Student Accommodation near Hartpury College

Hartpury College opened in 1948 as an agricultural education centre after the Second World War.

The college began with 50 students and welcomed its first female students in 1953. Major development from the 1990s expanded its courses, facilities and links with industry.

Hartpury University gained university status in 2018. Hartpury College continues to teach further education courses as part of Hartpury University and Hartpury College.

The campus covers 360 hectares of Gloucestershire countryside near Gloucester. This land supports practical teaching in agriculture, animal management, equine studies and sport.

Ofsted awarded Hartpury an Outstanding rating in every area of its academic and curriculum provision. The supplied article also records a 99.4% A-level pass rate in 2025.

Hartpury University and Hartpury College serve approximately 4,500 students together.

The campus includes specialist equine, animal and sports facilities, alongside canine, rider and sports-performance centres. Students can apply what they learn through practical work connected with their course.

Eleven commercial businesses operate on campus, while Hartpury maintains links with a network of around 3,000 businesses. These connections support work experience and industry-based learning

Hartpury’s rural campus creates a close college community centred on specialist study, sport and practical training.

The Hartpury Students’ Union organises activities, societies and welfare support.

Course-related groups often reflect the college’s main subjects, including agriculture, equine studies and sport. Outdoor activities also fit naturally with the surrounding countryside.

Sport plays a major role in campus life.

The Hartpury Sports Academy supports competitive rugby, football and equestrian teams. The campus also includes specialist performance facilities for athletes, horses, riders and dogs.

The commercial farm and other on-site businesses give students additional practical contact with their subject area.

Hartpury has a student bar and social spaces on campus.

Gloucester provides more pubs, restaurants and nightlife within a bus or car journey. Cheltenham adds further dining and entertainment choices.

Gloucester city centre covers most major shopping needs.

The Cotswolds provide countryside walks and access to small market towns.

Students can visit Gloucester Cathedral, while Cheltenham hosts festivals connected with literature, music and racing.

Students should register with an NHS GP near their term-time address after moving to Gloucestershire.

The self-contained campus creates a close community, although students should still follow normal safety precautions

On-campus housing gives students immediate access to teaching buildings, specialist facilities and the main college community.

Students who study equine, agriculture, animal or sport courses may spend considerable time in practical sessions. A campus room removes the need to coordinate those sessions with a bus timetable.

First-year students often receive priority for halls, subject to Hartpury’s application process and availability.

Campus life also helps new students meet people through their residence, classes and Students’ Union activities.

The rural setting creates less immediate access to shops, restaurants and nightlife than a city-centre room. Students need to use campus facilities or travel into Gloucester or Cheltenham for a larger choice.

Before accepting a room, confirm:

• Room type
• Bathroom arrangement
• Catering arrangements
• Contract dates
• Payment schedule
• Included bills
• Laundry charges
• Parking rules
• Holiday access
• Cancellation terms

Have They Got Student Accommodation at Hartpury College?

Parents and new students often ask, "Have they got student accommodation at Hartpury College?”, and the answer is yes.

Hartpury has on-campus halls within its rural Gloucestershire estate.

The halls place residents close to lessons, practical training and social facilities. They also remove the regular cost and planning involved in travelling from Gloucester.

Room availability and prices change by academic year. Students should check the latest information directly with Hartpury before making a payment.

Living in Gloucester

Gloucester city centre lies approximately 4.5 miles from Hartpury College.

A drive usually takes around 15 to 20 minutes. A local bus journey can take approximately 30 to 40 minutes, depending on traffic, stops and the property address.

Gloucester gives students access to supermarkets, restaurants, cafés, pubs and shops that do not appear in the same concentration around the rural campus.

The city also has a railway station with services to Bristol, Birmingham and London.

Private student residences can provide managed housing with bills included. Shared houses give students more independence and control over their household.

The main drawback comes from the daily journey. A student who attends early practical sessions or returns late after training needs reliable transport.

Gloucester may suit students who already know the city, have access to a car, or prefer to separate college life from home

The source estimates weekly living costs of £100 to £140 outside rent.

Students on agriculture, equine, animal or sport courses may need specialist clothing, riding equipment or protective gear.

The exact requirement depends on the programme.

A car can make rural travel easier, but fuel, insurance, repairs and parking can increase the monthly budget.

Students without a car may rely on college transport, local buses or shared lifts.

