Chesil House, Bournemouth

It's an adventure that feels like home.

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What's on offer at Chesil House

En-suite Rooms

En-suite Rooms

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Book with us for the 2026/27 academic year and you could win a year’s FREE rent. One lucky runner-up will also receive £3,000 off theirs! ✨

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Studio Apartment

Studio Apartment

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Book with us for the 2026/27 academic year and you could win a year’s FREE rent. One lucky runner-up will also receive £3,000 off theirs! ✨

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Live on campus at Chesil House.

Chesil House Bournemouth is run in partnership with Bournemouth University and is located on the Lansdowne Campus.

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There’s a bus stop directly outside our student accommodation taking you to Talbot Campus in a 15-minute bus journey. For journeys further afield, you can walk to Bournemouth Coach and Rail station in less than 10 minutes.

You’ll have access to the exclusive ResLifeBU events and wellbeing programme, only available in Bournemouth university student accommodation, which is designed to help you enjoy your time in student accommodation to the fullest. 

There’s a mixture of undergraduate and postgraduate residents at Chesil House which has a chilled and relaxed vibe. A day at the beach is just a 20-minute walk away with seven miles of stunning sand to walk along. Convenient local shops are available, with an on-site Co-Op supermarket and an ASDA that’s a five-minute walk away as well as other local amenities. 

Booking your accommodation is easy using the Bournemouth University online accommodation portal. You can find more details to help you secure your BU accommodation here, and you can also read the booking FAQs if you get stuck for any reason. 

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All inclusive rooms

Everything and everyone, all in one place.

  • Rent, bills, furniture included
  • 24/7 Security
  • ResLifeBU programme
  • Contents insurance
  • Accessible rooms
Cluster 04 min

Amenities

  • Common room
  • Laundry facilities
  • Near the city centre and beach
  • Free Wi-Fi
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Explore your new neighbourhood

Only a short walk from the city centre and beach, you’ll have great access to peaceful and vibrant areas whenever you want.

Seven miles of sandy beaches, pier attractions, and Westbourne’s BH2 Centre all consistently prove themselves as brilliant days out with exciting activities. With so much to explore, Bournemouth never runs dry of ways to create experiences. 

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Don't just take it from us

Hear what other residents have to say

"Need more space for fridge, it has been complained by a lot of students. Apparently not just me"

"Been a nice place to live in first year at uni!"

"The staff are very friendly, the rooms are a great size and all the facilities you need are there. Could be slightly closer to town centre and could make the common room more cozy and interesting but overall really good accommodation."

"Chesil was a quieter halls which is what I wanted. Most of the staff were friendly. There was a few maintenance issues, but they were addressed promptly"

"Amazing value for money at Chesil House. I stayed here from September 2022 until July 2023 and I absolutely loved it. Receptionists are genuinely lovely, with one guy being an absolute lifesaver. I really struggled with my mental health and he rea..."

"Chesil House is amazing for the money you pay to go here - not much different from Dorchester House just a lot cheaper"

"good accommodation all round, would definitely recommend to new starters"

"Overall a solid accommodation without excellent location and very nice people"

"There are lots of opportunities to get involved in the community and everyone is really friendly. Any issues I have had have been resolved promptly after being reported to maintenance. Staff are always very helpful and try their best to answer any..."

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Are you an international student?

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Moving to a new country is a big step. That is why we offer support every step of the way. Whether you want to know about ways you can pay your rent, how to apply for a visa or how you can get your luggage delivered, plenty of international students come to us with similar questions.  

We’ve got answers, helpful tips, and handy tricks to help you get your head around life in the United Kingdom.

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Your safety is our priority

Your safety is our priority

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We are accredited National Code members

We are accredited National Code members

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