Chesil House is a Campus Living Villages-operated hall at 1 Madeira Road, Bournemouth BH1 1QG, run in partnership with Bournemouth University and set right in the heart of Lansdowne. It offers standard en-suite rooms within 5- to 6-bed cluster flats alongside postgraduate-only studio flats, with rent that covers bills, contents insurance, an annual bus pass, and the ResLifeBU wellbeing program. This guide covers the rooms, prices, location, amenities, the honest picture, and who Chesil House suits.
Chesil House Bournemouth
| Item | Details |
| Address | 1 Madeira Road, Bournemouth, Dorset BH1 1QG |
| Operator | Campus Living Villages (in partnership with Bournemouth University) |
| Room types | Standard en-suite rooms (5-6 bed cluster flats), Studio flats (postgraduate only) |
| Location | On Bournemouth University's Lansdowne Campus |
| Distance to Talbot Campus | About a 15-minute bus ride |
| Bills | All-inclusive, plus contents insurance and an annual bus pass |
The rooms and prices
Chesil House keeps its room offer straightforward: standard en-suite rooms within shared cluster flats of 5 to 6 bedrooms, with undergraduates and postgraduates kept in separate flats, plus a small number of self-catered studio flats reserved for postgraduates who want extra privacy. Every en-suite room is single occupancy and comes with a bed, study desk, desk chair, storage, and your own en-suite bathroom and shower, while each flat's open-plan kitchen and living area is equipped with sofas, stools, tables, storage cupboards, and cooking appliances. Rent is inclusive of ResLifeBU and comes in two options, with or without the annual bus pass. Guide prices for 2026/27 run at around £168.81 per week for a standard en-suite including the bus pass, or £162.65 without it, and around £198.98 per week for a standard studio including the bus pass, or £192.82 without, over a 50-week tenancy, so confirm current rates at booking. A UK guarantor is required, though international guarantors are accepted.
Location and getting around
Chesil House sits at the heart of Lansdowne, right on Bournemouth University's Lansdowne Campus, so getting to class is about as easy as it gets. There's a bus stop directly outside taking you to Talbot Campus in around 15 minutes, and Bournemouth Coach and Rail Station is under a 10-minute walk for wider travel. An on-site Co-op supermarket sits right below the building, with an ASDA about a 5-minute walk away, and restaurants including Beirut Lounge Restaurant, Naked Coffee, and Agora are all within a 10-minute walk. Bournemouth Pier, the Oceanarium, and the Lower Gardens are all close by, and the beach itself is around a 20-minute walk along seven miles of sand. My tip: Chesil House has a relatively small, chilled, and relaxed community compared to some of Bournemouth's larger halls, worth considering if you'd prefer a quieter, more settled atmosphere over a huge, high-energy building.
Amenities
- Large common room with pool table, TV, and a separate multi-use room
- On-site laundrette (£3.55 per wash, £1.25 per dry)
- Outdoor courtyard
- Bike storage
- Accessible rooms available
- On-site Co-op supermarket below the building
- 24-hour on-site team, including a maintenance operative
- ResLifeBU wellbeing and events programme
- CCTV and secure access
The honest picture
Chesil House's strengths are a genuinely unbeatable Lansdowne Campus location, an on-site Co-op supermarket, a relatively small, relaxed community, and rent that bundles in contents insurance and the option of an annual bus pass. The honest counterpoint: a UK guarantor is required for the tenancy, though international guarantors are accepted, so it's worth arranging this in good time if you're an international student without a UK-based option already lined up. As always, confirm your specific room type and current price, and whether you want the bus pass included, before booking.
Who Chesil House, Bournemouth, suits
Strong fit: Bournemouth University students who want to live directly on the Lansdowne Campus; those who value a smaller, more relaxed community over a huge, high-energy hall; students who want a supermarket built into their building.
Weaker fit: students who want studio-only living without needing a postgraduate-only allocation; those without an easily arranged guarantor, since one is required for the tenancy.
For other options, browse student accommodation in Bournemouth and read how much student accommodation costs in the UK.
FAQs
Where is Chesil House in Bournemouth?
Chesil House is at 1 Madeira Road, Bournemouth BH1 1QG, on Bournemouth University's Lansdowne Campus.
What room types does Chesil House offer?
Standard en-suite rooms within 5-6 bed cluster flats, plus self-catered studio flats reserved for postgraduates.
How much is Chesil House Bournemouth?
Guide prices for 2026/27 run at around £168.81 per week for a standard en-suite with a bus pass, or £162.65 without, and around £198.98 per week for a standard studio with a bus pass, or £192.82 without.
What amenities does Chesil House have?
A large common room with a pool table, an on-site Co-op supermarket, a laundrette, an outdoor courtyard, and the ResLifeBU program.
How far is Chesil House from Talbot Campus?
About a 15-minute bus ride, with a bus stop directly outside the building.
Is Chesil House good for students?
Yes, it's a well-reviewed hall known for its unbeatable Lansdowne Campus location and relaxed community feel.
