The dining room at Upton Bourn Lodge: indoor dining at Upton Bourn Lodge, seats 23

Little Upton · Long Sutton, Somerset

Houses to Rent for 20 People in Somerset

Getting 20 people together for a weekend? Little Upton has three separately booked houses that can accommodate a group of 20, with large shared spaces, private hot tubs and saunas, and flexible sleeping arrangements. Compare the houses, work out who needs which bed and check live prices for your dates.

For 20 guests

Which house fits your group of 20?

3 houses fit a group of 20

The Threshing Barn sleeps up to 18, so it is not shown for 20 guests.

House fit only — availability and prices are checked live for your dates. Hot tubs close at 10pm.

What to check before booking for 20.

Will everyone have an individual bed?

Sleeping capacity counts every guest place; individual beds counts separate beds when rooms are set up as singles. Rooms can switch between singles and super-kings, so a house can sleep the same number with fewer beds. The Pictureworks sleeps 22 with up to 21 individual beds; Upton Bourn Lodge sleeps 23 with up to 22 individual beds; Vedalworks sleeps 24 with up to 24 individual beds.

Can everyone eat together?

Yes, indoors at every house below. The Pictureworks: seats 22; Upton Bourn Lodge: seats 23; Vedalworks: seats 24. Cook together, or book a private chef for one night.

Private chefs and caterers

Will the facilities suit the group?

Every house has its own hot tub and sauna. The Pictureworks adds an indoor spa with a steam room; Vedalworks has a cocktail bar and cinema/karaoke room; Upton Bourn Lodge has a double-height dining room and a separate games room. Pools are seasonal outdoor pools, and the season differs by house.

Compare pools and seasons

Quick comparison for 20 guests.

The Pictureworks
Sleeps 22 · 21 individual beds · 7 bedrooms · 5.5 bathrooms
Private indoor spa with hot tub, sauna and steam room
Private heated outdoor pool (Easter–October); shared walled-garden pool with a private 2.5-hour daily session (May–September)
Upton Bourn Lodge
Sleeps 23 · 22 individual beds · 6 bedrooms · 5.5 bathrooms
Double-height dining room and a separate games room
Private heated outdoor pool (Easter–October); shared walled-garden pool with a private 2.5-hour daily session (May–September)
Vedalworks
Sleeps 24 · 24 individual beds · 7 bedrooms · 6 bathrooms
Step-free single storey, cocktail bar and cinema/karaoke room
Private heated outdoor pool (May–September)

The Threshing Barn accommodates up to 18, so it is not suitable for a 20-person booking. It suits smaller groups — see The Threshing Barn or compare all four houses.

Booking for 20.

Prices are live for your exact dates and guest number, and the total includes cleaning. Each house is booked separately — booking one does not include the others. Private chefs, catering and activities are optional paid extras arranged with suppliers.

Check-in is from 4pm and check-out by 10am. 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.

Questions about houses for 20.

Which Little Upton houses accommodate 20 guests?+

The Pictureworks sleeps up to 22; Upton Bourn Lodge sleeps up to 23; Vedalworks sleeps up to 24. The Threshing Barn sleeps up to 18, so it is not suitable for 20. Each house is booked separately.

Can 20 people each have an individual bed?+

Yes, in The Pictureworks (up to 21 individual beds); Upton Bourn Lodge (up to 22 individual beds); Vedalworks (up to 24 individual beds). Sleeping capacity and individual beds differ: configurable rooms can be set up as singles or super-kings, and some beds are fixed doubles. Agree the layout with us before arrival.

Are there enough bathrooms for 20 people?+

The Pictureworks has 5.5 bathrooms across 7 bedrooms; Upton Bourn Lodge has 5.5 bathrooms across 6 bedrooms; Vedalworks has 6 bathrooms across 7 bedrooms. Check each house page and floor plan for shared ensuites.

Can all 20 guests eat together?+

Yes. The Pictureworks: indoor dining seats 22; Upton Bourn Lodge: indoor dining seats 23; Vedalworks: indoor dining seats 24.

Which houses for 20 have private swimming pools?+

The Pictureworks has a private heated outdoor pool (Easter–October); Upton Bourn Lodge has a private heated outdoor pool (Easter–October); Vedalworks has a private heated outdoor pool (May–September). Pools are seasonal and outdoors.

Can we book directly for 21–24 people?+

Yes. Groups over 20 can book direct online up to each house’s maximum: The Pictureworks 22; Upton Bourn Lodge 23; Vedalworks 24.

How much does a house for 20 people cost?+

All pricing on this website is live and changes with your guest number. When you search, you see the correct price for your dates and your number of guests. Totals include cleaning. Each house is booked separately; catering, treatments and activities are optional paid extras.

Can we arrange a private chef?+

Yes. Our private chefs and caterers page lists local suppliers. Chefs are an optional paid extra, booked directly with the supplier and subject to availability.

Is Little Upton suitable for birthday celebrations or reunions?+

Yes. Milestone birthdays, reunions and family gatherings are welcome, subject to the house rules. 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.

Find dates for your 20.

See which houses are free and the live total for your group.