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ACCOMMODATION
GUIDE 2019
www.bishopg.ac.uk
TOP 20 UK
ACCOMMODATION
Our student accommodation has been voted one of the top 20 best accommodations
in the country, in a survey carried out by www.studentcrowd.com
RATED GOLD
Highest possible rating in the first ever
Teaching Excellence Framework
97% GRADUATE
EMPLOYABILITY
Over 97% of our students are in work or further study within 6 months of graduating.
Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education survey, 2016/2017
Accommodation Guide 2019
CONTENTS
Being a BGU Student 04
Living in Lincoln 06
Where Will I Live? 10
On-Campus Options 12
Off-Campus Options 16
Accommodation Comparison 24
Life at BGU 26
Campus Map 28
Accommodation Policy 30
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Accommodation Guide 2019
BEING A BGU
STUDENT
GUARANTEED
ACCOMMODATION
ALL INCLUSIVE
RENT
STUDENT
EXPERIENCE
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Accommodation Guide 2019
We understand that moving away from home for
the first time can be a daunting prospect, so here
at BGU we want to make the transition as easy as
possible. To eradicate the first worry of ‘where will
I live’ we guarantee accommodation to all our first-
year students.
University is an amazing learning curve, you’ll not
only come out with a degree, but also essential life
skills. We know it can be a lot at first so to help you
ease into it our rent includes your utilities (such as
heating and water) and internet.
Living in a close community is an excellent way
to make friends and get an all-round student
experience. You’ll be close to your lectures and
seminars, you’ll literally always have someone to
talk to, and often there will be older students who
can help and advise you when needed.
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LIVING IN
LINCOLN
We love Lincoln, from its cobbled street
charm uphill to its modern water front
magic downhill. Lincoln has so much to
offer students – the history enthusiast
can marvel at the castle, the bargain
hunter can trawl the boutiques, the
foodie fanatic can dine at independent
restaurants and bistros, there really is
something for everyone! BGU is lucky
enough to be positioned in the historic
heart of Lincoln – close to the Cathedral
and within easy reach of the high street.
There truly is something for everyone,
and with BGU having close connections
with many aspects of city life - from
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The city is really beautiful.
Especially up the top of the hill,
the Cathedral is beautiful. You only
see this kind of place in movies
so it’s really good for
me to see it in
real life.
– Dong Li
the iconic Cathedral to one of Lincoln’s
largest nightclubs – you’ll be sure to
find a regular stream of events and
entertainment throughout the year to
keep you entertained.
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UPHILL My favourite thing to do
Lincoln is essentially split into two halves
by the award winning ‘Steep Hill’, named
is to just walk around uphill, it’s so
after the fact it literally is a very steep relaxing and it soothes me!
hill!
If ever I’m really stressed out I just go for
Uphill Lincoln is a cobbled a walk. Especially at night when
delightful hive of boutiques,
bistros, bars and beautiful
it’s dark - it’s so magical!
historic sights. Complete – Fran
with the awe-inspiring
Cathedral being a constant
photogenic background to
charming Tudor buildings
and rambling Roman
ruins, uphill Lincoln is
a striking front garden
for BGU.
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DOWNHILL
Saunter down Steep Hill (much easier
on the way down than the way up!) and
you’ll meet Lincoln’s opulent
high street. The contrasting
modern city centre hosts a
shopping experience you’d
expect to find in such a
student- focused city, not to
mention bustling nightlife and
pubs aplenty.
At the bottom of the high street
is the Brayford Marina. With
a host of restaurants, pubs
and the Odeon Cinema –
not to mention plenty of
swans – you won’t be short
of things to do!
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WHERE WILL I LIVE?
We know that every one of you is different, an individual looking for your own unique
experience. We try and ensure our accommodation options will cater for all, with different
characters based around shared facilities or en–suite cluster flats.
As a first-year student we will guarantee you accommodation, be it on-campus, near
campus or in one of our desirable private houses. Our student accommodation
includes options such as 24-hour security, inclusive rent, wireless technology -
allowing the flexibility to access the internet whenever you like - and more!
