Summit House, cardiff

Summit House Student Accommodation Cardiff

Summit House student accommodation Cardiff sits at 9-10 Windsor Place, Cardiff CF10 3BX, in the centre of the Welsh capital. It provides self-contained studios and shared apartments with all bills included, placing students within walking distance of the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama and a short bus or cycle ride from Cardiff University and Cardiff Metropolitan University.

The property combines private living spaces with communal study and social facilities, making it a practical base for students who want independence without the admin of managing separate utility accounts.

About Summit House

Summit House is a purpose-built student accommodation offering a mix of studios and two-bedroom apartments. Studios are fully self-contained, with private en-suite bathrooms and private kitchenettes. Two-bedroom apartments provide individual bedrooms with a shared kitchen and living area, suited to students who want to live with a friend while keeping some shared communal space.

The property includes dedicated study rooms, a cinema room, 24-hour security, on-site laundry, and a concierge service. All bills are included in the weekly rent. The building's central Cardiff location gives students direct access to local supermarkets, restaurants, cafes, green spaces, and bus connections across the city.

Summit House Address and Location

Address: 9-10 Windsor Place, Cardiff, CF10 3BX

Living in Cardiff

Summit House Cardiff places students in the centre of a city with a well-developed student infrastructure. Several supermarkets sit within easy reach, including Tesco Express locations at Cathays Terrace and St Davids Centre, and a Sainsbury's on Queen Street, covering daily grocery needs without requiring a long journey.

For food and coffee, Longa Restaurant and Daffodil are nearby dining options. The Bike Lock Ltd and Ground Bakery both work as study-break or meet-up spots. For evenings out, the Duke of Wellington, The Owain Glyndwr, and Cornerhouse Cardiff all sit within a short walk of the building.

Gorsedd Gardens provides a green space nearby for a walk or fresh air between study sessions. For academic needs, Cardiff University's Trevithick Library, Bute Library, and Science Library are all within easy reach of the Windsor Place address. Bus connections from the surrounding streets link students to all parts of Cardiff and beyond.

Room Types and Prices at Summit House

Summit House offers six room types across studio and apartment configurations. The table below summarises the options before the descriptions that follow.

Room Type	Weekly Price	Private Bathroom	Private Kitchen	Shared Space
Premium Bigger 2 Bed Apartment	From £204/week	No (shared within apt)	No (shared within apt)	Kitchen and living area shared with one flatmate
Upper Floor 2 Bed Apartment En-Suite	£232/week	Yes (en-suite per room)	No (shared within apt)	Kitchen and living area shared with one flatmate
Upper Floor Studio Plus	£225/week	Yes (en-suite)	Yes (private kitchenette)	None
Premium Studio	£235/week	Yes (en-suite)	Yes (private kitchenette)	None
Upper Floor Studio	£232/week	Yes (en-suite)	Yes (private kitchenette)	None
Premium Bigger Studio	£244/week	Yes (en-suite)	Yes (private kitchenette)	None

Premium Bigger 2 Bed Apartment

From £204 per week. The most affordable option in the property. Two private bedrooms with a shared kitchen and living area, suited to students sharing with a friend. Each room provides personal space while the shared living area gives a communal element to daily life.

Upper Floor 2 Bedroom Apartment En-Suite

£232 per week. Two private bedrooms, each with its own en-suite bathroom, sharing a communal kitchen and living area. The en-suite setup gives each resident bathroom privacy while the shared kitchen maintains a social dynamic between flatmates.

Upper Floor Studio Plus

£225 per week. A self-contained studio on an upper floor with a private bedroom, dedicated study space, private kitchenette, and en-suite bathroom. The Plus designation reflects additional floor space compared to the standard upper floor studio.

Premium Studio

£235 per week. A fully self-contained studio with a private bedroom, study area, well-equipped kitchenette, and en-suite bathroom. No shared facilities.

Upper Floor Studio

£232 per week. A self-contained studio on an upper floor with a private bedroom, study area, kitchenette, and en-suite bathroom. Comparable to the Premium Studio in layout, on an upper floor of the building.

