Belaton House, Bournemouth

Student accommodation in Bournemouth — 5 minutes' walk from Bournemouth University

Belaton House is a student accommodation in Bournemouth, located at 130 Holdenhurst Road, Bournemouth, BH8 8AW. The residence offers 399 rooms across en-suite rooms, studios and 2-bed flats, all with bills and contents insurance included.

It is ideally positioned for students at Bournemouth University's Lansdowne Campus, which is just a 5-minute walk away. Talbot Campus and the Arts University Bournemouth (AUB) are approximately an 18-minute bus ride away, with regular services from the stop directly outside. Bournemouth train station is directly opposite the building.

Location and transport links

Belaton House sits on Holdenhurst Road in central Bournemouth, one of the best-connected spots in the city for students. A large supermarket is directly across the road, and the town centre, seafront and Bournemouth beach are all within easy walking or cycling distance. Regular bus services from outside the building connect students to both university campuses and other parts of the town.

• Bournemouth University — Lansdowne Campus — approximately 5 minutes on foot
• Bournemouth University — Talbot Campus — approximately 18 minutes by bus
• Arts University Bournemouth (AUB) — approximately 18 minutes by bus
• Bournemouth train station — directly opposite the building, with services to London Waterloo, Southampton and beyond
• Bus stop — directly outside, with regular services to both campuses
• Bournemouth town centre — within easy walking distance
• Bournemouth beach and seafront — within walking distance

Room types at Belaton House

Belaton House offers a wide range of room types across en-suite rooms, studios and 2-bed flats. All rooms are fully furnished with a bed, mattress, desk, chair and storage, and include a private bathroom, high-speed Wi-Fi and all utility bills.

En-suite rooms

Private en-suite bedroom in a shared flat with a communal kitchen-diner. Three tiers available:

• Classic En-suite — private bedroom and en-suite bathroom in a shared flat.
• Standard En-suite — 10–14.4sqm. Choice of 5, 6 or 7-bedroom flat. Small double bed with plenty of storage.
• Premium En-suite — 15.8–18.7sqm. More floor space with the same contemporary specification.

Studios

Self-contained studio apartments with a private kitchen and en-suite bathroom. Two tiers currently available:

• Standard Studio — self-contained studio with clever storage and private cooking facilities.
• Classic Studio — 17.8–22.2sqm, on floors 1–7. A well-proportioned studio with everything included.

2-bed flats

Ideal for two students who want to share a space. Each person has their own bedroom, with a shared kitchen and bathroom. Two tiers available:

• Classic 2-bed flat — floors 1–7, with sweeping views of the city. Spacious bedrooms.
• Standard 2-bed flat — ground floor. Rooms approximately 10sqm. Limited availability.

• All utility bills included (electricity, gas, water)
• Contents insurance included
• High-speed Wi-Fi included
• No council tax for students in the UK
• On-site laundry facilities
• Post and parcel collection service
• Accessible entrance and accessible rooms available
• No Place, No Pay and No Visa, No Pay policies
• Guarantor required for instalment payments

Facilities

• Cinema room
• On-site gym
• Games room with pool table
• Common room and TV lounge
• Study rooms
• Outdoor courtyard
• On-site laundry
• Bike storage
• Lift access throughout
• CCTV throughout
• Key card entry
• 24-hour building access and security
• Reception open Monday–Friday 8:30am–5pm

Student life in Bournemouth

Bournemouth is one of the UK's most popular student cities, combining a large and active student community with one of the best coastlines in the country. The town centre is lively year-round, with a wide range of bars, restaurants, independent cafés and entertainment venues — all within easy reach of Belaton House on Holdenhurst Road. Bournemouth's famous seven miles of sandy beach and the clifftop gardens along the promenade are both within walking distance, making the city genuinely different from most UK university towns.

Bournemouth University is one of the largest universities in the south of England, with over 19,000 students. Its Lansdowne Campus, a 5-minute walk from Belaton House, houses the majority of facilities and the main student union. Arts University Bournemouth (AUB) is one of the UK's leading specialist arts institutions, attracting students from across the world to courses in fine art, illustration, filmmaking, fashion and design.

Bournemouth train station, directly opposite Belaton House, connects the city to London Waterloo in approximately two hours and to Southampton in under 30 minutes — making it straightforward to travel home or explore the wider south coast during term time.

FAQs

How far is Belaton House from Bournemouth University?
Bournemouth University's Lansdowne Campus is approximately 5 minutes on foot from Belaton House. Talbot Campus is approximately 18 minutes by bus, with a stop directly outside the building.

How far is it from Arts University Bournemouth (AUB)?
Arts University Bournemouth is approximately 18 minutes by bus from Belaton House, with regular services from the bus stop outside the building.

How close is Bournemouth train station?
Bournemouth train station is directly opposite the building on Holdenhurst Road, with services to London Waterloo and Southampton.

What room types are available at Belaton House?
Belaton House offers Classic, Standard and Premium en-suite rooms; Classic and Standard studios; and Classic and Standard 2-bed flats. All rooms are fully furnished with a private bathroom, desk, storage and Wi-Fi.

What is included in the rent?
Electricity, gas, water, contents insurance and high-speed Wi-Fi are all included. Students in the UK are exempt from council tax, so there are no additional household costs to budget for.

What communal facilities are available?
Belaton House has a cinema room, gym, games room with pool table, common room, TV lounge, study rooms and an outdoor courtyard.

Is a guarantor required?
A guarantor is required if you choose to pay rent in instalments. If you pay in full, no guarantor is needed.

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