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Bowsden Court

Located in the vibrant suburb of South Gosforth and well connected with the Metro system and by bus, Bowsden Court is located two miles from campus and is surrounded by handy shops and places to eat. An ideal spot for postgraduates, couples and families. Prices start from £112.00 per week.

Accommodation for

  • Couples and Families
  • Postgraduate

Accommodation type

  • University-owned

Room type

  • En suite
  • Standard (shared bathroom)

Catering

  • Self-catered

Contract length

  • 46 weeks
  • 49 weeks

Price range (per week)
£112.00 to £224.00

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Location

Bowsden Court is located only two miles from campus and is easily accessible via public transport links. South Gosforth Metro Station is a short walk away, with Metro trains every five minutes (daytime only) into Newcastle city centre. The surrounding areas of Gosforth and Jesmond are student hotspots, popular for the many shops, bars and restaurants on offer. You’ll be close to green space too, with beautiful Jesmond Dene and its famous waterfall only one stop away on the metro. 

Address:

Bowsden Court
South Gosforth
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE3 1RR
Telephone: + 44 (0) 191 213 5664 
Email: bowsden.court@ncl.ac.uk 

Reception opening times:

Monday to Friday 08.00 - 12.00

Rooms and prices

Bowsden Court provides a range of different room options based on your needs. There are standard rooms, rooms for couples, and family flats available.

Amenities include an on-site laundrette, bike storage, free car parking (subject to availability), WiFi and free personal possessions insurance via Cover 4 Insurance.

The accommodation at Bowsden Court is spread over two to four floors and accessible by stairs only. Your safety is our top priority – Estates Security Officers patrol our accommodation for your peace of mind. 

Standard

Standard rooms are available in flats of two. You will share a bathroom, lounge and kitchen. Each bedroom combines a sleep/study space, including a four-foot bed (small double), desk with chair and small set of drawers, wardrobe, and shelving. Heating, electricity and water charges are included in your accommodation fees. For September 2024-25 applicants, there will be 36 rooms of this type available. 

Weekly rate: £112.00

Annual rate: £5,488.00

Contract length: Fixed term period of 49 weeks and covers the duration of the academic year. Rents are charged per night. If your contract differs to the fixed term period (ie earlier arrival), you will incur additional accommodation charges. Find out more about how to pay your rent .

En suite

En suite rooms are available in flats of five to six and spread across three floors. The bedrooms, kitchens and lounges have been recently refurbished to a high standard. There is a communal TV in the shared lounge which comes with a TV licence, however if you watch TV on your own personal electronic device you will need to purchase your own licence. Each bedroom combines a sleep/study space, including a four-foot bed (small double), desk with chair and small set of drawers, wardrobe, shelving and en suite shower room. Heating, electricity and water charges are included in your accommodation fees. For September 2024-25 applicants, there will be 136 rooms of this type available. 

Weekly Rate: £157.50

Annual Rate:  £7,717.50

Contract Length: Fixed term period of 49 weeks and covers the duration of the academic year. Rents are charged per night. If your contract differs to the fixed term period (ie earlier arrival), you will incur additional accommodation charges. Find out more about how to pay your rent .

Two-bed family flat

Two-bedroom flats are self-contained flats for families and couples that come fully furnished. The main bedroom has a double bed, and the second bedroom has two 2x2.6ft (single) beds. There is one bathroom per flat and a washing machine in the kitchen. In the lounge there is a telephone point and Sky TV connection (subject to licence and subscription). University accommodation fees for Bowsden Court family flats do not include utility bills. For September 2024-25 applicants, there will be 20 two-bedroom family flats available. 

Weekly Rate: £210.00

Annual Rate:  £9,660.00

Contract Length: Fixed term period of 46 weeks. Rents are charged per week. If your contract differs to the fixed term period (ie earlier arrival), you will incur additional accommodation charges. Find out more about how to pay your rent .

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Three-bed family flat

Three-bedroom flats are for families who require that additional bedroom. The main bedroom has a double bed, the second bedroom has two 2x2.6ft (single) beds, and the third bedroom has one 2x2.6ft (single) bed. There is one bathroom per flat and a washing machine in the kitchen to help with daily family life. In the lounge there is a telephone point and Sky TV connection (subject to licence and subscription). University accommodation fees for Bowsden Court family flats do not include utility bills. For September 2024-25 applicants, there will be 16 three-bedroom family flats available. 

