire | Farm Stay | Ev Charger | Games room

Spacious four bedroom holiday accommodation on Anglesey, Bryndeusant has panoramic views of Eryri (Snowdonia). Sleeps ten with a games room and hot tub. It is located in the north-west of the island.