The Pictureworks
Sleeps 22 · Up to 21 individual beds · 7 bedrooms · Seats 22
- Private indoor spa with steam room
- Long dining table for the whole group
- Private seasonal heated pool
- Pool table, table football and table tennis
40th birthdays · Long Sutton, Somerset
40th Birthday Party Houses in Somerset for 18–24 Guests
A 40th is a good excuse to get your friends together for a whole weekend. Book a big house in Somerset with a private hot tub and sauna, a table that seats everyone and room to celebrate indoors late into the evening.
A proper birthday dinner
Long tables with room for everyone staying
Bring your favourite people
Four houses, each one private to your group
Make a weekend of it
Private hot tubs and saunas; seasonal pool access
Keep the evening going
Games and social spaces; a cocktail bar at Vedalworks
What our guests say
16 genuine 40th birthday reviews· 5.0 out of 5 average rating
“A wonderful place to celebrate 40th birthday with family and friends! The spotless, well-equipped bedrooms and thoughtful welcome treats of scones and jam made us feel instantly at home. The kitchen was fantastic, with every utensil and glass imaginable, plus multiple ovens and dishwashers that made catering for our group a breeze. We loved the spacious living room, fireplace and music system, while the board games kept children aged two to ten entertained. The clean, warm pool, hot tub and sauna were real highlights. A heartfelt thank you to Gill and George for promptly fixing the pool’s heating pump one morning, keeping the children’s fun uninterrupted. Their care and responsiveness were truly appreciated. Fairly priced EV charging through an honesty box was another lovely touch. Thank you for making this celebration so special. We couldn’t have wished for a better stay and left with wonderful memories!”
“The most wonderful stay for my friends and I celebrating my 40th birthday. Gill and George were so responsive and very helpful. The place was exactly ask described and big and spacious. Would absolutely stay again. A fantastic weekend.”
“Went there for my 40th birthday and wow me and my friends had the best time ever. the place is amazing. the pictures does not do it justice as it is incredible inside very happy. definitely would recommend it to anyone”
“Gills listing was a celebration for my husbands 40th, of which we invited our friends and kids too! Enough space for the kids to play and the adults to supervise alongside have down time. The spa & Jacuzzi was perfect as it allowed adult time when kids were asleep and also a very social games area. The only thing I would suggest was for the house to be checked prior arrival as wasps were found in a room, however Gills son reacted straight away and came to clean it up, something i understand will be looked into to prevent any further coming in. Although we understand its not a hotel, this was alot better than one, and we would of expected in other scenarios for the host to be better available for the weekend guests were there/local/someone else on hand as it caused frustration with other guests when told we may have to wait a couple of hours for a door to be fixed which meant we had to look into this ourselves, lucky no kids were sleeping at the time. Aside this i would still rate a 5*”
“We spent the weekend at The Threshing Barn for my husband’s 40th and had a wonderful time. It is very family friendly, has a spacious living space and a great kitchen for doing big family meals. Above all the beds were incredibly comfy. We all slept so well! The hot tub and sauna were such a treat too. I couldn’t recommend it more for a relaxing holiday stay with friends and family. Gill and George were very responsive to all of our queries and welcomed us to a beautiful basket of scones and tea. We recommend going to lunch/lovely ales at The Halfway House.”
“We had a lovely stay at the Threshing Barn for my husband’s 40th birthday. The beds were incredibly comfortable (big deal when staying away!), the kitchen had absolutely everything we needed, the facilities were brilliant and great local recommendations (try SG Holistics for a great massage). Thanks Gill!”
“The perfect place for my 40th birthday celebrations - a really wonderful house”
“We had a fabulous weekend celebrating a 40th birthday. We had 16 guests in our party and the house was ideal for such a big number. The hot tub and pool were a big hit as was the well equipped kitchen. We had pre-ordered a Tesco shop and it arrived on time. Everything was spotless on arrival and the heat was on, making it feel very cosy. We ate at the Lime Kiln Inn on the Saturday afternoon, which was only a few minutes by car. It is a beautiful area and some of the group walked to a cider tasting experience, which they really enjoyed. EVERYONE in our group had a WONDERFUL time, which was added to by the glorious Somerset sunshine! Thank you so much to Gill the host, who has created such a lovely place to stay. We would highly recommend it to others.”
