Polaris - Shacks Wild Stargazing Lodge
Willington Corner, Kellsall, Cheshire, CW6 0NA, North West England
Set in a quiet corner of a working farm in the Cheshire countryside, Polaris promises an exceptional off-grid retreat designed to help you truly switch off. Small but perfectly formed, this pet-friendly shack has everything you need for a super cosy stay.
With little light pollution in the surrounding countryside, Polaris is also a wonderful place for stargazing — on clear nights, the skies open up as you soak in the stillness.
Step outside to the decking for slow mornings with coffee or evenings watching a spectacular sunset, then sink into the sunken outdoor bath overlooking rolling fields, the dreamiest way to close out the day.
Bring your favourite person, your four-legged friend, and let the world fall away for a while.
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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Weather forecast for Chester (8.2 miles away) updated 14/05/26 at 12:01. Powered by Met Office data.
Local light pollution
Polaris - Shacks Wild Stargazing Lodge is estimated to have light pollution levels similar to a semi-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 Polaris - 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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If you are planning to visit this location check our dark sky calendar to find out when is best!
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