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ResLife Bath
Posted 5 months ago
Mon 01 Jul, 2024 12:07 PM
Overlooking the beautiful Green Park in Bath city, Green Park House offers a welcoming and secure environment tailored to your needs and budget. You'll find a variety of living arrangements, from cosy ensuite flats for four to twelve students, to our charming twodios—self-contained two-bedroom apartments perfect for sharing a bathroom and kitchen. For those who enjoy community living, our two spacious townhouses each accommodate 22 students with shared kitchen and bathroom facilities. We also have a wide selection of studios for added privacy.
Enjoy the convenience of a quick 15-minute ride to campus on the U1 bus, with a stop conveniently located just outside Green Park House. To ensure you feel safe and at home, we offer secure swipe card access and a dedicated operations team always ready to assist.
In my accommodation
The size of your bed will depend on the type of room you're allocated.
This will be on your room offer email.
You will have been offered either a:
- ensuite
- twodio
- studio
All these room types have a small double bed (190cm x 122cm)
All rooms will have a mattress and mattress protector ready for you but you need to decide what you want to do about your bedding. You'll need:
- Duvet and pillow
- Duvet cover, pillow case and sheet
Want to skip the pre-move packing? We offer these items for purchase through our online store before you arrive, so they'll be waiting for you in your room (be sure to check out the terms and conditions).
Need a temporary solution? You can loan bedding (duvet and pillow) when you arrive. If you borrow a set from your ResLife Ops Team you can make use of the Linen Exchange scheme - swapping your linen each week for a fresh set.
- Wardrobe with drawers
- Shelving
- Desk drawers
- Sink
- Combi microwave
- Toaster
- Kettle
- Fridge (1 shelf per student)
- Freezer
Shared kitchens have ovens and hobs.
While you might want to bring all your kitchen gadgets, remember that you'll be sharing the space with your roommates. Talk to them about buying larger items like pots and pans. This saves space for everyone.
Here's a helpful list to get you started:
- Cooking essentials: can opener, frying pan for quick meals, and a saucepan.
- Tableware: plates, bowls, and cutlery for meals.
- Cooking tools: utensils like spatula, wooden spoon, and a sieve to help you cook.
- Food storage: cling film, aluminium foil, and freezer bag to keep your food fresh.
- Containers: tupperware to store your snacks and leftovers.
- Kitchen essentials: oven mitts and dishcloths to protect yourself from heat and keep the kitchen clean.
Traveling light? No problem!
If you can't bring everything, or your trip is long, you can order these items from our online store before you arrive.
Top tip - Need help using your kitchen appliances? Ask your ResLife Ops Team for help or a copy of the instruction manual.
Wash and dry with ease! Residents have access to washing machines and tumble dryers located in Green Park House opposite C block entrance.
You will need to pay for your laundry using the Circuit mobile plus app. Download on Apple and Android smart-phones.
Plus, learn how to avoid shrinkage and colour disasters - check out our Laundry 101 guide.
We know how important it is to stay entertained, so all our rooms are equipped with Wi-Fi, perfect for streaming. Since there are no traditional aerial points, you'll want to use a smart TV or connect a device to enjoy all the online entertainment options.
Heads up! Don't forget to obtain your own TV licence, which you can do online. You can easily get one online before you move in.
Connect to secure Wi-Fi with our easy-to-follow guide.
It's a 20 minute cycle to campus, and there is secure bike storage available at Green Park House. Please complete the bike registration form to be provided access.
Doing your part for the environment is simple at Green Park House. Here’s what you need to know:
You have bins that are for your recycling in your kitchens. These can then be taken to the main waste and recycling compound located located behind C block the left hand side next to the carpark. Paper, cardboard, glass, cans, tins and plastic bottles can all be recycled.
You can collect your mail from a passcode-protected mailbox located on the ground floor in the social space area. Your mailbox will be allocated by kitchen group. You receive your passcode with your arrival instruction.
If you have a parcel to locate, we'll email your University email account to let you know we have it. You can collect your parcel from Green Park House. You will need to bring the email with you when you collect your item. You can either print it out or show it to us on your phone. You also need to bring photographic ID, preferably your University library card.
Addressing your mail or parcels:
It is important that you include your name, accommodation building and room number.
For example if you live in B-109-A and your name is Joe Bloggs you would write the address as:
Joe Bloggs
Green Park House (B-109-A)
Green Park Road
Bath
BA1 1BQ
How to contact the ResLife team
Complete this maintenance request form.
or email reslifecity@bath.ac.uk
Email reslife@bath.ac.uk
Call +44 (0) 1225 383111 (Mon-Fri 10-4)
Or you can book an appointment online.
Your Building Reception is located on the ground floor by the main entrance and is open from 9am to 10pm.
Housemates
You will be sent a link to a Unibuddy community app. Here you will be able to join your accommodation group, and find out who you will be living with.
Your Unibuddy invite will be sent out to your email address before you start your course in late August.
Green Park House has a Living Lounge for all residents to use located on the ground floor to the right. Your Living Lounge is a perfect place to meet with friends, engage in group study and attend ResLife Events.
There is plenty of space to socialise with your friends or study.
Local amenities & travel
The area is home to some of Bath's finest restaurants, cafes, and venues.
With live music, events, and markets happening every week, the nearby Green Park Station is one of the best places to experience Bath.
Green Park House is also a 5 minute walk from Bath city centre with museums, shops and even more cafes.
Your closest Post Office is on Union Street, and it's a 8 minute walk away.
You can also use InPost and Amazon lockers to drop off and collect parcels from.
You can find InPost locker locations here.
Amazon Lockers also offer a convenient way to pick up your Amazon orders.
Your closest Amazon Locker is located in Green Park House, called "MIMSI". On Campus? Use Amazon Locker "BOSON", located just outside the exit of the Fresh supermarket.
For a complete list of Amazon lockers near you visit this page.
There is a bus stop just outside Green Park House. To get to campus you will need to get the U1 bus.
Be sure to stay informed by checking the University timetable regularly.
The closest train station is Bath Spa which is 10 minute walk away.
All major supermarkets deliver to Green Park House, but the closest store is Sainsbury's, which is a two minute walk away.
Need a UK supermarket guide? Our blog post delves into the UK supermarket landscape, helping you find the shops for your student lifestyle.
Our blog also has a guide to Bath's international supermarkets whether you’re looking for a taste of home, or some fresh ingredients you can’t find in the big chain shops.
On arrivals weekend, you will be able to download and print a parking permit for the Green Park Road Car Park. Parking is limited, and you will have 30 minutes to unload before moving to another car park in the city centre. Upon arrival, you must display your arrival time and a contact mobile number. View more information on car parking in Bath.
Visit the University website to learn more about Green Park House.