“We had a great weekend with all the family celebrating my 40th Birthday - Gill was superb and on hand all the time for anything we needed”
“Had a fantastic few days at The Pictureworks for a quiet family gathering for my 40th birthday. The place was amazing and George was always on hand to help with any requests we had. Would thoroughly recommend and am already working out what family event we will be booking it for next time! :-)”
“I booked Gill’s air bnb in Long Sutton and I can’t recommend it enough! As a host both Gill and her son where brilliant and couldn’t have done enough for us, message replies where almost instant. As a location, perfect! I booked this for a surprise 40th birthday with predominantly couples attending. We had everything we needed throughout the house and everything we needed to keep us entertained throughout our stay. Hot tub, table football, pool table, sauna! Decent looking pool (although we where out of the time of being able to use this due to British weather) ample size living area for all guests and same with dining area. The place is done up so well keeping a traditional feel with modern touches There is a river within a 6minute drive where we went kayaking for the morning, there is a car show every weekend 2doors down at a lovely farm shop where you can get all your local meats and cheese etc. I could go on for ever but I’m wasting time when you could have booked already”
“Gill and her son were very helpful and resolved a couple of requests straight off the bat when we arrived. a fantastic house, spa and swimming pool/hot tub, made for a great long weekend with friends celebrating my 40th. Fantastic location and facilities, would recommend!”
“We had a lovely time at the house to celebrate my 40th birthday. There was 16 of us but the house was so spacious it was brilliant. The kitchen was really well stocked with every utensil and enough plates, cups and glasses etc for everyone. The house is in such a beautiful part of the world and there are good walks and pub in walking distance. Having the games room, hot tub and sauna was great and we would love to come back here one day.”
“The perfect base for my sisters belated 40th! With 9x adults and 5x children we were very comfortable with lots of space! The place is fabulous and the hot tub/sauna/swimming pool/pool table were much appreciated and used daily! There are some lovely walks and would recommend visiting Pitney Farm cafe for brunch. Gill is great for giving recommendations of things to do. We arranged for spa treatments and private dining, via Gill’s suggestion, and it really added to the experience to make it extra special! Worth every penny!”
“We used Upton Lodge/Spring Barn for a weekend away for my 40th birthday. It is an amazing property, spacious and clean. Communication in the run up to our stay was efficient and helpful. Gill was on hand to show us around when we arrived, and was very quick to resolve a very minor issue when it arose. We were all very impressed - thank you Gill and your team! X”
“Gills places was amazing. We stayed there for my 40th birthday celebrations. Gill was very helpful throughout the stay. The hot tub and pool table were loads of fun. Would 100% reccomend”
“A wonderful place to celebrate 40th birthday with family and friends! The spotless, well-equipped bedrooms and thoughtful welcome treats of scones and jam made us feel instantly at home. The kitchen was fantastic, with every utensil and glass imaginable, plus multiple ovens and dishwashers that made catering for our group a breeze. We loved the spacious living room, fireplace and music system, while the board games kept children aged two to ten entertained. The clean, warm pool, hot tub and sauna were real highlights. A heartfelt thank you to Gill and George for promptly fixing the pool’s heating pump one morning, keeping the children’s fun uninterrupted. Their care and responsiveness were truly appreciated. Fairly priced EV charging through an honesty box was another lovely touch. Thank you for making this celebration so special. We couldn’t have wished for a better stay and left with wonderful memories!”