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A
B
C
KEY
A Constance Stewart Hall
B Wickham Hall
E C Crosstrend House
D
D Park Court
E Danesgate House
Hire Bike Lincoln Station
Bus Stops
Bus route 8
Bus route 7
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CONSTANCE
STEWART
HALL
• 91 study bedrooms (with
washbasins) split over four floors
• Shared bathroom facilities
• Communal kitchen and living
areas
• 24hour Security and CCTV
On campus accommodation
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For my first year
I lived in Constance
Stewart Hall and
would recommend it
to everyone. It was
so social and we
all miss it!
– Iain
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WICKHAM
HALL
• 126 study bedrooms arranged in
flats of six
• En-suite bathroom facilities
• Communal kitchen and living
areas
• 24hour Security and CCTV
• Fully accessible study bedrooms
and bathroom facilities
On campus accommodation
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For my first
year I stayed in Wickham
Halls and it was great
to have my own space
along with the living
space to socialise in.
There’s plenty of room
to get to know
each other.
– Holly
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CROSSTREND
HOUSE
• 72 en-suite studio rooms, 4 shared
facility rooms
• Communal kitchen and dining area
on each floor
• Common room on ground floor
• Laundrette facilities
• On-site secure car parking
9 min walk to campus
2 min cycle to campus
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I’m staying in
Crosstrend House, about
5 mins walk from BGU,
and the best part about
it is that you can become
independent and you
are so near to both
the uni and the
city centre!
– Luke
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CLOUD
HOUSES
Working alongside Cloud lettings
agency, we have a portfolio of private
house shares available.
• A broad range of houses, situated
within walking distance of campus
• Double/Single bedrooms available
• Communal living areas and
kitchens for socialising and
cooking
• 3 - 5 bedroom properties available
10 min walk to campus 3 min cycle to campus
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I’m in a house share
very close to the
campus. I love how
safe the area feels,
my housemates are
great and the
neighbours are very
welcoming!
– Jen
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DANESGATE HOUSE
• 249 en-suite rooms, including
some studios and flats ranging
from 4-16 bedrooms
• Communal kitchen and living
area with flat screen TV in
each flat
• Laundry facilities
24 min walk to campus 11 min cycle to campus
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PARK COURT
• 289 en-suite bedrooms
arranged in flats of four or five
• Communal kitchen and dining
area in each flat
• Communal common room
with TV
• Laundrette facilities
• Bicycle storage
26 min walk to campus 12 min cycle to campus
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PRIVATE ACCOMMODATION
You will be expected to pay rent either
monthly or termly. Most landlords will ask
Student House Shares. A list of our you to set up a standing order or direct debit
accredited Landlords and their available with them.
properties can be found at
www.bgcstudentpad.co.uk This page is Most landlords are aware that you will be
password protected and is only available relying on your maintenance loan to pay
to Bishop Grosseteste students. The cost for your rent and won’t ask for an advance.
of shared housing varies with the property However, please be aware that there are still
and an example of prices is given below a few that will ask for a month or a full term’s
(Please note that examples of charges rent in advance and you will have to pay
are for guidance only): Room only for a this before moving in and you may have to
48 week fixed term tenancy = £70.00 arrange finance to cover this period.
to £85.00 per week Room with Utilities
included for a 48 week fixed term tenancy
= £85.00 to £100.00 per week
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Most student Landlords ask new Before signing any agreement
Tenants to pay a deposit which is you should be aware of what you
intended to give Landlords some are committing yourself to. If you
security against any financial loss need any further information or
they may suffer as a result of any would like someone to check over
damages a tenant may cause a contract, the Accommodation
to a property or for unpaid rent/ Officer and the Student Advice
bills. This is then refundable at the Team are happy to do this, to make
end of the tenancy, providing that sure they’re above board and don’t
the property is left in the same contain any unfair terms.
condition as when you moved in.
Please note that this payment
(approx. £150 or up to one month’s
rent) may be due before you receive
any maintenance loan and interim
finance arrangements may be
needed to cover this.
