Rowancroft
Fore Street, Heavitree, Exeter »
For: Undergraduate and postgraduate students
Located: Near St Luke's Campus
Room type(s): En-suite, Studio
Catering: Self-catered
Rowancroft consists of en-suite flats arranged within four smart, contemporary houses - Francis, Radford, Davies and Garden - along with studios located within a separate block. The residence is in enclosed landscaped grounds, near the local shops of Heavitree, with buses into the city centre, Streatham Campus and beyond. Rowancroft is a short walk from both St Luke's campus and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital.
Due to demand, this residence is predominantly allocated to students studying in colleges based on St Luke's campus.
En-suite rooms
Available to undergraduate students, each flat of five to eight residents has en-suite rooms (187 in total) sharing a well-equipped kitchen. The en-suite facilities consist of an enclosed shower cubicle (except in accessible rooms where this is wet-room style), toilet, sink, waste bin and mirror.
For students joining the Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (BMBS) programme we will be offering a 43 week contract starting Sunday 8 September 2024, in line with the extended programme length for the 2024-25 academic year. BMBS students are encouraged to view further information about their accommodation options.
For students joining the MSci Nursing programme we offer a 48 week contract in line with the extended programme. MSci Nursing students are encouraged to view our dedicated MSci Nursing Programme webpage for further information about their accommodation options.
BMBS and MSci Nursing students are likely to be allocated to blocks with students who are studying the same course due to the contract length requirements of their course.
Studio rooms
There are 32 single-occupancy studios which are mainly let to postgraduate students. They have an open-plan living space which includes a double bed, workspace, and small kitchenette/diner. The en-suite facilities consist of an enclosed shower cubicle (except in accessible rooms where this is wet-room style), toilet, sink, waste bin and mirror.
This Collegiate residence is managed by the University.
The University of Exeter continually invests in its properties to provide new facilities and upgrade existing ones. Find out more details.
Reception contact details
Tel: 01392 725816
Email: rowancroft@exeter.ac.uk
Where to collect your post and parcels
Radford House Reception.
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Your Rowancroft postcode is depending on your block and room number:
- Francis House - EX1 2AQ
- Davis House - EX1 2EZ
- Studios - EX1 2FD
- Radford House - EX1 2AP
- Garden House - EX1 2AN
About this accommodation
42, 43 and 48 week contracts, depending on your course
Studio rooms available for wheelchair users
Close to Heavitree and St Leonard shopping areas which include supermarkets, cafés, takeaways and independent stores
5 minute walk to St Luke's campus and 40 minutes to Streatham campus
Wifi
Laundry facilities
Close to the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital
Bike storage
Designated quiet block
Fees
The prices below are the contract length total per room.
| Room type | 2023-2024 | 2024-25 | Contract length |
|---|---|---|---|
| En-suite | £7,521.31 | £8,318.27 | 42 weeks |
| Studio | £8,825.16 | £9,847.73 | 42 weeks |
| En-suite | £7,701.00 | £8,517.00 | 43 weeks (BMBS students only) |
| En-suite | £8,599.45 | £9,510.65 | 48 weeks (MSci Nursing students only) |
Details
Room size
En-suite rooms at Rowancroft are approximately 14.4m2 (3140mm x 4580mm).
Studio rooms at Rowancroft are approximately 24.4m2 (4020mm x 6060mm).
These measurements are a guide only, in some residences room sizes vary considerably.
Bed size
En-suite rooms have single beds (3'6" wide).
Studios have double beds (4'6"wide).
The lengths of all beds are 6'3".
Safes
Some of the rooms in Rowancroft ensuite and studio rooms have a safe however, there may not be one in every room. If you are allocated a room which does not have a safe when you arrive, it will not be possible for us to provide one in the room.
- Bed, wardrobe, desk and chair.
- Bookshelves, desk lamp or built-in lighting, noticeboard and waste bin.
- High speed wired and wireless network/internet from Glide Student. Please register using the links below:
- IPTV is available via your computer and can be arranged through Glide Student. Please note you will still need a TV Licence to watch live TV or BBC iPlayer from any device.
Shared kitchens have a cooker with oven, hob and grill, microwave, fridge/freezer, water boiler/kettle, dining table, chairs and an ironing board.
The quantity of items provided depends on the size of the flat. You will need to provide pots and pans, cutlery and crockery.
Please see our Kitchen and cleaning guide for information on how to use and maintain the gas and electrical equipment within our kitchens.
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The atmosphere in Rowancroft was always so friendly. With the accommodation being further from main campus, it was nice to be able to walk with your coursemates to campus.
Katie
Undergraduate student living in Rowancroft