Premium Bigger Studio

£244 per week. The largest studio option in the property and the highest-priced room type. A self-contained space with more room to spread out, including a private bedroom, study area, kitchenette, and en-suite bathroom.

What's Included at Summit House?

All rent at Summit House is fully inclusive. Students do not manage separate utility accounts. The table below covers what is included in the weekly price.

Included	Detail
Electricity	Covered in rent, no usage limits
Gas	Covered in rent
Heating	Covered in rent
Water	Covered in rent
WiFi	High-speed internet included

All rooms come fully furnished. Students move in with a bed, study desk and chair, and ample storage already in place, removing the need to source or transport furniture.

Facilities at Summit House

The table below summarises the full facilities offered before the descriptions that follow.

Facility Category	What's Available
In-Room	Comfortable bed, study desk and chair, storage, en-suite bathroom (studios), shared bathroom (apartments), private kitchenette (studios) or shared kitchen (apartments)
Study	Dedicated study rooms for individual and group work
Social	Cinema room
Security	24-hour security, CCTV, secure door entry
Convenience	On-site laundry, bike storage, 24/7 concierge

In-Room Facilities

Every room at Summit House is fully furnished. Studios include a private en-suite bathroom and a private kitchenette equipped for self-catering. Apartment rooms include access to a shared kitchen and living area within the flat. All rooms include a study desk and chair and ample storage.

Study Facilities

Dedicated study rooms provide quiet spaces away from residential areas, suited to individual focused work or group study sessions. These spaces are separate from bedrooms, which helps students maintain a clear distinction between rest and work environments.

Social Facilities

The cinema room gives residents a communal space for films, casual socialising, or a relaxed evening with flatmates. It sits within the building, removing the need to travel out for a social activity after a long day.

Security and Convenience

24-hour security staff, CCTV coverage throughout the property, and a secure door entry system cover the building around the clock. A 24/7 concierge is on site to assist with any queries or issues. On-site laundry handles washing needs within the building, and bike storage provides secure parking for students who cycle.

Universities Near Summit House Cardiff

Summit House Cardiff sits within practical commuting distance of Cardiff's main higher education institutions. The table below lists distances from the Windsor Place address.

University or College	Distance
Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama	0.65 miles
Cardiff Metropolitan University, Cyncoed Campus	2.84 miles
Cardiff Metropolitan University, Llandaff Campus	2.97 miles
Cardiff University, Heath Park Campus	3.19 miles

Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama

At 0.65 miles, this is the closest institution to Summit House. Students at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama walk to campus in under 15 minutes, making Summit House the most practical PBSA option in Cardiff for students at this conservatoire.

Cardiff Metropolitan University

Both Cardiff Met campuses sit within a bus ride of Windsor Place. The Cyncoed Campus at 2.84 miles and the Llandaff Campus at 2.97 miles are both reachable by Cardiff Bus services from the city centre. Journey times vary depending on the route and time of day, but central Cardiff's bus network covers both campuses regularly throughout the day.

Cardiff University

The Heath Park Campus at 3.19 miles is the furthest institution listed here. Cardiff University's central campus buildings, including the main registry and student union, sit closer to Windsor Place than the Heath Park figure suggests, as the university spreads across multiple city-centre sites. Students on science, medicine, and engineering programmes based at Heath Park use bus connections from the city centre.

Why Choose Summit House Cardiff?

Summit House student accommodation in Cardiff suits students who want a self-contained living setup with no utility admin, in a central Cardiff location within walking distance of the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama and a short commute from both Cardiff University and Cardiff Metropolitan University.

The all-inclusive billing structure covers electricity, gas, heating, water, and WiFi in a single weekly payment. The cinema room and study rooms give students social and academic spaces within the building without requiring a journey. Security runs 24 hours through on-site staff, CCTV, and secure entry, and a 24/7 concierge handles queries at any hour.

The range of room types from the Premium Bigger 2 Bed Apartment at £204 per week to the Premium Bigger Studio at £244 per week gives students at different budget levels a genuine choice within the same building. Students sharing a two-bedroom apartment access the lowest weekly rate in the property, while those who want complete independence in a self-contained studio have options from £225 per week upward.