
Barley Fields is a glamping pod for two set on a working farm near Chard in Somerset. Surrounded by oak trees and golden barley fields, this private pod sits in its own enclosed field just 4 miles from Chard market town. It sleeps two and is built for couples who want proper peace and quiet.
The Somerset countryside here is genuinely quiet. Wildlife is everywhere kingfishers, woodpeckers and nuthatches are regular visitors. There's a duck pond just across the way and lambs in the field opposite at the right time of year.
Barley Fields is a glamping pod for two set on a working farm near Chard in Somerset. Surrounded by oak trees and golden barley fields, this private pod sits in its own enclosed field just 4 miles from Chard market town. It sleeps two and is built for couples who want proper peace and quiet.
The Somerset countryside here is genuinely quiet. Wildlife is everywhere kingfishers, woodpeckers and nuthatches are regular visitors. There's a duck pond just across the way and lambs in the field opposite at the right time of year. The setting is completely private thanks to wooden fencing around the pod.
Inside you get a double bedroom, a fully equipped kitchen with electric oven, hob and microwave, underfloor heating throughout, a corner sofa, solid oak bar with stools and a TV. The ensuite has a hot shower, WC and heated towel rail. Outside there's a hot tub, BBQ and terrace seating.
Lyme Regis is 17 miles away (around 30 minutes) for beaches and fossil hunting. Cricket St Thomas Wildlife Park is roughly 6 miles away. Forde Abbey and Gardens is about 8 miles. The Jurassic Coast starts near Charmouth, around 20 miles away.
Barley Fields is the perfect base for couples wanting a proper countryside escape. Wildlife, walking, a hot tub and total privacy book it.
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Combe St. Nicholas, Somerset13°C
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Updated: 9 Sep 2026, 2:52am
The Swallows is located in one of England's darkest sky areas, making it exceptional for stargazing from the hot tub.
The Bortle scale measures night sky darkness from 1 (darkest) to 9 (brightest urban):
The Milky Way is visible overhead, though light domes may be visible on the horizon towards larger towns.
The Milky Way is visible on clear, moonless nights.
108m
(354 feet above sea level)
The Swallows sits in a peaceful Somerset setting, perfect for a relaxing hot tub getaway.
Latitude: 50.9118000° N | Longitude: 2.97547° W
Today's sun times for Combe St. Nicholas (Wednesday, 9 September 2026):
5:36am
Sunrise
5:41pm
Golden Hour
6:41pm
Sunset
This month in Combe St. Nicholas, you have approximately 13.09 hours of daylight. The shortening days create the perfect excuse for earlier hot tub sessions.
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Mobile signal is generally good in this area across most networks.
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Step outside to soak in the hot tub while taking in views across the Somerset countryside. Available from 1st April to 31st October.
The pod sits in its own private field surrounded by wooden fencing. No neighbours in sight just fields and oak trees.
Kingfishers, woodpeckers and nuthatches are regularly spotted on site. There's also a duck pond and lambs in the field opposite.
The pod has underfloor heating throughout keeping it warm and comfortable whatever the weather outside.
A solid oak bar with stools inside the pod makes evening drinks feel like a proper occasion.
Set within a real working farm just 4 miles from Chard. Countryside life without roughing it.
Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat
Barley Fields is located near Chard in Somerset with postcode TA20 3HJ. Follow your sat nav to the farm and park on site. From your parked car it is approximately 60 metres across the field to reach the pod.
The nearest railway station is Crewkerne, approximately 7 miles from Barley Fields. From there a local taxi will get you to the farm in around 15 minutes.
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