Accommodation The Vale Village

Facilities

• Laundry located on ground floor of Chamberlain Tower.

Social Areas 

• Aitken residents have access to common room amenities at the base of Chamberlain Tower: pool table, table tennis table as well as seating areas, printing facilities and the kitchenette.

Parking

• Visit the University’s website to learn more about car parking options.

Security

• Key card access
• You can also report any security issues to UB Safe University Security

Reception

• Reception is located in Shackleton and is open 24/7. Here you will be able to ask questions, or report any maintenance problems or issues. You can also use the accommodation portal to report any maintenance issues.

Post Collection

• You’ll need to have your post delivered directly to your flat. Please note, if you’re not in when your post is delivered, you’ll have to organise for it to be resent with your courier.

Accessibility

• Head to the University's website to view the accessibility measures in place at each accommodation site.

In Your Flat:

• Microwave
• Electric cooker and hob
• 2 x Fridges
• 1 x Freezer
• Table and dining benches
• 2 x Sofas
• Ironing Board
• Vacuum Cleaner
• Mop & Bucket

View the full inventory list for Aitken.

Facilities

• Laundry located on ground floor of Chamberlain Tower.

Social Areas 

• Pool table and Table Tennis table that is available on the ground floor.
• On the upper floor, there are multiple seating areas and a kitchenette.
• Various vending machines.
• Colour printer.

Parking

• Visit the University’s website to learn more about car parking options.

Security

• Key card access
• You can also report any security issues to UB Safe University Security

Reception

• Reception is located in Shackleton and is open 24/7. Here you will be able to ask questions, or report any maintenance problems or issues. You can also use the accommodation portal to report any maintenance issues.

Post Collection

• You’ll need to have your post delivered directly to your flat. Please note, if you’re not in when your post is delivered, you’ll have to organise for it to be resent with your courier.

Accessibility

• Head to the University's website to view the accessibility measures in place at each accommodation site.

In Your Flat:

• Electric cooker and hob
• 2 x Fridges (or 1 in a studio)
• 1 x Freezer
• Microwave
• Modular seating
• Ironing Board
• Vacuum Cleaner
• Mop & Bucket

View the full inventory list for Chamberlain.

Facilities

• There is a laundry room outside Maple Bank accommodation which Elgar Court residents use.

Social Areas 

• No common room, but it is in close proximity to Shackleton Hub.
• It is in close proximity to The Hub at the Vale Village which means that social facilities such as the Melt Café and the Duck and Scholar bar.

Parking

• Visit the University’s website to learn more about car parking options.

Security

• Key card access
• You can also report any security issues to UB Safe University Security

Reception

• Reception is located in Shackleton and is open 24/7. Here you will be able to ask questions, or report any maintenance problems or issues. You can also use the accommodation portal to report any maintenance issues.

Post Collection

• You’ll need to have your post delivered directly to your flat. Please note, if you’re not in when your post is delivered, you’ll have to organise for it to be resent with your courier.

Accessibility

• Head to the University's website to view the accessibility measures in place at each accommodation site.

In Your Flat:

Certain items are already available in your flat, including:

• Electric cooker
• 2 x Fridges
• 1 x Freezer
• Microwave
• 2 x Sofas
• Ironing Board
• Vacuum Cleaner
• Mop & Bucket

View the full inventory list for Elgar Court.

Facilities

• It is in close proximity to The Hub at the Vale Village which means that social facilities such as the Melt Café and the Duck and Scholar bar.
• There is a laundry room outside Maple Bank accommodation which is shared with Elgar Court.

Social Areas 

• No common room but it is in close proximity to the Shackleton hub.

Parking

• Visit the University’s website to learn more about car parking options.

Security

• Key access
• You can also report any security issues to UB Safe University Security

Reception

• Reception is located in Shackleton and is open 24/7. Here you will be able to ask questions, or report any maintenance problems or issues. You can also use the accommodation portal to report any maintenance issues.

Post Collection

• You’ll need to have your post delivered directly to your flat. Please note, if you’re not in when your post is delivered, you’ll have to organise for it to be resent with your courier.

Accessibility

• Head to the University's website to view the accessibility measures in place at each accommodation site.

In Your Flat:

Certain items are already available in your flat, including:

• Electric cooker & hob
• 2 x Fridges
• 1 x Freezer
• Microwave
• 1 x Sofa
• Ironing Board
• Vacuum Cleaner
• Mop & Bucket

View the full inventory list for Maple Bank.

Facilities

• Laundry room opposite Block 1.

Social Areas 

• Additional common room added in 2022.

Parking

• Visit the University’s website to learn more about car parking options.

Security

• Key card access
• You can also report any security issues to UB Safe University Security

Reception

• Reception is located in Shackleton and is open 24/7. Here you will be able to ask questions, or report any maintenance problems or issues. You can also use the accommodation portal to report any maintenance issues.

Post Collection

• You’ll need to have your post delivered directly to your flat. Please note, if you’re not in when your post is delivered, you’ll have to organise for it to be resent with your courier.

Accessibility

• Head to the University's website to view the accessibility measures in place at each accommodation site.

In Your Flat:

Certain items are already available in your flat, including:

• 2 x Electric cooker & hob
• 2 x Fridges
• 1 x Freezer
• Microwave
• Modular Seating
• Ironing Board
• Vacuum Cleaner
• Mop & Bucket

View the full inventory list for Mason.

Facilities

• Laundry room is located on a lower level within Vale Reception.
• Costcutter shop is also located within reception.
• Food catering services in reception - The Melt, Infusion & Starbucks.
• Shackleton also is home to the Student Mentors, a group of students who support all university hall residents.
• Shackleton also has a post box, Amazon lockers and an ATM.

Social Areas 

• Shackleton is located within the Vale Reception meaning that the Duck and Scholar pub is on your doorstep.

Parking

• Visit the University’s website to learn more about car parking options.

Security

• Key card access
• You can also report any security issues to UB Safe University Security

Post Collection

• You’ll need to have your post delivered directly to your flat. Please note, if you’re not in when your post is delivered, you’ll have to organise for it to be resent with your courier.

Accessibility

• Head to the University's website to view the accessibility measures in place at each accommodation site.

In Your Flat:

Certain items are already available in your flat, including:

• Electric cooker
• 1 or 2 x Fridges
• 1 x Freezer
• Microwave
• 1 or 2 x Sofa or Seating
• Ironing Board
• Vacuum Cleaner
• Mop & Bucket

View the full inventory list for Shackleton.

Facilities

• Laundry at the very bottom of Tennis Court.

Social Areas 

• Tennis Court and Green Community share access to the TC common room, located at the front of the Green Community gates. Access to this can be granted upon request from Vale Reception.
• Communal BBQ and fire pit

Parking

• Visit the University’s website to learn more about car parking options.

Security

• Key card access
• You can also report any security issues to UB Safe University Security

Reception

• Shackleton is an open reception, accommodation is keycard access for each flat and room similarly.

Post Collection

• You’ll need to have your post delivered directly to your flat. Please note, if you’re not in when your post is delivered, you’ll have to organise for it to be resent with your courier.

Accessibility

• Head to the University's website to view the accessibility measures in place at each accommodation site.

In Your Flat:

Certain items are already available in your flat, including:

• Electric cooker & hob
• 2 x Fridges
• 1 x Freezer
• Microwave
• 2 x Sofas
• Ironing Board
• Vacuum Cleaner
• Mop & Bucket

Inventories may vary if you have an en-suite.

View the full inventory list for Tennis Court.