Our halls of residence provide residential students with a safe place to settle into college life quickly and our facilities and student association led activities mean you will always have something to do!
Reaseheath College has on-site residential accommodation for up to 900 students, fully supported by a 24/7 safeguarding team. Alongside the range of accommodation, onsite facilities include:
- Multiple catering outlets open at various points between 8am until 7pm
- Under 18 and HE common rooms for you to socialise and relax
- Student bar in the heart of the campus equipped with a pool table, table tennis and large screen TVs. The courtyard is open as a bar in the evenings for students aged over 18.
- Access to our state-of-the-art college gym and sports activities
- Shuttle bus into Nantwich and local shops – specific days and times
- Free WiFi in all halls
- Free onsite car parking – you’ll need to obtain a permit from the transport office for this when you start at college
Find out more about living on campus on the student life at Reaseheath page.
Any full time students aged 16 and over may apply for a residential place and a bursary may be available to help with costs. Places are limited* so please ask for up to date details once you have been offered a place on a course.
You can visit a typical student room if you attend one of our Course Open Events or at your interview.
Reaseheath has residential places for students who require disabled facilities.
*Priority is given to students who live far away from Reaseheath and are unable to travel in on a daily basis, or would benefit educationally due to personal welfare and social problems.
Statement of principles and practice
The college provides accommodation to students who are under the age of 18. The following statements are designed to help prospective students, and their parents, when deciding on the appropriateness of considering residential accommodation:
Statement of Principles and Practice
Accommodation Aim:
“Reaseheath College offers a residential provision, ensuring a safe and secure environment which facilitates academic recruitment and retention, whilst developing learners in their personal, social and life skills.”
- Residential accommodation is offered to those prospective students who, due to distance away from the college, cannot travel on a daily basis or who have specific reasons requiring the need to be accommodated on the campus. A range of accommodation is offered on the campus at varying prices to those
- The majority of students needs can be met by the college but facilities are not available to effectively support individuals with significant medical or other
- The college offers around 300 bed spaces in a mix of single and shared rooms for under 18 year old students. All halls of residence are same gender and meet the National Care Standards Commission
- Students under the age of 18 years of age are accommodated in same gender halls of residence separate from the over18 years old students who also live on the campus. All under18 students are accommodated on the main college campus where arrangements are in place to ensure high standards of welfare and safeguarding. Students who are under the age of 18 years of age are expected to follow specific rules which are designed to keep them safe.
- Once a student is offered a place on their course they may apply for residential accommodation from May to start college in the following September. Applications for residential accommodation are reviewed by the Student Services team during July who allocate rooms on the basis of a range of factors which includes potential travel times and specific The final allocation of specific rooms is based on a number of factors and in those cases where it is not possible to offer a place in September, the student goes onto a waiting list.
- Once in accommodation students normally remain in allotted Accommodation rules and arrangements are modified once a student reaches the age of 18 or if significant issues arise in their hall of residence. Any requests to change rooms have to be agreed with the Student Services Manager.
- The care and safeguarding of students is maintained through a team of Safeguarding Officers with cover provided by staff of both genders on a 24 hour7 days a week bases. The team of Welfare Officers support students who have non-academic issues whilst at the college. All halls of residence are protected by access control, CCTV and vetted Safeguarding Officers. Although excellent monitoring arrangements are in place at the college it has to be recognised that a degree of maturity is required from the student to make a success of residential
- Students are closely monitored whilst on the college campus and arrangements are in place to allow individuals to leave the campus in an evening in a controlled Under18 year old students in halls of residence are expected to abide by a specific set of rules (available on request) which are issued to students once a place has been offered. Parents are also asked to read the College Residential Agreement and confirm they also understand the rules and are asked to support the college in ensuring under 18 year old students follow rules.
- A multi faith support member of staff is available at the college as is a multi-faith prayer room. The college catering outlets can provide special diets on
- The college offers evening activities which are organised for Students are actively encouraged to participate in the wide range of activities offered by the college. The residential experience helps a student develop social and interpersonal skills.
