Canny Cottage
Otterburn, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE19 1NU, North East England
Canny Cottage is a charming traditional holiday home, beautifully furnished and situated in a tranquil spot in the heart of Otterburn, ideal for stargazing.
The property features three bedrooms, a well-equipped kitchen, and a unique bathroom, making it perfect for a family getaway or a stay with friends.
Located just a short distance from Northumberland National Park and Kielder Water, it offers easy access to local amenities, including cosy pubs and a village shop.
Stay & gaze - this location benefits from dark skies, relatively low levels of light pollution, is astronomy friendly and suitable for stargazing breaks.
Accommodation provider
Host And Stay
Host and Stay offers a wide variety of accommodation options across the UK, many of which are located in dark sky areas and run by stargazing friendly providers.
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://hostandstay.co.uk
Weather forecast
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18/09/25
15° 85% -
18/09/25
16° 59% -
19/09/25
16° 59% -
19/09/25
15° 84%
Weather forecast for Otterburn Camp (1.9 miles away) updated 17/09/25 at 20:02.
Local light pollution
Canny Cottage is estimated to have light pollution levels similar to a rural location based on the latest data from the VIIRS satellite.
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Dark site
The above demonstrates the estimated effect of light pollution - graphics created using Stellarium.
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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If you are planning to visit this location check our dark sky calendar to find out when is best!
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