The Quabbs Cabin
Upper House Farm, Rhos-y-Meirch, Powys, LD7 1PD, Wales
By day, The Quabbs Cabin sits quietly within open meadowland, with long views across the surrounding valley and a sense of space that immediately slows you down. As evening falls, the setting transforms. With almost no light pollution, the night sky becomes the true star of the show.
On clear nights, darkness arrives fully and gently, revealing a sky scattered with stars, constellations, and the Milky Way itself. It’s the kind of sky many people have forgotten exists. Whether you’re wrapped in blankets on the deck, sinking into the warmth of the private wood-fired hot tub, or simply standing outside the cabin, all you have to do is look up.
Guests are welcome to use the stargazing kit provided, making it easy to enjoy the night sky in comfort and at your own pace. A Moon Phases Calendar is also available, so you can plan your stay around inky-black skies for optimal stargazing, or time it with a full moon for a brighter, more luminous landscape.
Still nights are especially magical here. The valley quiets, the stars sharpen, and the sky feels close enough to touch. At The Quabbs Cabin, darkness isn’t something to retreat from—it’s part of the experience.
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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28/04/26
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Weather forecast for Presteigne (4.2 miles away) updated 28/04/26 at 12:00. Powered by Met Office data.
Local light pollution
The Quabbs Cabin 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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