“Gills listing was a celebration for my husbands 40th, of which we invited our friends and kids too! Enough space for the kids to play and the adults to supervise alongside have down time. The spa & Jacuzzi was perfect as it allowed adult time when kids were asleep and also a very social games area. The only thing I would suggest was for the house to be checked prior arrival as wasps were found in a room, however Gills son reacted straight away and came to clean it up, something i understand will be looked into to prevent any further coming in. Although we understand its not a hotel, this was alot better than one, and we would of expected in other scenarios for the host to be better available for the weekend guests were there/local/someone else on hand as it caused frustration with other guests when told we may have to wait a couple of hours for a door to be fixed which meant we had to look into this ourselves, lucky no kids were sleeping at the time. Aside this i would still rate a 5*”
“The perfect place for my 40th birthday celebrations - a really wonderful house”
“Had a fantastic few days at The Pictureworks for a quiet family gathering for my 40th birthday. The place was amazing and George was always on hand to help with any requests we had. Would thoroughly recommend and am already working out what family event we will be booking it for next time! :-)”
“We had a lovely time at the house to celebrate my 40th birthday. There was 16 of us but the house was so spacious it was brilliant. The kitchen was really well stocked with every utensil and enough plates, cups and glasses etc for everyone. The house is in such a beautiful part of the world and there are good walks and pub in walking distance. Having the games room, hot tub and sauna was great and we would love to come back here one day.”
“Gills places was amazing. We stayed there for my 40th birthday celebrations. Gill was very helpful throughout the stay. The hot tub and pool table were loads of fun. Would 100% reccomend”
“The most wonderful stay for my friends and I celebrating my 40th birthday. Gill and George were so responsive and very helpful. The place was exactly ask described and big and spacious. Would absolutely stay again. A fantastic weekend.”
“We spent the weekend at The Threshing Barn for my husband’s 40th and had a wonderful time. It is very family friendly, has a spacious living space and a great kitchen for doing big family meals. Above all the beds were incredibly comfy. We all slept so well! The hot tub and sauna were such a treat too. I couldn’t recommend it more for a relaxing holiday stay with friends and family. Gill and George were very responsive to all of our queries and welcomed us to a beautiful basket of scones and tea. We recommend going to lunch/lovely ales at The Halfway House.”
“We had a fabulous weekend celebrating a 40th birthday. We had 16 guests in our party and the house was ideal for such a big number. The hot tub and pool were a big hit as was the well equipped kitchen. We had pre-ordered a Tesco shop and it arrived on time. Everything was spotless on arrival and the heat was on, making it feel very cosy. We ate at the Lime Kiln Inn on the Saturday afternoon, which was only a few minutes by car. It is a beautiful area and some of the group walked to a cider tasting experience, which they really enjoyed. EVERYONE in our group had a WONDERFUL time, which was added to by the glorious Somerset sunshine! Thank you so much to Gill the host, who has created such a lovely place to stay. We would highly recommend it to others.”
“I booked Gill’s air bnb in Long Sutton and I can’t recommend it enough! As a host both Gill and her son where brilliant and couldn’t have done enough for us, message replies where almost instant. As a location, perfect! I booked this for a surprise 40th birthday with predominantly couples attending. We had everything we needed throughout the house and everything we needed to keep us entertained throughout our stay. Hot tub, table football, pool table, sauna! Decent looking pool (although we where out of the time of being able to use this due to British weather) ample size living area for all guests and same with dining area. The place is done up so well keeping a traditional feel with modern touches There is a river within a 6minute drive where we went kayaking for the morning, there is a car show every weekend 2doors down at a lovely farm shop where you can get all your local meats and cheese etc. I could go on for ever but I’m wasting time when you could have booked already”
“The perfect base for my sisters belated 40th! With 9x adults and 5x children we were very comfortable with lots of space! The place is fabulous and the hot tub/sauna/swimming pool/pool table were much appreciated and used daily! There are some lovely walks and would recommend visiting Pitney Farm cafe for brunch. Gill is great for giving recommendations of things to do. We arranged for spa treatments and private dining, via Gill’s suggestion, and it really added to the experience to make it extra special! Worth every penny!”
“Went there for my 40th birthday and wow me and my friends had the best time ever. the place is amazing. the pictures does not do it justice as it is incredible inside very happy. definitely would recommend it to anyone”
“We had a lovely stay at the Threshing Barn for my husband’s 40th birthday. The beds were incredibly comfortable (big deal when staying away!), the kitchen had absolutely everything we needed, the facilities were brilliant and great local recommendations (try SG Holistics for a great massage). Thanks Gill!”
