References for Basford Hurst Cottage Photography Location

Bonzo

I was fortunate enough to shoot with Maryna this Saturday (and with Anna Chum last week) at BasfordHurst Cottage). Basfors is a wonderful period property, and its large windows let ample lighting into every room. There are lots of nooks and crannies to explore - you really couldn't ask for a better shooting location, Leanna and Simon are extremely knowledgeable, friendly, welcoming, and discreet, yet never far should you need any assistance with props or kit. Leanne has expert and insightful ideas about shoots and making the most of this wonderful location. I'm planning my next shoot here already and can't wait to return.

Goddess and Divinity

Absolutely wonderful!

Leanne was the perfect host and really paid attention to details. We felt very looked after as models.

The house is stunning. A beautiful setting for a shoot, and lots of roos to choose from.

We look forward to our next shoot there!

Artiegruber

Had my first shoot at Basford Hurst today and was amazed by the quality and variety of the rooms and places to shoot around the location. It didn't help that the mini blizzard prevented shooting outside the house but the ideas that were to be had inside more than compensated. Quality kit, quality rooms, more than welcoming assistance and Kit Kats. The only regret after my shoot today was not booking Leanne as a model ...she's completely gorgeous. Thanks both of you, will be back soon.

Paul GH Photography

Yesterday I had the pleasure of visiting Basford again to work with Ivory Flame. I absolutely love this place. The opportunities are almost endless and Leanne and Simon are always so welcoming. It is a happy place for sure, and provides such a great working environment.

I cant't recommend Basford Hurst Cottage enough. I'll be back.!!!!

Paulxx

DaveEdwards

I had the privilege and pleasure of shooting with Ivory Flame at Basford Hurst Cottage this week.

The building itself certainly lives up to its reputation. It's by turns a blank canvass, an iconic venue and of course a family home.

We were warmly welcomed by Miss C (who really is as tall as she says!) and Simon, who supplied endless cups of excellent coffee and made us both feel extremely welcome.

It's probably worth mentioning that there are so many opportunities for images, that we probably only covered half one floor in half a day, and there's so much more to go back for! And the building's almost E-W aligned, so you've lots of light options, too!

Summary: Great place, lovely people. I'll be back and probably more than once - in the meantime I wholeheartedly recommend this venue to models and photographers alike.

Thanks, Leanne and Simon for hosting us so well.

See you soon!

Myrddin

It is like returning to your favourite coffee shop. The welcome is warm, the kettle is on and the Kit Kats ready.

Having been fortunate to be able to attend a number of the studio days at Basford you cannot ask for more in terms of organisation, the models who come to studio and then the studio itself.

Am yet to explore all the building and gardens but there is time.

There is nothing I don’t think I could add to any of the references that have gone before mine.

As always thank you Team Basford.

Best

Will

A N N A

I had a fantastic weekend at Basford Hurst Cottage on two studio days!

What a fantastic place!

Leanne is the most friendly and helpful! There are so many amazing locations in the house to shoot.

The changing room for models is one of the best I've ever seen!

And all of the photographers were super lovely!

Highly, massively, absolutely recommended!

Anna x

Myrddin

It has to be one of the best places to shoot.

Everything about the work that has been done to create a location that is second to none is obvious.

Leanne is so easy to liaise with when organising a shoot whether it be one of the wonderful model days that she organises or your own the experience is straightforward.

Am added touch is the great email with location details, WiFi and house rules which means you know what to expect.

And today no different superb shoot with the lovely Anna C. A venue where you can get the chance to work with models who you wouldn’t normally get a chance to work with makes Basford such a great venue.

Thank you as always.

Best

Tom Buidhe

I had my third shoot at Basford Hurst Cottage. this time with the elegant Anna Chum. Leanne always me so makes so welcome, and is so attentive to make sure everything I needed was available, There are so many areas with great backdrops to use, you need to preplan to make the most of your on the shoot. Something I did this time and it all went like clockwork. Thank You Leanne for allowing strangers to wander unhindered through your beautiful house. you are a star!

Westmidlands Latex Photography

Each room is beautiful and unique and super clean and tidy

On arrival I was kindly greeted and given a tour of the cottage, shown around the changing room and offered a drink - excellent welcoming!

