Accommodation at Canterbury Christ Church University. Living here

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1 Accommodation at Canterbury Christ Church University Living here

2 Living in University Accommodation Finding the right type of accommodation is essential to settling into your new life at university. The Accommodation Office offers you the opportunity to find the right accommodation for you at an affordable price. These pages are designed to give you a guide to the University accommodation available at the Canterbury, Broadstairs and Medway Campuses. We can offer you: Accommodation at all campuses Choice of en-suite and shared living accommodation 24 hour security All utility bills included in the rent Internet (provided by ASK4) Free personal contents insurance We have included a selection of testimonials from our students who have lived in our accommodation. 02

3 Accommodation Guarantee You are certain of a place in University accommodation provided that you: Are in your first year of study as an undergraduate or international postgraduate student Have firmly accepted an offer of a place of study at Canterbury Christ Church University Have submitted a completed application form by the 31 July deadline 03

4 I feel very happy, safe and comfortable within the accommodation. The security staff are always helpful and we have cleaning inspections weekly. Important It is important that you consider your preferences carefully as, due to high demand for some accommodation, you may not receive an offer of your first choice. For up to date accommodation prices please visit our website Key Dates to Note As soon as you have an Unconditional Firm (UF) or Conditional Firm (CF) offer of a place at Canterbury Christ Church University you are eligible to apply for accommodation. Once you have decided which accommodation you are interested in apply online from April at When you have completed the online application you will receive an confirmation. The will be sent to the address you provide in your application, so if you do not receive this you should contact the i-zone without delay on or i-zone@canterbury.ac.uk The deadline for applying online for University accommodation is 31 July. If we receive your application after this date we cannot guarantee to offer you accommodation, even if you meet our Terms and Conditions of Application. If we are unable to offer you university accommodation, we will assist you in finding the best accommodation available at your chosen campus. For example, Canterbury offers large and well managed private sector housing and the Accommodation Office organises an Accommodation Fair towards the end of August to help students meet landlords and find properties. 04

5 Disabled Students We can provide purpose built rooms suitable for students who require aids and adaptations. You are welcome to visit the accommodation to check out the facilities before you make your choice. Study Bedrooms All rooms are single study bedrooms either grouped into houses or flats or arranged along corridors with shared facilities. en-suite rooms are available at most of our sites. Each study bedroom is generally furnished with a bed, wardrobe, desk, chair, drawers and bookcase. You will need to bring your own towels, bedding, bed linen, crockery, cutlery and cooking utensils. For students who may find it difficult to bring these items with them they can be purchased easily from local retailers on arrival or at the Canterbury Christ Church University on-line shop accommodation and click on University Services and then Accommodation link. Security All Canterbury Christ Church University accommodation is covered by 24 hour security, either on site or within a phone call away. Our Security Caretakers are the first point of contact for any issues you may have. 05

6 Petros Court, Rhodaus Town Petros Court is a brand new development of 418 en-suite rooms in five buildings located behind the University s awardwinning library at Augustine House. This new addition to the University s accommodation offers flats with up to eight bedrooms, which share a spacious kitchen/dining area furnished with sofas and televisions. Bedrooms for students with requirements for adapted rooms are available, with access provided by lifts. Petros Court is fully accessed-controlled and consists of five buildings located around two landscaped courtyards. The courtyards provide attractive and safe social spaces for residents and their guests. Facilities 418 single, en-suite study bedrooms Fully-equipped kitchen facilities Landscaped courtyards Launderette Internet (provided by ASK4) Bike storage 24 hour security and secure access 12 Adapted and semi-adapted rooms 06

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8 St George s Centre St George s Centre has over 200 single en-suite rooms arranged in flats of up to eight students; each flat will have a communal living and dining area. The accommodation is arranged around two courtyards, giving students a private and contemporary landscaped area to meet and socialise. This accommodation is ideally located in the centre of Canterbury, offering the residents easy access to all the University buildings in Canterbury. Facilities 200 single, en-suite study bedrooms Fully-equipped kitchen facilities Two landscaped courtyards Launderette Internet (provided by ASK4) Bike storage 24 hour security and secure access 4 adapted rooms 08

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10 Dover Street Our accommodation on Dover Street is perfect for mature students and those coming to University with their family. There are 10 houses in total, each offering: Facilities Three bedrooms (some en-suite) A fully-equipped kitchen (with laundry facilities) Internet (provided by ASK4) Enclosed courtyard for residents only Bike storage 24 hour security 10

