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ResLife Bath
Posted 9 months ago
Tue 02 Jul, 2024 12:07 PM
Located in the lively Bath city centre, Carpenter House offers comfortable accommodation with shared flats for seven to ten students. Its prime location means you're just a few minutes' walk from the railway and bus stations, as well as the main shops, restaurants, bars, and cafes. Our student hub, Green Park House, is also just a six-minute walk away. With a nearby bus stop, getting to campus is super quick and easy.
Carpenter House ensures a secure living environment with swipe card access to buildings and flats, supported by a dedicated operations team, making you feel safe and at home and is covered by our Resident Engagement Strategy.
You can find out more information about Carpenter House on the University website. Or read on for answers to the most commonly asked questions about this accommodation.
Where is my accommodation Hub?
The accommodation Hub for Carpenter House is the new John Wood social space.
The hub is open every day from 8am to 11pm.
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 WHB
- large studio
- studio
If you get allocated a standard room or a studio you will have:
Standard single bed (190cm x 90cm)
Large studio flats have:
King size bed (200cm x 150cm)
Rooms 5.1.7 - 4.1.7 - 3.1.7 and 2.1.7 have 7 foot beds (213cm x 90cm)
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
Top tip - check your bed size before making any purchases.
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).
- Wardrobe
- Desk drawers
- Shelves
- Under sink storage
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.
- Kettle
- Toaster
- Microwave
- Fridge
- Freezer
- Sink
- Cooker
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 the building to the right of Carpenter House near your Building Reception.
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.
Connect to secure Wi-Fi with our easy-to-follow guide.
It's a 30 minute cycle to campus, and there is secure bike storage available at Carpenter House. Please complete the bike registration form to be provided access.
The bike store is located behind the main building to
access residents need their library card and a code to get the
padlock.
Doing your part for the environment is simple at Carpenter 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 behind the main building. 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. 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: All mail and parcels for Carpenter House will be sent to Green Park House.
It is important that you include your name, accommodation building and room number.
For example if you live in CH3.1.9 and your name is Joe Bloggs you would write the address as:
Joe Bloggs
Green Park House (CH3.1.9)
Green Park Road
Bath
BA1 1BQ
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
Complete this maintenance request form.
You can also contact 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.
The Resident Engagement Strategy covers how we communicate building safety decisions, collect and use your opinions and measure and review your participation in any safety decisions. This is a new law as part of the Building Safety Act designed to ensure building safety in buildings over 18 meters in height or with 7 or more floors.
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
Carpenter House is located in the vibrant Bath city centre, with lots of museums, cafes and independent shops on your doorstep.
Your closest Post Office is on Union Street, and it's a 5 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 are several bus stops located on the adjacent roads to Carpenter House. To get to campus you will need to get the U1 bus from Dorchester Street stop which is a 2 minute walk away from Carpenter House.
Be sure to stay informed by checking the University timetable regularly.
The closest train station is Bath Spa which is 4 minute walk away.
All major supermarkets deliver to Carpenter House, but the closest store is the Morrisons on Southgate Street, which is a 2 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 Carpenter House.