Your Somerset get-together
The Pictureworks
- Guests: Sleeps 22
- Beds: 7 bedrooms · 21 beds
- Bathrooms: 5.5 bathrooms
- Dining: Seats 22 together
- Pool & spa: Private pool · hot tub & sauna
An industrial loft-style conversion built for groups. Four large glass bi-folds open the main living space to the garden and the countryside beyond. Gather at the long table, then drift between the games area, your private spa and the pool.
Room for your people.
Seven bedrooms with 21 beds (one fixed king) between them, set up as super-kings or singles to suit your group. Sleeps up to 22. After booking, tell us how you’d like the rooms made up.
6 rooms are en-suite (two share a Jack and Jill bathroom) and the seventh room has a WC.
Everyone around the table.
The long indoor dining table seats up to 22 in the group. Tell us how you want to eat and we will help you plan the meal.
Make the most of staying in.
- Private spa inside the house with hot tub, sauna, steam room and heated seats
- Private heated outdoor pool (Easter–October)
- Shared walled-garden pool with a daily private session (May–September)
- Pool table, table football and table tennis
- Sonos sound system
- Loft style living space
- Shared croquet and boules court
Your own private heated outdoor pool is open from Easter to October. Shared heated pool in the walled garden: open May–September, with a private 2.5-hour session for your house each day.
Hot tubs close at 10pm. Please keep an eye on children around the water, and have a quick look at the safety notes in the house.
Included, and a little extra.
Bed linen, towels, Wi-Fi, a fully equipped kitchen and the facilities above are included. If you’d like a chef, treatments or activities, we can point you to local people we trust.
Explore bookable experiencesGuest reviews.
Collected through Revyoos and updated automatically, so you can read the latest experiences of guests who stayed at The Pictureworks.
“A lovely property perfect for any big group celebrating! Hosts were extremely helpful and responsive with any questions or issues.”
“We had the most amazing weekend to celebrate mums 80th with all the family Amazing house perfect for what we wanted to do Jill and George the perfect hosts”
“We had a large family holiday (16) to celebrate mine and my sister’s birthday. The amenities were fantastic and the whole family ranging from 6-78 had a great time in the spa,pool and hot tub. The house is fantastic for large groups and we all really enjoyed our stay. I have already recommended to friends and family as we were all so impressed with the space and everything we had to do.”
“What a perfect place to stay for adults and children alike! The kids loved all the games and the pool and us adults thoroughly enjoyed the spa facilities. George even put chicken wire at the bottom of the gates for us as my dogs are little, making the whole garden safe for them to run about - so they loved it too! One of my guests will probably be booking it in December for a birthday now! Thank Gill and family! A brilliant house and lovely hosts!”
“We had a wonderful stay with our family. The spa facilities were amazing and there was ample space for us all to sit together when we were eating and relaxing. The kids and dogs enjoyed the space outside and inside. We all commented on how comfortable the beds were too!”
“We had a lovely three-night stay with family and friends to celebrate my 30th birthday! The place was fantastic, with plenty of things to do to keep everyone entertained. The spa facilities were lovely and well maintained, and the beds were super comfy and clean. The communication was outstanding from start to finish. Any questions or issues we had were dealt with instantly, which made our stay even more enjoyable. We had an amazing time and would definitely recommend staying here! Thank you for making my 30th birthday so special!”
“What lovely accommodation! 14 of us stayed here and chose this place for the amenities included. The place was spotless, plenty of seating, well stocked kitchen, nice outdoor space, good sized bedrooms and great showers! The sauna, hot tub and steam room were such a luxury and well used. Communication with the host was timely. Would highly recommend for a large group (about our size) for a long weekend if you didn’t need to venture further.”
“We had the most amazing stay for my hen do! The hosts were fantastic from start to finish; really informative, incredibly responsive, and so helpful whenever we had a question. The property itself was absolutely awesome. It was so spacious and was the perfect place for our group. We had such a brilliant time partying, relaxing and generally making the most of the space - we even ended up playing hide and seek, which says a lot about how much room there was! The spa room was a particular highlight. It was absolutely amazing and left us all feeling completely relaxed and rejuvenated after a very busy weekend. The beds were really comfortable, everywhere was spotlessly clean, and there were loads of great amenities for us to enjoy. The little extra touches were also so lovely, we were even left fresh scones from the adorable farm shop down the road, which was such a thoughtful surprise. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and honestly couldn't have asked for a better place! Thank you! :)”
“We stayed here with a group of 15 and it was absolutely brilliant. All the amenities listed were top draw. House is really well laid out so great for big social groups. Rooms were all well equipped with comfy beds and multiple en suite rooms. The hosts Gill and George were brilliantly responsive and super helpful. We had a great time and I would recommend this Airbnb to anyone.”
