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Student Castle Durham, Durham

80 Freeman's Place, Durham, United Kingdom · Map and commute

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Student Castle Durham is student accommodation in Durham, 1.1 miles from Durham University, with studios and shared rooms from £250 to £469 a week on 44-week tenancies, all bills included. 2 room options are open to book now.

Rooms from
£250/week
up to £469
Tenancy
44 weeks
Move in
Now
Availability
2 rooms open
of 12 listed
Bills
Included
in the rent
Nearest university
1.1 miles
Durham University

Room types

  • Studio1 open£250/wk
  • Shared / twin room1 open£469/wk

Nearby universities

Highlights

  • Gym
  • Study Area
  • Cinema Room
  • Ultra-Fast WiFi
  • Games Area
  • Outdoor Courtyard

About Student Castle Durham

Nearest university
Durham University1.1 miles · 23 min walk
Room types
Studio, Shared / twin room
Tenancies
44 weeks
Bills
Included in rent
Move in
Now
Guarantor
Required; UK or international

Student Castle Durham is student accommodation at 20 Claypath, Durham, DH1 1RH. Run by Student Castle, it offers en-suite flats, private studios and twin rooms. Durham University is 1.1 miles away and the city centre is 0.6 miles away. Durham railway station is the nearest station.

Rooms: Cookson, Horn and Turner flats give each resident an en-suite room with a double bed, plus a shared kitchen and living area. Flats measure 11.9 to 20.0 sqm. Turner flats have a four-ring hob, fan oven and living room TV. Bellamy, Hardy and Flambard studios are private and en-suite, with a double bed and kitchen area, at 18.2 to 27.8 sqm. A couple can share a studio. Robson and Bronte twins have two double beds, while Atkinson twins have two singles. Twins measure 24.9 to 41.4 sqm and suit two friends or relatives. Ferry and Alagiah studios are duplex layouts.

What's included: Rent covers WiFi, water, electricity, gas and contents insurance. Internet runs at 100 Mbps throughout the building. Rent can be paid in full with no guarantor, or in 3 instalments in September, January and April with a UK guarantor. The guarantor cannot be a student or a government, and international guarantors are not accepted. The first instalment falls due before the licence starts. Debit card, credit card and bank transfer are all accepted.

Getting around: Durham railway station is on the East Coast Main Line, with direct trains to London and Edinburgh. The number 40 Cathedral bus links the station with the city centre. Buses X12, 5, 6 and 56 run from the city bus station towards the Palatine Centre and Hill Colleges. Tesco Durham Claypath Express is on the same street, at 29 Claypath. New College Durham is 1.3 miles away, University of Sunderland (City Campus) 11.2 miles, Newcastle College 13.0 miles and INTO Newcastle University 13.7 miles.

In the building: Residents share a 45-seat cinema, a common area with a big-screen TV, a café area with communal kitchen and a landscaped courtyard. The games area has a pool table, table football and PlayStation access. There is also a 24/7 gym, a study area, a meeting room and bike storage. Security comes from CCTV and security doors.

Good to know: This property offers no cooling-off period, and contracts are binding. An advance rent payment of £100 to £300 is due at booking and is non-refundable if you withdraw. A signed licence binds you until a replacement is found. Admistay also charges a GBP 100 service fee, refunded only if the chosen room cannot be provided. Sunderland and Newcastle are long commutes.

Checked by Himanshu, . Facts are checked against the operator's own information and this listing.

Rooms and prices at Student Castle Durham

Offers, savings and services at Student Castle Durham

Worked out from today's prices

Ways to save

  • £250/week

    Lowest price here: Alagiah Studio (Duplex open plan apartment), 51 weeks.

  • All bills included

    Energy, water and Wi-Fi are in the rent, so the weekly price is what you pay.

Admistay rewards

  • Up to £500 cashback

    When you book an eligible room through Admistay. Paid after your booking is confirmed by the property.

  • £50 for each friend you refer

    When a friend you refer books through Admistay.

  • £10 cashback for reviewing your stay

    Lived in a room you booked through Admistay? Write an honest review, good or bad. Once it's published, the cashback is credited 60 to 90 days after check-in.

  • £100 when you rebook with us

    For students booking their next year's room through Admistay again.

Help with your move to Durham

All Admistay services

  • Student bank account

  • Airport pickup

  • Health cover

  • Room essentials

Prices and offers change; availability is updated daily. Terms apply to rewards.