Other information that is distributed to students but which is also available on request that students and parents can access:
- Rules and Regulations – “College Residential Agreement”
- Student Handbook and Diary
Accommodation costs
Under 18 Accommodation
Please note these costs are correct for academic year 2023-2024.
| Type of Room | Cost per week including 7 day a week meals allowance | Cost per week including 5 day a week meals allowance |
|---|---|---|
| Jodrell half en-suite | £175 | £165 |
| Cotton single en-suite | £190 | £180 |
| Tomkinson single en-suite | £190 | £180 |
| Reaseheath Hall | £170 | £160 |
| Chetwood | £190 | £180 |
Over 18 Accommodation
Please note these costs are correct for academic year 2023-2024.
| Type of Room | Self Catering | Cost per week including 7 day a week meals allowance | Cost per week including 5 day a week meals allowance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Platt single en-suite | £140 | £190 | £180 |
| Gawsworth, Capesthorne and Tatton Halls plus 1 house in Rode Hall | £140 | £190 | £180 |
Applying for accommodation
360 accommodation tour
Make yourself at home in any one of our high-quality accommodation options on campus, ranging from our new townhouses to our traditional halls of residence. Take a look at where you could be living on our 360 accommodation tour.
To navigate through the tour select the halls of residence using the tabs at the bottom. You can then click wherever you see a blue arrow and scroll around for the 360 experience!
Catering
If you are under the age of 18 you will be placed in catered accommodation. If you are over the age of 18 you are able to choose from catered or self-catered accommodation.
Where to eat
The Catering Team at Reaseheath offer a wide range of food options across the site for our students, staff and visitors. We offer breakfast, lunch and evening meals along with snacks throughout the day.
We can accommodate a variety of diets and food allergies so if you have specific needs, please speak to a member of the team who will give you a form to fill out – we are happy to help. We offer gluten free and vegan options in some of our outlets.
The Main Dining Room
Breakfast: 7.45 – 11am, lunch: 12 – 2pm, dinner: 4.30 – 6.30pm and open in between mealtimes for snacks and drinks.
Breakfast examples: pastries, yogurt, cereal, porridge, fresh fruit, and fully cooked breakfast.
Lunch examples: hearty homemade hot dishes, jacket potatoes, salads boxes and prepacked sandwiches. Vegetarian options always available.
Evening meal examples: hearty homemade hot dishes, jacket potatoes, salads boxes, prepacked sandwiches and homemade dessert of the day. Vegetarian options always available.
Our chefs prepare all dishes with fresh ingredients. Reaseheath produce including Aberdeen Angus or wagyu beef, lamb, butter, cheese, salad, herbs and tomatoes is often used.
The Deli Bar
Monday – Friday, 11am till 2pm
In the main dining room build your own sandwich or salad bowl.
Bootzone
Monday – Friday, 8.30am-3pm
A grab and go breakfast or lunch, you can visit Bootzone wearing overalls and boots without having to change.
Bootzone offers hot pies, sausage rolls, breakfast baps, pizza, toasties, chips, ready-made sandwiches, snacks and ice-cream plus a hot daily special e.g. sausage and mash.
Feast
Monday – Friday, 8.30am – 3pm
Feast is a smaller café offering snacks, fruit smoothies, jacket potatoes, soup, toasties, homemade cakes, traybakes and cookies.
The Hunger Hut
Monday – Friday, 8.30am – 2.30pm
Based at the farm (near Agriculture), The Hunger Hut offers breakfast busters and baps. For lunch you can get a Reaseheath beef burger, loaded fries, hot dogs, hot and cold drinks.
Dining Room at REEA, Harleston Road
Monday – Friday, 8.30am – 3pm
The Dining Room at REEA offers hot and cold drinks and snacks. Full breakfast is served at 10am and lunch (homemade hot dishes, jacket potatoes etc.) is served from 12pm.
The Pizza Bar
Sunday – Thursday, 9-12pm
Offering 9in pizza, garlic bread, wedges and milkshakes
There are also various vending machines across the site offering a variety of snacks and hot drinks.
This information is correct as of March 2023. All information is subject to change.
Cost
All residential students can purchase a five or seven day meal package which offers value for money and allows for planning of cost.
A 5 day package is from Sunday dinner through to Friday lunch:
- Breakfast, tea or coffee included (up to the value of £3)
- Lunch (up to the value of £3.50)
- Evening meal (up to the value of £3.50)
Squash and water available with all meals
Total cost is £10 a day/£50 a week but you pay £40.
The 7 day package includes three meals per day Monday – Friday:
On Saturday we offer brunch 11am to 1pm and a ready meal as a takeaway. The ready meal is picked up at brunch time so students can go out and enjoy their day without rushing back for dinner.
On Sunday we offer brunch 11am to 1pm and then a home cooked dinner (Sunday roast) 4.30pm till 6pm.
- Breakfast, tea or coffee included (up to the value of £3)
- Lunch (up to the value of £3.50)
- Evening meal (up to the value of £3.50)
- Weekends: brunch £3, evening meal £3.50
Squash and water availability with all meals
Total cost is £63 a week but you pay £50.
