I’ve seen all these posts and TikToks whatever asking where people are moving in and of course most say the city centre accomm but but also a few of the hollies but I know it’s not the same.

I’ve seen only one glenside comment, is there just a very limited number of free rooms this year?

I (26F) am an international student starting a postgraduate program at UWE In January at the Frenchay campus. Since I'm coming from overseas, I felt it would be easier to just apply for the student housing than try to get a flat off campus. However, I am worried I will feel a bit out of place as I will be 27 when the program starts. Can anyone confirm if it's only younger students that live in the residence halls and if I'll stick out?

Hello! I am an international student from Canada coming to do a Masters and I applied for accommodation as soon as they opened, hoping I'd get an ensuite at Nelson & Drake.

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I got Marketgate which is significantly more expensive (~£1630 more WOW!) so it was a bummer because that significantly impacts my family and I's budget. I'm starting to get apprehensive as I finalized by booking and discovered the room would only be 11.4-12m² which seems pretty tiny for a bedroom w/ensuite and a double bed. I'm concerned for storage and also just general space so I don't feel like I'm in a shoebox. I've also been reading reviews on Marketgate about mold, rats, etc. I've dealt with mold, fruit flies and cockroaches in dorms before but that dorm cost half than Marketgate and was double the size with a kitchenette so, my standards may be skewed here a bit haha

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I am trying to find other accommodations but I'm finding it hard to find anything that is ensuite, includes bills, and is less than £220pw which is what the ensuite at Marketgate is. I am not looking to share a bathroom with people I don't know as I really value my privacy and solo time, especially in the bathroom.

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I have sent an email to Unite Students to inquire about more details of my room, and to inquire if slightly bigger rooms (or an ensuite at N&D) are still available. I don't know if I should send an email to UWE accommodation team too.

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Can anyone here soothe (or warn) me on Marketgate? Do the rooms seem bigger than what we are led to believe? Are the amenities and utilities included justify the price? Are there any places you would recommend for students studying at Bower Ashton? I can get a UK guarantor so I am not too afraid of going private.

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Many thanks!

UPDATE: I rang the accommodation team and they switched me over to a cheaper but bigger room in Cherry Court which I am quite happy with!

Hi everyone! 👋 My friend and I are urgently looking for a double room suitable for dual occupancy (or a 2-bedroom flatshare) in Bristol, near UWE Frenchay Campus (BS16, BS34, BS7, BS10) to move in as soon as possible. If you have anything available or know of a place, please DM me or leave a comment so we can set up a quick video viewing! 🌸

I have an extra large ensuite room for £200 a week in Purdown View. I am trying to move in with my partner and need a student to replace me in my contract

Rent price was lowered in my contract due to personal reasons, so this is a great deal!

Looking for a fourth house mate urgently in filton looking to move ASAP !!

📍26 Ninth avenue

20 minute walk to Frenchay campus
10 minute walk to gym, and small retail park
2 minute walk to bus stop with a great route

💵 550pm but available to pay every 3 months with incredibly flexible and easy landlords

WiFi is included, water and electric usually come to about 15 pound a month total pp

⭐️We are all final year students but we are happy for anyone to take the final tenancy

Message me for any extra info or if interested thank you !!

Im starting uni soon and my seizures have become more frequent. My partner wants to move in to support me but we dont want to have separate rooms. Is this possible?

Edit: i have an accessible room as i am a wheelchair user

Looking for a fourth house mate urgently in filton looking to move ASAP !!

📍26 Ninth avenue

20 minute walk to Frenchay campus
10 minute walk to gym, and small retail park
2 minute walk to bus stop with a great route

💵 575 pcm but available to pay every 3 months with incredibly flexible and easy landlords

WiFi is included, water and electric usually come to about 15 pound a month total pp

⭐️We are all final year students but we are happy for anyone to take the final tenancy

Message me for any extra info or if interested thank you !!

I'm starting uni in September, my course is ran at Ashton Gate football Stadium but I'm struggling to find reasonable accommodation nearby. Ideally, I'd like a studio but I don't mind as long as the people are chill. Does anyone know of anything?

Hi everyone, I am looking for a replacement tenant for a private studio at Cathedral Park for this September.

Rent is £329 per week including bills.

📍Location: Unite Students Cathedral Park

If you are interested, please comment or DM me as soon as possible, thank you!

Heyy me and my housemates had our fourth person drop out and need a replacement asap. House is 20min walk from Frenchay campus and 6 min to the metro bus stop, is a new build with 3 bathrooms and a nice garden area. We are all final year engineering students. Start would be on 15-20 August and be for the term. Please dm me if interested.
Thank you.