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Where is Student Castle Durham? Location and commute

80 Freeman's Place, Durham, United Kingdom

Directions

Universities

Getting around

  • Durham · Station0.7 mi14 min
  • Market Place · Bus0.4 mi7 min
  • Fishburn · Airport10 mi

Everyday essentials

  • Tesco Express · Supermarket0.2 mi5 min
  • Boots · Pharmacy0.4 mi7 min
  • North End House · Hospital1.1 mi21 min
  • Book Emporium · Books0.3 mi6 min

Amenities at Student Castle Durham

17 amenities · 9 categories

  • Gym
  • Ultra-Fast WiFi
  • Study Area
  • Cinema Room
  • Games Area
  • Bike Storage

Bills & utilities6

  • Ultra-Fast WiFi
  • WiFi
  • Water
  • Electricity
  • Gas
  • Content Insurance

In your room1

  • TV

Kitchen & dining1

  • Cafe Area

Study & social spaces4

  • Study Area
  • Meeting Room
  • Games Area
  • Cinema Room

Health & fitness1

  • Gym

Safety & security1

  • Secure Premises

Services & convenience1

  • Bike Storage

Outdoor spaces1

  • Outdoor Courtyard

More features1

  • Common Area

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Booking policies at Student Castle Durham

Set by the property · check your contract before signing

  • Cooling-off periodChange your mind after booking
  • Some payments non-refundableSee cancellation terms
  • Deposit requiredSee payment terms
  • Pay in 3 instalmentsOr pay upfront

Cancellation

Cooling Off PeriodThis property does not offer cooling-off period.

1. The property does not offer any cooling-off period, all contracts are legal and binding.

2. Once you have paid your holding deposit and you have been allocated a room, then should you decide to cancel then the holding deposit is non-refundable.

Replacement Tenant AcceptedThis property allows cancellation upon finding replacement tenant.

If you have paid the holding deposit and signed the licence agreement then you will be held to the terms of the licence until a replacement licensee is found.

Payment

Admistay Platform Fee1. You will be charged a GBP 100 Admistay Service Fees for processing this booking request. 2. The Admistay team will prioritise your request and will…

1. You will be charged a GBP 100 Admistay Service Fees for processing this booking request.

2. The Admistay team will prioritise your request and will help you liaise with the property throughout your booking journey and stay period.

3. This fee will be refunded only if Admistay is not able to provide you the selected room category in the selected property.

Booking DepositThis property requires booking deposit.

For AY 25-26 & AY 24-25:

1. You need to pay an advance rent payment (£100 to £300) at the time of booking.

2. This will be deducted from the first instalment or payment due prior to the tenancy start date.

Note: If you do not wish to proceed with the booking, this is non-refundable.

Mode Of PaymentPayment via easy transaction modes.

Debit card, credit card or bank transfer are allowed.

Guarantor RequirementGuarantor requirements and policy.

For AY 25-26 & AY 24-25:

1. The property requires you to provide a valid UK based guarantor, if you want to pay your rent in instalments.

2. If you do not have a valid UK based guarantor, you will have to pay your rent in full in advance.

3. International guarantors are not acceptable to the property.

Note: Your guarantor cannot be another student or a government.

Pay In InstalmentThis property offers 1, 3 flexible instalment plans.

The property offers 2 payment options:

1. Payment in full (No guarantor required)

2. Pay in instalmment:

    (a) If you have a UK guarantor, you can pay in 3 installments: in September, January, and April.

    (b) The first payment is due before your licence is started. This can be 12 days before the tenancy start date.

    (c) If the first instalment of your Student Loan is paid after this date, the property team can accept a payment of 4 weeks' rent 1 week

   before you move in, with the balance due when you receive your loan.

Policies come from the property and can change. Ask the Admistay team if anything is unclear before you book.

Student Castle Durham: questions students ask

20 answers from this property's details

How much does Student Castle Durham cost?

Rooms at Student Castle Durham start at £250 a week (studios from £250 and shared rooms from £469). Bills are included. Prices are for rooms you can book now and can change.

Are bills included at Student Castle Durham?

Yes. Rent at Student Castle Durham includes bills; check each room's details for exactly what is covered.

Is there a deposit at Student Castle Durham?

For AY 25-26 & AY 24-25: You need to pay an advance rent payment (£100 to £300) at the time of booking. This will be deducted from the first instalment or payment due prior to the tenancy start date .

Can I pay the rent at Student Castle Durham in instalments?

Yes. You can pay in one or three instalments.

How long are the tenancies at Student Castle Durham?

Student Castle Durham currently offers a 44-week tenancy. Move-in dates available: November 2026.

What types of rooms are there at Student Castle Durham?

You can choose between studio (from £250 a week) and shared / twin room (from £469 a week). Compare every room and tenancy in Rooms and prices above.

Are there rooms available at Student Castle Durham right now?

Yes. 2 room options are open to book now, with move-in from now. Availability is updated daily.

Can I cancel my booking at Student Castle Durham?

The property does not offer any cooling-off period, all contracts are legal and binding. Once you have paid your holding deposit and you have been allocated a room, then should you decide to cancel then the holding deposit is non-refundable.
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