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The front desk staff is always very serious and enthusiastic to help us answer or solve some problems. Once there is some situation in the room that needs repair, after applying for repair, the maintenance staff will arrive as soon as possible within working hours and repair it quickly.
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Winchester Hall Rankings
| Riverside Way | #1 |
| Unilife Sparkford House | #2 |
| Cathedral Point | #3 |
| Burma Road Student Village | #4 |
| Queen's Road Student Village | #5 |
| West Downs Student Village | #6 |
| St Elizabeth's | #7 |
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Most helpful review
The front desk staff is always very serious and enthusiastic to help us answer or solve some problems. Once there is some situation in the room that needs repair, after applying for repair, the maintenance staff will arrive as soon as possible within working hours and repair it quickly.
Value for money
Location
Property management
Cleaning
Social spaces
Social experience
Internet / Wifi
Cathedral Point Information
| Telephone | 01926 587 730 |
| Postcode | SO23 7GY |
| Price from | £195.00 per week for 25/26 (subject to availability) |
| Top tip | Cathedral Point provides exceptional and purpose-built student accommodation in the heart of stunning Winchester. Visit the website to find out more! |
Room Types
8 Single Rooms - Bronze Ensuite
Single Studios Bronze Studio
Single Studios Silver Studio
Amenities
This property offers all-inclusive rent, common room, courtyard, games area, WiFi, on-site laundry & study rooms. Discover more!
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- Common Room
- Communal Events
Accessibility
- Wheelchair Access
Features
- Common Room
- Communal Kitchen
- Vending Machines
Internet Access
- WiFi
Laundry
- Coin-operated Communal Laundry
People/Staff
- Courtesy Officer (24-hour Patrol)
- Onsite Concierge
Recreational Facilities
- Communal Events
- Entertainment Room
- Outdoor Area
Security & Safety
- CCTV / Surveillance Cameras
- Secure Building Entry
Services
- Cleaning Service
Special Policies
- No Smoking
Transport
- Bike Storage
Travel Times
Cathedral Point has easy access to the city centre, galleries, shops, restaurants & bars.
University of Winchester
West Down Campus25 mins6 mins14 mins1.3 mi
King Alfred Campus23 mins6 mins19 mins1.1 mi
University of Southampton
Winchester Campus16 mins7 mins16 mins0.6 mi
Cathedral Point Biography
Cathedral Point is purposefully designed student accommodation, perfectly located in the heart of the city and is only a twenty-minute walk from the University of Winchester. Being in such an ideal location means you have plenty to explore with friends.
After a long day of work, you can choose to hang out and meet your neighbours in the common room, games area or landscaped courtyard. If you are needing to focus on your classwork, you can make use of the fast WiFi and study room. You can benefit from handy amenities such as on-site laundry facilities and all-inclusive bills.
At Cathedral Point you have the option of staying in a range of ensuite rooms and studios. All of these rooms have modern finishings and come furnished with everything you need. If you are looking for more communal living, then the ensuite rooms with a shared kitchen and living space are the ideal choice. Alternatively, if you prefer your privacy, you can opt to stay in a self-contained studio.
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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 Cathedral Point Reviews
Good location with a lot of amenities. Very nice staff. Pricing is a bit expensive. Overall lovely place in general.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts! We're glad to hear that you enjoy the location and amenities, as well as the friendly staff. We understand that pricing can be a factor, and we appreciate your feedback 😊
Good location but have to sign in everyone electronically, even for five minutes. Maintenance men do not come until published twice which is still two working days after requested.
Good place to live for the last three years.
Thank you for your review! We're so glad to hear that you've had a great experience living here for the past three years. It's always wonderful to know that our residents feel comfortable and happy during their stay. If there's anything more we can do to make your time even better, just let us know!
Wifi could have better connection
Thank you for your feedback! We're sorry to hear that the Wi-Fi connection hasn't been up to your expectations. We’ll look into this and see if there are any improvements we can make to enhance the connection. If you experience any specific issues, please don’t hesitate to let us know, and we'll do our best to help! 😊
love staying here, it’s very quiet and peaceful. Clean and friendly environment.
I look me room and the staff are nice although I think there should be a printing service for students.
The apartment often hosts interesting events, which I loved.