11 Davidson, Lang, Temple (North Holmes Campus) Davidson, Lang and Temple is a purpose built series of halls situated on the University s main Canterbury Campus at North Holmes Road. They accommodate students in self-catered standard sized, single en-suite study rooms. As this accommodation is close to all campus food outlets it is also ideal for those students who would like to have some meals prepared for them. Facilities 71 en-suite rooms Fully equipped kitchen facilities Launderette Internet (provided by ASK4) 24 hour security and secure door entry Temple has two specially adapted single study rooms with en-suite for students with special requirements Bike storage 11

12 Lanfranc House Lanfranc House is situated within the Northgate area of Canterbury and within the City s historic King s Mile. It is a five minute walk from the main campus. An attractive, purpose built property designed to blend in with historical surroundings, it comprises both flats and houses for 3 to 7 people. Facilities 212 single, en-suite study bedrooms Fully equipped kitchen facilities Large central grass courtyard Launderette Internet (provided by ASK4) Limited car parking available by request only Bike storage 24 hour security and secure swipe card access 12

13 I very much enjoyed living in Lanfranc House because of the convenient location very close to the city centre and University. The management, Security Caretakers and Housekeeping have all been nothing but nice and helpful. 13

14 Parham Road Student Village Parham Road Student Village is purpose built student accommodation. The site comprises over 500 single bedrooms in a mixture of houses and flats. Studio flats and one bedroom flats suitable for mature students and couples are also available. It is located within a 15 minute walk of the main campus. Facilities Houses and flats for 3 to 7 people Mixture of en-suite and non en-suite accommodation Self contained flats for couples or single occupancy Fully equipped kitchen and laundry facilities Either central courtyard or private garden Rooms with double beds command a slightly higher rent Internet (provided by ASK4) 24 hour security reception Limited car parking available by request only Bike storage 14

15 Fabulous new accommodation, very clean and warm and the rooms are all very good sizes. The kitchen and living room are absolutely lovely and are well sized. I had a fantastic time living here. 15

16 Pin Hill Pin Hill is situated two minutes walk from Augustine House and the city centre and 10 minutes from the main North Holmes Road Campus. The site consists of five houses overlooking the city walls and is located opposite Canterbury East Station. Facilities 157 single study bedrooms including 40 en-suite Flats for 2 to 8 people Fully equipped kitchen facilities Launderette Internet (provided by ASK4) 24 hour security and secure access Limited car parking available by request only Bike storage 16

17 I think that it is great accommodation for a year 1 student as it gives a good idea of university life. 17

18 City Halls The City Halls are situated at various sites across Canterbury, close to both the University and the city centre. For full details of their locations please refer to the map in this booklet or our website Facilities 85 single study bedrooms in 4 separate buildings Non-ensuite accommodation Two adapted en-suite study rooms available for students with special requirements Fully equipped kitchen and laundry facilities Internet (provided by ASK4) Bike storage Cheerful calm environment, good housemates, very close to the Uni and city. 18

19 University Houses Our University houses offer you a more affordable place to stay. With up to five students sharing facilities, these houses are very convenient for the main Canterbury Campus and all the lecture theatres and campus facilities. Facilities 61 single, study bedrooms Non-ensuite accommodation Fully equipped kitchen and laundry facilities Launderette Internet (provided by ASK4) Gardens 19

20 Broadstairs Facilities Northwood Court 84 en-suite rooms Flats for 4 to 5 people Launderette Fully equipped kitchen facilities Internet (provided by ASK4) 24 hour security and secure door entering fob 4 adapted rooms Bike storage Accommodation at Broadstairs is provided in Northwood Court. Northwood Court is conveniently located to the main Broadstairs campus. Headleased properties are affordable, furnished houses which the University rents on your behalf. The Broadstairs Campus is located beside the Westwood Cross Retail Outlet and Entertainment Centre, and is close to the seaside towns of Broadstairs, Margate and Ramsgate. 20

21 Liberty Quays Medway Campus Liberty Quays student residential development at Medway provides purpose built student accommodation for the University. Facilities En-suite study bedrooms Fully equipped kitchen facilities Launderette Internet 24 hour security and secure swipe card access In conjunction with the University of Kent, the site provides over 500 student bedrooms, some of which will be occupied by Christ Church students. Conveniently placed next to the Medway Campus teaching sites and easily accessible on foot, Liberty Quays offers Medway students contemporary bedrooms in a busy and student friendly environment. The rooms are grouped in flats of 6 or 8 students with shared communal lounge and a fully equipped kitchen. The accommodation is managed by an external contractor, Liberty Living. 21

