At Longcliffe House you will find:
Bedrooms
Room Options:
- Standard Room
- Standard Room (4ft Bed)
- Large Standard Room (4ft Bed)
Shared facilities:
Large kitchens shared between 8 students.
Toilets and showers shared between 4 students for standard rooms.
Please note: Bedrooms at Longcliffe House do not have their own wash hand basin. Wash basins are available within the shared bathroom facilities.
Facilities
- The University network and internet access are available by both wired and wireless networks
- Card operated launderette
- Shared social spaces - Including a large study area and comfortable lounge seating, providing areas for both quiet study and informal socialising. Students also have access to The Granby – John Phillips Common Room on campus, offering additional social and study space for relaxation, group work, and informal meetings.
(facilities subject to change) - Bike shed
- Rice cookers provided in kitchens
Services
- Fortnightly bedroom cleaning
- Weekly kitchen and communal area cleaning
Accommodation packages
Longcliffe House offers self-catered accommodation for both postgraduate and exchange students. Postgraduate accommodation is offered on a 50-week contract, providing full-year occupancy.
Postgraduate Accommodation (50-week contract)
| Room Type | Number of Beds | Weekly Rate | Annual Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | 1 | £141.26 | £7,143.52 |
| Standard (4 ft Bed) | 19 | £152.38 | £7,705.89 |
| Large Standard (4 ft Bed) | 11 | £163.68 | £8,277.69 |
Exchange Student Accommodation (Semester Contracts)
Longcliffe House is also available for exchange students on fixed-term semester contracts. These are offered in line with standard academic semester dates.
Semester 1 – 19-week Contract (136 nights)
| Room Type | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Standard | £2,744.40 |
| Standard (4 ft Bed) | £2,960.46 |
| Large Standard (4 ft Bed) | £3,180.13 |
Semester 2 – 21-week Contract (153 nights)
| Room Type | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Standard | £3,087.46 |
| Standard (4 ft Bed) | £3,330.51 |
| Large Standard (4 ft Bed) | £3,577.64 |
Arrival dates
Exchange students
- Semester 1 students: Wednesday 23 September 2026
- Semester 2 students: Sunday 7 February 2027
Postgraduates
- Wednesday 23 September 2026
Let lengths
Semester 1 Exchange students
- 19 week let: 23 September 2026 – 06 February 2027
Semester 2 Exchange students
- 21 week let: 08 February 2027 – 11 July 2027
Postgraduates
- 50 week let: 23 September 2026 - 11 September 2027
Rooms available throughout the Christmas and Easter vacations.
Rooms to be vacated by 10:00 am on the end date of the contract.
Hall office
Hall reception services for Longcliffe House are provided by Falkner Eggington Reception.
Our hall managers are responsible for dealing with any issues that you may have within your hall.
For general enquiries email: longcliffe.house@mailbox.lboro.ac.uk
Hall Manager: Sarah Hooley
Phone: +44 (0)1509 223819
Warden information
The warden team are responsible for pastoral and discipline issues.
Hall Warden: Bee King
Email: b.e.king@lboro.ac.uk
For emergency assistance, including room lockouts, please contact Security on 01509 222141.
Getting here
Longcliffe House is located just off campus, within easy reach of the University.
Longcliffe House is just off campus, with several easy ways to get to the University.
Walk or cycle
The University and Pilkington Library are approximately 1.4 miles away - around a 6-minute cycle or a 25–30 minute walk.
LC16 bus
The LC16 stops at The Priory, a short walk from Longcliffe House, and travels to Ashleigh Drive, close to campus. The journey takes around 6–8 minutes.
Kinchbus 3
For a more frequent service, walk around 10 minutes to Tynedale Road and take the towards the University. Get off at Holywell Drive, close to campus.
Returning to Longcliffe House
Both services can be used for the return journey, with a short walk between the bus stops and Longcliffe House.
Please check the latest bus timetables before travelling, as routes and services may change.
Walk or cycle
25-30 minutes walking 6 minutes cycling
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