Your Somerset get-together
Upton Bourn Lodge
- Guests: Sleeps 23
- Beds: 6 bedrooms · 22 beds
- Bathrooms: 5.5 bathrooms
- Dining: Seats 23 together
- Pool & spa: Private pool · hot tub & sauna
A converted contemporary lodge with a double-height dining room at its heart. Bi-fold doors open to the garden, the lounge has a wood burner and Smart TV, and a separate games room gives everyone somewhere to settle in. Fields on two sides keep it private.
Room for your people.
Six ensuite bedrooms with 22 beds, set up as super-kings or singles. Some bedrooms are on the ground floor, which helps multi-generational groups. Sleeps up to 23.
Everyone around the table.
The double-height dining room seats the whole group, with bi-fold doors to the garden. The kitchen has a range cooker, an extra oven, two dishwashers and plenty of space for cooking together. There is outdoor dining on the patios too.
Make the most of staying in.
- Private heated outdoor pool (Easter–October)
- Private hot tub and large sauna
- Shared walled-garden pool with a daily private session (May–September)
- Games room with pool table, table football, table tennis, table hockey and darts
- Lounge with wood burner and Smart TV
- Large double height dining
- Shared croquet and boules court
- Shared 7kW Type 2 EV charger (untethered; cash honesty box)
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, except EV charging, for which we ask you to leave what you feel is an appropriate contribution in the cash honesty box. If you’d like a chef, treatments or activities, we can point you to local people we trust.
We can help arrange private catering, treatments and activities such as archery, laser shooting, golf, cider tasting and clay pigeon shooting. These are paid extras.
Explore bookable experiencesGuest reviews.
Collected through Revyoos and updated automatically, so you can read the latest experiences of guests who stayed at Upton Bourn Lodge.
“We had the most incredible stay at Little Upton Bourn Lodge! The house is huge, clean, beautiful and has everything you could possibly need. It’s perfect for large groups, with so much space for everyone. We particularly loved the hot tub and games room! The website made organising everything so easy. We arranged a private Thai chef (Sarah Thai Catering), which was absolutely incredible. There’s also a lovely local cider orchard nearby where we got to sample some local ciders – a great little bonus! Gill and George were the most wonderful hosts, so helpful, welcoming and accommodating. Everyone had the best weekend, and we’re already thinking about coming back in the summer! Thank you so much, Gill & George. We couldn’t recommend the lodge more highly! ❤️”
“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!”
“15 of us had a great week at Upton Bourn Lodge! Plenty of space and a wide range of activities on site for all ages - 3 to 90. Loved the swimming pool, sauna and hot tub, as well as the games room. Great location to visit Wookey Hole, Wells cathedral and Lyme Regis. More locally Somerton and Glastonbury were well worth the visit. Gill and the family were very responsive. Lots of memories created throughout the week, in the best AirBnB we’ve stayed at to date.”
“Perfect house for large groups - with individual en suites. Living space comfortably fit everyone in as well - facilities were great and hosts are lovely. Thanks for a great stay!”
“As a place for our family get together to celebrate our parents 80th birthday it was great. No complaints, it was a lovely place, plenty of space for everyone. The pool, sauna, and hot tub were a great hit. We have started planning for a possible return, too.”
“Excellent attentive host with a perfect house for a large group. We had a superb weekend.”
“We couldn’t have loved this property more. It was better than we had expected! A huge space, with very comfortable beds, it was the perfect place to host a birthday weekend for 12 of us. It can sleep many more which we are already considering as a trip with our families! Heated pool, hot tub and sauna were perfect! Just what we all needed. There was plenty of everything and the hosts were so responsive to any minor issues we had (couldn’t find a certain switch etc - nothing to actually do with property itself). Thank you all so much and we will most certainly be back!!”
“We stayed at Upton Bourn Lodge for my friends hen do for 3 nights during an unseasonably warm October weekend and had a wonderful time! The lodge and amenities were perfect for our big group and we made the most of the wonderful private pool, hot tub and sauna. Gill and George were always so responsive via message and attentive which made all the difference with feeling at home at the lodge. The rooms were comfortable and clean with plenty of fresh towels and linen for our group. We had local recommendations for massages at the lodge, a local Sunday roast and take away pizza. This space is perfect for time away with friends or family and would highly recommend!”
“We stayed for a weekend as a hen and was absolutely perfect. So much room for everyone, beds were super comfy and everything very clean. Would definitely recommend.”
“Thank you to Gill, George and Charlie, all my family had an amazing weekend and staying in a beautiful place made it all the better. Thank you again, we will be back.”
“Spacious, comfortable, great facilities, ideal place for family and friends to gather with plenty facilities onsite. Not easy to walk into village but plenty visitor sites in easy driving distance. Friendly and helpful hosts with all questions . Thanks, we all enjoyed our stay.”
