Basford Photography and Filming Location Pro

Basford Hurst Cottage was originally erected in 1889 and housed the garages, stables, and electricity generator for the main Basford Hurst House. It also provided living accommodation for the groom and chauffeur.

Nowadays it is utilised as a living residence, but, the owners felt it was wasted if no one ever got to see just how spectacular it was, not only on the outside but namely the inside!

The house itself is split into two parts, the old part built in 1889 and the new extension put on in 1996. Both have a wealth of shooting opportunities. 

Closest Train Links: Stoke-on-trent (7.7miles) Congleton (9 miles), Macclesfield (14miles) 

Basford Photography & Filming location is owned and managed by model & photographer Miss C   / Leanne Michelle Photography along with the help of her wonderful husband Simon.

We have OVER 760 POSITIVE REFERENCES  on Purpleport !! 

What does Basford have to offer??

Personalised luxury dressing gowns
Large private models dressing room
Plenty of toiletries (Make up remover, cotton pads, cotton buds etc)
Heated rooms during the winter months
Free Wifi
Ample free On-site parking
Kitchen Facilities
Tea, Coffee, Biscuits


The Shooting space at Basford;

Large wood panelled dining room with fire place
Beautiful Large Drawing Room with a stunning old fireplace
Wooden staircase with black railings and wooden beams 
Long hallway with numerous wooden beams, features.
Three individual, unique bedrooms all possessing a range of enchanting features to work with
One large bathroom with a vintage cast iron, free standing, roll-top bathtub
Large old style country kitchen with central island
A derelict concrete staircase with iron railings
Rayburn AGA Oven
Spiral Staircase


The Private 3 Acre Woodland & Outbuilding

Gorgeous outside Courtyard 
Three Acres of completely Private Woodland
Wooden bridge
Natural Stream 
Large  Outbuilding

**  Please Note: Commencing the 14th July 2025, the derelict building will be undergoing further extensive works to create new shooting areas. This work will mainly be taking place during the week and it may be that some / all of this area is not available on your shoot during this time which is reflected in our current prices. This work does not affect the main building or other shoot spaces. **

How much is Basford to hire?

Basford Cottage & Private Grounds / Woodland

One Hour = £40 (A minimum of a 2 hour booking is required)

Four Hours = £140 (saving of £20)

Six Hours = £195 (saving of £45)

Eight Hours = £240 (saving of £80)

Basford Studio & Private Grounds / Woodland

One Hour = £35 (A minimum of a 2 hour booking is required)

Four Hours = £120 (saving of £20)

Six Hours = £165 (saving of £45)

Eight Hours = £200 (saving of £80)

Combined Cottage, Studio & Private Grounds / Woodland

One Hour = £60 (A minimum of a 2 hour booking is required)

Four Hours = £200 (saving of £60)

Six Hours = £270 (saving of £90)

Eight Hours = £320 (saving of £140)

These prices are based on four creatives sharing the space. Additional creatives will be charged at £20pp regardless of the hire duration.

For any existing bookings already made here at Basford prior to 1st March 2026, you can add on the studio to your booking for an additional £30 per 2 hours booked. 

For any existing model studio day bookings already made here at Basford in 2026, you can add on the studio to your booking for an additional £15 per 2 hours booked. We are happy to be able to discount the rate for studio days in an effort to help touring models continue to sell slots here at Basford.

Please note that all our bookings terms & conditions can be found here; Basford T's & C's

We require a 50% deposit for all bookings at Basford Hurst Cottage. Deposits are non-refundable if less than one week's notice is given for cancellation of a booking. For no shows and cancellations less than 72 hours we require the entire studio hire amount to be paid in full. By confirming a booking via Purpleport or another form of communication you hereby are liable to abide by these terms. 

Bookings outside standard working hours (before 8am / after 8pm) incur a surcharge of 25% per additional hour.

Studio Equipment at Basford (included within the hire prices);

Included with the hire rates we have a range of wonderful studio equipment to use here at Basford. Please feel free to bring your own equipment should you wish.

Cottage Equipment; 

4 x Pikapro AD200’s with barndoor sets, accessories and gels

1 x Continuous Neewer LED RGB168 Panel

1 x Godox Xpro Pro Trigger ST-IV – Nikon

1 x Godox C1 Trigger – Canon

1 x Pixapro ST-111 Trigger - Fujifilm

1 x Godox 90cm Qucik release Parabolic Softbox

1x Godox 65cm Lantern Softbox with soft light modifier

2 x Godox 30cm x 120cm Strip boxes with grid

1 x Bowens 60cm x 80cm Softbox with grid

1 x Bowens 60cm x 60cm Square Softbox with grid

1 x Round style 45cm Macro and Portrait Softbox

2 x Godox AD-R6 Standard Reflector Diffuser 7” Lamp shade dish

1 x California Sunbounce Double Sider reflector

1 x C Stand on caster wheels with boom arm & sandbag

Numerous stands & tripod

1 x 2.3m Anti-Crease Dual Sided Black / White Background

Studio Equipment;

