Accessible room tours
Posted 19 hours ago
Thu 01 Oct, 2026 12:10 AM
Choosing where to live is a big decision, and it helps to see your room before you arrive. These video tours show some of the accessible rooms in our accommodation, so you can see the layout and space for yourself.
We have more accessible rooms than the ones shown here, in a range of buildings and room types. We'll keep adding new tours, so check back.
Woodland Court is in leafy surroundings on the east side of campus, close to all campus facilities. All three rooms below are wheelchair accessible large ensuites, two floors up and reached by the lift in Block C.
Accessible ensuite with wet room shower (W3D1.01) Wet room style shower with a shower seat.
Accessible ensuite with wet room shower (W3D1.14) Wet room style shower with a shower seat.
Accessible ensuite with bath (W3D1.15) Adapted bath with an overhead shower.
Find out more about living there on our Welcome to Woodland Court page.
Each room has:
- a 4' double bed
- a wheelchair charging point
- a motorised external door into the building
- pullcords by the bed, toilet and shower that alert Security
- grab rails and a raised toilet seat in the bathroom
- lower worktops in the shared kitchen
- a laundrette on the ground floor of Block B
Find out more about living there on our Welcome to Woodland Court page.
The Quads is on the east side of campus, close to lime tree and the Sports Training Village.
Accessible ensuite (QC1.28) A wheelchair accessible large ensuite on the ground floor of Quads Chestnut.
It has:
- a 3' single bed
- a motorised external door into the building
- a wet room style shower with a shower seat, grab rails and pullcords by the toilet and shower
- lower worktops in the shared kitchen
- a shared lounge for the flat
- Eat and Drink credit
Find out more about living there on our Welcome to The Quads page.
Polden is on the quieter west side of campus, a short walk from teaching spaces and cafes.
Accessible studio (B1.01) A wheelchair accessible studio on the ground floor of Block B. It's part of a flat, so you have your own space and still have flatmates nearby.
It has:
- step-free access from the rear entrance, or the Block B lift from the front entrance
- a motorised external door into the building
- a 4' double bed
- an adapted ensuite with a wet room style shower, shower seat and grab rails
- pullcords by the bed, toilet and shower
- your own kitchenette with lower worktops, a fridge, separate freezer, hob and microwave
- access to the shared kitchen, which also has lower worktops
- a washing machine in the shared kitchen and a drying room on the same floor
- a shared lounge for the flat
Find out more about living there on our Welcome to Polden page.
Where else can I find accessible rooms?
The rooms above are just a selection. Here's where else you'll find accessible and adapted rooms across our accommodation.
- Woodland Court: more large ensuites on several floors, with lift access, wet room showers or adapted baths, and wheelchair charging points.
- The Quads: a ground floor accessible ensuite in Quads Damson as well as Quads Chestnut.
- Polden: a second ground floor accessible studio in Block A.
- Brendon Court: ground floor rooms with a washbasin, sharing an adapted wet room bathroom and a separate adapted toilet. Brendon Court includes Eat and Drink credit, and rooms come with a mini fridge.
- Green Park House (city): accessible studios and ensuites on the lower ground floor, with motorised doors along the route to your room.
For students who don't need wheelchair access but would benefit from an adapted bathroom, there are ground floor rooms with wet room style showers and pullcords in:
- Polden Court
- Marlborough Court and Solsbury Court
- Scala Court (city)
- Ground floor rooms: available in many of our buildings. Some have a slope or a few external steps to the entrance, so ask us about the route.
- Buildings with lifts: including Woodland Court, Polden, Norwood House, Green Park House, Thornbank Gardens, Carpenter House, John Wood, Eveleigh Waterside and Scala Court.
- Studios: your own kitchenette and ensuite, on campus and in the city.
- Larger beds: rooms with a double or longer bed.
- In-room fridges: ensuite rooms in Polden Court and Brendon Court come with a mini fridge and kettle.
Features vary from room to room. If you'd like to know more about a particular room, or ask for a video tour of an accessible room we haven't shown yet, email reslife@bath.ac.uk.
How do I apply for an accessible room?
If you have a long-term condition or disability, let us know when you apply, so we can find the right room and support for you.
- First-year students: apply through the accommodation portal before the deadline and tell us how your condition or disability affects you. Then complete the Additional Requirements form and upload it with your supporting documents.
- Insurance or Clearing students: email the form and your supporting documents to reslifesupport@bath.ac.uk.
- Returning students: complete the Eligible Returner form by 1 January.
Your supporting documents should mention your condition or diagnosis, be as recent as possible and be signed by a doctor or other professional. Send them in English, as a PDF or image.
Read the full guide to applying for University accommodation if you have a long-term condition or disability.
ResLife Support Team reslifesupport@bath.ac.uk +44 (0)1225 383111 Or book an appointment online
Where else can I get support?
- Disability Service: a Disability Adviser can talk through your needs, set up a Disability Access Plan (DAP), and help you apply for Disabled Students' Allowances (DSA). Email disabilityadvice@bath.ac.uk, call 01225 383838 or visit the Student Support Helpdesk in The Roper Centre, 4 West. Find out more about getting support if you have a disability.
- Getting around campus: our Claverton Down campus accessibility guide covers accessible parking and routes, the campus accessibility map and detailed access guides on AccessAble, including our accommodation.
- Quieter spaces: find calm spaces and services on campus for when you need a low-sensory break.
- Exploring the city: our guide to step-free access in Bath covers key information for the city centre.
- Hearing from other students: read Dani's tips on navigating university life as a disabled student.
- Someone to talk to, any time: Be Well - Talk Now is available 24/7.
- Out of hours: contact Security on 01225 385349, 24 hours a day, or use the SafeZone app.
We'll keep adding new accessible room tours to this page. If you have any questions about accessible accommodation, get in touch with the ResLife Support Team. We're here to help you find a home that works for you.
