This Brecon Beacons converted horse box is one of the best places in the world for stargazing, according to unique travel experts

From celestial ballets of light dancing across the Northern Hemisphere to ferocious lava flowing through craters made from past eruptions, witnessing natural phenomena is often high on people’s bucket lists and is often the reason behind many of today’s travel excursions.

In fact, searches for Google searches for ‘stargazing events near me’ by over 5000% in the last year alone. 
So, for anyone wanting to experience such a spectacle, Coolstays has rounded up some of the world’s best places to stay to catch a glimpse of this – and one is in the Brecon Beacons.

Wanderoo – Brecon Beacons, Wales

An International Dark-Sky reserve, Brecon Beacons is renowned for its spectacular stargazing opportunities and those looking to enjoy a glimpse of the Milky Way will enjoy doing so in this quirky, converted horsebox.

The authentic, mahogany cabin is a luxury, glamping hideout perched up on stilts in a 17-acre smallholding. Finished with a whimsical character and packed with contemporary home comforts, it has everything it needs to entice starry-eyed lovers. 

Parked in a secluded, wildflower meadow on a charming, Welsh farm, the Wanderoo cabin is a true paradise found. And the star of the show is enjoying the magnificence of shooting stars either on its quaint balcony or from the outdoor hot tub.

Its studio interiors have been lovingly handcrafted to blend its snug and cosy style with eco-friendly features. Cook on the two-burner gas hob and boil the whistling kettle, and a fridge and running water can be found in the next-door annexe, along with a modern shower room and neighbouring toilet hut. At the end of the day, look above the original driver’s cab, to find a seriously comfy hideout with a sublime king-size bed.

Claire Wills, Co-founder & Director of Coolstays, says: “At Coolstays, we feel that one positive thing to have come from the pandemic is that more people have become interested in nature and appreciative of what the great outdoors has to offer. One of the things that we’re noticing is a growing number of people looking for holiday properties where they can experience natural phenomena in real life, whether it be the Northern Lights, a meteor shower, or a cascading waterfall. These amazing natural spectacles are a once-in-a-lifetime event for most of us so it’s important that the experience is memorable. 

“A lot of this comes down to where you’re staying. Yes, you can go and marvel at Iguazu Falls’ monumental drop and stay in any nearby hotel, but what about staying right on the edge and watching the cascading water from your bedroom window? You can take a day trip to Mount Stromboli, sure, but it won’t hold a candle to having a balcony looking directly at the Italian volcano where you can watch for potential eruptions as you enjoy the morning sunshine.”