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ResLife Bath
Posted 1 year ago
Thu 25 Jul, 2024 12:07 PM
Eastwood Green has community of undergraduate students living in townhouses on the east side of campus. Each house is shared by 11 to 12 students and is surrounded by green spaces, creating a homely feel and friendly atmosphere.
Eastwood Green offers 254 standard basic rooms, including some shared rooms. The accommodation primarily consists of townhouses, with a few shared flats available. For your safety and comfort, Eastwood Green provides a secure living environment with swipe card access to buildings and flats, supported by a dedicated operations team.
You can find out more information about Eastwood Green on the University website. Or read on for answers to the most commonly asked questions about this accommodation.
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:
- standard shared WHB
- standard WHB
All these room types have a standard single bed (183cm x 91cm).
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
- Wardrobe
- Bedside table
- 3-drawer unit
- Desk drawers
Want to personalise your space? Feel free to bring extra storage solutions like a shoe rack, packing cubes, and bins to keep your belongings extra organised.
- Oven
- Hob (non-induction)
- Toaster
- Kettle
- Microwave
- Fridge (1 shelf per student)
- Freezer
- Sink
- Iron
- Ironing board
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 right in Eastwood Green.
Your laundrette is located next to Eastwood Mail room. You will need to pay for your laundry using the Circuit Go app. Download this on your smart-phones to operate Circuit laundry machines.
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 license, which you can do online. You can easily get one online before you move in.
You will have access to superfast WIFI. You will need your university username and password. Check out our guide to connecting to Wi-Fi on the University webpage.
There is bike storage available at Eastwood Green located behind the houses and are library card access.
Please complete the bike registration form to be provided access.
Doing your part for the environment is simple at Eastwood Green. 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 by Eastwood Mail room or next to Eastwood House 30. Paper, cardboard, glass, cans, tins and plastic bottles can all be recycled.
Read more about recycling and waste management in your accommodation.
You can collect your mail from a passcode-protected mailbox located in the Eastwood Mail Box Room. This is next to Eastwood Lodge, opposite the Mail Room.
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 The Mail Room located in Eastwood Lodge. 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: All mail and parcels for Eastwood Green will be sent to the Mail Room located in Eastwood Lodge.
It is important that you include your name, accommodation building and room number.
For example if you live in E11.1 and your name is Joe Bloggs you would write the address as:
Joe Bloggs
Eastwood Green (E11.1)
University of Bath, Claverton Down
Bath
BA2 7AY
We have undressed virtual room tours to help you get a feel for your accommodation.
If you would like to see a video tour of any of our accessible rooms please contact reslife@bath.ac.uk.
How to contact the ResLife team
If you have any problems with your accommodation, please log them with your ResLife Ops Team using this maintenance request form.
Email reslife@bath.ac.uk
Call +44 (0)1225 383111 (Mon-Fri 10am-4pm),
Or you can book an appointment online.
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.
Local amenities & travel
Eastwood Green is located on the east side of our Claverton Down campus in Bath, which is a vibrant student community, with cafes, eateries and green spaces on your doorstep.
The closest post office is located inside Fresh on campus, which is a two 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.
The University even has its own Amazon Locker called "Boson", located just outside the exit of the Fresh supermarket. For a complete list of Amazon lockers near you visit this page.
To get to the city centre you will need to get the U1 bus from Arrivals Square which is a 5 minute walk away from Eastwood Green.
Be sure to stay informed by checking the University timetable regularly.
The closest train station is Bath Spa which is 15 minute bus ride away on the U1 that departs directly from Arrivals Square on campus.
Bath City Centre is a 30 minutes walk away. Perfect for exploring shops, museums, cafes, and all the city has to offer.
All major supermarkets deliver to Eastwood Green, but the closest shop is the Fresh on campus, which is a seven 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.
Visit the University website to learn more about Eastwood Green.