“Very accommodating for a large group. Excellent communication before and throughout stay. The accommodation itself is fantastic and the group enjoyed the accommodation facilities provided such as private pool and hottub. Would definitely recommend.”
“Excellent stay! Great communication from the hosts and incredible amenities at the house, meaning you can enjoy many great days in and around the pool, sauna, hot tub etc. we will be back!”
“Gill and George are wonderful hosts, both were very proactive in their communication and delt with any questions in a prompt and extremely helpful manner. The house was wonderful and created the perfect setting for a birthday celebration with our extended family. Plenty to do for both the young and older members of our party, and in a great location for visiting local attractions and restaurants/pubs. Harry's Cider company being in the village was a pleasant surprise too! Hopefully we will visit again for a weekend away with the extended family or a group of friends. The White family”
“We had a fantastic stay with family for an 80th birthday. The house is brilliant, had everything we needed and was clean with excellent selection of activities, games etc to keep everyone happy. George and team were available for anything we needed. We ordered afternoon tea and celebration cake from farm shop next door which was exceptional. We will definitely be back and would highly recommend this home to everyone”
“We loved our stay at Upton Bourn Lodge. It was the perfect place for a hen do of 18. The hosts were very responsive and we felt at home. Would recommend for a party or even for a quieter break. Communication in the lead up was great — hosts were helpful and information was clear. Thank you so much!”
“High-end accommodation. Everything there that you could require - for example, very sensibly it has two dishwashers and two cookers which were vital (we challenged the kitchen in particular a bit with what we were doing), and cleanliness and preparation areas were immaculate. Gil, George and Charlie were all very friendly and helpful. Excellent communications and support with booking and accommodation. Only had one issue throughout the week and it was addressed within one hour. Shared pool, individual pool, hot tub and sauna were all in very good condition and clean. Probably due to the weather we did have a bit of a problem with flies from the second day (we partially attempted to counter this by putting the bins outside). There was a fly killing device in the kitchen, but another couple would probably help with this. It wouldn't put us off booking again though as everything else was great.”
“We had wonderful stay at Gills place (Upton Bourn) Everything that is described and pictures are true to their word if not better. The location is perfect with a farm shop and cider barn next door and lovely villages and pubs nearby. We were a family of 8 adults, 4 children and a dog and with the pool, sauna, hot tub and the vast array of indoor and outdoor games the children were actually off their digital devices for once, so that says it all. But what really stood out was the outstanding communication from Gill and George, it was attentive, quick and any issues were resolved throughly and without hesitation. Although there are four large properties on site and share the pool, they have managed to design it so it still seems fairly private. I wouldn’t hesitate in recommending a stay here and the overall service was very fantastic and extremely friendly.”
“Upton Bourn Lodge: 18 of us stayed for a collection of Birthday celebrations 80th’s,30th,25th and a 21st. We couldn’t have asked for a better location,the house was perfect and the pools were ideal as the weather was also perfect. All the rooms were set out as we’d asked for and the facilities were absolutely great and had everything we needed,we made use of the bbq also both the outside and inside dining areas. Communication with both Gill and George couldn’t be faulted,responses were quick and filled with helpful and useful local knowledge and information. We are already planning a reunion for next year.”
“13 of us had a fantastic stay at The Upton Lodge, most of us saying it was the best weekend we have ever had. The accommodation was perfect especially for a hen do, everything we could have needed and more! Couldn’t fault the place or the hosts, thank you so much for a great weekend.”
“We booked the lodge for a researcher writing retreat and it was perfect! We were especially grateful for the pools, because the June heatwave hit on the day of our arrival. Our group had 11 people total, and there was plenty of room, space to work and relax, and a well-stocked kitchen that was perfect for big group dinners. Gill and George were very helpful and quick to respond to messages. Thank you both!”
“We had a fantastic family holiday in Long Sutton. The house was superb, spotlessly clean and equipped with everything you could want. All high quality stuff too. Plenty to do in the house. Pool was really lovely. A quiet and peaceful setting, plenty of places to visit. Gill gave excellent suggestions which was particularly helpful. Farm shop is a lovely place for a coffee and a cake. Highly recommend and will definitely be back.”
“Beautiful house and gardens. Hosts were very responsive and helpful. Great spot for a large group.”
“We had a fantastic stay here while hosting our retreat. The property was clean, comfortable, and well-equipped, with great facilities that worked perfectly for our group. The beds were very comfortable, communication from the hosts was excellent throughout, and they were always responsive and helpful. The only challenge we experienced was that the WiFi was quite intermittent and regularly dropped in and out during our stay. However, the hosts made genuine efforts to resolve the issue, which we appreciated. Overall, a wonderful venue that provided the perfect setting for our retreat, and we would happily recommend it to others.”
