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In the late 20th century Charles Nall-Cain, 3rd Baron Brocket, during his time in prison for insurance fraud, sold his estate on a 60 year leasehold to CCA (Club Corporation of Asia) based in Hong Kong. The company converted Brocket Hall into a hotel and conference centre and built a second eighteen hole golf course (Palmerston Course). Further facilities include a Faldo Golf Institute, and a restaurant called Auberge du Lac which was formerly associated with celebrity chef Jean-Christophe Novelli and currently has a Michelin Star.
Brocket Hall has also been used as filming location for a number of large-scale film and television productions, including Johnny English Reborn, The Queen, Willow, and Pride and Prejudice featuring Colin Firth.
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