Everyone is so friendly and welcoming :)
The front desk staff is always very serious and enthusiastic to help us answer or solve some problems. Once there is some situation in the room that needs repair, after applying for repair, the maintenance staff will arrive as soon as possible within working hours and repair it quickly.
love my space, very strict on visitors although
Very good. There are always activities in the apartment, such as snacks, fruit, hot cocoa, etc.
Bern here for the last 5 months! Been loving it and wouldn’t complain!
it will be better if they can provide more clean services.
A good place to stay with kind and friendly staff. Rooms are clean and well kept. Social spaces are brilliant but are often empty but the design of the accomodation is relatively sociable anyway so this is less of an issue.
I love the staff at cathedral Point and love the location also
Cathedral Point is literally my second home and I love staying here, the management here are really supportive.
Stayed here for 2 years now and have loved it, although more expensive than other accommodations definitely worth the difference for all the safety and security that comes with living here
Been at this accommodation for 2 years now, enjoyed living here. Staff are so friendly and helpful. Definitely would recommend staying here to other students.
Cathedral Point has been a brilliant location for my university accommodation, so much so that it is my third year here. It is safe, accommodating and well balanced through communal spaces and bedrooms. The design is well thought out and a great place to stay!
The staff here always make me feel supported and safe, fellow students are friendly and it’s a great place to be in the city
If there is a gym would be even better.
Thank you for your suggestion! We agree that having a gym would be a great addition to the facilities. We’re always looking for ways to improve. If you have any other ideas or thoughts, feel free to let us know!
Overall experience is good, but it could be cheaper, and i wish we can get the 24h reception back,that'll be more convenient. I wish the windows could open wider.
Thank you for your feedback! We're glad to hear that you had a good overall experience. We understand your concerns regarding the price, and we'll take that into consideration as we continue to improve. We also appreciate your suggestion about the 24-hour reception and the windows. If you have any other suggestions or concerns, don't hesitate to reach out – we're always here to help!
WiFi is slow, and video browsing is not very smooth.
Thank you for sharing your feedback with us! We're sorry to hear about the issues with the WiFi connection. We understand how important a stable connection is, especially for video browsing and work. We’ll look into this to improve the service. If you experience any further issues, feel free to let us know and we'll make it a priority to address it. Thanks again for bringing it to our attention!
Overall very good, but there is a set time to pick up the express, and there is no gym, As I live in block C, the laundry room needs to be walked from C to A and there are only 4 washing machines for so many people.
Thank you for your feedback! We're glad to hear you're having a positive experience overall. We appreciate you highlighting the areas where we can improve. We'll definitely take your points about the express pickup times, laundry facilities, and gym into consideration as we work to enhance the accommodation for everyone. If you have any other concerns or suggestions, feel free to let us know—we’re here to help!
The yellow is too ugly and intense it really ruins the room. For the price we pay we should have cleaners for the kitchen and bins. The special days and events are appreciated.
Thank you for your feedback! We're sorry to hear that the yellow color in the room didn't meet your expectations. We appreciate your suggestion regarding the cleaning and bin services, and we'll definitely take that into consideration as we aim to improve. We're glad to hear you enjoyed the special events, and we'll continue to work on providing a great experience for all our residents. If you have any other suggestions or concerns, feel free to reach out.
Lovely accommodation, the staff are so friendly and really make you feel like you’re at home! I love my flat — i am staying on to next year as I couldn’t ask for anything better
Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re so happy to hear that you’ve felt at home here. It’s great to know that the staff have made such a positive impact on your stay. We’re thrilled you’ll be staying on for another year and look forward to continuing to make your experience even better! 😊
Staff are amazing and friendly, maintenance requests can take a while to do as there’s only one guy between the two sites.
Thank you for your feedback! We're so glad to hear that you’ve had a positive experience with our staff and found them friendly. We do understand that maintenance requests can sometimes take longer due to limited resources, and we appreciate your patience. If there's anything else we can do to assist you, please don't hesitate to reach out!
Have lived here for the last two years. Staff are amazing ! Could improve wifi as it often runs very slow. Would also be nice to have more facilities for the money like a gym
Thank you for your feedback and for being a resident with us for the past two years! We're so glad to hear that you’ve had a great experience with our staff—they truly appreciate your kind words. We understand how important reliable WiFi is and will pass your comments along to our team to see if improvements can be made. We also appreciate your suggestion regarding additional facilities and will take this into consideration for future developments. If there's anything else we can do to enhance your experience, please don’t hesitate to reach out!