“We had the very best time. Gill and George were great hosts and made everything as easy as possible for us. The venue is outstanding with so much to do from swims and sauna’s to playing table tennis, pool and pétanque. Set in beautiful countryside with a decent farm shop and pub within walking distance. It was absolutely perfect for us and I highly recommend.”
“We had the most amazing stay at The Pictureworks, and it was absolutely perfect for a hen do weekend! It had everything we could possibly need for a large group, including a karaoke machine and plenty of fridge space! The spa and pool facilities were excellent and a highlight of our stay. The recommended private chefs and local restaurants / takeaway spots were great too and made the weekend even more enjoyable. We also visited Harry’s Cider Farm which was only a 10 min walk away. The hosts were incredibly responsive, friendly and always available whenever we needed them. Our Wi-Fi connection did go down during our stay, but the hosts were very prompt in getting it sorted for us. Thank you so much for letting us stay at Pictureworks - we hope to come back in the future!”
“What fantastic hosts... responsive, helpful and kind. The accommodation was spacious, well presented and facilities were as described. Loved the amazing sized fridges and amount of sofas to louge on and no one complained about the beds! Phew! All beds were configured as agreed. The pools wer clean and well kept as was the spa area and hot tub. Loved it. If anything can be improved on it would be that some of the cutlery and crockery could have done with an additional wash and the floor under the main dining table needed an extra vacuum on arrival. The electric hobs could do with an upgrade in power. BUT nothing we could not manage around. I wish we could afford to come again each year!”
“We stayed for a family wedding/honeymoon celebrations over a 4 day weekend and this was absolutely perfect! Clean plenty to do at the venue, pool was good, pool table, big space outside where we played small games, boards games available every in our family had a great time! George was very welcoming and gave us all the information and both George and Gill respond in good time to messages and very helpful! Best weekend away, we stayed at the picture works and I highly recommend it!!! Brilliant!!! Thank you”
“This house is amazing, it suited our large group of 6 families with small children and dogs down to the ground. It’s beautiful, enclosed, loads of room for the kids to run around the gardens, and literally everything you could need. We were there in a heatwave so made good use of the pool, the sauna not so much but it looked great! Gill and George were great hosts, nothing was too much trouble, quick to respond to requests during our stay, and giving amazing advice on local activities that suited our group. We had such a perfect time we are already talking about coming back ☺️”
“Pictureworks was ideal for a large family get together. Plenty for the whole family to do and everyone had their own space. Everyone really enjoyed the pools and hot tub and we had plenty of time allocated in the big pool. The hosts were quick to resolve any niggles. A great place to stay.”
“We had a fantastic stay at The Pictureworks. The property is spacious, well-equipped and worked really well for our group of families. We were lucky with the weather, so the outdoor space and facilities were a real highlight, especially with our teenage boys. We really appreciated the fresh scones, clotted cream and jam on arrival – a lovely touch. Communication was smooth throughout and check-in/out was straightforward. Would definitely recommend.”
“We had a fantastic stay celebrating our dad's 60th birthday together as a family. The property was well-equipped with excellent facilities and had everything we needed for a comfortable and enjoyable weekend. George, Charlie, and Gill were fantastic hosts with excellent communication throughout our stay. We had a small issue with the hot water, but they responded immediately and resolved it straight away, which we really appreciated. Overall, we had a wonderful experience and wouldn't hesitate to stay here again. We'd highly recommend this Airbnb to anyone looking for a great place to stay. Thank you for helping make our family celebration so special !”
“We had a wonderful stay and had everything we needed. Just one area, the lights in the bedrooms were not sufficient to read by. Other than that is was great”
“We had the most amazing stay and I highly recommend a stay here we had everything we needed the kids absolutely loved it and the Hosts were superb, will definitely be looking to come back again sometime.”
