HARTPURY_UNIVERSITY_ACCOMMODATION_GUIDE_2024_ENTRY

A guide to making Hartpury University your home ACCOMMODATION

2024 entry

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Contents 4 Welcome 5

Options at a glance

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Living in Gloucestershire Student life at Hartpury

10 Campus map 11

Campus eateries and bar

12 Living on campus 15

- Limbury and New Vicarage

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- Hartpury House

- FAQs 22 Living off campus 24 - Blackfriars 26

- Private accommodation

27 How to apply

Guaranteed Hartpury accommodation for first-year undergraduate students*

*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.

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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 Gloucester city centre or the surrounding local villages. We’re certain you’ll feel at home with us, regardless of your accommodation choice.

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Your options at a glance

Prices per week

Room type

Self-catered standard kitchen

Self-catered ‘plus’ size kitchen and social spaces

Self-catered ‘premium’ size kitchen and social spaces

On-campus Limbury

Single en-suite room Standard size

£158

£177

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On-campus New Vicarage

Single en-suite room Standard size Single en-suite room Large size

£158

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£182

£177

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£201

On-campus Hartpury House

Single room shared bathroom Single en-suite room Small size Single en-suite room Medium size Single en-suite room Large size Single en-suite room Extra Large Bedroom

£151

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£157

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£166

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£180

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£205

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Off-campus Blackfriars

Single en-suite room

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POA Please refer to Hartpury website for off-campus prices which will be available in Spring 2024. In the meantime please refer to 2023 prices as a guideline.

Studio

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Townhouse - Single room shared bathroom (two students)

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A year covers 39 weeks on campus / 40 weeks off campus academic-year contracts

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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 everyone. Sports Take your pick from Cheltenham Racecourse, home of the world-famous Cheltenham Festival, Kingsholm Stadium, 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 if you fancy going out to eat. You’ll find all your favourites at Gloucester Quays, from Five Guys to Wagamamas. If you fancy something different, there’s Greek on the Docks or an authentic Italian, Setebellos. Nightlife Enjoy rock music at The 2 Pigs, party anthems at Fever, pop at Moomoos or up and-coming bands at Café René and The Frog and Fiddle. You’ll find sports at Lounge 72 and delicious craft ales at TANK.

Adventure Explore ancient woodland and a dramatic river valley in the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley. Go mountain biking on steep forest tracks, scale rocks or descend into prehistoric caves. If you’re looking for a more relaxing day out, try canoeing down the Wye Valley.

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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 Halloween festival 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 you can book a Hartpury shuttle bus via the Zeelo app Monday to Saturday. Please check the website for more details. www.hartpury.ac.uk/uni-transport

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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 Hartpury Students’ Union (HSU) run an exciting range of clubs and societies, such as book club, animal society, polo, equestrian club, hockey and networks such as the LGBT+ society and many more. See the full list hartpurysu.co.uk. They can also provide you with opportunities to get involved in, 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 an open air cinema, 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 fitness classes to keep you active, from yoga and table tennis to our popular Pury Joggers. 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. You could sign up for sessions in our animal collection, volunteer on our campus farm, or join our equestrian club to ride with friends. Residential Life Programme Our Residential Life Programme is here to enhance your experience whilst living on campus. Look out for various events and workshops that will be on offer to help improve your life skills, wellbeing and social experience.

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HOME FARM

AGRICULTURE

Home Farm and Agri-Tech Centre

Main campus

SPORTS

Home Farm and Agri-Tech Centre Car park

Main campus

A417

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Equine drive

Main car park

MAIN CAMPUS

Equine car park

Equine car park

ANIMAL

EQUINE

EQUINE (EQ) Equine Science Laboratories Equine Therapy Centre Rider Performance Centre Equine Centre and Restaurant Stables Arena Equine and Animal Assisted Ac�vity Area Hydrotherapy Centre for Excellence

MAIN CAMPUS College Learning Centre (CLC) Achievement and Success Centre University Learning Hub (ULH) Mark Davison Teaching Centre Graze Restaurant Hartpury House Student Z one / Innova�on, Careers and Enterprise (ICE) Main Recep �on / Stude nt Services Legends Bar / Students' Union Uni Study Lounge Toilets Car parking

HALLS Catsbury (FE) Dingle (FE) Limbury (HE) New Vicarage (FE*/HE) Rudgeley (FE) Hartpury House (HE)

