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Love the free stuff like cookie and chocolate. The price I wish could be a bit lower so it can match the area price. Overall a very good experience, definitely would recommend this to my friend in the future.
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Most helpful review
Love the free stuff like cookie and chocolate. The price I wish could be a bit lower so it can match the area price. Overall a very good experience, definitely would recommend this to my friend in the future.
Value for money
Location
Property management
Cleaning
Social spaces
Social experience
Internet / Wifi
Chesil House Information
| Telephone | 0161 850 6664 |
| Postcode | BH1 1AQ |
| Price from | £161.50 per week for 25/26 (subject to availability) |
| Top tip | Chesil House is run in partnership with Bournemouth University and is located on the Lansdowne Campus, meaning you will never be late for class. Visit website to learn more! |
Room Types
Single Studios Studio
Single Rooms - Standard Ensuite
Amenities
This property offers rent, bills & furniture included, 24/7 security, Co-Op supermarket, ResLifeBU programme, contents insurance, common room, laundry facilities & free Wi-Fi. Discover more!
Accessibility
- Wheelchair Access
Features
- Communal Kitchen
- Storage Units
Internet Access
- WiFi
Laundry
- Coin-operated Communal Laundry
People/Staff
- Onsite Concierge
Security & Safety
- CCTV / Surveillance Cameras
Services
- Contents Insurance
Special Policies
- No Smoking
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Chesil House is located a short walk from the city centre & beach, a 10-minute walk from Bournemouth Coach & Rail station, & has easy access to local shops, an on-site Co-Op supermarket, ASDA & local amenities.
Bournemouth University (BU)
Landsdowne Campus7 mins2 mins7 mins0.3 mi
Chesil House Biography
If you are looking for convenient student housing in Bournemouth, then Chesil House is the place for you. The accommodation is run in partnership with Bournemouth University and is situated on Lansdowne Campus with Talbot Campus being a fifteen-minute bus ride away. Within easy reach, you have the city centre, the beach, pier attractions, supermarkets, local shops and Westbourne’s BH2 Centre.
Staying at Chesil House means you have exclusive access to ResLifeBU events and wellbeing programmes. On-site you can also find a handy Co-Op supermarket, common room, laundry facilities, 24/7 security and free Wi-Fi. You can also benefit from having contents insurance, bills, furniture and a bus pass included in your rent.
When it comes to choosing your room, you have the choice of staying in an en-suite room in a cluster flat or in a private studio. The cluster flats provide a great sense of community whereas the studios are the perfect option if you are wanting more privacy. Each room comes equipped with a bed, study area and en-suite bathroom.
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Q&A
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What size are the beds? Single, small double or regular double?
By member1289732 On 7th August 23
Reply from Chesil House
On 5th August 24
Hello there. Thank you for your query. All our rooms come with single beds. UK bed size info: Single = 90cm x 190cm
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Do the rooms have good views, if so what rooms are best?
By member458871 On 26th May 21
Reply from Chesil House
On 5th August 24
Hello and thank you for your query. We used to have sea view rooms but due to some recent neighbouring new builds that is not the case anymore. Please feel free to give us a call to discuss your preferences.
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does it have an elevator?
By member641017 On 4th August 19
Yes it does.
By member1044503 On 19th December 19
Reply from Chesil House
On 5th August 24
Hello there. Yes, we do have a lift at Chesil House.
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Chesil House is an accommodation that stands out to me for a number of reasons, namely Reslife and the social opportunities and variety of - more often than not - free events (a life saver if for students with limiting loans, but still wanting to engage in socialising and that uni experience). The staff are always lovely and helpful, often going above and beyond to be kind, informative and even set out small samples of food and drink visitors and residents can help themselves too! Although maintenance and WiFi can cause impromptu emails to state people might come into your room, that's really the only complaint I have so far. Great positioning to town, a good reputation for a student accom and it doesn't hurt that it's linked to many roads and pathways into town, as well as having the universities bus stop on its very own sidewalk around the corner.
Living here for one and half years by now. Amazing team, amazing accommodation. The whole CLV team is amazing and helpful ❤️
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Good, safe accommodation. Lots of social events held and friendly staff. Easy access to the city centre and other student accommodations.
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The most annoying issue is having 1 refrigerator for 6 people which compared to other accommodations is not enough at all
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Staff are very friendly Issues are resolved quickly Close to everything (bus stations,train station,markets)
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I had a good stay so far. My flush was not working and they fixed even though it took 2 hours.
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Prime location, lovely staff, value for money with minor inconveniences such as lack of fridge space and social spaces
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Shower's are so bad. It's so small and that curtain makes us crazy. Floor cleaning is so hard because of the carpets.
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I like how there is always someone at reception when you have an issue and how they post your letters underneath your door.
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Chesil is a good accommodation staff are always very pleasant.
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Social spaces could be enhanced due to the crowdness of the building it is so small. The number of washing machines might be also increased. More recycling options needed as many international students do not know the rules. Other than that, the wifi is really nice and fast, I did not experience any inconvenience. Our parcels were in safe, and the location is nice. I’d like to thank Irem Gilgil speacially, as she was the most welcoming staff and she listens to tenants well to solve the issues promptly. I also saw her cleaning the communal areas most of the time.