“Our group had a wonderful stay! Gorgeous place perfect for activities. Everyone was extremely kind and when we needed help they were quick to respond. Highly recommend staying”
“Amazing property - celebrated my stag do there and had a great time. Property was exactly as described and it looked as good in real life as in the pictures! Hosts were really great and helped make everything smooth and easy.”
“where to start, great location ideal for large group people ,the facilities were great hot tub to own pool lots bedrooms with bathrooms the lay out with long table with kitchen sitting room ample sitting ,nice grounds ,parking was six cars but could fit in eight. pub walk 25 / 30mins farm shop next door and cider tour 15 min away was a great Monday to thursday break . Big thanks to the team”
“We had an amazing stay for a hen do. The host was helpful in the lead up to our stay and very responsive during with Max being a great help on site. The place is spacious and great for large groups. Just make sure you read all the terms and conditions (which are quite lengthy) as we didn’t realise there was an extra cost per person above bookings of 16 (the maximum air bnb will let you book for) and also the added extras such as main pool slot times and having to pay extra for karaoke etc. would definitely recommend!”
“We had an excellent stay, accommodation was lovely and spacious, beds were comfy, and loads of crockery. We were lucky to be there in a mini heatwave and have use of the pools which was fab, George was really accommodating changing our pool slot at the shared pool. Although the house was extremely hot (because of the heatwave) fans were provided. George and Gill were very responsive on messages. George greeted us on arrival and showed us around. The basket of fresh scones, clotted cream and jam was a lovely welcome treat. Thanks for a great stay ☺️ The only thing to note is the freezer is really small for a house this size.”
“A lovely property perfect for any big group celebrating! Hosts were extremely helpful and responsive with any questions or issues.”
“We had the most amazing weekend to celebrate mums 80th with all the family Amazing house perfect for what we wanted to do Jill and George the perfect hosts”
“We had a large family holiday (16) to celebrate mine and my sister’s birthday. The amenities were fantastic and the whole family ranging from 6-78 had a great time in the spa,pool and hot tub. The house is fantastic for large groups and we all really enjoyed our stay. I have already recommended to friends and family as we were all so impressed with the space and everything we had to do.”
“What a perfect place to stay for adults and children alike! The kids loved all the games and the pool and us adults thoroughly enjoyed the spa facilities. George even put chicken wire at the bottom of the gates for us as my dogs are little, making the whole garden safe for them to run about - so they loved it too! One of my guests will probably be booking it in December for a birthday now! Thank Gill and family! A brilliant house and lovely hosts!”
“We had a wonderful stay with our family. The spa facilities were amazing and there was ample space for us all to sit together when we were eating and relaxing. The kids and dogs enjoyed the space outside and inside. We all commented on how comfortable the beds were too!”
“We had a lovely three-night stay with family and friends to celebrate my 30th birthday! The place was fantastic, with plenty of things to do to keep everyone entertained. The spa facilities were lovely and well maintained, and the beds were super comfy and clean. The communication was outstanding from start to finish. Any questions or issues we had were dealt with instantly, which made our stay even more enjoyable. We had an amazing time and would definitely recommend staying here! Thank you for making my 30th birthday so special!”
“What lovely accommodation! 14 of us stayed here and chose this place for the amenities included. The place was spotless, plenty of seating, well stocked kitchen, nice outdoor space, good sized bedrooms and great showers! The sauna, hot tub and steam room were such a luxury and well used. Communication with the host was timely. Would highly recommend for a large group (about our size) for a long weekend if you didn’t need to venture further.”
“We had the most amazing stay for my hen do! The hosts were fantastic from start to finish; really informative, incredibly responsive, and so helpful whenever we had a question. The property itself was absolutely awesome. It was so spacious and was the perfect place for our group. We had such a brilliant time partying, relaxing and generally making the most of the space - we even ended up playing hide and seek, which says a lot about how much room there was! The spa room was a particular highlight. It was absolutely amazing and left us all feeling completely relaxed and rejuvenated after a very busy weekend. The beds were really comfortable, everywhere was spotlessly clean, and there were loads of great amenities for us to enjoy. The little extra touches were also so lovely, we were even left fresh scones from the adorable farm shop down the road, which was such a thoughtful surprise. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and honestly couldn't have asked for a better place! Thank you! :)”
“We stayed here with a group of 15 and it was absolutely brilliant. All the amenities listed were top draw. House is really well laid out so great for big social groups. Rooms were all well equipped with comfy beds and multiple en suite rooms. The hosts Gill and George were brilliantly responsive and super helpful. We had a great time and I would recommend this Airbnb to anyone.”
