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Riverside

Riverside is a residence located near Bristol's beautiful Harbourside. The residence is made up of two blocks of accommodation, Favell House and The Rackhay.

From £7397

  • 349 places
  • 1.0 miles to Clifton campus
  • Self-catered

Images of Riverside

Photography is representative – room layout, contents and furnishings may vary.

  • Two students, their faces alight with laughter, walk through a brightly-lit reception area with oatmeal walls. To the left are two comfortable chairs and a sofa, all terracotta. Beside the sofa is a tall pot plant and on the wall behind are black and white pictures of sights from around Bristol. On the sofa lounges another student, smiling at their phone. To the right is a reception desk with a soft green stool in front of it. A member of staff studies a computer behind the desk. Behind them is a wall covered in greenery, and a fluorescent white light spells the words 'Welcome Home' in an elegant script.
  • A room with a double bed and a desk in the corner at the foot of the bed. The desk has a chair next to it, a drawer below it, and a set of shelves against the wall above it.
  • A kitchen with two ovens, a fridge and several cupboards and drawers against the walls. There is a separate kitchen counter with several stools next to it and two sofas nearby.
  • A kitchen with two ovens, a sink, a fridge and several cupboards and drawers against the walls. There is a separate kitchen counter with a stool next to it.
  • A room with a single bed in one corner and a desk agains the opposite wall. The desk has a drawer beneath it and shelves against the wall over it.
  • A bathroom with a toilet, sink, mirror and shower cubicle.
  • A kitchen with a counter and two chairs against one wall, and an oven and hob and several cupboards and drawers against the opposite wall.
  • A room with a double bed in one corner and a wardrobe at the foot of the bed.
  • A bathroom with a toilet, sink, mirror and shower cubicle.
  • A bathroom with a toilet, sink, mirror and shower cubicle.
  • A room with three sofas and two armchairs arranged in a semi-circle around two small tables.
  • A large room with a ping pong table, a pool table, a table football table, and sofas against the walls.
  • A room with a double bed in one corner and chest of drawers at the foot of the bed.
  • A room with a double bed and a wardrobe against one wall and a desk opposite. There is a chair next to the desk and several drawers and shelves against the walls around it.
  • A large room with desks lining two walls, some chairs against the desks, and two other tables in the centre of the room.
  • A long room with desks lined up against the walls and some chairs at the desks. The words 'your study' are written on the far wall.
  • A room with three washing machines and three tumble dryers against one wall.
  • The exterior of a modern seven-storey building on the corner of two roads.
  • The exterior of a modern high rise building on the corner of two roads, with a sign at one corner saying 'Waverley House'.
  • The exterior of a six-storey modern building with a sign at the entrance saying 'The Rackhay'.

Location of Riverside

Getting to Clifton campus

  • 1.0 miles from Clifton campus
  • Approximately 22 minutes walk
  • Approximately 10 minutes cycle
  • Approximately 10 minutes bus journey

The Rackhay, Queen Charlotte St, Bristol, BS1 4HU

This residence is in the city centre and harbourside area of Bristol.

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Accommodation costs and terms for 2025/26

Accommodation costs for this residence will be confirmed soon.

Tenancy dates: Tenancy dates will be confirmed soon.. The tenancy is a fixed term contract.

Room types: understand what our room types mean.

Tenancy and payment terms: You must read the terms and conditions of accepting a tenancy with us before you proceed with your accommodation application. Read about what's included in your fees and budgeting for your accommodation costs on our accommodation costs page and view a sample tenancy (PDF) for this residence detailing payment terms.

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Accommodation details

  • Self-catered
  • Run in partnership with Unite Students, the University is the landlord.
  • Cinema room.

    Games room.
  • 5 to 7 bedrooms per flat.
  • Kitchen/diner in each flat. Communal bathrooms.
  • All beds small double size (4ft/122cm wide).
  • Internet access (Glide) in rooms
  • Bike storage (additional cost for insurance)
  • Common room
  • Launderette
  • Study room

How to apply

The University will allocate you a room and a residence, so it is not possible to request to live somewhere specific when you apply. See our information on completing an application for more information.

Further information

National Code - Assured Accommodation

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