In County Main, 8-13 students normally share WC, shower and kitchen facilities in each flat.

The townhouses see 12 people sharing a 4 storey building, with kitchen/dining facilities on the ground floor and 2 bathrooms and 4 bedrooms on each of the 3 upper floors.

The ensuite flats in County South see 8 people sharing kitchen/dining facilities, whilst John Creed ensuites are grouped into smaller flats of 4 or 5.

The weekly fee for a bedroom with shared bathroom facilities is £177.03 (County Townhouses) or £160.65 (County Main), on a 40 week contract (2024/25).

An ensuite bedroom in County costs £194.11 per week (County South). There are a handful of slightly larger rooms available at £196.63.

All bedrooms offer a bed (majority with under-bed storage), desk, wardrobe, drawers, notice board, shelves and a chair. The rooms are carpeted and there will be blinds or curtains at the windows. In John Creed, where in-built under-bed storage isn’t included, large wardrobes with overhead cupboard spaces are provided. Please note that noticeboards are also not provided in John Creed.

Ensuite rooms benefit from a private bathroom with shower, washbasin and mirror, and WC. Bedrooms with shared bathrooms have their own washbasin/vanity unit and mirror. Please note that there are a handful of John Creed ensuite rooms that are bath only.

The communal bathrooms in County Main each offer WC, washbasin and shower (normally one for up to three residents sharing). In the County Townhouses students share a tiled wet room style bathroom, one between two students. These include a shower, washbasin and mirror, and WC.

The kitchens are equipped with a table and chairs that allow the flat to eat together if they choose. There are also cookers and a microwave, kettle and toaster, fridge, freezer and cupboard storage space.

A vacuum cleaner, ironing board and iron are also supplied, along with dust pan and brush, and a mop and bucket.

In County Main and Townhouses the larger social spaces also allow for soft seating areas.

Most of our accommodation in County College is self-catered but some of our ensuite accommodation (County South) does offer a catered option. Please visit our main catered accommodation information page for more details.

Freedom Eats offers a flexible alternative to those students that want to live in self-catered accommodation but still enjoy discounted food in campus outlets at their convenience.

All bedrooms with shared bathrooms (County Main & Townhouses) are longer than normal singles, measuring 2100x900mm.

The majority of beds in the ensuite accommodation (John Creed & County South) are regular single size - 1900x900mm, though some are also the longer variation. Please let us know when you apply if you would benefit from a long bed.

If you need to buy longer bedding, we find a quick Google search and well known online retailers can supply them.

Please note that the information provided below is a general guide to the sizes of items/storage you may find in your room. Measurements may differ slightly where adaptations have been put in place, or items have been replaced over time.

Ensuite rooms

County South

If you have a County South ensuite room the desk area is 1780mm wide x 560mm deep. The space under the desk includes 3 drawers set to one side and is 720mm high.

Under the bed you can fit several storage boxes if you choose, up to 280mm tall and 760mm deep.

The hanging rail section of the wardrobe is 800mm wide, and there are shelves above and to the side of it, as well as above the desk.

John Creed

If you have a John Creed ensuite room the desk area is 2100mm wide x 580mm deep. The space under the desk includes 3 drawers set to one side and is 690mm high.

Under the bed you can fit several storage boxes if you choose, up to 280mm tall and 840mm deep.

The hanging rail section of the wardrobe is 800mm wide, and there are shelves above and to the side of it, as well as above the desk. Your wardrobe also includes a set of 3 drawers.

Bedrooms with shared shower/WC

County Main

County Main rooms have desks that measure 1630mm wide x 640mm deep. The space under the desk includes 3 drawers set to one side and is 720mm high.

Under the bed, rooms in County Main have two compartments measuring 870mm wide x 920mm deep and 980mm wide x 920mm deep. They can take storage boxes up to 280mm tall.

Wardrobes in these rooms have a 760mm hanging rail, as well as shelves above and to the side, and above the desk.

Under the sink you will further storage, as well as the pipes for your sinks plumbing! This storage space is 750mm wide x 440mm deep x 460mm high.

Townhouses

Townhouse rooms have desks that measure 1800mm wide x 670mm deep. The space under the desk includes a single drawer set to one side and is 720mm high.

Under the bed, rooms in the townhouses have two compartments measuring 980mm wide x 920mm deep. They can take storage boxes up to 280mm tall.

Wardrobes in these rooms have a 760mm hanging rail, as well as shelves above and to the side, and above the desk.

If you are a prospective student you should take a look at the Accommodation Services website for full details of their offer, processes, application guides and so on.

If you are already living here the Residents' Handbook contains plenty of useful information.

If you are already a member of County you can contact our Accommodation Manager, Anna. Her contact details are at the bottom of the page.

Campus accommodation for second/third years is limited, but each college has a proportionate amount available each year for their returning students. We publicise our application process after the annual November Housing Fair.

In County, we have just under 200 bed spaces for returners, but demand tends to exceed supply and those entering their final year are given priority.

The first thing you need to do is visit the annual housing fair, which takes place every November on campus. Here you can get all the help you need, as well as meet approved landlords from around the city.

The Lancaster University Homes approval scheme collects together all the landlords and properties that have the backing of both universities and the city council, so their website is the best place to start your search and to proceed with peace of mind.