Then there’s Trelissick Gardens. Perched at the head of the Fal Estuary, don’t be fooled by its proximity to Truro – it’s far enough away to make it a great stargazing spot. With winding garden paths and still, moonlit waters, it’s an incredibly peaceful place to visit when night falls.
St Agnes and Chapel Porth are also free from light pollution and have been classified with Dark Sky status. Their coastal location adds to the impact, with waves crashing against the shore and steep cliffs housing mineshafts that tower around you as you gaze upwards to drink in the stars. Although, make sure not to venture too far and remember a torch, as the coast path does get steep in this area. Inland, Godolphin Hill provides a 360-degree cosmic vista with no artificial lights close by and plenty of native wildlife to admire alongside the stars. Closer to your lodge at Southern Halt, on the eastern edge of Bodmin Moor, you’ll find the granite tor, ‘The Cheesewring’. Legend has it that this rock stack came into being after a stone throwing contest between a Christian saint and a giant hill. The historical site commands panoramic rural views and you’re sure to be spellbound by its starlit sky and mystical tales.
So fill up a flask, pack your cosiest blankets and head to the coast for a truly awe-inspiring experience, watch shooting stars graze across the sky and admire the map of life strung out in pinpricks of light, suspended in time.