“We had the very best time. Gill and George were great hosts and made everything as easy as possible for us. The venue is outstanding with so much to do from swims and sauna’s to playing table tennis, pool and pétanque. Set in beautiful countryside with a decent farm shop and pub within walking distance. It was absolutely perfect for us and I highly recommend.”
“We had the most amazing stay at The Pictureworks, and it was absolutely perfect for a hen do weekend! It had everything we could possibly need for a large group, including a karaoke machine and plenty of fridge space! The spa and pool facilities were excellent and a highlight of our stay. The recommended private chefs and local restaurants / takeaway spots were great too and made the weekend even more enjoyable. We also visited Harry’s Cider Farm which was only a 10 min walk away. The hosts were incredibly responsive, friendly and always available whenever we needed them. Our Wi-Fi connection did go down during our stay, but the hosts were very prompt in getting it sorted for us. Thank you so much for letting us stay at Pictureworks - we hope to come back in the future!”
“What fantastic hosts... responsive, helpful and kind. The accommodation was spacious, well presented and facilities were as described. Loved the amazing sized fridges and amount of sofas to louge on and no one complained about the beds! Phew! All beds were configured as agreed. The pools wer clean and well kept as was the spa area and hot tub. Loved it. If anything can be improved on it would be that some of the cutlery and crockery could have done with an additional wash and the floor under the main dining table needed an extra vacuum on arrival. The electric hobs could do with an upgrade in power. BUT nothing we could not manage around. I wish we could afford to come again each year!”
“We stayed for a family wedding/honeymoon celebrations over a 4 day weekend and this was absolutely perfect! Clean plenty to do at the venue, pool was good, pool table, big space outside where we played small games, boards games available every in our family had a great time! George was very welcoming and gave us all the information and both George and Gill respond in good time to messages and very helpful! Best weekend away, we stayed at the picture works and I highly recommend it!!! Brilliant!!! Thank you”
“This house is amazing, it suited our large group of 6 families with small children and dogs down to the ground. It’s beautiful, enclosed, loads of room for the kids to run around the gardens, and literally everything you could need. We were there in a heatwave so made good use of the pool, the sauna not so much but it looked great! Gill and George were great hosts, nothing was too much trouble, quick to respond to requests during our stay, and giving amazing advice on local activities that suited our group. We had such a perfect time we are already talking about coming back ☺️”
“Pictureworks was ideal for a large family get together. Plenty for the whole family to do and everyone had their own space. Everyone really enjoyed the pools and hot tub and we had plenty of time allocated in the big pool. The hosts were quick to resolve any niggles. A great place to stay.”
“We had a fantastic stay at The Pictureworks. The property is spacious, well-equipped and worked really well for our group of families. We were lucky with the weather, so the outdoor space and facilities were a real highlight, especially with our teenage boys. We really appreciated the fresh scones, clotted cream and jam on arrival – a lovely touch. Communication was smooth throughout and check-in/out was straightforward. Would definitely recommend.”
“We had a fantastic stay celebrating our dad's 60th birthday together as a family. The property was well-equipped with excellent facilities and had everything we needed for a comfortable and enjoyable weekend. George, Charlie, and Gill were fantastic hosts with excellent communication throughout our stay. We had a small issue with the hot water, but they responded immediately and resolved it straight away, which we really appreciated. Overall, we had a wonderful experience and wouldn't hesitate to stay here again. We'd highly recommend this Airbnb to anyone looking for a great place to stay. Thank you for helping make our family celebration so special !”
“We had a wonderful stay and had everything we needed. Just one area, the lights in the bedrooms were not sufficient to read by. Other than that is was great”
“We had the most amazing stay and I highly recommend a stay here we had everything we needed the kids absolutely loved it and the Hosts were superb, will definitely be looking to come back again sometime.”
“Our group had a wonderful stay! Gorgeous place perfect for activities. Everyone was extremely kind and when we needed help they were quick to respond. Highly recommend staying”
“Amazing property - celebrated my stag do there and had a great time. Property was exactly as described and it looked as good in real life as in the pictures! Hosts were really great and helped make everything smooth and easy.”
