Skip to main content

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:

Wi-Fi symbol.

All bills included; utilities, insurance, Wi-Fi and more.

Cleaning symbols.

Cleaning Service Included.
Support icon - thumbs up by Chris Brunskill from the Noun Project.

Support from our ResLife Team to help you feel at home.
Security icon - system security by achmad mulyana from the Noun Project.

Dedicated accommodation Security team available 24/7.
Location pin in map.

Located on campus.
Wash8ing machine icon.

Free laundry facilities.

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.

Rooms in Polden cost £251 per week. There are 293 rooms in Polden with 290 en-suite rooms priced at £251.

Explore in 360 degrees

View a bedroom, kitchen and social space in Polden in 360 degrees. Images show typical Polden rooms for illustrative purposes; individual accommodation may vary.

Bedrooms

The bedrooms in Polden give you everything you need to work, relax and rest.

Polden bedroom

Bedrooms have:

  • small 122cm x 190cm double bed
  • mattress protector
  • 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
  • mattress protector
  • 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.

A kitchen in Polden

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.

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 ResLife Team at reslife@bath.ac.uk or on +44 1225 383111.

Included in the accommodation package

The variety of benefits included in the price of your accommodation.

You are responsible for keeping your rooms clean and tidy.

ResLife Ambassadors

Settling into your new home at University, building relationships, cooking meals and cleaning with your housemates can be daunting, but your ResLife Ambassadors are here to help.

The ResLife 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 ResLife Ambassador at any time by contacting reslifesupport@bath.ac.uk.

View of the sunset from Polden.
‘Living in Polden has been a brilliant experience. I’ve met so many people with different stories to tell.’
— Kishen A Computer Science student

Find out if you're eligible to apply for this accommodation

Apply to live in Polden

Enquiries

Speak to our accommodation team.