Shaftesbury Hall

Simple Reservation Process

To book student accommodation Cheltenham at Shaftesbury Hall, you’ll need to pay a £100 reservation fee to secure your preferred room. This guarantees your place in our student halls Cheltenham while you arrange your finances for the upcoming academic year.

Flexible Payment Options

We understand student finances, which is why Shaftesbury Hall offers two convenient payment methods for your Cheltenham student housing:

• Pay in Full: Complete your payment upfront and enjoy peace of mind knowing your accommodation costs are settled. This option often appeals to international students or those preferring to handle expenses early.
• Student Finance Instalments: Our instalment plan aligns perfectly with student finance payment schedules, making budgeting easier throughout the academic year. These payments spread your accommodation costs, helping you manage your university expenses effectively.

UK Guarantor Requirements

For students choosing the instalment payment option, a UK-based guarantor is required. This standard practice for student accommodation provides security for both parties.

Don’t have a UK guarantor? No problem. Shaftesbury Hall partners with Your Guarantor, a professional guarantor service that acts on your behalf, ensuring international and UK students alike can access our flexible payment plans.

At Shaftesbury Hall in Cheltenham about a third of our residents are international students, joining us from all over the world. Our regular intake of students from abroad makes us very experienced in helping them to settle in a new country and familiarise themselves with their new surroundings.

The on-site team is always on hand to help with local knowledge and advice – from local banking options, restaurant advice or the best cycle routes to the university – they’ll almost always have the answer.

Our fully furnished studios are all en-suite and benefit from an all-inclusive rent, so it’s a stress-free process without the need to organise much when you arrive. You’ll be able to instantly access the high-speed Wi-Fi both from within your room and the communal areas, so aside from some home comforts your room will be ready to move in to.

From the moment you arrive at Shaftesbury Hall, you’ll get a taster of the regular community events held in the building to help you get to know your new neighbours who will quickly become friends. From welcome parties, to celebrating sporting tournaments and cultural events, there’s always something happening to connect you to the community at Shaftesbury Hall.

Ensuring our residents enjoy their time here is a priority and whether that’s having a chat with our Mental Health First Aid-trained team or attending one of the organised wellbeing days within the communal spaces, there are plenty of touchpoints to check-in with residents. For anything else, Health Assured’s 24/7 helpline and app keep professional support within reach for anyone who needs it.

Our approach to wellbeing is about more than mental health—it’s about blending inclusive events, on-site support, and local adventures—helping you connect, explore, and live your best university life in a vibrant town.

Want to do your bit for the environment? It’s easier than you think, and it starts with the little things you do every day.

At Shaftesbury Hall, we’re all about making sustainable living simple and part of your routine. Whether it’s switching off lights when you leave a room, recycling properly, or joining in on one of our eco-friendly events, every small action adds up to something bigger.

With a handy bike store on-site too whether you hire a bike or bring your own, there is somewhere to keep it secure – making it a great way to explore this beautiful city and reduce your carbon footprint.