Your Hartpury HOME A guide to accommodation at Hartpury University

For 2021 entry

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Contents 4 Welcome 5 Options at a glance 6 Living in 8 Student life at Hartpury 10 Campus map 11 Campus eateries and bar 12 Living on campus 15 - Limbury and New Vicarage 18 - Hartpury House 20 - FAQs 22 Living off campus 24 – Blackfriars 26 – Private accommodation 27 How to apply

Priority booking for first-year undergraduate students 4 Welcome to our student accommodation This guide features information on our on-campus halls of residence and off-campus student accommodation options. It includes details on the different room types, costs and the facilities available to you. We offer a range of accommodation options to suit all needs.

At Hartpury, you’ll get the best of both rural and urban worlds, wherever you decide to stay. Apply to live on campus, surrounded by beautiful Gloucestershire countryside, or live off campus in the heart of city centre or the surrounding local villages. We’re certain you’ll feel at home with us, regardless of your accommodation choice. 5 Your options at a glance

Room type B&B Self-catered Self-catered standard kitchen ‘plus’ size kitchen On-campus Limbury / New Vicarage

Single en-suite room £5,440/year £5,440/year £6,120/year Standard size

Single en-suite room £6,120/year - £6,200/year Large size On-campus Hartpury House

Single room shared bathroom £5,080/year - -

Single en-suite room £5,320/year - - Small size

Single en-suite room £5,440/year - - Standard size

Single en-suite room - - Medium size £5,640/year

Single en-suite room £6,120/year - - Large size Off-campus Blackfriars

Single en-suite room - - POA

Townhouse - single room - - POA shared shower room

£/year covers 40-week academic-year contracts 6 Living in Gloucestershire

Whether you live on campus or not, you’ll be just a stone’s throw from everything Gloucestershire has to offer. From outdoor adventure to nightclubs, bars and cosy coffee shops, there is something for all.

Sports Take your pick from Cheltenham Racecourse, home of the world-famous Cheltenham Festival, , the base of Gloucester Rugby, and Cheltenham Town FC. You could watch a different sport almost every weekend, if you like.

Food You’ll never go hungry on campus, but there are plenty of delicious options in Gloucester for when you fancy something a little different. From Café on the Cut, which offers tea and cakes on a barge boat, to Hubble Bubble Coffee House, a quirky, family-run snack bar, there are plenty of unique places to kick-back after lectures. Adventure Explore ancient woodland and a dramatic Nightlife river valley in the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley. Go mountain biking on steep Enjoy rock music at The 2 Pigs, retro at forest tracks, scale rocks or descend into Fever, pop at Moomoos or up-and-coming prehistoric caves. If you’re looking for a bands at Café René and The Frog and more relaxing day out, try canoeing down Fiddle. You’ll find sports at Lounge 72 and the Wye Valley. delicious craft ales at TANK. 7

Festivals From music, arts and science to sports, food and tall ships, there’s a festival to suit every interest. Some of our favourites include Frightmare spookfest and 2000Trees music festival, as well as Cheltenham’s annual Jazz, Literature, Science and Music festivals which draw stars from around the world.

We have regular buses on site to connect you with Gloucestershire and beyond. A public bus is available on weekdays and a free Hartpury shuttle bus operates on weekday evenings and Saturdays. www.hartpury.ac.uk/uni-transport 8 Student life at Hartpury

There’s plenty to keep you busy outside lectures. Discover new hobbies through our clubs and societies, take up a recreational sport or do CV-boosting volunteering. Whether attending a big event or relaxing in our on-site bar, your student experience will be full of memories.

Students’ Union The Students’ Union (SU) run an exciting range of clubs and societies, ranging from basketball, hockey and snowsports to Media Society, Raise and Give (RAG) and many more. They can also provide you with opportunities to get involved in charity work, volunteering, employability support, campaigning and representing the student voice. Freshers Freshers’ Week is a timetable of immersive activities, designed to help students settle in to university life and lay the foundations for life-long friendships. The busy calendar of events include a Beach Ball, quiz night, Glos Vegas bar crawl and Freshers’ Fair. A highlight is our popular Winter and Summer Balls. Past acts have included Rak- Su, Sigma, Katy B, Scouting for Girls, Labrinth, and Chase and Status. Get active As well as a comprehensive gym and sports facilities the Hartpury Active project hosts a suite of classes, from yoga to Pury Joggers, to keep you active. We have a range of sports teams and societies, both competitive and recreational, you could join.

With lots of animals on campus, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to interact with them. We have two registered therapy dogs, Ralph and Bailey, who you could walk. 9 Campus 11 Campus eateries and bar

With plenty of food outlets scattered across our campus, you’ll never be stuck for something to eat. Graze restaurant and Red & Black café are located centrally on campus, serving , conveniently near to your classes. While you’re out and about, our Equine Arena Restaurant and farm snack truck, Fresh Food Van, will keep you going. Our friendly staff, range of facilities and food options ensure there will be something to meet your needs.

