Eastwood Halls, Bath

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Eastwood Houses

Eastwood Halls, Bath

Budget accommodation only 1.5 miles from Bath city centre.

Room information

Click any of the Room types below for more details.

General information

Summary

  • 20th century buildings
  • Private car parking for a charge (on site)
  • Minimum age 18

Facilities

  • Internet access for a charge
  • Shared gardens
  • 24 hour security

Food and Drinks

  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Electric oven
  • Microwave
  • Fridge
  • Freezer

Nearby recreations

  • Recommended walks
  • Pub (walking distance)
  • Pub (a short drive)
  • Museums (a short drive)
  • Historic houses
  • Golf course (a short drive)
  • Tennis courts (walking distance)
  • Theatre (a short drive)
The University of Bath is set in 200 acres of grounds at Claverton Down, just a 5-minute drive from Bath centre. The university has a 24-hour front desk and on-site parking (charges apply). The bright bedrooms each have a work desk and telephone, and most have Wi-Fi access (charges apply). We have a variety of room types from en-suite hotel equivalent bedrooms to bedrooms with shared facilities to suit your needs, most of our rooms are available from June to September however we have 30 en-suite rooms that accept year round bookings. All guests have access to a kitchen and dining area (kitchens are not equipped). There are also vending machines for drinks and light snacks. University of Bath has a regular bus service, providing easy access to the city centre. Bath Spa Railway Station is just a 10-minute drive/bus journey away.
 
The Eastwood Accommodation totals over 500 rooms made up of either 11 or 13 room houses with communal bathroom, kitchen (no equipment provided) and social space for all guests. The campus grounds provide a safe environment for individual or group travellers with easy access to the centre of Bath.
 
The single bedrooms were refurbished recently and provide good value accommodation for your stay in Bath.
   
There is a regular bus service to and from the city where you will find a fantastic selection of bars and eateries.
  
The University has received a 3* Campus grading for its Eastwood accommodation from Visit Britain.

Check in for the East Accommodation Centre on the ground floor of the Woodland Court complex located to the rear of the East car park. A map can be obtained from the website at http://www.bath.ac.uk/maps/pdf/2010flatmap.pdf

Please can we advise that throughout the summer of 2013 construction work is taking place on the campus in close proximity to some of the accommodation buildings and daytime noise is likely throughout this period.

Food and Drinks

There are a number of eateries and shops on campus.

Fresh Shop - Minimart - This is open 7 days a week.

4W Cafe - The 4W cafe is open daily. It serves coffees/teas, cold drinks, pastries, and sandwiches.

Parade Bar Open from 10am to late.

Situated on the main parade at the University of Bath the Parade Bar has a vibrant and welcoming atmosphere where you can relax and chill out. Our huge outside seating area makes it a must for those warm summer days.
We offer a wide range of bottled and draught beers from around the world, a variety of wine, classic cocktails and a large variety of hot and cold drinks. Our Chefs have perfected our food menu, with a great choice of dishes available.

Sports Cafe open Monday to Friday from 8am - 9pm. Saturday from 9am - 8pm. Sunday 9am - 6pm.

Located in the Sports Training Village. The Sports Café offers a warm and contemporary atmosphere. Televised sports can also be viewed from the plasma screens in the fully licensed bar.

Food is available throughout the day with breakfast, light snacks, baguettes and early evening meals.

Please check individual venues for opening hours.

Other facilities

Car Parking permits are available from reception. £5.50 each, they are valid up to 7 days.

Coin operated launderettes are located near House No 1.

There are a variety of drink and snack vending machines located around the campus.

Arrival information and how to find us

Address: University of Bath, 6W Finance Office, Claverton Down, Bath, BA2 7PD, United Kingdom

Check In: From 2pm. Check Out: By10am

Keys for Eastwood Houses can be collected between 2pm and 10pm from the East Accommodation Centre.

After 8pm keys can be collected from our Security Team located in the Library on the main parade. (No. 1 on the map)

By Bus:

The nearest bus stop to the railway and bus stations at Bath is Dorchester St.

From here:
Wessex Connect's U18 uniconnect bus service runs every 10 minutes to the University campus from 07:03 - 20:23 Monday to Friday. From 21:05 buses run every 20 minutes until 02:45. A less frequent service operates at weekends. See timetables and tickets for more details (pdf). Uniconnect buses are in a dark blue colour scheme. For more information, please contact 01225 332726 between 08:30 -17:30 Monday to Friday or email bath@uni-connect.co.uk
First Somerset & Avon's Bright Orange buses 8, 18, 418/9 run from 07:21 until 02:36 at a 6 minute daytime frequency during term; less after 18:00 and university holidays.

By Car:

The University campus is situated on Claverton Down, to the east of Bath. The A4 and A36 roads run through the city; the M4 motorway is approximately 16 kilometres (10 miles) distant.
If approaching from the M4, leave the motorway at junction 18 and follow the A46 south 12 kilometres (8 miles) to the Bath exit from the dual carriageway.