I would definitely return to shoot again,

Jeff B

Today was my first shoot at the beautiful, no, very beautiful Basford Hurst Cottage and it was amazing. The icing on the cake was that it was also a shoot the owner of Basford Hurst Cottage, the delightful Miss_C.

Met with a warm welcome, I was given a tour of studio and it is is an amazing, versatile space, with options to shoot within various rooms and outside, which includes what Miss_C describes as a 'derelict space' which has great character.

Inside there is plenty of space and the natural light pours in through the large windows.

I thoroughly enjoyed my shoot at Basford Hurst Cottage and the hospitality provided by Miss_C was first class. I can't recommend highly enough - thank you Miss_C

Cazfail

Shot here this week and from the moment I arrived, I was made to feel welcome and comfortable, which is so important when venturing somewhere new. This continued throughout my entire visit :)

I can safely say that this studio offers more than you will be able to use in even a week of shooting. The interior options have everything you can dream of for rich, warm shoots - solid wood floors, panel walls, mantlepieces, high ceilings, imposing beams. The bathroom shooting location is bright and evocative, the bedrooms, staircases and large windows offering every twist and variation you can think of. And this is before we even venture to the outside possibilities.

Leanne and Simon have created something truly marvellous in this studio and I am very much looking forward to seeing what I can do when I next come here! I heartily recommend you check them out.

Hartleys

It's already been said plenty of times, Basford Hurst is just fantastic...

Leanne's vision has produced a unique location shoot that is littered with interesting rooms and spaces to satisfy most photographers and models wishes and creativity...

Kevin Connery

Shot at Basford Hurst Cottage recently with Cariad Celis, using a variety of exterior and interior locations. There are so many more places we didn't get to this time. This time, we used a half-dozen doorways, many corners, and a variety of rooms; with a mix of natural light, flash, and a mix of both.

There are a huge number of choices. We stayed close to the cottage itself because of the rain (laptops are notably water-averse), but that still provided a lot of options.

Multiple large rooms, wide range of exterior looks, it's a great place to shoot.

Highly recommended!

AD@Purpleport

What an incredible studio, Leanne the owner is very helpful and replied to my emails in the most professional and timely manner.

I unfortunately am not in a position to visit at this current time, I'm envious of those that can experience the splendour of the studio.

I would relish any future shoot

Bogwoppett

It's hard to know what to say. Basfordhurst has got to be one of the best studio locations in the country. it has wonderful rooms, a host of shooting possibilites, woodland and a stream as icing on the cake, so to speak.

Leanne and Simon are great hosts, helpful and hard working, and they do everything they can to ensure the shoot is a success.

I recommend Basfordhurst to everyone. Get a booking made and you'll see what I mean!

Harleigh Jae

I shot at Basford for a Christmas shoot with John Downey. Simon & Leanne are very nice people, very welcoming & kind. The cottage is huge! & beautiful I must add - plenty of props and space to get your desired shoot. We managed to get some amazing pictures in the multiple different rooms the cottage has to offer. I will definitely be back for another shoot. Thank you so much ☺️

Damien J

A late cancellation on Ashley's studio day at Basford Hurst Cottage was an opportunity I couldn't miss as I was free even though it's not exactly local to me (3 hour-ish drive lol).

Don't think I can add anything new that I haven't said before in previous references so won't make you read it all over again, all I will say is that this is an epic location and very much one of my favourite places to shoot.

Dave Gibson

This was my last shoot at Basford for 2023, roll in 2024 to see who Leanne hires to shoot there. This time I photographed Ashley Ashton, as aways Leanne gave a warm welcome, offered tea or coffee, just to just what’s called for after driving there

If you haven’t been to Basford in 23 try in 2024 you won’t regret it.

David

Pentaxpete

Well we’ve all seen the pictures on here already that made me want to book a shoot at Basford house & I’m already ready to go again, what a place, Leanne couldn’t be more friendly, & helpful

Shows you around the place & makes a brew & the rooms are all a decent size, & each room has its own features, the lighting is easy to move around, as it’s all rechargeable, & I will definitely be back

Cheers Leanne