Top 5 Holiday Cottages For Stargazing
Published on 13 Oct 2025 by Gwion LlwydAre you a watcher of stars? Awarded Dark Sky Reserve Status in 2015, the Eryri (Snowdonia) 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.
- Gors-Lwyd, Sleeps 4, Nefyn
- Nant, Sleeps 4, Dyffryn-Ardudwy
- Cwmistir-Uchaf, Sleeps 8, Nefyn
- Pwll-Y-March, Sleeps 6, Llanbedr
- Bryndeusant, Sleeps 10, Anglesey
Cottage with games room at the foot of Yr Eifl on the Llyn Peninsula | Gors-Lwyd
Sleeps 4 | Near Beach | Near Pub | Real Fire | EV Charger | Games Room
A beautiful property in a rural setting, Gors-Lwyd is a cottage with games room at the foot of Yr Eifl on the Llyn Peninsula. This two bedroom property, sleeping four, is ideal for families or friends who are lovers of the outdoors, thanks to numerous walking trails on the doorstep.
Self Catering Barn Conversion with Hot Tub on a Working Eryri Farm | Nant
Sleeps 4 | Near Beach | Hot Tub | Real Fire | EV Charger | Farm Stay
Tucked away in the hills above Dyffryn Ardudwy, Nant is a beautifully restored barn that blends Eryri rustic charm with modern comfort. With a wood-fired hot tub, soaring ceilings, and spectacular views of both mountains and sea, this stone-built retreat is as romantic as it is relaxed.
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.