1 x Godox QT600IIIM Studio Flash

2 x Godox QT400IIIM Studio Flash

1 x Godox Xpro II-C Transmitter – Canon

1 x Godox Xpro II-N Transmitter – Nikon

1 x Piaxpro 150cm Strong, Sturdy Octagon Umbrella Softbox with Grid

1 x Godox QR-P120T Quick Release Parabolic Softbox 120cm with grid

1 x Godox QR-P60T Parabolic Quick Release Softbox 60cm with grid

1 x Godox UB-165W Parabolic Reflective Studio Umbrella White 165cm

2 x Pixapro 35 x 160cm Recessed Strip Softbox with Grid

2 x Pixapro 60 x 90cm Rectangular Softbox with Grid

3 x Godox BD-04 - Barndoor with Colour Filter & Honeycomb Grid

1 x 16.5" White Interior Beauty Dish with Diffuser & Grid

1 x 20” White Interior Beauty Dish & Diffuser

1 x 16.5” Silver Interior Beauty Dish Reflector with Diffuser & Grid

1 x Curved Reflector Studio Photography Light Diffuser

3 x Godox AD-R6 Standard Reflector Diffuser 7” Lamp shade dish

2 x V-Flats Reversible black & white

1 x Calumet Cine Stand with Casters - 2.1m with boom arm & sandbags

1 x Lencarta Professional Tripod Light Stand 3.6 m

2 x Lencarta Professional Tripod Light Stand 2.65 m

2 x Lencarta Low Floor Level stand with caster wheels 20cm - 72cm

2.7m Paper Backdrops in White, Grey & Black

Hand painted canvas backdrops

Model Studio Days 2026;

Friday 8th May 2026 - MEL TONGUE *SOLD OUT!*

Saturday 9th May 2026 - MEL TONGUE

Friday 15th May 2026 - ALYSSA TAYLOR  *SOLD OUT!*

Saturday 16th May 2026 - ALYSSA TAYLOR *SOLD OUT!*

Sunday 17th May 2026 - ALYSSA TAYLOR *SOLD OUT!*

Friday 12th June 2026 - KAYLA ART *SOLD OUT!*

Saturday 13th June 2026 - KAYLA ART  *SOLD OUT!*

Sunday 14th June 2026 - KAYLA ART *SOLD OUT!*

Sunday 21st June 2026 - TOVA GOLAN *contact Tova directly for bookings*

Friday 26th June 2026 - ELL MAE *ONE SPACE LEFT!*

Saturday 27th June 2026 - ELL MAE *ONE SPACE LEFT!*

Friday 3rd July 2026 - KELSEY MODELS *SOLD OUT!*

Saturday 4th July 2026 - KELSEY MODELS *ONE SPACE LEFT!*

Wednesday 22nd July 2026 - SIGRIFE *SOLD OUT!*

Thursday 23rd July 2026 - BETH KATE *ONE SPACE LEFT!*

Thursday 23rd July 2026 - VALENTINA_ART 

Friday 24th July 2026 - BETH KATE *ONE SPACE LEFT!!*

Friday 24th July 2026 - VALENTINA_ART 

Saturday 25th July 2026 - BETH KATE *SOLD OUT!*

Saturday 25th July 2026 - VALENTINA_ ART *SOLD OUT!*

Sunday 26th July 2026 - BETH KATE & VALENTINA_ART DUO EVENT *SOLD OUT!*

Friday 7th August 2026 - SOPHIA GRAY *SOLD OUT!*

Saturday 8th August 2026 - SOPHIA GRAY *SOLD OUT!*

Sunday 9th August 2026 - SOPHIA GRAY  *SOLD OUT!*

Saturday 15th August 2026 - RACHELLE SUMMERS *SOLD OUT!*

Sunday 16th August 2026 - RACHELLE SUMMERS *SOLD OUT!*

Friday 28th August 2026 - LOTTIIROSE *SOLD OUT!*

Saturday 29th August 2026 - LOTTIIROSE

Friday 4th September 2026 - CHIARA ELISABETTA *SOLD OUT!*

Saturday 5th September 2026 - CHIARA ELISABETTA *SOLD OUT!*

Sunday 6th September 2026 - CHIARA ELISABETTA *SOLD OUT!*

Friday 25th September 2026 - SINOPA RIN *ONE SPACE LEFT!!*

Saturday 26th September 2026 - SINOPA RIN

Sunday 27th September 2026 - SINOPA RIN

Saturday 3rd October 2026 - REGINA PIIL 

Sunday 4th October 2026 - REGINA PIIL *ONE SPACE LEFT!*

Friday 16th October 2026 - TANYA MODELE

Saturday 17th October 2026 - TANYA MODELE

Saturday 7th November 2026 - ANGEL BLACK

Sunday 8th November 2026 - ANGEL BLACK

Saturday 14th November 2026 - INFINITY MODEL

Saturday 5th December 2026 - KITTY DAWSON

Saturday 12th December 2026 - GINGERROX

Basford Event & Workshop Announcements;

Wednesday 17th June 2026 - Bridgerton & portfolio builder day at Basford with Bear & Belles Events

Saturday 20th June 2026 - Stunning Location Lighting Workshop at Basford Hurst with Owen Lloyd and Everly Rose *SOLD OUT!*

Saturday 1st August 2026 - Ballgowns at Basford, with Elle Baldwinson & Lucia Needham. Styling by Jacqueline Balwinson.

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We are fully insured for Professional Indemnity, Public and Product Liability. Details of this can be provided on request.