Hartpury_University_Accommodation_Guide_2020

Your Hartpury A guide to accommodation at Hartpury University HOME

2020

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Contents 4 Welcome 5 Options at a glance

6 Living in Gloucestershire 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, who make us their firm choice by the May UCAS deadline

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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 will feel at home with us, regardless of your accommodation choice.

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Your options at a glance

Room type and size

B&B

Self-catered standard kitchen

Self-catered ‘plus’ size kitchen

On-campus Limbury / New Vicarage Single en-suite room Standard size £5,360/year

£5,360/year

£6,040/year

Single en-suite room Large size

£6,040/year

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£6,120/year

On-campus Hartpury House Single room shared bathroom £5,000/year

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

£5,240/year

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£5,360/year

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£5,560/year

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£6,040/year

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Off-campus Blackfriars Small queen bed en-suite room

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£6,080/year

£/year covers 40-week 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 all. 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 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. Nightlife Enjoy rock music at The 2 Pigs, retro 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 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

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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 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. Keep your eyes out for your freshers’ guide. You’ll receive this in the summer before you start your studies with us. 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.

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Keep an eye out for your freshers’ guide

Campus

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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 and Red & Black café are located centrally on campus, serving 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: 7.30am - 8pm Breakfast Mon - Fri: 7.30am - 10.30am Sat - Sun: 8am - 11am Lunch Mon - Fri: 11.30am - 2pm Sat - Sun: 12pm - 1pm Dinner Mon - Thurs: 5pm - 8pm Friday: 5pm - 7pm Saturday: 5pm - 6pm Sunday: 5pm - 7pm

EQUINE ARENA RESTAURANT Breakfast Mon - Fri: 8am - 9.30am Lunch Mon - Fri: 12pm - 2pm FRESH FOOD VAN Located at the farm Mon - Fri: 8.30am - 3pm

RED & BLACK OUR COSTA CAFÉ Mon - Fri: 8am - 10pm LEGENDS BAR (18+) Mon - Fri: 10am - 11pm Sat - Sun: 12pm - 11pm

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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 £125 - £153 a week depending on the room and kitchen size, as well as the facilities available. Your rent would include: Gas, water and electricity WiFi On-campus wardens available

On-campus facilities include:

Students’ Union bar (Legends) WiFi across campus Laundry facilities Bicycle store Gym and sports facilities Multiple food points including a café

24 hours a day and CCTV Basic contents insurance

that serves Costa Coffee Student and guest parking

Landscaped gardens, BBQ points, outdoor seating and social spaces 24 hour library access

You can see the style of our on-campus accommodation through a virtual tour of Limbury ‘Plus’. Sizes vary depending on the accommodation block www.hartpury.ac.uk/limbury-virtualtour

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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.

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Limbury and New Vicarage halls of residences Bedroom floor plan

Limbury and New Vicarage Tenancy: 40 weeks Room type: Single en-suite Rent: £134 - £151 per week (depending on catering package and kitchen 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 In your common room (B&B rooms)

En-suite

Fridge Kettle Toaster

Microwave Easy chairs In your kitchen (self-catered rooms) Fridge

Freezer Cooker Kettle Toaster Microwave Table and chairs

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Limbury ‘Plus’ Tenancy: 40 weeks

Room type: Single en-suite Rent: £151 - £153 per week (depending on bedroom size)

Your facilities: In your room Single bed En-suite

Bedroom furniture Desk and chair Table-top fridge In your kitchen (self-catered rooms) Fridge

Don’t forget - you can see a virtual tour of our Limbury ‘Plus’ block here: www.hartpury.ac.uk/limbury-virtualtour

Freezer Cooker Kettle Toaster Microwave

Washing machine Table and chairs

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 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.

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Tenancy: 40 weeks Room type: Single room Rent: £125 - £151 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 unable to provide a floorplan, as all bedrooms are unique.

Microwave Easy chairs

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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 2020, your holding deposit will be refunded. If the room cancellation occurs on or after 1 July 2020 there will be no refund of the £130 holiding 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 accommodation@hartpury.ac.uk 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 2020. Visit www.hartpury.ac.uk/uni-livery

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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 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. in via Student Services. Can I decorate my room?

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

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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 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 Hartpury College students progressing onto one of our university degrees are able to apply for accommodation in our Blackfriars halls of residence

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© 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.

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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.

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Tenancy: 40 weeks Room type: Standard en-suite Rent: £152 per week

Window

Small queen bed

Your facilities: In your room

Bedside table

Small queen bed Bedroom furniture Desk and chair En-suite

Wardrobe

Desk

Shelves

In your common room Fridge

En-suite

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.rightmove.co.uk/student-accommodation/Gloucester www.accommodationforstudents.com/gloucester www.gloucesterstudenthouses.co.uk

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How to apply

Applications open - 1 March If you feel like Hartpury is the place for you, then we recommend getting your application in early. You must make us your Firm UCAS choice to apply for accommodation. www.hartpury.ac.uk/uni-accommodation Complete forms Fill in your application form, medical form and Direct Debit form and post it back to: The Finance Office, Hartpury University, Gloucester, GL19 3BE Please include a cheque for £130 for the room holding deposit, made payable to Hartpury University, when you post us your forms. Alternatively, you can pay your room holding deposit online at: www.hartpury.ac.uk/shop Room allocation The accommodation team will confirm room allocation by the end of June 2020. We give priority booking to first-year undergraduate students who make us their Firm choice by the May UCAS deadline, as well as international students

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, 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