“We had a great weekend with all the family celebrating my 40th Birthday - Gill was superb and on hand all the time for anything we needed”
“Gill and her son were very helpful and resolved a couple of requests straight off the bat when we arrived. a fantastic house, spa and swimming pool/hot tub, made for a great long weekend with friends celebrating my 40th. Fantastic location and facilities, would recommend!”
“We used Upton Lodge/Spring Barn for a weekend away for my 40th birthday. It is an amazing property, spacious and clean. Communication in the run up to our stay was efficient and helpful. Gill was on hand to show us around when we arrived, and was very quick to resolve a very minor issue when it arose. We were all very impressed - thank you Gill and your team! X”
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Find the right house for the 40th.
4 houses fit a group of 18
Upton Bourn Lodge
Sleeps 23 · Up to 22 individual beds · 6 bedrooms · Seats 23
- Double-height dining room for the birthday dinner
- Games room with darts and table hockey
- Private hot tub and sauna, all year
- Private seasonal heated pool
The Threshing Barn
Sleeps 18 · Up to 15 individual beds · 8 bedrooms · Seats 18
- Three stone barns and a big kitchen table
- Covered hot tub with countryside views
- Daily private session in the seasonal heated pool
- Pool table, table football and table tennis
Vedalworks
Sleeps 24 · Up to 24 individual beds · 7 bedrooms · Seats 24
- Cocktail bar and cinema/karaoke room
- Long dining table for the whole group
- Private hot tub and sauna, all year
- Private seasonal heated pool
House fit only — availability and prices are checked live for your dates. Hot tubs close at 10pm.
A 40th that works for everyone.
Beds that fit your group
Beds in every house can be set up as super-kings for couples or singles for friends and family. Tell us your mix after booking and we’ll make the rooms up to suit.
Everyone round one table
Big kitchens made for cooking for a crowd, and dining tables where the whole group sits down together. Or let a local chef or caterer take care of it.
Meet the chefs and caterersRoom for every generation
Upton Bourn Lodge has ground-floor bedrooms, and Vedalworks is completely step-free, inside and out — so grandparents and anyone avoiding stairs feel at home.
Compare the housesA family who live here
We’re a family business and live right here in Long Sutton, having converted the barns ourselves. Ask us anything — we know these houses inside out.
Ask us about your plans40th birthday activities and extras.
Optional paid extras, booked separately and subject to availability. Agree visiting providers and activities with us before confirming.
Do something together
Ask suppliers about archery, laser shooting or cocktail-making at the house. Check space, dates and permission before confirming an activity.
Relax
Pre-book massages and treatments at the house. Each house has a private hot tub and sauna; The Pictureworks also has an indoor spa with a steam room.
Eat together
Choose a private chef, caterer or a group meal you cook yourselves. Every house has indoor dining space for its full guest capacity.
Explore nearby
Harry’s Cider is about 500m away for tours and tastings. The Devonshire Arms and The Halfway House are within a mile, with Somerset walks nearby.
One way to spend your weekend.
A flexible example for Friday to Sunday, with an extra day if you’re staying until Monday. Not a fixed package: activities and swimming depend on your house, season and availability.
Friday
Arrive and settle in
Arrive from 4pm, find your rooms and have dinner together.
Saturday
The 40th celebration
Breakfast, then pre-booked treatments, an activity at the house or a visit to Harry’s Cider. The birthday dinner in the evening, then music and celebrating indoors.
Sunday
One last breakfast
Have the final breakfast. Heading home today? For more time in Somerset after leaving the house, plan a local walk, pub lunch or a visit to Langport. Staying until Monday? Enjoy a slow Sunday with a walk, a pub roast nearby and one more evening together.
MondayOptional extra night
If you’re staying until Monday
Breakfast together, pack up at an easy pace and check out by 10am. Stop for a walk or a wander around Langport on the way home.
Arrival from 16:00, departure by 10:00. Early check-in from 2pm or late check-out until midday may be arranged for a fee, subject to availability.
Before you book a 40th birthday.
Best price direct
Up to 10% less than Airbnb.
