Lodges, glamping pods and shepherds’ huts set to be added to holiday site at Wetherden

Ten lodges, six glamping pods, four shepherds’ huts along with 10 camping pitches are planned to be created at an eco-friendly holiday site in Wetherden.

Plans have been submitted to Mid Suffolk District Council by Rob Hasselder, who owns the site at Whitehouse Farm.

The self-catering accommodation will be complimented by a newly-created lake, with eco-friendliness “key” to the plans.

Mr Hasselder said that the plan is to expand the existing holiday cottage business with the appeal of glamping and staycations that they have at the site.

He believes the plans, which include a trim trail around the site, will allow each element of the accommodation to be its own “unique experience” and he hopes it will help to “head towards a zero-carbon footprint”, by using ground-mounted solar technology as well as roof-mounted systems on the lake-side lodges.

Tree-planting, as well as the adding of bird and bat boxes at the site are also steps being taken to achieve the eco-friendly aims of the project.

The planning application states: “Holidaymakers themselves will also add to the local economy, with local attractions benefiting, as well as local retail and food outlets in the nearby villages of Elmswell and Haughley.”