AGRICULTURE (FM) Dairy Unit

Hartpury Agri-Tech Centre Malcolm Wharton Centre University Agriculture Centre Workshops / Ca �le Units Tech Box Park ANIMAL Animal Management Centre (AM) Animal Science Laboratories (AS) Veterinary Nursing Centre (VN) Cotswold Dog Spa (EQ) Walled Animal Garden (WG) Dog Agility Arena

SPORTS (SA) Sports Academy Performance gym

Hartpury University RFC Clubhouse Modern Penta thlon Shoo�ng Ran ge Golf Driving Range Rugby and Football Pitches

*Over 18s only

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Campus eateries and bar With plenty of food outlets scattered across our campus, you’ll never be stuck for something to eat. Graze restaurant is located centrally on campus, serving hot and cold food, snacks and Costa Coffee, 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 Core opening hours: 7.00am – 8pm Mon - Fri Breakfast 7.30am - 10.30am

EQUINE ARENA RESTAURANT Mon – Fri Breakfast: 7.30am – 10.30am Lunch: 12pm – 2pm

LEGENDS BAR (18+) Mon – Fri 9am – 11pm

Sat 6pm – 10pm

Lunch 12pm - 2pm Dinner 5pm - 8pm

FRESH FOOD VAN Located at the farm Mon – Fri 7.30am – 2pm

Weekends Breakfast 8.30am - 10.30pm Lunch 12pm - 1pm Dinner (Sat) 5pm - 6pm Dinner (Sun) 5pm - 7pm

Opening hours subject to change

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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

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Rooms range from £151 - £205 a week depending on the room and kitchen size,

On-campus facilities include: Student bar (Legends) WiFi across campus

as well as the facilities available. Your rent would include: Water and electricity WiFi

Laundry facilities (operated via an app) Bicycle store Gym and sports facilities Multiple food points including a café that serves Costa Coffee Student and guest parking* Landscaped gardens, BBQ points, outdoor seating and social spaces 24 hour library access University Learning Hub

On-campus Residential Support Team available

24 hours a day and CCTV Basic contents insurance

*Included as part of your accommodation fees.

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

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Limbury and New Vicarage halls of residences 368 rooms available Limbury and New Vicarage are our largest accommodation options offering 368 bedrooms to first-year students. These two-storey halls, positioned around picturesque courtyards, are perfect for those fun summer hangouts. All bedrooms in Limbury and New Vicarage have en-suite shower rooms, with large rooms available and catered options. We also offer Limbury Plus and New Vicarage Premium 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.

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Limbury and New Vicarage halls of residences Bedroom floor plan

Limbury and New Vicarage Tenancy: 39 weeks Room type: Single en-suite Rent: £158 - £177 per week (depending on bedroom size)

Window

Book shelf

Desk

Your facilities: In your room Single bed En-suite

Bed

Cupboard

Wardrobe

Bedroom furniture Desk and chair Table-top fridge

En-suite

In your kitchen

Fridge Freezer Cooker Kettle Toaster Microwave Table and chairs

Don’t forget - you can see a virtual tour of our campus and accommodation here: www.hartpury.ac.uk/uni-virtual-tour

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Limbury ‘Plus’ Tenancy: 39 weeks Room type: Single en-suite Rent: £177 per week

New Vicarage ‘Premium’ Tenancy: 39 weeks Room type: Single en-suite Rent: £182 - £201 per week (depending on bedroom size)

Your facilities: In your room Single bed En-suite

Your facilities: In your room Single bed En-suite

Bedroom furniture Desk and chair Table-top fridge

Bedroom furniture Desk and chair Table-top fridge

In your kitchen

In your kitchen

Fridge Freezer Cooker Kettle Toaster Microwave

Fridge Freezer Cooker Kettle Toaster Microwave

Washing machine Table and chairs

Washing machine Table and chairs

Easy chairs Coffee table Flat screen TV

Easy chairs Coffee table Flat screen TV

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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 part of the original building. Near to on campus facilities and classes, these halls are self-catered with a shared kitchen, complete with an oven, microwave, fridge, freezer and kettle for all of those home comforts.

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Tenancy: 39 weeks Room type: Single room Rent: £151 - £205 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 kitchen

Fridge Freezer Oven Kettle Toaster Microwave Table and chairs

Due to the historic building this accommodation is situated in, we are unable to provide a floorplan, as all bedrooms are unique.

