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ResLife Bath
Posted 4 months ago
Thu 01 Aug, 2024 12:08 PM
Westwood houses a large portion of the student community on campus, with groups of 16 to 22 students sharing two or three kitchens and three or four showers and toilets.
Comprising seven accommodation blocks, Westwood accommodates over 650 first-year undergraduates. The area is known for its social atmosphere and is conveniently close to green spaces, offering a pleasant and vibrant living environment. To ensure safety and comfort, Westwood features a secure living environment with swipe card access to buildings and flats, supported by a dedicated operations team.
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.
standard 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
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).
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
- Shelving
- 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
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 Westwood.
Your laundrette is located by the side West Operations Office. 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 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 Westwood located next to the West Operations Office (next to Westwood Derhill) and the other opposite the same office, on the other side of the road.
Please complete the bike registration form to be provided access.
Doing your part for the environment is simple at Westwood. 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 the West Operations Office. 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 Westwood 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 WD1.1 and your name is Joe Bloggs you would write the address as:
Joe Bloggs
WDP1.1)
University of Bath, Claverton Down
Bath
BA2 7AY
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
Westwood is located on the west 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 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.
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 10 minute walk away from Westwood.
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 Westwood, but the closest store is the Fresh on campus, which is a 5 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.
