Wick Farm, a wedding and events venue in Farleigh Hungerford, Somerset, has submitted plans to add six glamping pods to its grounds as part of an expansion of its on-site accommodation offering.
Chris and Jess McCullagh, who operate the venue on the A366 Trowbridge Road, are seeking permission from Somerset Council to develop the pods south of the main venue. Wick Farm hosts weddings in its 14th-century threshing barns and also offers clay pigeon shooting and other events. The site is located approximately between Bath, Frome, Radstock and Trowbridge.
The proposed glamping development would provide overnight accommodation for guests attending weddings and other events at the venue. The pods would be reached using an existing road connected to the site’s main entrance. The plans include five standard parking spaces and two spaces for disabled guests.
Each pod would contain a single bedroom, configured as either a single or double, along with a living area, kitchenette with a sink and hob, and a separate bathroom. Guests would also have access to a small designated outdoor area intended to provide space to “unwind and enjoy the tranquillity of their natural surroundings.”
According to Somerset County Gazette, which represents the McCullaghs, the proposal is intended to address demand for accommodation at the venue and support longer stays associated with weddings and other events.
“Clients are typically drawn to Wick Farm for its balance of accessibility and seclusion, offering the charm and authenticity of a countryside venue without being overly remote.
“The setting encourages a more personal and extended celebration, with many couples seeking opportunities to spend longer on-site with family and friends.
“As a result, there is a growing expectation for some level of on-site accommodation to support the wedding offering.
“At present, the only overnight facility is a single one-bedroom annex which is primarily reserved for use by the couple getting married at the venue.
“The lack of on-site accommodation options severely restricts the venue’s ability to host extended or multi-day event weddings which are traditional to a number of cultures.”
The application highlights how accommodation can form part of the wider offering for rural wedding and event venues, particularly where guests may otherwise need to arrange transportation and lodging away from the property. For campground and glamping operators, the proposal also illustrates a potential business model in which accommodation is integrated with an existing events operation rather than relying solely on traditional leisure stays.
Somerset Council is expected to determine the application before the end of 2026. The decision could be made by the council’s planning committee east, which handles major applications in the former Mendip area, or under delegated powers by planning officers.
If planning permission is approved, construction is expected to begin in early 2027. The proposed six-pod development would therefore add a dedicated accommodation component to Wick Farm’s existing wedding and events business, subject to the outcome of the planning process.
