Windsor Place
Windsor Place offers 13 self-catered, single occupancy small and standard bedrooms, and one flat for Newcastle University’s staff and visitors.
Overview
Windsor Place is one of our University-owned residences, available for staff and visitors.
This self-catered accommodation with shared 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.
Please note: Windsor Place will be unavailable from 20/07/2023 to 31/08/2023 due to essential maintenance works.
Location
Windsor Place 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
Telephone: 0191 208 2090
Email: kensington.terrace@ncl.ac.uk
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.
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
Windsor Place accommodation options are spread out across three floors. There are three small bedrooms, 10 standard bedrooms and one self-contained flat (suitable for couples). Each floor has a shower room, with some floors also having separate toilet facilities.
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).
There are three small bedrooms and 10 standard bedrooms available at Windsor Place, where guests share a kitchen/diner and bathroom facilties. Each bedroom combines a sleep/study space, including a bed, wardrobe, drawers, bedside table, desk, chair, and easy chair.
Windsor Place has one self-contained flat (suitable for couples), where guests have their own kitchen, bathroom, living room and bedroom.
- 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 of Windsor Place (Monday to Friday excluding bank holidays).
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
1 August 2023 – 31 July 2024
Weekly rent: £177.59
1 August 2023 – 31 July 2024
Weekly rent: £199.99
1 August 2023 – 31 July 2024
Weekly rent: £346.50