Student ID cards will be loaded with 3 meal allowance per day to purchase three balanced meals.
As part of our safeguarding provision, we try to ensure that our students are eating a varied diet. We encourage our students to eat 3 meals a day, which can be healthy and balanced.
The meal plan only includes meals. If you wish to purchase items such as canned drinks, speciality coffee or tea, crisps, ice cream, cake, snacks, chocolate and take away containers you would need to load additional money onto your card.
Click the links below to view sample menus:
This information is correct as of March 2023. All information is subject to change.
Types of accommodation available
Accommodation available to under 18s
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Cotton (for males)
Cotton Hall is a modern under 18 Halls of Residence which has full en-suite facilities. In addition, each corridor has its own communal kitchen area with microwave, toaster and kettle. Cotton Hall has 46 bed spaces.
Reaseheath Hall (for males)
Reaseheath Hall is a single room with toilet and shower facilities down the corridor close to the rooms. The room also has a bed, desk, chair, draws and wardrobe. Reaseheath Hall has 16 rooms in total.
Tomkinson (for females)
Tomkinson Hall is a modern under 18 Halls of Residence which has full en-suite facilities. In addition, each corridor has its own communal kitchen with microwave, toaster and kettle. Tomkinson Hall has 48 bed spaces.
Jodrell (for females)
Jodrell Hall is an under 18 Halls of Residence which has half en-suite facilities. Each room has its own sink and has shared shower, toilet facilities and a communal kitchen area with use of a microwave, toaster and kettle. Jodrell Hall has 37 bed spaces.
Chetwood (for males and females)
Chetwood Hall is a modern Halls of Residence which has full en-suite facilities. In addition, each corridor has its own communal kitchen with microwave, toaster and kettle. Chetwood Hall has 96 bed spaces.
Cotton (for males)
Cotton Hall is a modern under 18 Halls of Residence which has full en-suite facilities. In addition, each corridor has its own communal kitchen area with microwave, toaster and kettle. Cotton Hall has 46 bed spaces.
Reaseheath Hall (for males)
Reaseheath Hall is a single room with toilet and shower facilities down the corridor close to the rooms. The room also has a bed, desk, chair, draws and wardrobe. Reaseheath Hall has 16 rooms in total.
Tomkinson (for females)
Tomkinson Hall is a modern under 18 Halls of Residence which has full en-suite facilities. In addition, each corridor has its own communal kitchen with microwave, toaster and kettle. Tomkinson Hall has 48 bed spaces.
Jodrell (for females)
Jodrell Hall is an under 18 Halls of Residence which has half en-suite facilities. Each room has its own sink and has shared shower, toilet facilities and a communal kitchen area with use of a microwave, toaster and kettle. Jodrell Hall has 37 bed spaces.
Chetwood (for males and females)
Chetwood Hall is a modern Halls of Residence which has full en-suite facilities. In addition, each corridor has its own communal kitchen with microwave, toaster and kettle. Chetwood Hall has 96 bed spaces.
Accommodation available to over 18s
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Platt
Platt is a modern mixed gender Halls of Residence which has en-suite facilities. In addition each corridor has its own communal kitchen with microwave, toaster and kettle. Platt Hall has 152 bed spaces.
Town Houses - catered
Catered town houses are based in our Rode and Tabley accommodation, these have their own communal kitchen area, which includes a microwave, toaster, kettle, fridges and freezers, as well as a communal living area. Available for either 6, 8, or 10 people with one bathroom per 2 students.
Town Houses - self-catered
Self-catering town houses are based in our Tatton, Gawsworth, Capesthorne houses as well as one within the Rode accommodation. These have a larger communal living area with a large kitchen/dining area. These kitchens have all the facilities described within the catering option as well as a cooker. Available for either 6, 8, or 10 people with one bathroom per 2 students.
Platt
Platt is a modern mixed gender Halls of Residence which has en-suite facilities. In addition each corridor has its own communal kitchen with microwave, toaster and kettle. Platt Hall has 152 bed spaces.
Town Houses - catered
Catered town houses are based in our Rode and Tabley accommodation, these have their own communal kitchen area, which includes a microwave, toaster, kettle, fridges and freezers, as well as a communal living area. Available for either 6, 8, or 10 people with one bathroom per 2 students.
Town Houses - self-catered
Self-catering town houses are based in our Tatton, Gawsworth, Capesthorne houses as well as one within the Rode accommodation. These have a larger communal living area with a large kitchen/dining area. These kitchens have all the facilities described within the catering option as well as a cooker. Available for either 6, 8, or 10 people with one bathroom per 2 students.