References for Basford Hurst Cottage Photography Location

Mick Egan

I believe this was my 4th time at Basford, and altho I now live in Scotland, I am certain it won't be my last...

Leanne is always so welcoming, ensuring you have everything you need, then allowing you to take advantage of the numerous rooms from the two beautiful bedrooms. to the large dining room with the large windows that provide so much natural light.

With it's own grounds closed off from the public, this is an amazing place to book for shoots, with the additional outbuilding and bridge in the woods, there really is so many places to choose from.

With a host of lighting and soft box covers, you are guaranteed to have a great day...

Thanks Leanne, and no doubt see you in 2025...

Damien J

I’ve been to Basford a few times and it was the perfect place to shoot some Helmut Newton inspired images, booking @Miss_C and @Jasmine. for some duo shots in the morning and then some solo shots with Jasmine. in the afternoon.

Such a great location, still finding different ways to use the space plus a rather awesome resident model as well.

FocalPoint

What an incredible location - and what wonderful owners !!

Today was my first shoot at Basford Hurst Cottage and it was with Leanne herself. 4 hours went by in no time and only used 4 areas - and I only really scratched the surface of those ! The location offers unlimited possibilities and it was an absolute joy to work there. Even the tea was first class !!!!!

I cannot recommend it too highly to all reliable and respectful (remember this is their home as well) photographers out there. I will return as soon as I can !

ShakerMaker

What an incredible location to shoot at! Leanne and her husband have created something special - not only as their home but also as a quality place for photoshoots.

I booked it for 6hrs shooting two different models and still didn't get to shoot everywhere that it has to offer.

Stunning location and lovely owners, 100% recommended.

Colin Dixon

My first time at Basford Hurst Cottage. So impressed what an amazing space so many options for different setups and the availability of all the studio equipment to make more use of the space.

On top of all the rooms in the house you have the outside area and the workshop area. Not enough time for me to use all the space but I will be back for sure highly recommended.

denisastrakovaofficial

Simply wonderful house to photographs. Such a space, cleanliness, atmosphere. Dont wait and book this place for your next photoshoot. Highly recommended!

PiotrJaskolski

I came to Basford Hurst Cottage to shoot alongside studio owner and model Miss C (Leanne) for a few hours in the morning.

After very warm welcome Leanne show me Cottage and area around it.

There is lot of spaces where you can shoot very different styles.

If you haven't shot at Basford Hurst Cottage yet you're really need go there and I'm sure you won't be disappointed.

It was my first shoots there but not last one.

Many thanks for owner for great place for perfect shoots.

Camelot Photography

I booked BHC months ago with a particular shoot in mind, which would have focused on the wonderful freestanding bathtub. Plans for that fell through and so did the whole vibe of the shoot. I had never been before but everybody I asked said that it was a super location and having been I agree that it is very good and offers lots of options to shoot a variety of genres and themes. For the record I ended up shooting a Bridgerton inspired set which worked well.

Pre-shoot comms with Leanne (owner) were very good and nothing was too much trouble for her on the day. I had a very long and tiring day due to the circuitous travel route I had to take but I would happily return (hopefully going directly there and back in future) and I would obviously add my recommendation to the hundreds of others.

DaveEd

I had my fourth shoot at Basford Hurst yesterday, this time with the lovely Leanne as our model.

What is there to add that hasn't already been said? It truly is a fantastic location, with lots of shooting areas and rooms both inside and out. The main rooms are fabulous with loads of natural light, but there are also plenty of options to shoot outside in the grounds. The outbuilding is great for a more gritty, urbex style shoot.

Always a friendly welcome and no shortage of tea, coffee etc. If you haven't shot at Basford Hurst Cottage yet you're really missing out; Highest possible recommendation and I look forward to many more shoots there.

Myk G

My first visit to Basford Cottage, and defiantly won't be the last thats for sure. I had heard such a lot of positive comments about it as a shoot venue and I have to say it was all true and so much more as well.

Add to that , the fact that I had the owner Leanne modelling for me as well and you have the perfect location to shoot pretty much any style of work that you are looking to achieve. The pics here pretty much show how great a place it is so many nooks and cranny's as well as sets to work with the list is endless. I would recommend it 100% as a go to location that has everything you would ever need for a perfect shoot.

My thanks to Leanne for the use of the venue but also for being the perfect model.

Myk

SimonH

I booked a full day at Basford Hurst Cottage, shooting with Leanne (MissC) in the morning and Ivory Flame in the afternoon.

As it was an early start, I arranged to stay over the night before. The accommodation was wonderful, I had a great night's sleep, as it was so peaceful! The kitchen facilities were available for making drinks, breakfast and snacks if needed. It was great value for money.

