Mira - Shacks Wild Stargazing Lodge
Near Ty Isaf, Bala, Gwynedd, LL23 7PP, Wales
Shacks creates handcrafted, off-grid cabins designed to help you slow down, switch off, and immerse yourself in nature.
Mira is a secluded hideaway on the edge of farmland near Bala, where green pastures give way to tumbling waterfalls and the soft rush of a river that lulls you to sleep.
Hidden in its own quiet corner of the landscape, this Shack is pure calm — just you and the wild beauty of North Wales all around, with skies so dark and open that the stargazing can be nothing short of spectacular.
Days here move at their own pace: wake slow to birdsong, linger over coffee as mist rises from the valley, and let the river set the rhythm of your stay. Inside, every detail invites you to unwind — soft textures, warm timber, and a bed positioned for long views and longer mornings.
When adventure stirs, explore Bala Lake, or wander local trails through ancient woodland. Then return to Mira, sink into the stillness, and watch as dusk deepens and the stars take their turn above, bright and unspoiled.
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
Weather forecast
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20/04/26
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20/04/26
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21/04/26
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Weather forecast for Bala (1.7 miles away) updated 20/04/26 at 12:01. Powered by Met Office data.
Local light pollution
Mira - Shacks Wild Stargazing Lodge 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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