Dark Sky Lodge

Cray, LD3 8YA, United Kingdom – Excellent location – show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location – rated 10.0/10! <small>(score from <b>15</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
9.4
Scored 9.4
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
15 reviews

The location of the lodge is exceptional, you can enjoy walks directly from the cottage, it is very quiet and relaxing. The owners are very friendly and gave us lovey advice regarding walks and even show the kids their chickens and fish in pond.

Alicja United Kingdom
a kitchen with a sink and a stove top oven at Dark Sky Lodge in Cray
a living room with a couch and a fireplace at Dark Sky Lodge in Cray
a yard with a gazebo and a house at Dark Sky Lodge in Cray
a living room with a couch and a fireplace at Dark Sky Lodge in Cray
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Dark Sky Lodge

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  • Entire home
  • Kitchen
  • Garden
  • BBQ facilities
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Private Bathroom
  • Heating
  • Parking on site

Dark Sky Lodge offers accommodations in Cray, 15 miles from Brecon Cathedral and 30 miles from Cathedral Church of St Joseph. Offering free private parking, the 4-star vacation home is 30 miles from Grand Theater. With free Wifi, this 2-bedroom vacation home offers a TV, a washing machine, and a fully equipped kitchen with kitchenware. Towels and bed linen are offered in the vacation home. The accommodation has a fireplace. Guests can also relax in the garden. Swansea Marina is 31 miles from the vacation home. The nearest airport is Cardiff Airport, 59 miles from Dark Sky Lodge.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 10 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (10.0)

Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
2 twin beds
Bedroom 2:
1 full bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.3
Facilities
9.2
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
9.0
Location
10
Free WiFi
10
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  • Alicja
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “The location of the lodge is exceptional, you can enjoy walks directly from the cottage, it is very quiet and relaxing. The owners are very friendly and gave us lovey advice regarding walks and even show the kids their chickens and fish in pond.”
  • Matthew
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Location is so peaceful and the lodge is so comfortable and well equipped. Sitting by the log burner with a cup of coffee and a book was wonderful. Very comfy bed. Wildlife was great - birds, rabbits, ducks, squirrels. Stars at night were...”
  • Stephen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “All was better than expected Very clean and tidy. Host's could not be falted”

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Company info

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Property info

The first basket of fuel is free of charge, remainder GBP 6.50 per basket. Set withing a dark skies park, this superb lodge is 2 miles from Cray Reservoir and is in a wonderful area for exploring.. All on the ground floor. Living room: With wood burner and 32" Freeview TV. Dining room. Kitchen: With electric oven, electric hob, microwave and fridge/freezer. Bedroom 1: With twin beds and en-suite toilet. Bedroom 2: With double bed. Shower room: With shower cubicle and toilet.. Electric central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Initial logs for wood burner included, remainder at &pound;6.50 per basket. Welcome pack. Utility room with washing machine and tumble dryer (shared with owners).. Enclosed lawned garden with patio, garden furniture and BBQ. Bike store. Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking. Please note: The property has a natural water supply from a spring.. This fabulous detached lodge, set in the heart of the Brecon Beacons, lies in the owners&rsquo; 1-acre garden with its own private driveway and enclosed garden overlooking the woodlands. This property is located roughly 6 miles from Trecastle, within the Brecon Beacons International Dark Sky Reserve, which has some of the best dark skies to view. This property is not far from Cray Reservoir, and voted in the top ten places to view the dark skies. There are plenty of walks to be enjoyed, inparticular round Llyn Y Fan Fach Glacial Lake, home of the legendary Lady of the Lake! Cray Reservoir has some outstanding views of the open countryside and the Brecon Beacons, take a picnic and enjoy the peacefulness and watch the abundance of wildlife in the area. The town of Sennybridge is 7 miles from the property and has a host of pubs and restaurants. The historic town of Brecon is about 16 miles away and has an abundance of coffee shops and history to view. You can visit the Royal Welsh Regimental Museum, or take a walk down the Monmouthshire Canal. Whatever you decide to do or ex...

Languages Spoken

Danish,German,English,Spanish,French,Croatian,Italian,Dutch,Norwegian,Polish,Swedish

Area info

Amenities of Dark Sky Lodge
Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not possible).
  • Parking garage
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Kitchenware
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
Bedroom
  • Linens
Bathroom
  • Towels
  • Private Bathroom
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Fireplace
Media & Technology
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Private entrance
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
Outdoors
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Garden
Building Characteristics
  • Detached
Miscellaneous
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
Safety & security
  • Carbon monoxide detector
Languages Spoken
  • Danish
  • German
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Croatian
  • Italian
  • Dutch
  • Norwegian
  • Polish
  • Swedish

House rules

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Check-in

From 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM

You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.

Check-out

From 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

No cribs or extra beds are available.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this reservation. During your stay, you can pay for any extras using Mastercard and Visa .

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that the full amount of the reservation is due before arrival. Cottages.com will send a confirmation with detailed payment information. After full payment is taken, the property's details, including the address and where to pick up the keys, will be sent to you by email.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

FAQs about Dark Sky Lodge

  • Check-in at Dark Sky Lodge is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • Dark Sky Lodge can accommodate this group size:

    • 4 guests

    For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Yes, Dark Sky Lodge is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Dark Sky Lodge offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Dark Sky Lodge has the following number of bedrooms:

      • 2 bedrooms

      For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • The prices at Dark Sky Lodge may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Dark Sky Lodge is 1.4 miles from the center of Cray. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.