Ascella - Shacks Wild Stargazing Lodge
Nebo Road, Llanrwst, Gwynedd, LL26 0PQ, Wales
Ascella is a hidden hideaway on a working farm near Llanrwst, where rolling hills give way to the dramatic peaks of Eryri/Snowdonia. Tucked far from the world, this Shack offers complete privacy — just you, wide-open skies, and endless views, with its secluded hillside position making it an exceptional spot for stargazing on clear nights.
It’s a place made for slow mornings and long, lingering evenings. Sink into the sunken bath as the landscape stretches out before you, watch the light shift across the mountains, and lose track of time with your favourite person, and dog by your side.
When adventure calls, explore winding woodland paths, chase waterfalls at Swallow Falls, or wander into Betws-y-Coed for cosy pubs and local treats. Then return to Ascella, where starlit nights and quiet moments are yours alone.
Stay & Gaze - this location benefits from dark skies, relatively low levels of light pollution, is astronomy friendly and suitable for stargazing breaks.
Accommodation provider
Shacks Wild Luxury Lodges
Shacks creates handcrafted, off-grid cabins in peaceful corners of the UK — including North Wales, Cheshire, and Staffordshire — offering cozy, sustainable spaces that encourage guests to slow down, reconnect with nature, and enjoy exceptional stargazing thanks to their remote, dark-sky locations. They also partner with landowners to build and manage low-impact cabins, transforming unused natural spaces into secluded, nature-focused escapes.
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://shacks.co.uk
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Weather forecast for Conwy (10.9 miles away) updated 21/04/26 at 12:01. Powered by Met Office data.
Local light pollution
Ascella - Shacks Wild Stargazing Lodge is estimated to have light pollution levels similar to a rural location based on the latest data from the VIIRS satellite. For more advanced light pollution data, view this location on DarkSkySites.
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The above demonstrates the estimated effect of light pollution - graphics created using Stellarium.
Light pollution map of Ascella - Shacks Wild Stargazing Lodge
Best time to visit
The below chart shows when the skies will be at their darkest at this location and therefore the best time to visit. Moonlight is shown in light yellow and the Sun's twilight in light blue. Midnight on the date shown is shown as a white line with sunset to the left and sunrise the next morning to the right. A black background with stars shows the best times for stargazing. See our dark sky calendar for more details.
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