References for Basford Hurst Cottage Photography Location

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

AshleyAshton

Leanne was good enough to arrange a studio day for me at her home in Staffordshire. The basford cottage was is like a hidden gem with an abundance of beauty and character. Rooms are large and grand and are immaculate in appearence.

The cottage , despite its size is warm and welcoming and i am over the moon i got an oppurtunity to shoot here.

Leanne was super accommodating and i was well looked after during my visit.

I would absolutley reccomend the studios as one of the top studios on this site, and that is in both its attraction to the models and the photographers looking to shoot there.

I hope i return and thankyou leanne and partner for your hosting.

Regards

Ashley

Jukeboxjohnnie

Had a wonderful shoot with Ashley Ashton on Sunday, as usual Leanne and Simon were dream hosts, positive and friendly much needed drink chat and then onto the creative endeavours!

Basford is ideal for our hobby, lots of great locations inside, the outside is pretty good too, then the real star feature, an area of private woodland just the perfect size for a really contrasting set of pictures. Its well worth supporting how often does someone buy a property for our benefit!

Look forward to future visits and highly recommend this location :-)

Paol Foto

My first of two visits in a week and as always its such a special place to come to, especially as I hadn't seen the garden improvements for a while.

AS always the cottage is kept immaculately with superb furnishings and no clutter hanging around the place, despite it being a full time residence. For this shoot we used the christmas decorated hall and the piano room, both of which were perfect for the images I had in mind (and especially posed for by the lovely Leanne).

One of the best photo locations in the country, its a huge credit to Leanne and Simon and we are all honoured to be able to shoot at this magtnificent site,

highly recommended

stevie ball

Had my first shoot at this breathtaking location.

I had such a warm welcome from Leanne and Simon. We hit it off immediately and it felt like being with old friends.

The studio is just jawdropingly amazing.

Everything they have done to the cottage is to a high end specification.

All I can say is do not hesitate in booking this studio.

You will not be dissapointed.

DaveEd

I had my second visit to Basford Hurst this week, a second lovely warm welcome from Leanne and Simon and a second excellent shoot.

The studio officially opened in April this year and already has an impressive, and thoroughly deserved, 268 very positive references. It is a fabulous location with no end of possibilities for amazing images. Beautiful rooms, lovely natural light and everything done to a very high standard. I already have a third shoot booked for March but may very well return before then.

Don't hesitate, book a shoot. You'll be very glad that you did.

Very highly recommended.

Hatcher

I've just had my second shoot at Basford and as before I was greeted with outstanding hospitality and support. You are always made to feel so welcome here.

I'm not sure what I can add to my first review. Basford is simply a brilliant location and has all the facilities you need to create stunning images. What more could you want? (be a little closer maybe :-D)

Leanne and Simon have certainly created a special place for us so reward them with lots of bookings and treat the place with respect so we can look forward to shooting there for years to come.

Many thanks both of you. I will be back :-)

DavidBallard

I had my photoshoot at Basford Hurst Cottage yesterday and I was very impressed with the whole cottage. There are so many opportunities available for any photographer who wants to shoot there. I had booked the Cottage all day and the time flew by. I was impressed by the amount of natural daylight that was available particularly for December even in the mid afternoon. Leanne and Simon are perfect guests who were very helpful in all respects. I will definitely be going there again next year. Thanks again for a wonderful and highly productive visit. Highly recommended.

Ken Dick

Had a fabulous first photoshoot at Basford Hurst today. It is a location I have been interested in shooting in since it opened, and it definitely did not disappoint. Such a variety of fabulous spaces offering up an almost endless selection of opportunities. Even on what was a fairly dull December day the natural light in the property meant that the majority of my work was done with only natural light which is always good.

Pre-shoot communications were excellent including really helpful directions and they were equally wonderful during the shoot.

I have no hesitation in recommending Basford Hurst and am looking forward to future opportunities to work there.

Blocko_ports

A wonderful location with such big, bright and airy rooms, all with lots of character and great natural light.

Leanne and Simon were superb hosts and very welcoming. Great to talk to, and they were on hand if needed (like to hold blankets in the snow!).

Communications were excellent - full instructions were sent before the event, and I even got a call on the morning (checking everything was OK and to tell me the drive up to the property was impassable due to snow!)

Loved the rooms, and the garden was fab.

A brilliant few hours and I hope to come back soon. Thank you!

SiNiMi Photography

Had a great first photoshoot at Basford Hurst earlier this week - what a fabulous location!

Leanne and Simon are very welcoming hosts, had coffee and a tour on arrival, they were on hand if help needed but otherwise leave you to get on with your photoshoot.

Comms and booking the studio was quick and straightforward.

The cottage has so many options for where to shoot, numerous rooms, numerous spots in each room, large windows for natural light and they also have a great selection of lighting/modifiers if needed. A truly unique location.

The outdoor areas look lovely as well, sadly it was grey, raining and freezing during my visit so didn't get the chance make use of it.

All in all a great shoot at a great location, I look forward to working here again in the future.

Angelcake

Cannot recommend enough!

Leanne and her butler Simon 🤣 are the perfect hosts. Both were so accommodating and couldn’t do enough to make sure my event went well.

The whole day was a success is this stunning venue, I can’t wait to see what we created!

Thank you, I’ll definitely be back for more!

Xbikerpete

...Leeane and Simon are a professional

couple best described and "beautiful People" because they share their wonderous home with creatives from all walks of life and offer a great opportunity for artists to capture light in special ways! The hospitality and unique no nonsense attitude as managers make the studio work, many ways above the norm' in the U.K. and in my opinion make it a top venue to work and play in!...So it's a highly successful venue and long may it continue to be a great facility for years to come!...Can't praise it more than it is already!...( I mean in a short time it's achieved so much, So ticks all the boxes!) As Del boy would say "lovely jubbly!" 10+/10 highly recommended!

Antony Wilkinson Photography

Second shoot at Basford this morning and I can only repeat all the good things everyone else is saying about it.

As always Leanne was super welcoming and couldn't do enough for us whilst shooting. Comms prior to shoot were excellent and very clear as usual. I feel pretty lucky having such a great location just up the road from me. I can't wait to go back.

Antony Wilkinson Photography

I had my first shoot at the cottage today. Leanne was a great host, showing us around the cottage and super welcoming.

The cottage a wonderful location, bags of character, loads of natural light and a great addition to the creative community.

Comms were also fantastic and the shoot was easily arranged and booked. I can't wait to go again.

Cheryl Leigh

What an amazing hidden gem this place is.

Leanne and Simon were both really friendly and made myself and Ant very welcome.

We got some great shots and I'm looking forward to coming back here in the near future.

For anyone who has been yet, I highly recommend.

otteypm

I had my second shoot at Basford, as before it was incredibly easy to book in accommodating my planned shoot perfectly. Outstanding hospitality and support, brilliant location and facilities, what more could you want.

This time we went out into the woodland and spent most of our time outside shooting here, it is so easy to work there as it is a few steps from the house and has plenty of variety and features to work with.

Very highly recommended, get yourselves booked in!

Tania Aresti

Had a wonderful studio day at Basford Hurst Cottage!

The location itself is beautiful, with plenty of photographic options there for any style of shoot in mind.

They were kind enough to let me stay the day before and it really is such a beautiful place to stay, it felt like a countryside get away.

Leanne & Simon were a pleasure to be around & they made me feel very welcome & comfortable during my stay. They were both friendly, polite, easy going and very helpful the whole time I was there. They were both 100% professional at all times.

Thanks so much for a great stay!

I highly recommend & i'd love to come back.