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Staff are great, Cooker is quite annoying but it works. Windows don’t open fully but could be worse. Heater works great and wifi is good however signal in the accom isn’t so great.
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Rooms are nice and cosy and the staff at the reception are always polite. The only issue we face is that the fridge is a bit small to be shared among six people.
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The location of the building and the accommodation fee are great but the toilets were poor designed and the wifi has been not working on many occasions.
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The front desk workers are very catering and approachable specifically from Irem. I’ve have to get my locks changed and it was done very well and quick, it was done by Steve.c.
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Love the free stuff like cookie and chocolate. The price I wish could be a bit lower so it can match the area price. Overall a very good experience, definitely would recommend this to my friend in the future.
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As an international student, lower rental costs would be much better for me.
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amazing place and love the receptionists especially jeff !!!!
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Jeff is the best receptionist. I love living here and would recommend to everyone.
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Very good value for money, good sized room with en-suite. The common room has a very homely feel and is often used as a good social space. The staff on reception are helpful and very friendly and are always down for chats.
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Really good property but would improve with a double bed. reception is phenomenal and so lovely ( especially Jeff, so lovely and caring my favourite by far )
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Wi-Fi randomly disconnects from my laptop sometimes and only connects to my phone when I go on an app that uses Wi-Fi, which then means I only get to see notifications when I am properly using my phone. Service had been great with very friendly and supportive staff, especially the “small Turkish girl” who is amazing.
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Staying at Chesil has been a wonderful experience. Everyone is really friendly and there are loads of really helpful facilities and resources
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Friendly and helpful staff. Always there to have a chat. Resolved issues promptly. Not too busy compared to the other accommodations on offer, which I like. Good sized rooms and kitchens, includes a lot of what you need before you first live here, including a kettle and microwave.
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Friendly staff who really make Chesil home. Environment is conductive for studying. Very close to shops and bus stops therefore very convenient.
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Great value for moneny, has everthing you need, maybe not the newest but thats not a problem, good people and helpful and kind staff.
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The staff is great and friendly but the the room is Not that perfect or as I excepted, The room I reserved was supposed to be similar to the pictures and videos provided on the website with a different design but unfortunately, the reality is quite different. The room I am currently in is smaller than I expected and does not match the representation I relied on when making my reservation. Moreover, the layout is quite inconvenient, making it difficult to open it fully With my belongings and there’s no space to move. the bed is in the middle of the room, the space feels cramped, and I am struggling to make it work.
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The staff at Chesil are mostly friendly and efficient, the location is perfect with it being a short walk into town and being nearby all the other student accommodations and we have a common area with a tv and a pool table making socialising easy.
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I love the place, its really spacious and just what I needed
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Overall, I am satisfied with my accommodation.
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The staff are very friendly, the rooms are a great size and all the facilities you need are there. Could be slightly closer to town centre and could make the common room more cozy and interesting but overall really good accommodation.
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Overall a solid accommodation without excellent location and very nice people
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Need more space for fridge, it has been complained by a lot of students. Apparently not just me
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good accommodation all round, would definitely recommend to new starters
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It’s pretty good but definitely warm inside, i wish the windows would open a bit wider.
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There are lots of opportunities to get involved in the community and everyone is really friendly. Any issues I have had have been resolved promptly after being reported to maintenance. Staff are always very helpful and try their best to answer any questions thrown at them.
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Amazing value for money at Chesil House. I stayed here from September 2022 until July 2023 and I absolutely loved it. Receptionists are genuinely lovely, with one guy being an absolute lifesaver. I really struggled with my mental health and he reassured me that if I was ever awake at night ruminating over things and feeling low, I could go downstairs and sit in reception with whoever was on shift just for some company. Such a lovely guy, I'm not sure of his name but he had blue/green hair and a beard. He's a real asset to the accomodation and I often wonder how he is as he's just brilliant!
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Stayed here during my first year and it was like hell. Had so many issues and no one wanted to help or fix anything. The sofa didn’t have any legs at the start of the year and still didn’t have any at the end of the year. The rooms were filthy when I moved in, police sirens kept everyone up at night and the security were unprofessional.
Chesil was a quieter halls which is what I wanted. Most of the staff were friendly. There was a few maintenance issues, but they were addressed promptly
Awful halls.. I would stay well away! Bugs in my room, furniture falling apart and so many scratches on the walls. Unacceptable conditions considering the price!!!
As soon as you walk into Chesil you are greeted by a security guard scowling at you. You then walk through two double doors, where you can them smell all the food waste rotting as the bins are just next door, this smell never leaves that area. Your room will be very basic and worn out. The beds are a basic mattress on a metal frame. When you sit up it will slide off the metal frame, the bed is overall very uncomfortable. You will be disturbed a lot by police sirens as the police station is just next door. The accommodation has a no noise policy. This means you will not be allowed to watch tv, play the guitar or listen to music at any reasonable level. God forbid you want to host a pre-drinks before you and your mates head out. You will be shut down and kicked out.