Turning right here brings you on to the A4 westbound to Bath. After 2.4 kilometres (1.5 miles) turn left at the traffic lights (signposted "City Centre A36"); after 640 metres (700 yards) turn left at the traffic lights towards Warminster. In approximately 275 metres (300 yards) turn right into North Road (signposted "Claverton Down"). The Quarry Road entrance to the campus is on the left towards the top of the hill (approximately 1.6 kilometres - 1 mile); the Norwood Avenue entrance is 0.8 kilometres (half a mile) further on in Claverton Down Road.

If approaching from the city centre, the A4 or the A36 eastbound follow signs to "Warminster", "Claverton Down", "American Museum" and "Park & Ride (University)".

If approaching from the A36 (northbound) follow signs to " Claverton Down".Parking

A parking permit is required to park at the university. The cost is £5.50 and it is valid for up to 7 days. The permit can be collected from the East Accommodation Centre.

For Sat Nav please use the following postcode: BA2 7PD

The East Accommodation centre is located in the East car park on the ground floor of the Woodland Court complex.


 

Customer feedback

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, October 2012: We found the booking process to be quick and efficient. We were met by friendly and helpful staff at reception (once negotiated the location on campus). Brilliant bus links to bath central from site so leave the car behind. Rooms were clean and basic just what I was expecting and reflected in price paid. On site facilities shop,restaurant / bar very good value for money. Would recommend and would return again in future. 4/5

, September 2012: This was my second visit this summer and I enjoyed both of them very much. The university provides excellent facilities for visitors and the bus service into Bath was particularly good. 5/5

, August 2012: I thought the price of £21 for B&B was very good and had an enjoyable stay Thanks 5/5

, August 2012: I thought the price of £21 for B&B was very good and had an enjoyable stay Thanks 5/5

, August 2012: I've stayed in Bath Uni accommodation before and intend doing so again. I only wish there were rooms in the winter months for the same cost. Excellent value. 4/5

, August 2012: The whole experience was excellent. I was on a stained glass course in Bath town and offered excellent value and also safety. The students were pleasant and facilities excellent too. Will stay again. Thank you. Kind Regards, Jenny 5/5

, August 2012: I was cold. If you could leave a blanket in the room for extra comfort, then I would have rated the stay good- excellent! 3/5

, July 2012: Only problem was in the the first week out of the two toilets for a few days only one had toilet roll which is a bit of a pain. Apart from that the place is great value for money especially if there for a stay of more than a night or two you're happy cooking for yourself. Good kitchen facilities. 4/5

, July 2012: Cheap accommodation which reflected in the room and facilities but showers hot and good company in the communial kitchen. Supermarket and restaurants on site and a wonderful experience. Mary 4/5

, July 2012: Managed to check in at 1am but had difficulty finding the library in the dark. The rooms are clean and toiletries are provided. Very good value for money. 4/5

, July 2012: Great facilities and campus. House can be very noisy if students/sports people are around. Lots of slamming doors etc. Bring kitchen equipment...nothing there. 4/5

, September 2011: Great value for money. 4/5

, September 2011: Very impressed with the whole experience! This was my first time using the website, and I definitely intend to use it again. I would also use the Bath uni rooms again. Thank you! 4/5

, September 2011: very valuable for the price. A good place to sleep, I will stay again if I come back to Bath. A bit far from the center but very frequent buses to the university even on sundays. 4/5

, September 2011: I would stay again and would highly recommend 5/5

, September 2011: It was great ! Well organized ! kind regards 4/5

, September 2011: All staff I met were very helpful and efficient. The building was surprisingly quietly situated, which was very pleasant. Everywhere was very clean. I would recommend the Bath university rooms to anyone as very good value accommodation. 4/5

, September 2011: Not enough plug sockets, only joking! 14 was more then enough. If we are ever in Bath to use the swimming pool and we can get in we will looking to you first. Everyone was impressed in the party. The only person that had any complaint was me as my bed had see quite abit of action but it was £21 a night and at that price the whole package was brilliant. 4/5

, August 2011: the second time i have stayed here.a mile or so from centre of Bath but frequent bus service to and from campus or about £8 by taxi.only drawbacks for me was checkout is too early and no bench outside to sit and have a coffee,beer or smoke on a nice day.otherwise a nice,clean place to stay. 5/5

, August 2011: Very enjoyable experience,good facilities and transportation. 5/5

, July 2011: I made a group booking for some friends and they all commented on what a good idea it was to stay in university halls and what good value it is. They will be considering using this service in the future. 4/5

, July 2011: Provided the right amount of service required over the graduation period at a good price. 4/5

, September 2010: I couldn't fault anything about the experience. I arrived late at night and the staff in the security office could not have been more helpful or polite. The room and kitchen area were excellent and the whole campus was beautifully laid out. It must be a sheer joy to study there - oh, to be a student again! 5/5

, August 2010: The room and service was good value for the money, if my parents come over do you have a family style room for 3 people for 1 night. Thanks 4/5

, August 2010: A great experience. thank you for this highly professional service. 4/5