Viewed a studio here and it was filthy and the window opened about 1cm 🤦🤦🤦 didn’t even consider living here after seeing the ridiculous window situation. Do not live here unless you hate fresh air and want to boil in the summer.. imagine british summer with no ac and the window doesn’t open 💀 gl
Thank you for your feedback, and I’m sorry to hear about your experience. Cleanliness is very important to us, and we apologize that the studio did not meet your expectations. We understand how crucial it is to have fresh air and a comfortable living space, especially during the summer. Your comments about the window situation will be shared with our team so we can address these issues. Thank you for bringing this to our attention.
Far too hot and cannot open windows. I was constantly sweating and temperatures would consistently reach 25 degrees plus. It took over 3 months for anything to be done and even then the flat was still unbearably hot. Do not stay here, I felt like I couldn’t breathe it was so hot.
We’re disappointed to hear that you’ve had a negative experience and would like to better understand exactly what has happened. If you could contact residents@collegiate-ac.com we will be in touch to discuss the issue further.
I lived in a gold studio which has a large space, especially the bath room, really like it.
Thank you for the review, we are delighted you are happy with your room!
Really nice accommodation but for the price cleaners should clean communal areas.
Thank you for your review, we appreciate all feedback as it helps us create a better experience for our residents!
Overall, the location Is perfect. I get on well with most staff. Some issues I've had could of been resolved but overall okay. Generally happy with everything.
We have to agree with you the location is great! Glad to read you are happy, we really appreciate your feedback as it helps us create a better experience.
Great location for those of you who take classes in the Winchester campus
Thanks for the review! We agree the location is great :)
Loved living here will be sad to leave.
Safe environment with good study facilities. However, buildings are full of silverfish, management do nothing to prevent it. Have had extreme amounts of silverfish in my room and even in my bed! Not happy about what I’m receiving for my money and I’m definitely traumatised after living with silverfish for a year. However, if you don’t have a problem with them then I would say it’s an okay place to stay.
We're truly sorry to hear about your experience, and we apologize for any inconvenience you've faced. We take your feedback seriously and would like to understand more about your specific concerns. If you wouldlike to dicuss this further please contact residents@collegiate-ac.com.
Cathedral point is very nice, and I’m very happy living here 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩
We love to read postiive reviews, we are so glad to hear you are enjoying your stay at Cathedral Point!
Very good very good very good very good
Thank you for the reveiw, we are please to read you are enjoiyng your stay!
The place is extremely comfy and fun
We are so pleased to hear you enjoying your stay with us!
Moved in with dirt on walls, silverfish, mould in bathroom, taps were leaking, no hot water for a month, terrible and rude management, food welded plug in sink from old tenents, dead bugs on floor. Then they put up the rent to £16000 a year...very greedy.
We understand completely that you’ve found your accommodation experience disappointing and would like to do what we can to ensure that it gets better. Please contact us on tenants@collegiate-ac.com and we will be in touch to discuss your situation further.
Had a nice experience at this accommodation site! Staff were friendly, Luke and Carlos were amazing including others at the reception. Thank you for all your help!
The amount of money charged for the state of this place is ridiculous. The management are rude. The flat is unbearably hot with no way to ventilate or open windows management are completely unreasonable when it comes to asking for help with literally anything- just robotic in pointing out the bare minimum they have to do because of the terms of the tenancy agreement. No one wants to be here in the summer because it’s so hot it’s hard to breath and the company couldn’t care less. Passive aggressive emails sent out often. No privacy and hardly any notice is given about them needing access to the rooms which is all the time. The tennancy agreement states 24 hours notice minimum but quite often they will send ab email out at 4pm stating they will be accessing our rooms from early the next morning- last time I checked that is not 24 hours. And if you have an issue with any of it then tough! As a summery I wouldn’t recommend anyone stay here. It’s hot, it’s uncomfortable.
It's a nice room and big kitchen. The ensuite bathroom was bigger than I though it was going to be. It's only a 15 min walk to the Uni which is ideal
Strongly suggest don’t live here. terrible place. The reception was zero helpful. And the room is tooooo hot. Maintenance was s*** as well.
Would be great but the windows are locked shut, you can only tilt the top by 10cm (i measured) which does nothing. So even in October it gets up to 25 degrees, and in Spring/Summer will be far too hot. Windows could be unlocked in previous years but now cant be.