GRAZE RESTAURANT EQUINE ARENA RESTAURANT RED & BLACK Core opening hours: Mon – Fri OUR COSTA CAFÉ 7am – 8pm Breakfast: 7am – 10.30am Mon – Fri 8am – 10pm Breakfast: 7am – 10.30am Lunch: 11.30pm – 2pm Lunch: 11.30am – 2pm Dinner: 4.30pm – 8pm LEGENDS BAR (18+) Dinner: Mon – Fri Mon – Fri 8.30am – 10pm 4.30pm – 8pm FRESH FOOD VAN Sat and Sun 6pm – 10pm Weekend Located at the farm Breakfast: 8.30am – 11am Mon – Fri 7.30am – 2pm Lunch: 12pm – 2pm Dinner: Sat 5pm – 6pm Sun 4.30pm – 6pm 12

On-campus accommodation Living on campus 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.

Did you know our campus is only four miles north of Gloucester city? A 10-minute car or bus ride away www.hartpury.ac.uk/uni-transport 13

On-campus facilities include: Rooms range from £127 - £155 a week depending on the room and kitchen size, Students’ Union bar (Legends) as well as the facilities available. WiFi across campus Your rent would include: Laundry facilities Gas, water and electricity Bicycle store WiFi Gym and sports facilities On-campus wardens available Multiple food points including a café 24 hours a day and CCTV that serves Costa Coffee Basic contents insurance Student and guest parking Landscaped gardens, BBQ points, outdoor seating and social spaces 24 hour library access University Study Lounge

You can see our on-campus accommodation through a virtual tour www.hartpury.ac.uk/uni-virtual-tour 14 15

Limbury and New Vicarage halls of residences 373 rooms available Limbury and New Vicarage is our largest accommodation option offering more than 370 bedrooms to first-year students. These two-storey blocks, positioned around picturesque courtyards, are perfect for those fun summer BBQs. All bedrooms in Limbury and New Vicarage have en-suite shower rooms, with large rooms available and catered options. We also offer Limbury ‘Plus’ rooms, which feature a larger kitchen and social space, as well as a flat screen TV and a washing machine. Situated in the central hub of the campus, these rooms are an ideal choice for those who want to roll out of bed straight into lectures. 16 Limbury and New Vicarage halls of residences Bedroom floor plan

Limbury and New Vicarage Window Tenancy: 40 weeks Book shelf Room type: Single en-suite Rent: £136 - £153 per week Desk (depending on catering package and kitchen size)

Bed Your facilities: Cupboard In your room Single bed En-suite Wardrobe Bedroom furniture En-suite Desk and chair Table-top fridge

In your common room (B&B rooms)

Fridge Kettle Toaster Microwave Easy chairs

In your kitchen (self-catered rooms)

Fridge Freezer Cooker Kettle Toaster Microwave Table and chairs 17

Limbury ‘Plus’ Tenancy: 40 weeks Room type: Single en-suite Rent: £153 - £155 per week (depending on bedroom size)

Your facilities: In your room Single bed En-suite Bedroom furniture Desk and chair Table-top fridge Don’t forget - you can see a

In your kitchen (self-catered rooms) virtual tour of our campus and accommodation here: Fridge www.hartpury.ac.uk/uni-virtual-tour Freezer Cooker Kettle Toaster Microwave Washing machine Table and chairs Easy chairs Coffee table Flat screen TV 18 Hartpury House 21 rooms available Hartpury House is our stunning Grade II listed historic manor, where you could choose to live at the heart of our campus in a wing of the original building. Near to on- campus facilities and classes, these halls are catered with meal packages available for purchase. There is a shared common room, complete with a microwave, fridge and kettle for all of those home comforts. 19

Tenancy: 40 weeks Room type: Single room Rent: £127 - £153 per week (depending on bedroom size and en-suite)

Your facilities: In your room Single bed Bedroom furniture Desk and chair Table-top fridge

In your common room

Fridge Kettle Toaster Due to the historic building this accommodation is situated in, we are Microwave unable to provide a floorplan, as all Easy chairs bedrooms are unique. 20 On-site accommodation FAQs

We’ve put together a list of our most frequently asked questions to help you get prepared.

What happens to my room holding deposit? When you take up the accommodation offered, the £130 holding deposit will form 50% of the damage deposit. When you enrol in September, a further payment of £130 will be taken. The total damage deposit is £260.

Can I cancel my room booking? If your room cancellation occurs before 30 June 2021, your full deposit will be refunded. If the room cancellation occurs on or after 1 July 2021 there will be no refund of the deposit, unless the cancellation is due to Hartpury not offering you a place on a course.

How do I pay for my room? You’ll be issued one invoice for the year which is payable by Direct Debit. Instalments are either: The start of each term - three instalments over the year. Payments at the start of each term will be for the number of weeks in the term. Monthly from October to May - eight instalments over the year.