The source records a Student visa maintenance requirement of £1,171 per month for study outside London from 11 November 2025. It presents this amount as a visa requirement, not as an average Hartpury budget.

Collegiate Upper Quay House

Collegiate Upper Quay House occupies Quay Street in Gloucester city centre.

The property lies 4.53 miles from Hartpury College.

The supplied data gives the following journeys:

Rooms begin at £147 per week.

The city-centre location gives residents access to Gloucester’s shops, food, entertainment and railway station.

The building provides a managed student environment for people who want private accommodation outside Hartpury.

The route to college remains the deciding factor. Students should confirm the current bus timetable and account for early classes before booking.

The same property appears in both the best and affordable accommodation sections of the supplied article

Most Hartpury College student accommodation falls into two clear choices.

Students can live on campus and remain close to their teaching facilities, or they can live in Gloucester and travel to Hartpury.

The academic timetable should influence the decision.

A course with frequent early practical sessions makes campus housing particularly useful. A student with fewer campus days may accept the Gloucester journey more easily.

Room Types

En-suite Rooms

An en-suite room gives one student a private bedroom and bathroom.

Residents share a kitchen and communal living area with their flatmates.

Collegiate Upper Quay House lists en-suite accommodation from around £147 per week in the supplied article.

This room type gives students bathroom privacy without the full cost of a studio.

Ask how many residents share the kitchen and how the provider divides storage.

Studios

A studio combines the sleeping area, kitchen and living space inside one private unit. A separate bathroom completes the room.

Studios provide the most independence.

They generally cost more than en-suite rooms because residents do not share a kitchen.

A private studio may suit an older student or someone who prefers a quiet home after practical training.

Check the floor plan and storage before booking.

Shared Flats and Houses

A shared property gives each student a bedroom while the household shares the kitchen, bathroom and living room.

This arrangement can reduce rent when several friends live together.

Students usually take more responsibility for utilities, cleaning and communication with the landlord.

The rent varies according to the Gloucester neighbourhood, property condition and number of bedrooms

Collegiate Upper Quay House occupies Quay Street in Gloucester city centre.

The property lies 4.53 miles from Hartpury College.

The supplied data gives the following journeys:

Rooms begin at £147 per week.

The city-centre location gives residents access to Gloucester’s shops, food, entertainment and railway station.

The building provides a managed student environment for people who want private accommodation outside Hartpury.

The route to college remains the deciding factor. Students should confirm the current bus timetable and account for early classes before booking.

The same property appears in both the best and affordable accommodation sections of the supplied article

Collegiate Upper Quay House occupies Quay Street in Gloucester city centre.

The property lies 4.53 miles from Hartpury College.

The supplied data gives the following journeys:

Rooms begin at £147 per week.

The city-centre location gives residents access to Gloucester’s shops, food, entertainment and railway station.

The building provides a managed student environment for people who want private accommodation outside Hartpury.

The route to college remains the deciding factor. Students should confirm the current bus timetable and account for early classes before booking.

The same property appears in both the best and affordable accommodation sections of the supplied article.

Walking

Campus residents can walk to teaching facilities without a daily commute.

The supplied property data gives a 99-minute walk from Collegiate Upper Quay House, which makes walking impractical for most students living in Gloucester.

Buses

Local buses connect Gloucester with the Hartpury area.

The source estimates a journey of approximately 30 to 40 minutes from Gloucester city centre.

Collegiate Upper Quay House has a listed public transport time of 33 minutes.

Traffic, stops and service frequency can change the journey.

Students should check morning, evening and weekend timetables before signing a tenancy.

Driving

A drive from Gloucester usually takes around 15 to 20 minutes.

The supplied data gives an 11-minute drive from Collegiate Upper Quay House under its route estimate.

A car provides more flexibility for rural travel and off-campus activities.

Students need to include fuel, insurance, maintenance and parking in their budget.

Cycling

The Gloucestershire countryside has many cycling routes.

The distance between Gloucester and Hartpury makes cycling less practical as a daily journey for many students.

Confident cyclists may still use it during suitable weather.

Rail

Gloucester railway station provides the nearest major rail connections, approximately eight miles from the Hartpury campus.

Great Western Railway and CrossCountry operate services from Gloucester.

Airport Access

Bristol Airport provides the nearest major international airport connection.

The source estimates a drive of approximately one hour.

International students should account for traffic and the journey from campus to Gloucester when planning flights.

The source supports these campus, bus, driving, rail and airport details