Unique escapes, original holidays, beautiful locations.....

Romantic get-aways, quirky cottages, glamping, camping and much much more: these unusual holiday escapes are united by their very special locations, their uniqueness and their elemental connection to the natural world. Visit the collection at Beneath the Stars to find your perfect short break, minimoon or family holiday. Click on the photographs on this page to find more information and then use the calendars (scroll down) to BOOK ACCOMMODATION ONLINE. Click here to email us. The availability calendars are always completely up to date.

Kingfisher Camp   NEW Kingfisher Camp, a lovely escape in the lee of the beautiful Black Mountains, is perfect for a couple (plus 2 children and up to 2 very well-behaved dogs). A hand-made gypsy caravan and a cosy fishing hut are privately situated in stunning countryside, with a river for fishing or paddling in. Open between March and October.

Starlight Yurt   NEW A beautiful authentic Mongolian yurt in the most amazing private location: both its terrestrial surroundings – meadow, woods, river and mountains – and also its newly-awarded status as ‘International Dark Sky Reserve’. A great place to star-gaze in other words! Sleeps a couple (plus 2 children and 2 dogs), with a shepherds hut and a cedar hot tub for all comforts.

Mongolian Yurt An authentic Mongolian yurt in its own beautifully-situated, private riverside position. In the heart of the Black Mountains, this amazing, secluded yurt has superb walking in the surrounding hills and it is but a short drive through the spectacular Gospel Pass to Hay-on-Wye. Sleeps 4, plus up to 2 well behaved dogs.

Little House in the Big Woods A cosy, romantic, eco-friendly hideaway in the beautiful Wye Valley, this wonderful little wooden house is just the place for a couple (plus a dog). Footpaths from the door wind through the magical Forest of Dean, and the majestic river Wye is at the bottom of the hill.		The Bluebell Shepherds Huts These two sublime shepherds huts in the beautiful Black Mountains are surrounded by nature, wildlife and extraordinary views. In a private position, these two huts sleep a couple and an infant. One hut is a luxurious bedroom with a cosy wood burner; the second has a perfect kitchen on one end, neat as a boat, and shower-room/loo on the other.		Romany Gypsy Caravan Enjoy the unique romantic experience of staying in a traditional bowtop Romany Caravan, set in a private spot between Abergavenny and Monmouth. A cosy cabin provides all the facilities you need including bath, power shower, somewhere to sit and eat, and a lovely wood burner. Suits a couple and up to 2 children (plus infant & dog).

Mimi's Tree Yurt This beautiful handmade ‘Turkomen’ yurt is stunningly situated on a hillside in the Black Mountains. Romantically equipped with a big brass bed and a wonderful beaten copper bath, this lovely place is perfect for couples. An ingenious annex crafted from sweet chestnut and apple wood provides a kitchen space, a loo and a shower. Sleeps 2 (plus an infant and up to 2 good dogs).		Gabriel's Yurt A delightful Turkomen yurt, privately situated on a hillside in the Black Mountains, tucked into a magical little copse. A superb view opens out in the foreground, with wild flowers all around. A smaller yurt next door is a kitchen; and a turquoise Jamaican-style shack houses the shower and loo. Sleeps a couple (plus an infant and 2 good dogs).		Wye Valley Bell Tents All the joy of camping, but none of the hassle: these delightful bell tents are comfortably equipped with proper mattresses, stylish furnishings and a cabin for all comforts. Situated in their own private orchard (complete with tiny vineyard), they sleep 2 to 8 in one or two tents.

Wye Valley Holiday Cottages Spectacular, magical scenery and abundant sites and activities - the Wye Valley has long been called the 'birthplace of tourism'. No wonder the Wye was recently voted the UK's favourite river.		Coastal Wales Cottages For a hand-picked collection of unique, beautiful self-catering places to stay in wonderful uncompromised locations, all either on or near Wales' stunning coast, visit our coastal Wales site.		Blaentrothy Cottages For more beautiful self-catering holiday cottages visit our sister site which features stunning accommodation throughout Wales including the Black Mountains, Welsh Marches and coastal areas.

Map of our self-catering accommodation