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ACCOMMODATION COMPARISON
Accommodation Name En-suite 24hour Support Cleaning Support Parking Deposit
Constance Stewart Hall ✓ ✓ £200
Wickham Hall ✓ ✓ ✓ £200
Crosstrend House:
Basic Room ✓ ✓ ✓ £200
Crosstrend House:
En-suite Studio, Single ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ £200
Crosstrend House:
En-suite Studio, Standard ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ £200
Crosstrend House:
En-suite Studio, Double ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ £200
Cloud Houses ✓ ✓ £200
Danesgate House ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ £250
Park Court ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ £150
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N
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Weekly Rent Total Rent Tenancy Length Our moda
o m ro m
acc tar ts f per
s chea
£111.30 £3,625.20 33 weeks K
25% n the U
th erag .
a e
£141.96 £4,623.84 33 weeks av
£103.59 £4,558 44 weeks
£113.61 £4,998 44 weeks
£118.59 £5,218 44 weeks
£124.34 £5,471 44 weeks
The average annual
£85 - £100 £4,250 - £5,000 50 weeks cost for student
accommodation in the
£117 - £135 £5,382 - £6,210 46 weeks UK is £4,875 (based on a
39-week contract).*
£104 - £118 £4,992 - £5,664 48 weeks
*www.timeshighereducation.com/student/advice/cost-studying-university-uk
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LIFE AT Living in student accommodation
BGU
comes with many perks. You’ll
likely find it easier to make friends
as you’ll be surrounded by people
Becoming a BGU student will of a similar age and who are all in
no doubt be a life changing the same boat as you. Living with
experience, which you’ll hold people creates strong friendships
on to forever. Living on or near and often students who met and
the campus is great for not only lived together in their first year go
your studies, but for your leisure on to live together in house shares
time as well. All our student for the rest of their studies, and
accommodation is a very short beyond. All the bills are included
walk from the facilities we have which means you don’t need to
here for you to use, be it a quick worry about standing orders and
gym session, catching the latest setting up direct debits just yet!
film in our on-campus cinema or
grabbing some dinner in Refectory. Living in student accommodation
Having everything you need close will give you the independence
by is vital when you first arrive you need, without throwing you in
at university - it’s important to at the deep end. There really is
minimise additional stress at this no better way to learn how to be
stage so it’s ideal! independent.
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I love the personality
of the university, it’s a nice
place to come to. I just feel
comfortable here.
– Gareth
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CAMPUS
MAP
1 Longdales House
2 The Venue
3 Refectory
4 Sport & Fitness Centre
5 BG Venues
6 BG Futures
7 Performing Arts Studio
8 Curiositea
9 Newton Building
10 South Houses
11 Old School House
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ACCOMMODATION POLICY
The majority of places in student accommodation are necessarily be on campus. An alternative offer
offered to first year undergraduate students who have maybe made where the terms and conditions will
firmly accepted an academic offer and submitted an differ to that originally applied for.
accommodation application by 29 June 2019. • Applications received after 29 June 2019 will
Demand for student accommodation outstrips supply not be guaranteed accommodation and further
and as there are not enough places to accommodate advice will be given by the Accommodation
all those who wish to go into student accommodation Officer, on receipt of application after this date.
we apply an Accommodation Policy. Within the
allocation prioritisation, there are certain provisions
that apply:
OFF-CAMPUS
A number of bed spaces have been reserved for first
• All places in student accommodation are
year undergraduates in off campus accommodation
allocated on a first come first served basis and
at Crosstrend House and private house shares and
students are therefore encouraged to submit
this policy will also apply to the allocation of these
an application for accommodation as soon as
rooms (as stated above).
possible.
• Priority will be given to students joining us from
outside the local area.
• Applications received by 28 June 2019 will be
guaranteed accommodation, but this will not
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ALLOCATION OF ROOMS CODE OF PRACTICE FOR THE
MANAGEMENT OF STUDENT
All places will be allocated on a first come first served
basis. It is important to note that when allocating you HOUSING
a room we will work our way through your choices in
order of preference and you should note that some Bishop Grosseteste University operates its
room types are in high demand but low quantity. student accommodation in compliance with the
Therefore, if you choose sites that do not have large practices identified in the Code of Practice for the
numbers of a particular room type, you should Management of Student Housing. A full version on
maximise other options by choosing the maximum the code of practice is available on request from
preferences allowed. the Accommodation Office or downloaded at www.
universitiesuk.ac.uk/acop
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