Rooms in Polden cost between £235 and £295 per week. There are 293 rooms in Polden with 290 en-suite rooms priced at £235. Polden also has a limited number of studio rooms.
Polden student accommodation
Polden is a high spec, modern accommodation block on the west side of campus.
Key features of Polden
Some of the benefits of living here include:
All bills included; utilities, insurance, Wi-Fi and more.
Free laundry facilities.
As we adapt our service in line with the latest government guidance on COVID-19, this information is subject to change.
About this accommodation
Polden is our newest, high specification building, offering accommodation for 293 students.
There are 37 flats on four floors across two buildings, arranged around a landscaped courtyard.
Polden is located on the quiet, far west side of our Claverton Down campus, a seven-minute walk to the Library and Students' Union.
Living in Polden means you are just a short walk away from all the teaching spaces, as well as the cafes, shops and banks.
To make you feel safe and at home, Polden has a secure living environment, with swipe card access to the buildings, flats and bedrooms. There's secure bike storage nearby in Westwood.
Polden has washing machines and drying rooms that are free to use. The washing machines are conveniently located in each kitchen, and drying rooms on every other level.
All of our University accommodation is smoke free.
Accommodation Prices
Find out how much it costs to live in Polden and compare with our other postgraduate accommodation options.
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Bedrooms
The bedrooms in Polden give you everything you need to work, relax and rest.
Bedrooms have:
- small 122cm x 190cm double bed
- your own en-suite shower, toilet and washbasin
- high-speed Wi-Fi and ethernet so you can always be connected
- desk, chair and drawers
- plenty of storage for your belongings, including a wardrobe, chest of drawers and bookshelves
- USB charging
- storage under the mattress
Polden has a one bedroom flat, for couples only. This has:
- standard 140cm x 183cm double bed
- desk, chair and drawers
- your own en-suite shower, toilet and washbasin
- your own kitchen
- high-speed Wi-Fi and ethernet so you can always be connected
- plenty of storage for your belongings, including a wardrobe, chest of drawers and bookshelves
Images show typical Polden rooms for illustrative purposes; individual accommodation may vary.
Kitchens and dining
There are modern, communal kitchens in each flat, perfect for cooking meals and socialising with your housemates.
In the kitchen you will find everything you need for preparing meals:
- electric hob
- oven
- microwave
- kettle
- toaster
- cupboard storage space
- recycling facilities
- washing machine
Images show typical Polden rooms for illustrative purposes; individual accommodation may vary.
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ROOM NUMBERS
Polden is two buildings with 293 bedrooms on four floors. Your room details contain your building, floor and room number. For example, the room number POA2.1 means you are located in Polden, block A, second floor, room 1.
ACCOMMODATION FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES
There are two accessible studio flats for students with disabilities in Polden.
They are located on the ground floor, with kitchenettes and accessible en-suite bathrooms with grab rails.
We can make further adaptations to rooms if necessary.
For more information about the accessibility of these rooms and flats please contact the Student Living Team at studentliving@bath.ac.uk or on +44 1225 383111.
Included in the accommodation package
The variety of benefits included in the price of your accommodation.
- Licence for the televisions provided in communal areas
- Your post delivered to shared, passcode-protected mailboxes
- Insurance cover to protect your belongings
- High-speed Wi-Fi and ethernet, allowing you to be connected at all times
- Gas, electric and water bills
- Residential Life and Wellbeing Services
- A dedicated accommodation security officer as well as 24 hour security, to keep you safe around the clock
- Cleaning of some areas
You are responsible for keeping your rooms clean and tidy.
Student Living Ambassadors
Settling into your new home at University, building relationships, cooking meals and cleaning with your housemates can be daunting, but your Student Living Ambassadors are here to help.
The Student Living Ambassadors are friendly faces to help out with any queries or concerns you may have, as well as running social activities and making sure you're aware of the latest events and updates.
They regularly check-in with you and your flatmates via Microsoft Teams calls. However, if you need help or advice with life in halls, you can schedule a one-to-one call with a Student Living Ambassador at any time by contacting livingsupport@bath.ac.uk.
‘Living in Polden has been a brilliant experience. I’ve met so many people with different stories to tell.’
—
Kishen
A Computer Science student
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