The opportunities and scope for images at the location is vast. From the lovely indoor shots, with the nice natural light coming through the windows. Through to the beautiful gardens and woodland, and also the derelict outbuilding to give some 'edgy' shots.

Leanne is a great host and always makes you feel welcome.

I really enjoyed my day at the cottage and look forward to returning in 2025!

Highly recommended.

Dave Gibson

Due to a back operation and cataracts being done I’d not managed to use Basford Cottage for a while. However, I had the pleasure of working at Basford again today with Ashleigh Rea. As always Leanne was Very welcoming, chatty and nothing was too much trouble. Makes great tea or coffee. It was lovely to be back again!

Highly recommended.

David x

Steve Upton

This was my second shoot at Basford Hurst with the lovely Ashleigh Ray.

On arrival you are made very welcome by Leanne and a cuppa and chat.

Once set left alone to get on with things with free run of the rooms.

This is a fabulous location, lots of shots using natural light and some with one flash light and soft box.

There are so many options for ideas and went there with some ideas already.

I am booked in for a shoot in 2025 and can't wait.

Thank you again for allowing this shoot.

Steve

Paul62

Today I was very fortunate to tick off two things on my wish list.

The amazing Basford Hurst Cottage was on the top of my list if I was ever going to be fortunate to arrange a shoot with the stunning Ashley Ashton.

Today everything came together and I certainly wasn’t disappointed.

This is the most amazing place to shoot and Leanne couldn’t have been a better “mine host”

During our 4 hour shoot we used a number of the great spaces available both inside and outside and I am so pleased with the photos we produced and can’t wait to share them on here.

There are though so many areas we didn’t use that I will certainly be making a return visit if Leanne will have me back!!😀😀

I can’t recommend this studio enough and if you haven’t been then join the queue.

Thanks Leanne for an amazing day.

Paul

Snapshot90

Hi Leanne, A massive thank you for making me feel so welcome at your location, and for the coffee's and chocolate etc. Well what can i say, what a fantastic place, i have so many ideas that i would like to do in the future,i will just have to return! You were a superb host to us all, Thank you again! Best regards and hope to see you again soon Phil.

GCProPhoto

This was my first visit to Basford Hurst Cottage and I can't wait to return.

The opportunities available in Basford Hurst are outstanding with both uncluttered areas with large windows for natural light shooting and extensive outdoor areas including a wonderful characterful barn area. Basford Hurst is a dream to work in with many unique features to support portrait, fashion and figure shooting.

I went along with a camera club friend Nigel (Art Photo Noir) and we both worked with Leanne and Cariad, they were excellent and keen to work hard so we got the best possible images. We were made to feel very welcome with refreshments provided on arrival and during our shoot.

Thanks so much and I look forward to working at Basford very soon.

Tom Buidhe

Hello Leanne,

Another shoot at Basford, another dream afternoon., Leanne, as ever, Is polite attentive and treats me like one of the family. This shoot could have been a challenge, as I was managing three other camera club photographers, some more experienced than others. However the layout is such that with two parabolic 3-speedlight Reflectors I could set up one in the next area whilst some were still shooting the previous one. Perfect! Each time I go to BHC I discover a another photo opportunity!

I now know around 20 wonderful back grounds to get some wonderful images. I do not know anywhere else where I have the freedom of someone else’s amazing house to use for my Photography. Thank you Leanne.

bullmanphoto

I had my first shoot at Basford Hurst Cottage with Leanne and wasn't disappointed. I was made very welcome on arrival and had a quick tour of the place and there is such a variety of places to shoot in. The 4 hour shoot wasn't enough to take advantage of the opportunities available so a second visit is a must. Leanne and Simon are so friendly and made you feel at ease from minute 1. Would definitely recommend a visit there.

Andrew Bury

Had a cracking shoot at Basford Hurst Cottage on Saturday, my first time there and I very much hope not the last. Leanne was very welcoming with coffee and biccies too. Shot in 9 different settings over the afternoon and didn't even touch the bedrooms or the outdoors. I'll save them for next time ......

Russell T Hill

I had heard lots of good things about Basford Hurst Cottage Studio but shot for the first time there this September.

This is a great studio/shooting space with a unique vibe. There is plenty of dramatic natural light, as you can see from the images shot there. There are a variety of shooting options/rooms: as it was my first time there, there are many more to explore.

The cottage has a great outdoor space and a lake, and interesting buildings to create different styles of shot.

Leanne was really friendly and helpful, and as a model she has great ideas about the possibilities of shooting at Basford Hurst.

I am sure that there is much more to discover at this amazing location so I look forward to returning there.