Lilypod Dark Sky Glamping
Alder Farm, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 4PJ, South West England
Escape light polluted skies and rediscover true darkness at Lilypod, where the stars return in breathtaking clarity.
Set beside a tranquil lake on the edge of Dartmoor National Park, our luxury glamping pods sit beneath some of southern England’s darkest skies. Here, you can spot constellations, planets, and the Milky Way — all without leaving your deck.
Soft solar lighting and gentle pink hues protect the night for both wildlife and guests, creating a calm, natural atmosphere that’s perfect for slowing down and looking up.
At Lilypod, nature, comfort, and starlight come together — for nights you’ll never forget.
Stay & Gaze - this location benefits from dark skies, relatively low levels of light pollution, is astronomy friendly and suitable for stargazing breaks.
Weather forecast
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08/05/26
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Weather forecast for Okehampton (8.5 miles away) updated 08/05/26 at 06:01. Powered by Met Office data.
Local light pollution
Lilypod Dark Sky Glamping is estimated to have light pollution levels similar to a dark site 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.
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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