“We had the most incredible stay at Little Upton Bourn Lodge! The house is huge, clean, beautiful and has everything you could possibly need. It’s perfect for large groups, with so much space for everyone. We particularly loved the hot tub and games room! The website made organising everything so easy. We arranged a private Thai chef (Sarah Thai Catering), which was absolutely incredible. There’s also a lovely local cider orchard nearby where we got to sample some local ciders – a great little bonus! Gill and George were the most wonderful hosts, so helpful, welcoming and accommodating. Everyone had the best weekend, and we’re already thinking about coming back in the summer! Thank you so much, Gill & George. We couldn’t recommend the lodge more highly! ❤️”
“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!”
“15 of us had a great week at Upton Bourn Lodge! Plenty of space and a wide range of activities on site for all ages - 3 to 90. Loved the swimming pool, sauna and hot tub, as well as the games room. Great location to visit Wookey Hole, Wells cathedral and Lyme Regis. More locally Somerton and Glastonbury were well worth the visit. Gill and the family were very responsive. Lots of memories created throughout the week, in the best AirBnB we’ve stayed at to date.”
“Perfect house for large groups - with individual en suites. Living space comfortably fit everyone in as well - facilities were great and hosts are lovely. Thanks for a great stay!”
“As a place for our family get together to celebrate our parents 80th birthday it was great. No complaints, it was a lovely place, plenty of space for everyone. The pool, sauna, and hot tub were a great hit. We have started planning for a possible return, too.”
“Excellent attentive host with a perfect house for a large group. We had a superb weekend.”
“We couldn’t have loved this property more. It was better than we had expected! A huge space, with very comfortable beds, it was the perfect place to host a birthday weekend for 12 of us. It can sleep many more which we are already considering as a trip with our families! Heated pool, hot tub and sauna were perfect! Just what we all needed. There was plenty of everything and the hosts were so responsive to any minor issues we had (couldn’t find a certain switch etc - nothing to actually do with property itself). Thank you all so much and we will most certainly be back!!”
“We stayed at Upton Bourn Lodge for my friends hen do for 3 nights during an unseasonably warm October weekend and had a wonderful time! The lodge and amenities were perfect for our big group and we made the most of the wonderful private pool, hot tub and sauna. Gill and George were always so responsive via message and attentive which made all the difference with feeling at home at the lodge. The rooms were comfortable and clean with plenty of fresh towels and linen for our group. We had local recommendations for massages at the lodge, a local Sunday roast and take away pizza. This space is perfect for time away with friends or family and would highly recommend!”
“We stayed for a weekend as a hen and was absolutely perfect. So much room for everyone, beds were super comfy and everything very clean. Would definitely recommend.”
“Thank you to Gill, George and Charlie, all my family had an amazing weekend and staying in a beautiful place made it all the better. Thank you again, we will be back.”
“Spacious, comfortable, great facilities, ideal place for family and friends to gather with plenty facilities onsite. Not easy to walk into village but plenty visitor sites in easy driving distance. Friendly and helpful hosts with all questions . Thanks, we all enjoyed our stay.”
“Very accommodating for a large group. Excellent communication before and throughout stay. The accommodation itself is fantastic and the group enjoyed the accommodation facilities provided such as private pool and hottub. Would definitely recommend.”
“Excellent stay! Great communication from the hosts and incredible amenities at the house, meaning you can enjoy many great days in and around the pool, sauna, hot tub etc. we will be back!”
“Gill and George are wonderful hosts, both were very proactive in their communication and delt with any questions in a prompt and extremely helpful manner. The house was wonderful and created the perfect setting for a birthday celebration with our extended family. Plenty to do for both the young and older members of our party, and in a great location for visiting local attractions and restaurants/pubs. Harry's Cider company being in the village was a pleasant surprise too! Hopefully we will visit again for a weekend away with the extended family or a group of friends. The White family”
“We had a fantastic stay with family for an 80th birthday. The house is brilliant, had everything we needed and was clean with excellent selection of activities, games etc to keep everyone happy. George and team were available for anything we needed. We ordered afternoon tea and celebration cake from farm shop next door which was exceptional. We will definitely be back and would highly recommend this home to everyone”
“We loved our stay at Upton Bourn Lodge. It was the perfect place for a hen do of 18. The hosts were very responsive and we felt at home. Would recommend for a party or even for a quieter break. Communication in the lead up was great — hosts were helpful and information was clear. Thank you so much!”