Weekly Rate: £224.00

Annual Rate:  £10,304.00

Contract Length:  Fixed term period of 46 weeks. Rents are charged per week. If your contract differs to the fixed term period (ie earlier arrival), you will incur additional accommodation charges. Find out more about how to pay your rent.

Useful Information for Students with Families

The exterior of Bowsden Court. The building is four stories high. It is a sunny day and there are green trees and bushes in front of the building

Bowsden Court exterior

A close up photo of the exterior of Bowsden Court, taken on a sunny day with blue skies.

Bowsden Court exterior

A close up photo of the exterior of Bowsden Court, taken on a sunny day with blue skies.

Bowsden Court exterior

Bowsden Court exterior

A modern bedroom with a small double bed. The room has a desk and chair, as well as some drawers and a built in wardrobe.

Bowsden Court en suite bedroom

A modern bedroom with a small double bed. The room has a desk and chair, as well as some drawers and a built in wardrobe.

Bowsden Court en suite bedroom

A modern bedroom with a small double bed. The room has a desk and chair, as well as some drawers and a built in wardrobe.

Bowsden Court en suite bedroom

A modern open plan kitchen, with a breakfast bar. There is a large American style fridge and a corner sofa.

Bowsden Court en suite kitchen

An alternative view of an open plan kitchen showing the breakfast bar. There are two windows and large, flat screen TV on the wall.

Bowsden Court en suite lounge

An alternative view of an open plan kitchen showing the breakfast bar. There are two windows and large, flat screen TV on the wall.

Bowsden Court en suite kitchen

An alternative view of an open plan kitchen showing the breakfast bar. There are two windows and large, flat screen TV on the wall.

Bowsden Court en suite kitchen

An alternative view of an open plan kitchen showing the breakfast bar. There are two windows and large, flat screen TV on the wall.

Bowsden Court en suite kitchen

An alternative view of an open plan kitchen showing the breakfast bar. There are two windows and large, flat screen TV on the wall.

Bowsden Court en suite kitchen

An alternative view of an open plan kitchen showing the breakfast bar. There are two windows and large, flat screen TV on the wall.

Bowsden Court en suite lounge

A row of washing machines and dryers in the laundry room at Bowsden Court

Bowsden Court laundry

A bedroom with a double bed and a desk, with a desk chair.

Bowden Court standard bedroom

A photo taken from the doorway of a bedroom. It shows the corner of the bed, a desk, a chair, shelves, drawers and a window.

Bowsden Court standard room

A kitchen with a round table that has been set for four. There is an electric hob, washing machine, fridge freezer, microwave, toaster and kettle.

Bowsden Court shared kitchen

The master bedroom within the family and couple flats. There is a double bed, two bedside tables, a desk and chair, two sets of drawers, a wardrobe and some shelving.

Bowsden Court couple/family master bedroom

A bedroom with two single beds. There is a bedside table between the two beds which have children's toys on. There is an additional bedside table, drawers and a wardrobe.

Bowsden Court couple/family second bedroom

The smallest bedroom in the three bed flats. The room has a single bed. There is a bedside table with a child's abacus on it. There is a also a large storage heater on the wall.

Bowsden Court family third bedroom

A living room with two, two seater dark leather sofas. There is a very small coffee table and some artificial plants as decoration.

Bowsden Court couple/family living room

A living room with two, two seater fabric sofas. There is a TV stand but it has no TV on it. There are board games on the floor, under the window.

Bowsden Court couple/family living room

A small kitchen that has a square table which is set for four people. There is a window above the sink. There is also an electric hob, a washing machine, kettle, toaster and microwave.

Bowsden Court couple/family kitchen

A photo taken from the bathroom door. There is a bath with a shower over it. There's a sink with a mirrored unit above it, as well as a toilet.

Bowsden Court couple/family bathroom

A small wooden children's adventure playground. There is a slide and various other ways to climb onto the structure. There is a fence surrounding the park, and a bench to sit on.

Bowsden Court play park

Rooms may vary from images shown.

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