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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 26 July 2024, your full deposit will be refunded. If the room cancellation occurs on or after 27 July 2024 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 recurring card payment. 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. Your individual payment schedule will be communicated to you after you move in to your accommodation. How will I know you have received my application? We’ll send you an email confirmation. Any questions, you can email accommodation@hartpury.ac.uk How do I wash my clothes? We have a dedicated laundrette on campus. Current prices are £2.40 for a wash and £1 for a tumble dry.* Our laundry is operated using an app on your smartphone, enabling you to reserve a machine from your bedroom and receiving alerts when your wash is complete. Limbury Plus kitchens have a washing machine. Where do I get my post? You can send and receive your post from Student Services, Monday - Thursday, 8am-6pm; Friday, 8am-5pm Can I bring my car? Parking is included as part of the accommodation fees for first years. Visit www.hartpury.ac.uk/shop On-site accommodation FAQs

* Prices subject to change

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Can I bring my horse? We offer DIY student livery for around 230 horses. Applications open on 2 April 2024. Visit www.hartpury.ac.uk/uni-livery 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 or access code purchased through Hartpury’s online shop. Can I bring my pet? You can’t bring pets on site. Don’t worry, we have over 70 species of animals already in our animal collection, farm and equine centre. Can I have a guest to stay overnight? Yes, overnight visitors are allowed. Visitors need to be authourised via the accommmodation team. Can I decorate my room? Yes, that’s a great idea. Your room is a blank canvas for you to bring photos, cushions and soft furnishings to make it feel like home. What if I damage my room? You’ll pay a damage deposit of £260 and will be asked to complete a room entry check at the beginning of the academic year. You may be charged to repair any damage caused during your stay and a room check will be carried out by a member of staff when vacating your room at the end of the academic year. Your deposit will then be refunded 28 days after the end of the contract.

Miss your pets? Don’t worry we house over 70 species of animals

If you want to bring your horse make sure to apply in time! www.hartpury.ac.uk/uni-livery

2 nd APR 2024

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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 bus 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

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© Gloucester Quays

Getting around The cost of car parking on campus is included as part of your accommodation fees. There is also a bus service that runs to and from campus to the city of Gloucester. Please check out our transport web page for more details. If you need to get a taxi, local company Andycars offer a discounted rate for Hartpury students, currently around £15 from Hartpury to Gloucester (£3.75 each) or £18 for a multi seater to Gloucester

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Blackfriars Blackfriars is purpose-built student

accommodation. The newest parts were built in 2022 with Hartpury occupying all of this section of the complex. Its modern style, with large communal areas and 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 Tenancy: 40 weeks Room type: Single with shared shower room Rent: POA

Window

Desk

Your facilities: In your room

Small queen bed Bedroom furniture Desk and chair

Bed

In your common room

Fridge

Wardrobe

Freezer Cooker Kettle Microwave Toaster Living furniture TV

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There are also two studio rooms available. Please see the website for further information. www.hartpury.ac.uk/accommodation

Tenancy: 40 weeks Room type: Single en-suite room Rent: POA

Window

Small queen bed

Your facilities: In your room

Bedside table

Wardrobe

Small queen bed Bedroom furniture Desk and chair En-suite

Desk

Shelves

In your common room

En-suite

Fridge

Freezer Cooker Kettle Microwave Toaster Living furniture TV

Blackfriars is managed by Cityheart, student accommodation specialists, and supported by Hartpury. They have dedicated show flats you can view and are happy to answer any questions. You can email them at gloucester@cityheartliving.co.uk

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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.accommodationforstudents.com/gloucester www.gloucesterstudenthouses.co.uk

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How to apply

Applications open - 2 April 2024 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

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Pay 50% of your room deposit (£130 of total £260). Provide debit or credit card details for a recurring card payment.

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Fill in your application form.

www.hartpury.ac.uk/uni-accommodation

Room allocation The accommodation team will confirm room allocation 27 June 2024. We give priority booking to first-year UK and international undergraduate students. Students progressing from Hartpury College residential accommodation 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 accommodation@hartpury.ac.uk +44 (0) 1452 702 352 Monday – Friday, 8.30am – 5pm

This guide was produced in September 2023. For the most up-to-date information, please visit our website or contact our accommodation team. www.hartpury.ac.uk/uni-accommodation

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