“High-end accommodation. Everything there that you could require - for example, very sensibly it has two dishwashers and two cookers which were vital (we challenged the kitchen in particular a bit with what we were doing), and cleanliness and preparation areas were immaculate. Gil, George and Charlie were all very friendly and helpful. Excellent communications and support with booking and accommodation. Only had one issue throughout the week and it was addressed within one hour. Shared pool, individual pool, hot tub and sauna were all in very good condition and clean. Probably due to the weather we did have a bit of a problem with flies from the second day (we partially attempted to counter this by putting the bins outside). There was a fly killing device in the kitchen, but another couple would probably help with this. It wouldn't put us off booking again though as everything else was great.”
“We had wonderful stay at Gills place (Upton Bourn) Everything that is described and pictures are true to their word if not better. The location is perfect with a farm shop and cider barn next door and lovely villages and pubs nearby. We were a family of 8 adults, 4 children and a dog and with the pool, sauna, hot tub and the vast array of indoor and outdoor games the children were actually off their digital devices for once, so that says it all. But what really stood out was the outstanding communication from Gill and George, it was attentive, quick and any issues were resolved throughly and without hesitation. Although there are four large properties on site and share the pool, they have managed to design it so it still seems fairly private. I wouldn’t hesitate in recommending a stay here and the overall service was very fantastic and extremely friendly.”
“Upton Bourn Lodge: 18 of us stayed for a collection of Birthday celebrations 80th’s,30th,25th and a 21st. We couldn’t have asked for a better location,the house was perfect and the pools were ideal as the weather was also perfect. All the rooms were set out as we’d asked for and the facilities were absolutely great and had everything we needed,we made use of the bbq also both the outside and inside dining areas. Communication with both Gill and George couldn’t be faulted,responses were quick and filled with helpful and useful local knowledge and information. We are already planning a reunion for next year.”
“13 of us had a fantastic stay at The Upton Lodge, most of us saying it was the best weekend we have ever had. The accommodation was perfect especially for a hen do, everything we could have needed and more! Couldn’t fault the place or the hosts, thank you so much for a great weekend.”
“We booked the lodge for a researcher writing retreat and it was perfect! We were especially grateful for the pools, because the June heatwave hit on the day of our arrival. Our group had 11 people total, and there was plenty of room, space to work and relax, and a well-stocked kitchen that was perfect for big group dinners. Gill and George were very helpful and quick to respond to messages. Thank you both!”
“We had a fantastic family holiday in Long Sutton. The house was superb, spotlessly clean and equipped with everything you could want. All high quality stuff too. Plenty to do in the house. Pool was really lovely. A quiet and peaceful setting, plenty of places to visit. Gill gave excellent suggestions which was particularly helpful. Farm shop is a lovely place for a coffee and a cake. Highly recommend and will definitely be back.”
“Beautiful house and gardens. Hosts were very responsive and helpful. Great spot for a large group.”
“We had a fantastic stay here while hosting our retreat. The property was clean, comfortable, and well-equipped, with great facilities that worked perfectly for our group. The beds were very comfortable, communication from the hosts was excellent throughout, and they were always responsive and helpful. The only challenge we experienced was that the WiFi was quite intermittent and regularly dropped in and out during our stay. However, the hosts made genuine efforts to resolve the issue, which we appreciated. Overall, a wonderful venue that provided the perfect setting for our retreat, and we would happily recommend it to others.”
Before you book Upton Bourn Lodge.
Does Upton Bourn Lodge have a private pool?+
Yes. Its own heated outdoor pool is open from Easter to October. From May to September you can also use the shared walled-garden pool, with a private 2.5-hour session each day.
Can we all eat together?+
Yes. The double-height dining room seats the whole group, and there is outdoor dining in the garden.
Are there ground-floor bedrooms?+
Yes, some bedrooms are on the ground floor. Tell us who needs one and we will help you plan the rooms.
What if our group is bigger than 20?+
Groups of more than 20 are welcome to book direct online, up to the house’s maximum. Your price is quoted live for your exact guest number, so the total you see when you search is the price for your group.
Is it good for multi-generational stays?+
It works well: ensuite bedrooms, some on the ground floor, a games room for the younger ones and a lounge with a wood burner for everyone else.
Can you walk to a pub?+
Yes. Footpaths from the lodge lead to three local pubs.
Can we bring a dog?+
Yes. Dogs are welcome at Upton Bourn Lodge — 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.
Is there an EV charger at Upton Bourn Lodge?+
Yes. The Pictureworks, Upton Bourn Lodge and The Threshing Barn share one on-site 7kW Type 2 charging point. The chargers are untethered, so please bring your own Type 2 charging cable. Leave what you feel is an appropriate contribution in the cash honesty box. Only use the designated EV charging points, never household sockets or extension leads.
Can we bring our dog to Upton Bourn Lodge?+
Yes — please tell us before booking.
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.
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.