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Choosing Your Accommodation
We have several different types of accommodation to choose from, depending on your preferred facilities and board basis.
Full-Board
Ideal if you don’t fancy cooking and budgeting for food yourself. l Single rooms (en-suite facilities available in most full-board properties) l Breakfast, lunch and evening meals provided
Monday to Sunday during term time l Small communal area provided which includes a kettle, microwave and sink to wash crockery l Full-board residents are required to vacate during
Christmas and Easter holidays (alternative accommodation can be arranged) l £155.75 per week*
Astbury House, Exton Park
Emily
English Literature “For me, University accommodation was a crucial way to get introduced to University life. It’s a perfect opportunity to get to know lots of people who are in the same boat as you. University is one of the rare opportunities where you can leave your room, knock on a friend’s door and chat to them in a matter of 30 seconds. It’s great for learning how to live on your own in a safe and comfortable environment. It’s your personal space – I found that having lots of photos and home touches really helped me settle in. My accommodation was on campus, so it was really central to both my lessons and town, which was really convenient.”
Self-Catered Accommodation
l Single rooms (en-suite facilities in some properties) l Fully fitted kitchens and communal areas l Self-catered students may also take advantage of one of the University’s meal schemes which offer healthy meals at a reduced cost. l Between £94.50 - £120.40 per week*
Chuch College Close
Amelia
Religious Studies “I chose self-catered accommodation for my first year and lived in a converted town house owned by the University that was a ten-minute walk from campus. It is easily the most affordable option and provides a great first step into independent living. For me, I knew that the studio flats weren’t what I wanted from my university experience. The shared living spaces in my house is a great way to mix with people who aren’t on my course. I was pretty nervous when I first arrived but my advice is remember everyone is in the same boat - keep your door open and unpack your pans at the kitchen table with everybody else and you soon get to know everyone!”
Perfect if you want the flexibility to make your own meals. l Fully equipped room with spacious en-suite bathroom and kitchenette l £149.10 per week*
Grosvenor House, Exton Park
Steffan
Geography and International Development Studies “I lived in Grosvenor House (studio flat) during my first year. I selected the option due to the independence it offered. Living in Grosvenor was great as it gave me my own space with the chance of seeing my friends who lived on the same floor whenever I wanted. Because it was a studio flat, there was no problem waiting for someone else to finish with the oven or bathroom as it was all yours. It was also conveniently located in the heart of Exton Park (Parkgate Road), only a 15-minute walk from the city centre. Overall, living in Grosvenor made first-year university life very convenient.” Grosvenor House
If you want to stay overnight, the University has dedicated Bed and Breakfast accommodation available at Senate House. Based at Exton Park (Parkgate Road), Senate House has en-suite bedrooms, complete with televisions, refreshments, hair dryers and toiletries. A complimentary continental breakfast is provided but students can also purchase additional items from one of our outlets on campus. The rooms are priced at £40 per night and are subject to availability. For more information about overnight accommodation, you can contact accommodation@chester.ac.uk. We hold induction events for both commuting and mature students, so you can get to know people in the same situation as you and make friends just as easily as you would in halls of residence. If you’re going to commute, you’ll also receive our ‘Commuting Student Guide’ before you start, containing everything you need to know about the practicalities of commuting and the services available to you.
Senate House
Clare
Adult Nursing “Being a commuting student, I was worried that I would not feel part of the campus community. I came to university with two friends that I had made on my access to higher education course so it didn’t feel too daunting as we had each other for support. We needn’t have worried though as we all quickly established new friendship groups and I was even voted to become the student experience representative for my cohort. Commuting hasn’t ever stopped me from having an active role in university life as I am able to join in with events and activities planned by the SU. My commute is fairly short but I use this time to read and prepare for my lectures or just listen to some music to relax before a busy day.”
PARTNERSHIP ACCOMMODATION
We work with selected private providers who offer a mix of studios and self-catered ensuite flat shares, widening the choice of accommodation on offer to first year students. Your experience will be much the same as University accommodation in that you will be placed with other students from the University. However, please note that partnership accommodation is not owned by the University and as such your contract would be with our chosen private provider.
Tudor Place
Self-catered en-suite Cluster Accommodation – Tudor Place
l Shared kitchen l En-suite bathroom facilities l Social spaces including a common room, pool table, snug room, dedicated study room and on-site gym l Between £145 - £209 per week*
Abbeygate
l Rooms with shared kitchens, or studio flats l En-suite bathroom facilities l Outside seating area l Between £108 - £159 per week*
Self-catered Studio Flats –Granary Studios
l Studio flats with kitchen facilities l En-suite bathroom facilities l External courtyard area l Social spaces l Between £156 - £190 per week*
l Studio flats with kitchen facilities l En-suite bathroom facilities l External courtyard area l Social spaces l £119 / £165 per week*
Towpath
l Rooms with shared kitchens, or studio flats l En-suite bathroom facilities l On-site gym l Communal study space l £139 / £179 per week*
Private Sector Residences
To add to the range of options you can choose from, the University also works closely with private providers of student accommodation. We have a register of private sector flats, houses and registered lodgings that you can view online at: www.chesterstudentstamp.co.uk Please note: the images presented here are just an example of the accommodation options available. For a full overview of each option, please visit: www.chester.ac.uk/accommodation