22 Private Sector Housing Home Stamp Searching for off-campus housing? Look for the Home Stamp of approval and we can help you find the perfect student home. Our free service helps you to search for a variety of student accommodation from houses, flats, apartments and lodgings. Home Stamp is the only official source of accredited student accommodation in Canterbury. We only accredit properties that are managed by landlords who are concerned for your health, safety and welfare; this ensures all properties meet our high standards. Landlords who have the Home Stamp of approval have agreed to follow a certain Code of Conduct to ensure the fair and efficient management of their properties. Start your search today Message Board The Accommodation Office manages an online Message Board. This is for students, both current and new to the university, to advertise that they are either looking to rent a room in a house or have a room available to rent. This is a good way to find accommodation to share with other students from Canterbury Christ Church University who may be on the same course, or mature or postgraduate students looking for similar students to share with. Accommodation Fairs The Accommodation Office organises an Accommodation Fair during August for students who have missed the accommodation application deadline, or who do not meet the eligibility criteria, and need help to find somewhere to live. Going into your second and third years, there is also an Accommodation Fair held in January for students to meet accredited landlords and arrange property viewings. Dates for both events will be published on our website. 22

23 Map of Canterbury city centre and Canterbury Christ Church locations STUDENT ACCOMMODATION 1. Petros Court 2. Pin Hill 3. Vernon Place 4. Oaten Hill 5. Dover Street 6. St Georges and Student s Union 7. Davidson, Lang and Temple 8. Holmes Court 9. College Court 10. Lanfranc 11. Parham Village KEY Car park (pay and display) TO ASHFORD A28 RHEIMS WA A28 WINCHEAP WINCHEAP PARK AND RIDE (1/2 mile) RHEIMS WA TO WHITSTABLE A290 TO LONDON A2/M2 2 PIN HILL CANTERBURY EAST STATION ST DUNSTAN S STREET ST PETER S PLACE DANE JOHN GARDENS RHODAUS TOWN AUGUSTINE ART CENTRE CANTERBURY WEST STATION POUND LANE SIDNEY COOPER GALLERY ST PETER S STREET HIGH STREET ST GEORGE S STREET AUGUSTINE HOUSE 1 WHITEFRIARS BUS STATION UPPER BRIDGE STREET OLD DO ER OVER ROAD ROAD ST RADIGUND S STREET CATHEDRAL ST GEORGE S CENTRE & 6 STUDENTS UNION 5 3 ST PAUL S HOUSE 4 ROCHESTER HOUSE CHURCH STREET ROAD STREET LADY WOOTTON S GREEN LOWER RIDGE STREET ROAD STREET MONASTER LONGPORT LOWER CHANTRY LANE NEW DOVE OLD RUTTINGTON MILITAR ROAD LANE A28 TOURTEL ROAD NORTHGATE A28 10 STREET HA ELOC STREET OLD SESSIONS HOUSE (Visitor Reception) 21 NEW DOVER ROAD SPORTS CENTRE ST GREGOR S ROAD NORTH HOLMES ROAD 8 CANTERBURY CHRIST CHURCH UNIVERSITY NORTH HOLMES CAMPUS 7 LADY WOOTTON S GREEN CCCU DEVELOPMENT AREA TO MARGATE A28 TO HERNE BAY A291 ST GREGORY S CENTRE FOR MUSIC LONGPORT ST MARTIN S HILL SPRI SPRING ROAD LANE 9 PARHAM ROAD STURR ROAD STURRY ROAD PARK AND RIDE (1 mile) GLEBE HOUSE, PRIORY COTTAGES & ST MARTIN S PRIORY CANTERBURY INTERNATIONAL PATHWAY COLLEGE 11 TO SANDWICH A257 ST GREGORY S CENTRE FOR MUSIC ST MARTIN S PRIORY TO POLO FARM SPORTS CLUB ST GEORGE S PLACE NEW DO ER ROAD Disabled car park Courtesy mini bus stop Park & Ride bus stop NEW DOVER ROAD PARK AND RIDE (1/2 mile) TO DOVER A2 TO FOLKESTONE A260 Recommended walking routes AUGUSTINE HOUSE ST GEORGE S CENTRE & STUDENTS' UNION ROCHESTER HOUSE SPORTS CENTRE

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