Aerial view of the house, its terraces and formal gardens, with woodland behind
Location hire

One estate, several settings, one point of contact.

For productions

A gated arrival, an enclosed courtyard, walled gardens and open parkland, all within one private estate.

The owners manage every hire directly, so you deal with the people who can say yes.

Begun 1539Tudor in origin, on the site of a priory founded in 1145.
70 acresHouse, gardens and parkland in one private estate.
Grade II* listedThe house, within a Grade II registered park and garden.
On screenLocation for the feature film Hounded.
The gravel courtyard with its brick archway and service range
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Film and television

Period and contemporary country house exteriors, a gated arrival, an enclosed courtyard, walled gardens and open parkland. Interiors by private viewing.

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Fashion and editorial

Garden architecture with texture: brick, flint, yew, weathered stone and ironwork. The formal garden and its pergola walk were laid out in about 1910.

Stone steps rising between urns and clipped box, flanked by a pierced brick balustrade
The gravel forecourt leading between clipped yew hedges to the arched gatehouse
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Automotive

A private drive, a gravel forecourt and an arched gatehouse. Static and arrival photography, with moving shots by arrangement.

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Brand and outdoor events

Terraces and lawns above open parkland. Brand and outdoor events are considered by arrangement.

The formal garden and parkland seen over a carved stone finial on the balustrade
Practical information

What a location manager asks first.

Anything not listed here is covered on a site visit.

Unit base and parking
On-site parking, with space for a unit base.
Vehicle access
The main gate and estate paths take large vehicles.
Power
Available on site.
Toilets and welfare
Available on site.
Interiors
The house is being restored. Interiors are shown by private viewing.
Heritage
A Grade II* listed house in a registered park. Care of the buildings and lawns is agreed before each hire.
Drone use
By arrangement.
Hours
By arrangement.
Insurance
Cover is agreed before each hire.
Getting here

Markyate, Hertfordshire, AL3 8QH.

The estate is entered from the A5 through its own gates, and the drive runs through the park to the house.

Markyate lies between St Albans and Dunstable, close to the M1.

Aerial view of the tree-lined drive crossing the park towards the house
Enquire about location hire

Tell us the dates, the crew size and the settings you need.

We can send the location pack: the image set and the practical information in one short PDF.

Discuss your projectRequest the location pack