About this location
This luxury photography and filming venue in a house built in 1889, with three acres of private woodland, is a Victorian house filming location in Leek, Staffordshire. A wood-panelled dining room, a grand 29ft drawing room with chandeliers, a spiral staircase, large fireplaces, a roll-top bath, an undecorated derelict staircase and an on-site lit studio suit film, portraits, fashion, pre-wedding, dance and creative photoshoots.
Key features
- House built in 1889 with an abundance of rooms and features
- Wood-panelled dining room with beams and fireplace
- Grand 29ft drawing room with chandeliers and huge windows
- Iron spiral staircase and wooden staircase
- Floral master bathroom with cast-iron roll-top bath
- Undecorated derelict staircase with stone stairs
- On-site studio with lighting, backdrops and 10ft suspension point
- 3 acres of private woodland with a bridge and stream
Room breakdown
- Country kitchen with island and range cooker
- Wood-panelled dining room
- Drawing room (29ft+)
- Piano room
- Master bathroom with roll-top bath
- Derelict staircase
- Bedroom one with en-suite shower room
- Bedroom two
- Dressing room with Hollywood mirror
- Studio with dressing room / kitchenette
- Woodland grounds
Parking and accessibility
- On-site private parking for around 16 cars
- Minimum of two steps into the property
- One or two steps between some ground floor rooms
- First floor by stairs only
- Wide doorways inside
Amenities
- Toilets on the ground and first floors
- Kitchen with kettle, microwave, oven and hob
- Refreshments provided
- Free Wi-Fi throughout
- Hot water for bath shoots (supplement)
- Professional lighting and backdrops in the studio
Rules and restrictions
Set up & clean up timeWe allow a maximum 15 minute grace period on either side of your booking. We ask that you, and your party, arrive no sooner, and leave no later than this time.
Use of Studio & Location Equipment
All equipment, furniture, aforementioned, must be returned to their original state and/or location at the end of the booking. The client is responsible for any costs incurred for damaged or missing equipment.
Any damage to any items within or around the Cottage and it’s grounds (including the property itself), both personal and professional, caused by the client will be charged for without exception.
Any damaged backdrop roll will be charged at £10 per metre.
None of the equipment should be taken off site unless written permission is given by the owners to do so.
All equipment used is at the risk of the client and we shall not be liable to the client for any loss, damage, expense, or for any consequential loss (including loss of profit) arising from or in connection with: any damage to or loss of property by the client or third party or any breakdown, stoppage or failure of the facilities/equipment provided by us.
None of the equipment should be used outside in adverse weather.
Use of any equipment is the sole responsibility of the user and we cannot be held responsible for any injuries incurred.
Creative Person Safety Policy
We take the safety of all participants very seriously. For this reason, we implement the following terms:
Please do not enter the models dressing room unless you have been granted specific permission by the model themselves to do so.
Level pushing will not be tolerated. This is when a creative is pushed, coerced, or manipulated into shooting at levels that they are not comfortable doing.
We ask that no creative make physical contact or invade the personal space of another creative. This includes, but not exclusively, adjusting clothing, and moving hair or body parts.
We will not tolerate any suggestive, inappropriate or sexual behaviour towards a creative under any circumstances.
We uphold a strict zero-tolerance policy to attitudes and actions that express contempt or prejudice against anyone irrespective of their gender, ethnicity or religious belief.
Any creative found in breach of these terms will be immediately asked to leave, without question or refund, and will not be allowed to return to Basford.
Additional Terms
This Photography & Filming location is our home. We will therefore not tolerate any form of aggressive, demeaning, anti-social or unacceptable behaviour towards the owners, guests or anyone else on site throughout the duration of your booking.
Please only wear indoor shoes / slippers whilst shooting in our location or studio areas. Heels may be worn whilst shooting but please remove these when not in use.
Absolutely nothing other than soft fabric should be worn whilst shooting on our dining room table. This includes shoes and lingerie with belts / buckles & fastenings. Should our dining table be scratched, marked or damaged, you will be liable for the cost of repairs.
Please do not rip, cut or remove any flowers from our garden areas. We ask you to bring any flowers with you on the day that you wish to work with.
We are happy for smoke machines (and similar) to be used at here, however, please check that the product used does not leave any marks, smells, or residue.
You are welcome to shoot around our pond area but please do not enter the pond or climb onto the waterfall stones. Any damage to the pond & waterfall liner could have catastrophic and expensive consequences for which you would be liable for.
We charge an additional £10 supplement for the use of hot water for bath & shower shoots / photography. Please let us know if you require this on shoot day as we need time for the water to warm up. We will provide you with towels and plastic bags for wet clothing / materials if required. Should you wish to use any products in our bath other than water and soap please ask first.
Please do not enter any of our private areas within the location. These will be clearly described and pointed out to you on the day of your booking.
If using candles within the property, please never leave these lit and unattended. Please also be mindful of any waxy spillages.
Levels of Photography & Videography
The Photography & Filming location allows photography & videography to be undertaken up to tasteful, artistic nude levels. Please note, we do not allow, under any circumstances, any work relating to adult levels, including but not limited to, pornography, use of sexual toys, masturbation (including implied masturbation) and anything else deemed too adult by the owners. For clarification on shooting levels please do not hesitate to ask.