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Bedrooms we offer

We offer 14 small and 15 standard self-catered, single occupancy bedrooms, and one flat for Newcastle University’s staff and visitors. Subject to availability.

Overview

Our self-catered accommodation with shared bathroom and kitchen facilities is located close to the University’s two libraries: Robinson Library and Marjorie Robinson Library. Here, we offer single occupancy small rooms and standard rooms, as well as one flat (suitable for couples) with a minimum stay period of 14 nights, and a maximum stay of 12 months. 

Employees of the University are given priority for this type of accommodation. 

Location

The accommodation is ideally located close to the University library, just a short walk from campus and Newcastle’s vibrant city centre. 

Address 

Windsor Place 
Jesmond 
Newcastle upon Tyne 
NE2 4ET

Windsor Terrace 
12 Windsor Terrace 
Jesmond 
Newcastle upon Tyne 
NE2 4HE 

Carlton House
Jesmond Road
Jesmond
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE2 4EU 

This accommodation uses the reception at Kensington Terrace at the following address:  

Reception 
Kensington Terrace 
Newcastle upon Tyne 
NE2 4BF 
Telephone: +44(0) 191 208 2090 
Email: kensington.terrace@ncl.ac.uk  

Reception opening times:  

Reception doors are open Monday to Friday, 08.30 – 17.45 and the Customer Services team can also be contacted by telephone and email from 08.00 – 18.00.  

Public transport information

By Metro 

Jesmond and Haymarket Metro stations are both a short walk away. 

There are Metro trains every five minutes during the day, to and from both these stations, into Newcastle city centre. 

Windsor Terrace is within five minutes’ walk of the city centre where there are buses, Metros, and trains to local and national locations. 

By bus 

For bus times and fares refer to Nexus Travel Line or contact them by telephone on 0871 200 2233. 

Calls to this number will cost 10 pence a minute from a landline and considerably more from a mobile. 

By train 

From Newcastle Central Station you can take the Metro directly to Haymarket (three stops) or Jesmond (four stops). 

Taxis are also available from the Central Station. 

By Air 

Newcastle International Airport is only seven miles northwest of Newcastle University. 

A taxi from the Airport will take about 15 minutes, costing approximately £15. 

You can also travel by Metro from Jesmond or Haymarket stations which will take approximately 20–25 minutes. 

 

‌Key points and facilities

Accommodation options are spread out across three floors in three buildings. There are 14 small bedrooms, 15 standard bedrooms and one self-contained flat (suitable for couples). Each floor has a shared bathroom.

This residence is self-catered with residents having access to a shared kitchen (with the exception of the self-contained flat which has its own private kitchen). Kitchens have a dining table and chairs, a television, cooker, microwave, fridge, freezer, kettle, toaster, iron and ironing board. We also supply crockery, cutlery, and kitchen equipment. 

Guests are responsible for cleaning their own room, although shared areas will be cleaned by our team weekly. Rooms will be made up for arrival, with bedding and towels provided and can be laundered by guests during their stay by using the onsite laundrette (chargable). 

Small and standard bedrooms

There are 14 small bedrooms and 15 standard bedrooms available. Guests share a kitchen/diner and bathroom facilities. Each bedroom combines a sleep/study space, including a bed, wardrobe, drawers, bedside table, desk, chair, and easy chair. 

Flat

Windsor Place has one self-contained flat (suitable for couples), where guests have their own kitchen, bathroom, living room and bedroom. 

Facilities include
  • bedding and towel 
  • onsite laundrette 
  • TV in communal kitchen/dining area
  • WIFI 

Rooms will be made up for arrival and guests are responsible for their own cleaning. Bedding and towels can be laundered by the guest during their stay by using the onsite laundrette. 

We have a weekly cleaning service for communal areas. (Monday to Friday excluding bank holidays). 

Car parking

There is limited parking available at Windsor Place. To check availability and book a permit, please contact the Customer Services team at Kensington Terrace reception: 
 

Tel: 0191 208 2090  

Email: kensington.terrace@ncl.ac.uk  

 

Accommodation fees

Rent is calculated on a daily basis, but prices shown below reflect the weekly cost. Council tax, wifi, and utilities are included in the price.

Small room

1 August 2023 – 31 July 2024

Weekly rent: £177.59

1 August 2024 - 31 July 2025

Weekly rent: £182.00

Standard room

1 August 2023 – 31 July 2024

Weekly rent: £199.99

1 August 2024 - 31 July 2025 

Weekly rent: £206.50

Flat

1 August 2023 – 31 July 2024

Weekly rent: £346.50

1 August 2024 - 31 July 2025

Weekly rent: £357.00