Millfield Cottage
Chop Gate, Middlesbrough, Cleveland, TS9 7JD, Yorkshire and The Humber England
Millfield Cottage is a charming and cosy holiday home nestled in the village of Chop Gate, within the North York Moors National Park.
Located at the heart of the North York Moors Dark Sky Reserve, it’s an ideal spot for stargazing enthusiasts.
The cottage is conveniently situated near the prestigious market towns of Stokesley and Helmsley, offering the perfect blend of a relaxing retreat or a busy day exploring North Yorkshire.
Accommodating up to four guests, Millfield Cottage provides a memorable getaway for couples, small families, and groups of friends.
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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16/09/25
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Weather forecast for Round Hill (2.1 miles away) updated 16/09/25 at 20:02.
Local light pollution
Millfield 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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