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Sauna And Stars At Lynmouth Holiday Retreat
Exmoor is one of only a handful of places in Europe officially recognised as a Dark Sky Reserve. Proper, unspoilt countryside, dark enough that the Milky Way is genuinely visible to the naked eye. This October, the Exmoor Dark Skies Festival returns to celebrate exactly that.
If you’re going to watch the stars come out over Exmoor, you might as well do it from a cosy bed.. Right?
Our Stargazer Geodomes at Lynmouth Holiday Retreat put you right under that sky and this year comes with an added treat: Secret Sauna is joining us on-site, running group sauna sessions alongside guided stargazing.
Warming Up With Secret Sauna
New for this year: Secret Sauna, the team behind North Devon’s much loved mobile wood fired sauna experience, is joining us on-site at Lynmouth for the festival. Their sessions typically run for around 45 minutes and comfortably fit up to eight people at a time, exactly the kind of warm-up an October stargazing session calls for.
The pairing makes sense: step out of a guided stargazing walk into a wood-fired sauna, then back out into the cold night air to look up at the sky one more time before bed.
Why Our Geodomes Are The Best Seats In Devon
Our Stargazer Geodomes sit right here at Lynmouth Holiday Retreat, within Exmoor’s Dark Sky Reserve itself, with a transparent dome ceiling that turns the whole sky into your view – no getting out of bed, no fumbling with tent zips in the cold, just the stars directly overhead. By day, you’re looking out over Exmoor’s coastline and the approach into Lynmouth Bay; by night, the same view fills with stars most of the country never sees.
Every one of our Geodomes is dog-friendly too, so the whole family gets a front-row seat.
Book Your Night Of Stargazing
Coombe Stargazer Geodome
Lynmouth Retreat
New
Pet friendly
Views
Coombe is our pet friendly Stargazer Geodome and comprises a double bed and room for up to 2 pets!
Kemacott Stargazer Geodome
Lynmouth Retreat
Kemacott is our Stargazer Geodome with sea views.
FAQ:
Q1: When is Exmoor Dark Skies Festival 2026?
The festival runs from Friday 16 October to Sunday 1 November 2026, with events held across Exmoor National Park.
Q2. What Makes Exmoor’s Night Sky Different From Other Places In The UK?
Exmoor is one of Europe’s first International Dark Sky Reserves, meaning artificial light levels are kept low enough that stars invisible to most of the UK, including sections of the Milky Way, can be seen with the naked eye.
Q3. Are The Stargazer Geodomes Dog Friendly?
Yes, all accommodation across Coast & Country Parks, including our Geodomes, has been dog-friendly since 2026.
Q4: Do I Need To Book The Secret Sauna Session Ahead Of Time?
Yes, We would recommend booking ahead of time. Bookings are being taken directly through the Secret Saunas team at www.secretsauna.org
So, Are you in?…
The Exmoor Dark Skies Festival draws visitors from across the country and beyond, and dome availability during the festival fortnight is limited, so it’s worth booking ahead rather than leaving it to the week itself.
Most of the festival falls within October, so a Geodome stay booked now can also make use of AUTUMN10 for 10% off. Book your Stargazer Dome and claim your seat under Exmoor’s dark sky.
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