Rooms were dirty upon arrival, including the en-suites. Internet is appalling, drop-outs very frequent. Rooms are cold, they charge full price rent but won't turn the heating on for months. Washing facilities are poor for the price, paid £1.50 to dry and clothes were still soaking wet. Fire alarms go off constantly day and night. Kitchen area was broken when we arrived, fridge barely works and freezer defrosts itself. Not enough kitchen space for 6 people means having to store in room. Cannot collect post until after 3 which is a pain if it is urgent or sent on special delivery.
Room was dirty upon arrival, stained walls and en-suite was gross. Heating not switched on until October mean freezing cold rooms. No organised talks between flat mates to discuss stuff such as stealing food.
Living in Chesil House has been a great experience. The rooms are very nice and modern and you have your own en suite bathroom. The kitchens are very big so there's lot of cupboard space and room to prepare food. Reception staff are friendly and are on hand 24/7 to take care of any problems. The halls are within walking distance to the town centre and all the shops and restaurants you need, and the uni buses stop right outside and are very frequent, getting you there quickly. The common room is very nice though it's nearly always quiet, but a good space to hang out with friends if you want. Chesil itself has a quiet and relaxed atmosphere which is ideal if you're not really into partying, but it does get noisy outside at night. The only real downside is the rooms are extremely hot (in all weathers) and the restrictor on the window stops you opening it too much, so buy a fan. You'll need it.
Location is perfect, close to town, above CO-OP and a bus stop right outside that goes straight to uni. Stayed in Chesil in my first year, found it very clean and modern with all good facilities. Very quiet which is nice but not great for social experience! Common room is small with one pool table, a tv and sofas, largely unused.
Great size rooms with bathrooms (shower, toilet, sink). The room has everything you need with a good size desk and mirror. Bed is like a camp bed but good mattress.Lots of stains in our house from previous tenants and no steam cleaner on site (you would have to pay for it yourself) which is a bit annoying. Communal kitchen is large but fridge space is a bit limited and it contains everything you need (microwave, fridge but no mop). Communal areas are abit lacking compared to other halls in the area and the washing machines (which you have to pay for) are usually always in use considering that there are only three (invest in a drying rack as there are three dryers that you have to pay for as well). Staff are nice and friendly and help with most problems. Rooms are relatively sound proof but doors are really loud especially if you choose a room by the lift (not recommended for light sleepers). All in all good quality halls.
Generally good, nice small halls, nice staff, beds a bit uncomfy bit probably no different from other halls.
It's a nice new building but expensive for what you actually get. The common room is pretty empty (just a tv and a few sofas) so people tended to gather in flats rather than in there. Unfortunately for me it was usually the flat I shared with 5 other students who thought the sole purpose of uni was to party every night. I tried reasoning with them but they didn't want to know, so I went to the building manager, who also didn't want to know. My flatmates never cleaned up after their constant parties so the shared kitchen area was disgusting, I was going to a friend's for dinner every night because I couldn't face the awful smell coming from the mouldy food and piles of bin bags which no one would take outside. Still the building manager didn't care. I asked to move flats and they said I would then have to pay rent for both rooms. I ended up in hospital due to illness caused by stress, then moved home but still had to pay rent til the end of the year.
Chesil is so expensive but I've loved my halls experience! Chesil is mainly full of people that don't want a party (let's be honest) which is good for on placement but at the same time sucks. The reception staff are amazing and are always willing to go the extra mile.. all in all I've been so happy here.
you get charged for everything, EVERYTHING! Limited ventalation and gets really hot in the summer. Need to provide many of your own appliances (kettle, toaster etc.) Although, these halls are in the best location in regards to the university and nightlife with a bus pass being included with your rent.
it has been fun, the atmosphere is good
Been a nice place to live in first year at uni!
Chesil House is amazing for the money you pay to go here - not much different from Dorchester House just a lot cheaper
Pretty modern, well maintained, large enough to meet a variety of people, small enough to ensure flat parties don't have thousands of walk ins. Security also good. Large enough en-suite rooms for most people, and kitchens of a good size. Does get excruciatingly hot inside, but this could be of benefit in the winter?
Really nice halls, one of the best Bournemouth has to offer. Great kitchen area and nice rooms, Very quiet compared to other Bournemouth University halls and not as social, but in a brilliant location near town and beach, with a bus stop outside that takes you straight to the university campus.
No wifi as it's always broken. It's a s******* with people who don't come out of there rooms. Have to be quiet by 11 on weekends and the monitor everything. Do not stay here
Chesil house is really good in terms of location because it's close to the town center as well as the university bus stop. The flats are also a good size with good sized, clean rooms. Another good thing is that the halls aren't really big which means that it isn't too noisy when you're trying to work, however even though there is a really nice social space it never has much of an atmosphere going on compared to the other halls in terms of social experience. There isn't regular cleaning that i've ever seen happen but that isn't a major issue because we can do it ourselves. The main issue is hall management, although we can regularly contact managers through the Facebook group and there is always someone at reception it always takes a long time for anything to get fixed. The biggest issue of the year has been the Wifi which is slow, always cuts out and you have a limited number of devices. Flat maintenance also takes a while to be noted or fixed correctly.