Cathedral Point is 'okay' It is extremely expensive for the quality of room and amenities you receive. Staying on campus is cheaper if possible. As Winchester goes, staying at Cathedral Point is probably cheaper than privately renting unless a house share. The location is fantastic, directly halfway between the town center and both campuses of university. It is right next to the train station so if you travel by train it is ideal. HOWEVER, do note that due to its location being by the station, trains run CONSTANTLY through the day and night which causes extreme noise/vibrations and is extremely noisy and startling. It also causes audio to glitch out in zoom/teams calls due to the background noise. Staff are okay, there have been extremely rude and nasty staff here before but they seem to have moved on. I do think they could be a bit more helpful and have students' best interests more at heart though. The WiFi drops out A LOT and is significantly SLOWER than advertised.
We have stayed at Cathedral Point for two years now, the accommodation experience has dropped significantly since last year, no free events as advertised and the WiFi often drops in and out. There are poor washing facilities and it is incredibly loud at night. Maintenance takes ages to get sorted and we are also unable to open our windows, it gets too hot in these rooms during the summer
I have lived at CP for 3 years now, absolutely loved it here and would not even consider going anywhere else. Best decision I’ve ever made 🥰
Thank you for your lovely comment 😌
I have loved it here during my first year of uni. The staff is nice and the location is amazing. Can’t wait to be back next year!
Thats great to hear you enjoyed living with us so much you have decided to stay another year! 😁
Stayed here for a year and it wasn’t a great stay. The noise of the train can be really loud and as it runs through the night, it does disturb you and can prevent you sleeping well and disturb you when you’re studying. Some people could get used to it but I really couldn’t. There were countless issues with my room, little things that should’ve been resolved easily and painlessly by staff but weren’t. Management are very unapproachable and there were multiple reports of staff entering peoples rooms without permission. Ver expensive for what it is. It’s run by the uni so there seems to be minimal attention to detail unlike if you rented privately or with a separate company. Wouldn’t recommend if you wanted to use the space to study and not for as a social gathering
I am a student who stayed in studio flat here. Did not regret my choice even for a bit. Management always friendly and occasional pizza or breakfast in the morning was appreciated. Trains slightly were annoying, but then you get used to them. So close to town or you can get a quick train to London, bonus. Liked being in here and will miss my studio.
Covid-19: Gave a support and cleaned property on a daily basis
The accommodation itself is set in a good location. Town is very close, and the university is not far. This makes it an ideal spot for the social side of the university. However, the accommodation is very over priced. The so called cleaners, rarely attended which left students feeling like they were paying for a service not provided to them and so in breach of contract (which the accommodation will make sure you adhere to but not themselves). There are many problems with the building which is surprising for a new build as you would’ve thought it would be all up to date but it is to be expected of a building thrown up so quickly. The train track nearby will be constantly heard as trains thunder by in the night which can be a serious problem for those rooms facing the tracks due to noise. Some problems even when reported do not get sorted even tho they existed prior to us moving in. Certain issues and complaints aren’t dealt with seriously enough while others are dealt with too harshly
Cathedral point is a well build, well placed accommodation. However, those who run it and are meant to support students, do not. In my almost year, there we’re a lot of issues with things being broken, bins not being emptied and drug raids without permission to enter rooms. The night security is amazing.
Really not worth the money. Multiple issues with the building and the manager is cold and rude in attitude. She only appears to do the bare minimum. and is obviously not qualified to be in charge of managing Cathedral Point on a day-to-day basis. Multiple maintenance issues are ignored and left. Despite the building being new, there are countless design faults with the windows, blinds and heaters in the kitchen. Extremely disappointing considering the price of the rent. The manager is definitely not skilled for the position, and it very clearly impacted on how things have been dealt with. Unwarranted (possibly illegal) drug search was also undertaken in all residents private rooms, and staff would enter rooms whether student was there or not. No de-briefing was given, which raises many ethical issues. Really is not worth the money. Sadly they get away with it as the competition is so low here.
EXPENSIVE! Staff are sometimes rude but other then that no faults.
Way to expensive at £7250. Is new but would rather live somewhere cheaper. Also way to loud after midnight
It’s quite expensive but if you can afford it it’s a really nice place to live. It’s right next to the train station, a 10 minute walk from town and a 15 minute walk to uni. The laundry machines are a bit expensive but apart from that everything is included in your rent. The ensuite rooms are really nice and you’ve got a lot of storage space. It’s all really modern and the kitchen is spacious and looks nice as well.