Highcloud Farm the hilltop retreat of a world explorer, it has with tall carved totems and artifacts from the farthest corners of the earth. High Cloud has panoramic views, woodlands with a grotto, a stream, a jogging track, and a heated outdoor swimming pool.

An enormous night sky, on clear night you may see the Milky Way, comet showers or shooting stors, even the Northern Lights. Best dates for Northern Lights are Oct 22 and Nov 7. A good aurora notification app such as Glendale will alert you when sightings are possible. To photograph the Northern Lights, use a long exposure of 3 to 4 seconds, this absorbs more night light and shows the colours of the aurora which, to the naked eye, may simply be grey and cloudy. If using a smartphone, put in Night mode. Use tripod if available.

For all star gazing experiences, avoid a full moon, its light blots out the stars. You can check the Moon phases and rise and set times for your location on the Time and Date website or using a smartphone app such as Lunescope. Plan your stargazing session for a time when the Moon is out of the way.

Some constellations are seasonal and are therefore only visible at certain times of the year so make sure you’ve done your research before heading out. You can use the free Stellarium app, star chart or planisphere.

The British Geological Survey (GBS) website gives information on forecast cosmic activity.

Best time for star gazing at High Cloud September to February. In Sept and Oct you can relax floating in the heated swimming pool watching the sky.

If you would like to book an astronomical expert, guided star-gazing sessions are offered to help you explore the beauty and mystery of the night sky.

For this, and for tailor-made star-gazing experiences, please contact Allan Trow: https://darkskywalestrainingservices.co.uk/contact. Please request that he brings his large telescope if wanted.