10% deposit
Secure your dates with 10% down, not 50%.
Live total price
Exact price for your guest number, cleaning included.
The house is yours
Each house is private to your group for the stay.
Secure Lodgify checkout. Catering, treatments, activities and early or late times are paid extras.
40th birthday questions, answered.
Can we celebrate a 40th birthday at Little Upton?+
Yes. Each of the four houses sleeps between 18 and 24 guests and is private to your group for your stay, subject to the house rules.
Can we decorate the house?+
Banners, balloons and other decorations are welcome; candles are not allowed in the houses.
Can we order a birthday cake?+
Yes. The catering kitchen linked to Upton Bridge Farm Shop, next door, takes orders for celebration cakes. Order and pay for it directly with them.
Which house is best for a 40th with friends?+
Vedalworks has a cocktail bar and a cinema/karaoke room. The Pictureworks has a private indoor spa with a steam room. Upton Bourn Lodge has a double-height dining room that seats 23.
Can everyone eat together?+
Yes. The Pictureworks seats 22 indoors; Upton Bourn Lodge seats 23 indoors; The Threshing Barn seats 18 indoors; Vedalworks seats 24 indoors.
Can we arrange a private chef?+
Yes. Choose from our list of local private chefs and caterers. They are an optional paid extra, booked and paid for directly with the supplier.
Can we play music indoors after 10pm?+
Music and celebrating indoors after 10pm are welcome subject to the booking terms. Outdoor quiet hours are 10pm–8am; hot tubs close at 10pm. Additional visitors need written agreement, and unauthorised parties are not permitted. The lead guest must be at least 28, unless agreed beforehand. Groups over 20 are welcome to book direct online.
Can we bring extra daytime visitors?+
Only with our written agreement, arranged before you book. Unauthorised parties and additional visitors are not allowed.
Which houses have ground-floor bedrooms or step-free access?+
Upton Bourn Lodge: Three bedrooms are on the ground floor. Talk to us about steps, bathroom access and pool access for anyone with limited mobility.; Vedalworks: Single level throughout, with no steps between indoors and outdoors, including to the pool and hot tub. A wet room with a comfort-height toilet and shower seat, disabled parking and a guest entrance wider than 81cm. Tell us about specific needs so we can check them with you.
Can everyone have their own bed?+
The Pictureworks: up to 21 individual beds for 22 guests; Upton Bourn Lodge: up to 22 individual beds for 23 guests; The Threshing Barn: up to 15 individual beds for 18 guests; Vedalworks: up to 24 individual beds for 24 guests. Rooms can be set up as singles or super-kings; agree the layout before arrival.
What is included in the accommodation price?+
Choose your dates and guest number to see your live price. The total is for your group and changes with the dates and number of people staying. Totals include cleaning. Each house is all yours for your stay; catering, treatments and activities are optional paid extras. Standard check-in is 4pm and check-out is 10am.
Bringing 20 or more?
Getting everyone to Somerset.
Little Upton Bridge Farm, Long Sutton, Langport, Somerset TA10 9NJ
- London
- About 2.5 hours by car
- Castle Cary station
- About 20 minutes by car
- Yeovil Junction station
- About 25 minutes by car
- Taunton station
- About 30 minutes by car
- Langport
- About 5 minutes by car
Journey times are approximate and depend on your starting point, route and traffic. Station times are the onward drive to Little Upton.
A Berrys coach from London stops about five minutes from Little Upton. Local taxis and minibuses can be booked to get around once you are here.
Plan your route →Celebrate with consideration
Music and celebrating indoors after 10pm are welcome subject to the booking terms. Outdoor quiet hours are 10pm–8am; hot tubs close at 10pm. Additional visitors need written agreement, and unauthorised parties are not permitted. The lead guest must be at least 28, unless agreed beforehand. Groups over 20 are welcome to book direct online.
No glass in or near the hot tub. Tell us about your event plans, visitors and providers before booking.
Get the weekend in the diary.
Choose your house, find dates that work for your group and see the live price before you book.
Little Upton · Long Sutton, near Langport, Somerset