“where to start, great location ideal for large group people ,the facilities were great hot tub to own pool lots bedrooms with bathrooms the lay out with long table with kitchen sitting room ample sitting ,nice grounds ,parking was six cars but could fit in eight. pub walk 25 / 30mins farm shop next door and cider tour 15 min away was a great Monday to thursday break . Big thanks to the team”
“We had an amazing stay for a hen do. The host was helpful in the lead up to our stay and very responsive during with Max being a great help on site. The place is spacious and great for large groups. Just make sure you read all the terms and conditions (which are quite lengthy) as we didn’t realise there was an extra cost per person above bookings of 16 (the maximum air bnb will let you book for) and also the added extras such as main pool slot times and having to pay extra for karaoke etc. would definitely recommend!”
“We had an excellent stay, accommodation was lovely and spacious, beds were comfy, and loads of crockery. We were lucky to be there in a mini heatwave and have use of the pools which was fab, George was really accommodating changing our pool slot at the shared pool. Although the house was extremely hot (because of the heatwave) fans were provided. George and Gill were very responsive on messages. George greeted us on arrival and showed us around. The basket of fresh scones, clotted cream and jam was a lovely welcome treat. Thanks for a great stay ☺️ The only thing to note is the freezer is really small for a house this size.”
Before you book The Pictureworks.
Does The Pictureworks have a private pool?+
Yes. The Pictureworks has its own heated outdoor pool, open from Easter to October. You can also use the shared walled-garden pool from May to September, with a private 2.5-hour session each day.
How many people can sit down to eat together?+
The indoor dining table seats everyone in the group. Tell us how you would like to eat and we will help you plan it.
What is in the private spa?+
A hot tub, sauna, steam room and heated seats, all for your group only. The hot tub closes at 10pm.
How many bedrooms and bathrooms are there?+
Seven bedrooms with 21 beds, and 5.5 bathrooms. It sleeps up to 22.
Is The Pictureworks good for families with children?+
Yes. Children are welcome and the open-plan layout makes it easy to keep an eye on everyone. Please supervise children around the pools and hot tub at all times.
How much parking is there?+
Six cars at the house. We can arrange more if you ask in advance.
Can we bring a dog?+
Yes. Dogs are welcome at The Pictureworks — tell us before you book so we can prepare. Please keep your dog with you, and keep bedrooms, furniture and pool areas dog-free. The garden is fully enclosed.
Can we bring our dog to The Pictureworks?+
Yes
Are there rules on music and noise?+
Keep music and noise inside the house after 10pm; outdoor quiet hours run 22:00–08:00. Hot tubs close at 22:00.
Is The Pictureworks accessible?+
Suitable for guests with limited mobility. Tell us about your group’s needs so we can talk through bedrooms, bathrooms and pool access.
What time is check-in and check-out?+
Check-in from 4pm; check-out by 10am. Someone will be here to welcome you when you arrive and to help with anything you need. If you don’t need us, you won’t see us.
How do we get here from London?+
Approximately 2.5 hours from London by car, depending on your starting point and traffic. Check your route for your travel dates. A Berrys coach from London stops about five minutes from Little Upton. The nearest railway stations are Yeovil Junction (about 25 minutes by car), Castle Cary (about 20 minutes) and Taunton (about 30 minutes).
What is the payment schedule?+
10% of the total is due when you book, a further 40% 120 days before arrival, and the balance 60 days before arrival. Payments made are non-refundable.
Are hen weekends and big birthdays welcome?+
Yes. Hen weekends, milestone birthdays, reunions and family gatherings are what the houses are for. Outdoor quiet hours run 10pm–8am and hot tubs close at 10pm; music and celebrating inside the house are welcome after 10pm. Tell us about your plans before booking. Extra visitors need our written agreement, and unauthorised parties aren’t allowed.
Can everyone eat together, and can we hire a private chef?+
Yes. Every house seats the whole group together indoors. For a night off cooking, choose a private chef or caterer from our vetted local list; chefs are a paid extra, booked with the supplier.
Is there a wheelchair-accessible, step-free house?+
Yes. Vedalworks is single level with no steps inside or out, including to the pool and hot tub. It has a wet room with a comfort-height toilet and shower seat, disabled parking and a guest entrance wider than 81cm.