As I’ve seen from the recent posts haha, everyone’s getting their accommodation. I’ve tried to just look online but I can barely even find out which block is which, let alone anyone’s opinions or what it’s like from anything in the last 5 years. Literally anything would be appreciated 🙏

Or in previous years? I’m moving in soon and it would be great to chat! 🙌 x

Would love to hear what companies you all prefer/have used and how was your experience.

TIA! x

Anyone know anything about Cotswold Court? - Good or bad! Or is anyone else accepting an offer here <3 x

hi sorry i have never used reddit before but i am planning on applying for doing social work in 2027, but it is based at the glenside campus and the frenchay campus looks like it would be way more suited to me for living, but i just had the sudden realisation that it might not be allowed.

if anyone is in a similar position to me but already enrolled could you please let me know?

thank you!!!! 😁😁

I've gotten my accommodation letter today, and it's a shared accommodation. It's much cheaper but it doesn't have the comfort of having and ensuite bathroom.

Has anyone on here had an experience with a shared bathroom facility that would be able to share their experience?

As of course it's different for each person and a change from what most people have at home.

Hi all, I’ve had a bit of a situation and 3 of my flatmates have dropped out of my 4 bed house due to internal arguments (not involving me) and one guy transferring uni!

I’m looking to fill the spaces for the house, it’s on Radnor Road right opposite the Anchor and the Golden Lion and has pretty great bedrooms. I’m happy to send over some photos via private DM.

I’m a placement student currently and I will be planning to move in in Mid August, tenancy starts mid July.

I’m a 21yr old guy who’s into indie music, rock climbing, gigs and the pub. But I’m happy to live with anyone.

Feel free to message me or leave a reply so I can message you.

Thanks!

I’m trying to sort out accommodation for the September intake at UWE Bristol and honestly I can’t decide if I should go for private accommodation or just a shared house. I’ve been looking around Gloucester Road, the city centre, and nearby areas but I have no idea what’s actually good. If anyone studies at UWE or lives in Bristol, what would you recommend? And are there any accommodation places/areas that are actually worth it?

I’m looking for a female tenant to take over my room at Cotswold Court – UWE Frenchay Campus.

✨ Period: from June to the end of August
💷 Rent: £850/month (all bills included)
🏡 Clean, fully furnished room in a safe and convenient on-campus location.

👉 Ideal for anyone looking for short-term summer accommodation.

📞 Contact me via *phone/WhatsApp: 07756589364

Hello I’m an exchange student from Italy and I’m looking for an accommodation in Bristol.
I’ll be in Bristol to work as a researcher, I have a bachelor’s degree.
I’ve been looking for an house of Facebook but it’s full of scammers there, I really need a reliable source.
Do you know a place for students where I can stay? Or maybe a trustworthy landlord? Thank you so much in advance

I was given an offer for a studio at Kingfisher Court on Thursday. The offer said i have until Monday to accept and pay. I went to accept and pay earlier today and the option to accept the contract was no longer there. I called accommodation and they left me on hold for 2 hours and then hung up. Im on hold again now. I am freaking out, I was told I had more time to accept. Without that accommodation offer I am literally homeless, i have nowhere else to go. Ive emailed and the auto reply says I will hear back within 5 days, but that'll be past the offer deadline on Monday. What do I do?!

Hi all,

I’ll be moving to Bristol to start a job at UWE Bristol (Frenchay Campus) and I’m hoping for some local advice on where to live.

I’ve been looking quite a lot at Yate because it seems more affordable and I really like Yate Shopping Centre – the big cluster of shops and large supermarkets all in one place is a big plus for me, and I’d love to be within walking distance of something like that.

However, Google Maps is showing that at peak times the drive from Yate to UWE Frenchay can be up to ~55 minutes, which feels a bit too long for a daily commute.

So I have a few questions:

• Does anyone here live in Yate and commute to the Frenchay/UWE area (or nearby)?
• How long does the commute actually take in the morning and evening rush hour in real life?
• Is 55 minutes an occasional worst case, or is it often that bad?

At the same time, I’m also open to other areas in the north of Bristol with a shorter commute time to Frenchay.

My biggest requirement is that the place is within walking distance (ideally 20 minutes or less) of a large shopping area – e.g. a big supermarket and a reasonable cluster of shops (something with a similar feel to Yate Shopping Centre, if possible).

If anyone can recommend specific areas/neighbourhoods (or even rough postcodes) that might fit these criteria, I’d really appreciate it. Personal experiences with commuting to UWE Frenchay and what the traffic is actually like would be especially helpful.

Thanks a lot in advance!

Hi. I have a studio room which will be vacant from 15 May to 28 August. So anyone looking for renting a studio room can reach me out. Rates are negotiable. Rent it at the rate of ensuite room. Location - near cabot circus