Dark Sky Friendly Businesses

Exmoor "Dark Sky Friendly" Businesses

The following accommodation and experience/activity providers have all received dark skies training and have been accredited as Dark Sky Friendly businesses. They understand the importance of Exmoor's dark skies, why they need protecting and can help you make the most of your visit with advice and stargazing equipment/resources available for your use.

(If you are a business owner and would like to know more about this Dark Skies accreditation scheme please email Katrina at  KJMunro@exmoor-nationalpark.gov.uk )

Experience Providers

1. Wild About Exmoor (Public group and exclusive Stargazing Experiences and Events) www.wildaboutexmoor.com
2. Moor Wild Experiences  (Public events with Stargazing and Bat experiences from September onwards) www.moorwildexperiences.co.uk
3. Poltimore Inn, North Molton (Pub, Chalets and  Observatory)  www.thepoltimoreinnnorthmolton.co.uk
4. Astronomy Events throughout the year at The Poltimore Inn, North Molton (Pub, Chalets and an Observatory with telescopes and retractable roof) www.thepoltimoreinnnorthmolton.co.uk
5. Holworthy Farm are running Dark Sky Evenings with astronomer Jo Richardson on 25th Feb, 18th March £25pp including supper- accommodation available too. Check their websites for details.

Accommodation Providers

• Court Farm, Exford (Holiday Cottages)  www.courtfarm.co.uk
• Dunster Beach Holidays (Beach Chalet accommodation) www.dunsterbeachholidays.co.uk
• Exmoor Character Cottages, Minehead (Holiday Cottages) www.exmoorcharactercottages.co.uk
• Halse Farm Caravan & Camping Site (all Camping) www.halsefarm.co.uk
• Heale Farm, Parracombe (Holiday Cottages and Retreats) www.healefarm.co.uk
• Holi Moli Beach Hut, Dunster (Holiday accommodation) www.dunsterbeachhut.com
• Holworthy Farm, Brompton Regis (Farmhouse rooms, meals, studio and retreats) www.holworthyfarm.co.uk
• Little Burston,  Dulverton (Holiday Cottage)  www.burstonfarm.com
• Longstone Bed and Breakfast, Challacombe (B&B with telescopes)  www.longstonebedandbreakfast.co.uk
• New House Farm Cottages, Witheridge (Holiday Cottages) www.newhousecottages.co.uk
• North Hayne Farm Cottages, Bishops Nympton (Cottages complex) www.northhaynefarmcottages.co.uk
• Pinkery Centre for Outdoor Learning, Simonsbath (Large private group and school bookings) www.exmoor-nationalpark.gov.uk/pinkery-centre
• Poltimore Inn, North Molton  (Pub, Chalets and  Observatory)  www.thepoltimoreinnnorthmolton.co.uk
• Porlock Visitor Centre, Porlock (Visitor Centre- visitor info point only) www.porlock.co.uk
• Primrose Cottage, Rockford, Brendon (Holiday Cottage)  www.primrosecottageexmoor.co.uk
• Root Project -The Storehouse (Events and Holiday Cottage)  www.rootproject.co.uk
• Rosanda House, Minehead (Self Catering Holiday Flats) www.rosanda.co.uk
• Simonsbath House, Simonsbath (Hotel, Cottages, Study centre) www.simonsbathhouse.co.uk
• Steam & Stars, Stampford Brett (Luxury Glamping)  www.steamandstars.co.uk
• Stockham Farm, Dulverton (Holiday Cottages) www.stockhamfarmexmoor.co.uk
• Syms Cottage, Cutcombe (Holiday Cottage) Facebook link
• Two Moors Way Cottages, Witheridge (Holiday Cottages)  www.twomoorswaycottages.co.uk
• Westerclose House, Withypool (Holiday Cottages) www.westerclose.co.uk
• West Withy Farm Cottages (Holiday Cottages) www.exmoor-cottages.com
• Wild about Exmoor, Exford (Holiday Cottage and Experiences) www.wildaboutexmoor.com
• Wimbleball Lake, South West Lakes Trust (Camping & Activity Providers) https://www.swlakestrust.org.uk/wimbleball-lake
• Yarn Market Hotel, Dunster (Hotel) www.yarnmarkethotel.co.uk The hotel also runs special two night Stargazing Breaks. Email hotel@yarnmarkethotel.co.uk for full details.