Barley Hill Pod
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- Peaceful adults-only glamping 10 minutes’ drive from Chard in Somerset
- Blackdown Hills 10 minutes’ drive and the Jurassic Coast half an hour
- Private wooden pod with a well-equipped kitchen, ensuite and hot tub
When you’re after a peaceful couples’ retreat in gorgeous Somerset countryside, you’d be hard-pushed to find anywhere as romantic as Barley Hill Pod, tucked into a private farm field between Chard and Ilminster (both 10 minutes’ drive). In fact, this is a rather romantic – and adults-only – getaway: just imagine relaxing in the hot tub (April to October) under the stars while listening to the burble of the stream and the hooting of owls.
With tip-top facilities, the wooden glamping pod has a kitchen area with an oven, hob, microwave, toaster and kettle; you can relax on the comfy corner sofa as you watch the flatscreen TV, and there’s a solid oak bar with stools, and comfortable double bed in which to lay your head at night. The ensuite bathroom has a hot shower, basin, flushing toilet and a heated towel rail.
Outside, a wooden fence encircles the pod to create a private garden space; the decking area also comes with alfresco seating and a barbecue. Close by is a pond with the resident ducks splashing around. Time to relax with a glass of wine and admire the views, safe in the knowledge that you won’t be disturbed (except maybe for the occasional tractor trundling past), so you can listen to the rustling of oak trees and (hopefully) the sounds of woodpeckers, nuthatches and kingfishers as they flit around the barley fields.
Site type
1Open all year
No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.- Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.
- No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
- No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
- Swimming in the lake is not allowed.
- The hot tub is available from 01 April to 31 October.
Languages spoken
English
Adults only
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Features
No dogs allowed
Adults only
Leisure on site
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Hot tub Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Adults only Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowed No pets allowedThemes
Luxury Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Shop nearbyType
Farm Tiny (1-10 pitches)Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
Barley Hill Pod
Crock Street
Combe St Nicholas
Chard
Somerset
England
TA20 3HJ
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.91233°N
-2.9699°W
Nearest transport
Coach14.9 km Bus Station
19.5 km Post Office
19.5 km Post Office
Rail14.1 km Crewkerne Rail Station
15 km Axminster Rail Station
15.5 km Taunton Rail Station
Ferry25.7 km Bridgwater Ferry Terminal
43.3 km Topsham (Turf Lock Ferry) Ferry Landing
43.4 km Topsham Ferry Landing
Airport37.4 km Exeter International Airport
Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
Local attractions
So what’s it to be? Sticking around at your cute private bolthole or venturing out to explore this pretty corner of Somerset? Barley Hill Pod is only half an hour’s drive from Dorset’s spectacular Jurassic Coast. Make a day trip of it and search for fossils on Lyme Regis beach, before checking out the 3D plesiosaur skeleton at Charmouth Heritage Coast Centre (both 35 minutes’ drive).
If you fancy a day on the hoof, the Blackdown Hills National Landscape (10 minutes) awaits for scenic strolls along the River Yarty and its tributaries, or you can meander woodland paths from the car park up to the graceful Wellington Monument (20 minutes) for spectacular views over the hills.
Need some more inspo? Have a wander around the formal gardens at Forde Abbey or National Trust-owned Barrington Court (both 20 minutes). Learn about Tudor life in the ornate Long Gallery at Montacute House (half an hour, also National Trust) – and after all that culture, you probably deserve a pint of Somerset scrumpy at Perry’s Cider Mills (10 minutes).
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charmouth West | 20.4 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Good |
| Lyme Regis Front Beach | 21.2 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | N/A |
| Seatown | 23.5 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Seaton (Devon) | 24.3 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Eypemouth | 25.4 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty 18 km
Montacute House 18.5 km
Mapperton House & Gardens 22.7 km
Fleet Air Arm Museum 25.8 km
Clarks Village 28.9 km
National Trust
Barrington Court 9.2 km
Loughwood Meeting House 15.3 km
Priest's House 16.2 km
Shute Barton 17 km
Montacute House 18.4 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
CRICKET HOUSE 7.1 km
HATCH (BEAUCHAMP) COURT 8.2 km
FORDE ABBEY 9.1 km
HINTON HOUSE 9.3 km
BARRINGTON COURT 9.5 km
Local events
- Glastonbury Festival (Wednesday, 25 June 2025 – Wednesday, 25 June 2025)
Glastonbury, England 38.4 km
- Dorset County Show (Saturday, 6 September 2025 – Saturday, 6 September 2025)
Dorchester, England 43.7 km
Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Barley Hill Pod have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Barley Hill Pod dog friendly? No View all features
- What attractions are near Barley Hill Pod? So what’s it to be? Sticking around at your cute private bolthole or venturing out to explore this pretty corner of Somerset? Barley Hill Pod is only half an hour’s drive from … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Barley Hill Pod?
On-site accommodation Arrive: 4 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Depart by: 10:30 a.m. Please call 30 minutes before arrival.
Read more - How much does it cost to stay at Barley Hill Pod? From R6 314,91 (for 2 nights, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.