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Very convenient, under all the outlets like CostCutter, melt and infusion. Rooms are decent sized, and social life is great!
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Most helpful review
Very convenient, under all the outlets like CostCutter, melt and infusion. Rooms are decent sized, and social life is great!
Value for money
Location
Property management
Cleaning
Social spaces
Social experience
Internet / Wifi
Shackleton Information
| Telephone | +44 (0)121 512 2158 |
| Postcode | B15 3SX |
| Top tip | Housing 350 students at the heart of the Vale Village community, Shackleton offers mainly catered accommodation. Visit the website to find out more! |
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This property offers en-suite, Student Living Plus (formerly Meal Plan), kitchens & dining area. Discover more!
Accessibility
- Wheelchair Access
Features
- Communal Kitchen
- Meals
Internet Access
- WiFi
Special Policies
- No Smoking
Travel Times
Shackleton has easy access to Duck and Scholar student bar, Shackleton Lounge, Costcutter supermarket, green spaces & clubs.
University of Birmingham
Edgbaston campus20 mins5 mins16 mins1.2 mi
Shackleton Biography
Shackleton is the heart of The Vale Village. Home to 350 students and some of the village’s best study and social spaces, you can roll out of bed and be at a student bar, convenience store, or award-winning student restaurant in less than a minute. Plus, The Vale’s iconic lake is only a short walk away.
Nestled in leafy green parkland, Shackleton offers a mix of ensuite and shared-bathroom flats, as well as a range of studio apartments and studios. All ensuite and shared flats are catered (Student Living Plus), which means you can choose to eat what you like, when you like, from a delicious selection of University of Birmingham’s food and drink outlets.
Every room comes equipped with a single or ¾ bed, study desk and chair, and plenty of storage as a minimum. You’ll share a modern kitchen and lounge with up to seven flatmates.
If you’d prefer your own private space, a Shackleton studio apartment or studio is for you. Each home has a single or ¾ bed, a private kitchen and dining area, private bathroom, study desk and chair, plus ample space for your student essentials. Studios and apartments are self-catered.
Visit the website to find out more.
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Are the student living plus students all put into flats together or is it a random allocation? I have student living plus but want work out if I will be living with others that have or have not living plus included.
By member11113861 On 22nd August 24
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Can a non university student live with me in shackelton?
By member933585 On 23rd August 18
Nope
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All the Answers You Need About Student Accommodation
What tenancy length do I need?
Some students choose to stay during the academic year, whilst others – particularly international students – require a tenancy that covers the entire year. You can also find student accommodation that is available for one or two terms, classified as a “short stay” on our search filters.
Should I stay in catered student accommodation?
This is totally up to you! Catered accommodation means you will be served meals at set times in a dining hall, and you’ll likely have access to fewer kitchen facilities than if you were to stay in self-catered accommodation.
What is a guarantor and do I need one?
A guarantor is a person who signs a contract to agree to pay your rent if you are unable to. Most university accommodation requires a guarantor, and this applies to both domestic and international students.
Will I need to pay a deposit on student accommodation?
Most likely, yes, you’ll need to pay a deposit. This will be refunded at the end of your stay as long as there is no damage to the room or property.
What bills will my rent include?
If you are staying in university-run accommodation or private halls, your rent should include any utilities such as electricity, gas, water, and internet. Students are not required to pay council tax, however you may need to fill in an exemption form so make sure you check with your local council.
What is purpose-built student accommodation?
Purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) are residential buildings designed for students. They are often located close to campus, boast modern facilities, include all bills, and often have staff on site to assist residents.
Will my student accommodation be furnished?
Student accommodation is typically fully furnished. Your room should include at least a bed, clothes storage, desk and chair. You’ll likely need to bring things such as bedding and kitchen utensils, but we have a full list here of everything you’ll need.
Read Shackleton Reviews
Very convenient, under all the outlets like CostCutter, melt and infusion. Rooms are decent sized, and social life is great!
Thank you for taking the time to leave this review of your accommodation and it's great to hear you are enjoying your time living in Shackleton Louise - Manager of Shackleton
I an international student had my things thrown out of my room due to the fact that my contract ended. I do understand the situation but I would like to get my things back and compensated because what am I supposed to do without my things.
I lived here in the 1970s when it was called Lake Hall and it was practically falling down then.... Amazed it is still used!
Pretty good, but heating didn't work and the caretakers took forever to fix stuff!
Sociable hall, great central location on the cake, good access to food. Good room sizes
Lots is always happening here. It has a busy bar and lots of food outlets. However, the management is terrible and its way over priced.
Best for social, large rooms, looks like a prison but alright inside and layouts really nice, have to be meal plan which isn't great
We have a pub downstairs. End of Competition.
Shackleton is the perfect place to meet new people.
So good!!!!!!! Meal plan is great
Looks like a prison from the outside but the food access and the social life is brilliant. Rooms are spacious (for most) and living areas and roomy. Slight issue with plumbing and slow internet are draw backs.
It's in the middle of everything. It has large kitchens and ok sized rooms and is known for being very social. The bar downstairs is really cool plus there's a costcutter there too.
The most convenient place to live in UoB. Everything you need is under one roof and it is managed really well.
I have paid more for this accommodation than most at UoB- yet the halls are visibly older than other cheaper and similarly priced halls. There are cracks and rubble falling off some walls that have not been attended to. Guild students think it's fine to post a tidal wave of advertising spam through the letter box, making a mess. Rooms spacious and in a great area by a lake, though.
Ridiculously expensive and we don't even get a cleaner (the cleaning they did before we arrived wasnt up to scratch either, left with a dirty shower when we turned up). Maintenance takes days to arrive, even when our freezer wasn't working so everyone's food defrosted and both our toilets were not working and it took them days to fix it which isn't on for the money we pay. The location is good, but that doesn't justify the cost for me.