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Whether you prefer the serenity of the countryside or the vibrant pulse of city life, we have something tailored to your preferences and budget.
Our on-campus halls of residence offer an excellent living environment in the Gloucestershire countryside where you can wake up knowing that your lectures are just a few steps away. For those drawn to urban living, our Hartpury Gloucester accommodation at Blackfriars puts you in the heart of Gloucester city. Here, you can experience the vibrant energy of city life while still benefiting from the proximity to our campus. With just a short 15-minute journey by bus or car, you can seamlessly transition between your studies and the city's offerings.
Whether you're student lifestyle you're seeking, Hartpury University provides the perfect accommodation solution to complement your academic journey.
Accommodation options
If being surrounded by Gloucestershire countryside and a couple of minutes from your classes is your dream, living on campus could be the option for you. Our beautiful 360-hectare campus offers stunning country walks and hacking routes, multiple pitches and over 70 animal species.
Blackfriars, managed by Cityheart Living, is a popular choice amongst students seeking city living, offering modern living spaces, large communal areas and en-suite rooms with queen-size beds. It's a great home away from home, with everything you need to study at Hartpury.
Private accommodation is also available locally for those who want to live nearby and have more independence. While Gloucester and Cheltenham are the most popular options, beautiful picturesque villages also surround Hartpury. Finding your own private accommodation allows you the flexibility to choose which facilities are important to you, and where specifically you want to live.
Applying for your accommodation
You can apply for Hartpury accommodation whether you've made your firm choice or are still considering your options. Remember: First year undergraduate students are guaranteed accommodation.*
However, accommodation won't be allocated until you have made us your firm choice.
Private accommodation
For more independent living, you may wish to stay in local private accommodation. Gloucester, Cheltenham, Hartpury, and surrounding villages offer various accommodation options, giving you greater flexibility in where you want to live, based on what facilities are important to you.
The cost of private accommodation varies. With Gloucestershire having such a large student population, there is plenty to choose from. Some popular student accommodation websites include Rightmove, Student Accommodation Gloucester, Gloucester Student Houses & Student Digs Gloucester.
The Student Accommodation Code
We have been awarded the Universities UK Student Accommodation Code of Practice.
By joining The Code we are audited every three years to confirm that our accommodation management practices are up to high standards. We are committed to raising the standards of student accommodation.
Helpful documents and policies
*Students living within a 15 mile radius of Hartpury are expected to commute and applications will only be considered from these students if vacancies occur after rooms have been allocated to all applicants living outside this radius. See our University Residential Accommodation Allocation Policy for more information.
**Terms and conditions apply.
In between lectures, you'll find our students grabbing a coffee or bite to eat in our brand new catering and social space, Graze, as well as relaxing in our campus bar, Legends, which offers pub quizzes, movie nights and live music and sport throughout the year.
With a lively nightlife, over 45 music and arts festivals each year, big sports events, Cheltenham Gold Cup, and a whole host of outdoor adventure activities, Gloucestershire is the number one choice for many students.
As a Hartpury student, there are loads of ways you can get around and explore Gloucestershire. You can hop on one of the shuttle buses that stop regularly on campus. If you ride a bike, you can store it in our secure bike sheds on campus. We also offer on-campus parking and discounted rates with local taxi firms. Here's some more information about the options available to you.
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