How will I know you have received my application? We’ll send you an email confirmation. Any questions, you can email [email protected]

How do I wash my clothes? We have a dedicated laundrette on campus. Current prices are £2 for a wash, £2.20 for a super wash and £1 for a tumble dry. Limbury Plus kitchens have a washing machine.

Where do I get my post? You can send and receive your post from Student Services, Monday to Friday. You’ll need to show your student ID card to collect mail.

Can I bring my car? Parking is available on campus. You’ll need to buy a parking permit from our online shop, or when you enrol. Visit www.hartpury.ac.uk/shop

Can I bring my horse? We offer DIY student livery for around 230 horses. Applications open on 1 March 2021. Visit www.hartpury.ac.uk/uni-livery 21

Can I bring my bicycle? You can bring your bicycle - it must be stored in our designated cycle shed. A refundable £10 deposit is required to obtain a key.

Can I bring my pet? You can’t bring pets on site. Don’t worry, we have over 70 species of animals already and you can spend time with our resident therapy dogs Ralph and Bailey.

Can I have a guest to stay overnight? Yes, overnight visitors are allowed. Visitors need to be booked in via Student Services.

Can I decorate my room? Yes, that’s a great idea. Your room is a blank canvas for you to bring cushions, photographs and decorations to make your room feel like home.

What if I damage my room? You’ll pay a damage deposit and will be asked to complete a room inventory at the beginning of the academic year. You may be charged to repair any damage caused during your stay.

Miss your pets? Don’t If you want to bring your horse worry we house over 70 make sure to apply in time! species of animals www.hartpury.ac.uk/uni-livery 22

Living off campus

When on campus, the surrounding views and greenery feels like you’re in the heart of the countryside, however Hartpury campus benefits from being only four miles away from Gloucester city, or a short 10-minute car ride away. This makes off-site living a popular option, particularly for those that enjoy the city-living atmosphere and choose to live in Gloucester city.

Wherever you decide is best for you, Hartpury student life is vibrant and friendly. You’ll benefit from being part of the community and enjoy a range of freshers’ activities and social events throughout the year, wherever you choose to live.

© Gloucester Quays 23

© Gloucester Quays

Getting around There is on-site parking available to all on Hartpury campus. This is free to students that don’t live on-site. We find a lot of students car share and split fuel costs, however there is also a regular public bus service on weekdays from Gloucester, Cheltenham, Tewkesbury and the surrounding area, with a free Hartpury shuttle bus running during evenings and Saturdays.

If you need to get a taxi, local company Andycars offer a discounted rate for Hartpury students, currently around £13 (£3.25 each) for a four-seater taxi from Hartpury to Gloucester. 24 Blackfriars Built in 2018, Blackfriars is brand new purpose-built student accommodation. Its modern style, with large communal areas and small queen size beds, makes it a popular choice. It’s perfect for those after a real city-living experience, with the benefit of being right next to the vibrant Gloucester Quays - where you’ll have entertainment, restaurants and shopping on your doorstep. Blackfriars provides the perfect opportunity to meet friends and stay social. The complex is a student haven. You’ll find yourself living alongside lots of other students, so it’s a great way to make new friends too.

Townhouse Window 40 weeks Desk Tenancy: Room type: Single with shared shower room Rent: POA

Your facilities: In your room Small queen bed Bed Bedroom furniture Desk and chair In your common room

Wardrobe Fridge Freezer Cooker Kettle Microwave Toaster Living furniture TV 25

Tenancy: 40 weeks Window Room type: Single en-suite room Small queen Rent: POA bed

Your facilities: Bedside In your room table Wardrobe Small queen bed Bedroom furniture Desk Desk and chair En-suite Shelves In your common room

En-suite Fridge

Freezer Cooker Kettle Blackfriars is managed by Cityheart, student Microwave accommodation specialists, and supported by Hartpury. They have dedicated show flats Toaster you can view and are happy to answer any Living furniture questions. You can email them at [email protected] TV 26 Private accommodation

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.

Some popular student accommodation websites include: www.studentdigsgloucestershire.co.uk www.rightmove.co.uk/student-accommodation/Gloucester www.accommodationforstudents.com/gloucester www.gloucesterstudenthouses.co.uk 27 How to apply

Applications open - March 2021 If you feel like Hartpury is the place for you, then we recommend getting your application in early. www.hartpury.ac.uk/uni-accommodation

Complete application forms

Fill in your application form www.hartpury.ac.uk/uni-accommodation Pay your room deposit www.hartpury.ac.uk/shop

Room allocation The accommodation team will confirm room allocation by the end of May 2021. We give priority booking to first-year UK and international undergraduate students. Students progressing from Hartpury College will be offered accommodation off site at Blackfriars.

You can find our Accommodation Licence and Residential Handbook on our website www.hartpury.ac.uk/uni-accommodation Get in touch with our accommodation team

[email protected] +44 (0) 1452 702 352 Monday – Friday, 9am – 4pm

Details in this guide are up to date at time of publishing. Please see our website for the latest information. www.hartpury.ac.uk/uni-accommodation