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Riverside East Residential Village

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

From £7397

  • 562 places
  • 1.0 miles to campus
  • Self-catered

Images of Riverside

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

  • 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 the campus

  • 1.0 miles from campus
  • Approximately 19 minutes walk
  • Approximately 10 minutes cycle
  • Approximately 10 minutes bus journey

Queen Charlotte Street, Bristol, BS1 4HJ

This accommodation is part of the East Residential Village. Home to nearly 4,000 students, the East Residential Village is based in and around Bristol city centre. Residences are within walking distance of the University campus, and benefit from an endless supply of shops, cafés and bars. Nearby shopping centres include Cabot Circus, The Galleries and Broadmead, which together have over 500 stores, cafés and restaurants. Students can immerse themselves in city life by having the best of Bristol's nightlife and bustling Harbourside on their doorstep. Students living in our East Residential Village have access to the Student Support Centre at Clifton Hill House. Find out more about living in the East Residential Village.

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Accommodation costs and terms for 2024/25

Room type

Grade of room

Catering

Available beds

Tenancy length

Total fee

Single room 

Favell House

 Standard Self-catered 232 42 weeks £7,397.04

Single room 

Rackhay

 Standard Self-catered 114 42 weeks £7,397.04

Single room 

Waverly House

 Standard Self-catered 208 42 weeks £7,397.04

Studio room

Waverly House

 Studio Self-catered 8 42 weeks £10,775.10
Room types are spread across Favell House, The Rackhay and Waverley House so it is not possible to apply for a specific building.

Tenancy dates: 7 September 2024 to 28 June 2025. 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.

Accommodation details

  • Self-catered
  • Run in partnership with Unite Students, the University is the landlord.
  • Study and/or social spaces in each building
  • Five-bedroom flats: 2 toilets and 1 shower. Six and seven-bedroom flats: 2 toilets and 2 showers.
  • Kitchen/diner in each flat is shared between 5 and 7 students.
  • Some single-sex flats are available
  • 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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