Cranborne House is a Bournemouth University-managed hall at St. Paul's Place, Bournemouth BH8 8HF, right on the Lansdowne Campus and home to around 500 undergraduate students. It offers Value, Standard, and Premium en-suite rooms within 5- to 7-bed cluster flats, with rent that covers not just bills but also an annual bus pass and the ResLifeBU wellbeing and events program. This guide covers the rooms, prices, location, amenities, the honest picture, and who Cranborne House suits.
Cranborne House, Bournemouth, at a glance
| Item | Details |
| Address | St Paul's Place, Bournemouth BH8 8HF |
| Operator | Bournemouth University (Lansdowne Campus) |
| Total residents | Around 500 undergraduates |
| Room types | Value, Standard and Premium en-suite rooms in 5-7 bed cluster flats, accessible rooms available |
| Location | On the Lansdowne Campus itself |
| Distance to Talbot Campus | About an 8-minute bus ride |
| Bills | All-inclusive, plus contents insurance and an annual bus pass |
The rooms and prices
Cranborne House's rooms are all single-occupancy en-suites within shared cluster flats of between 5 and 7 bedrooms, spanning value, standard, and premium tiers so students can choose based on budget. Every room comes with a single bed, study desk and chair, storage, and your own en-suite bathroom and shower, with accessible rooms also available. The advertised weekly rent is inclusive of all bills, contents insurance, an annual bus pass, and access to the exclusive ResLifeBU program, a genuinely useful bundle that most other Bournemouth halls don't match. Guide prices for 2026/27 run from around £145 to £168 per week depending on room tier, so confirm current rates and availability at booking. Note that the on-site laundrette charges separately, at £3.55 per wash and £1.25 per dry.
Location and getting around
Cranborne House sits directly on Bournemouth University's Lansdowne Campus, so for Lansdowne-based courses the commute is as short as it gets, while Talbot Campus is about an 8-minute bus ride away with a stop right outside the building. Bournemouth Coach and Rail Station is under a 10-minute walk, and the town center, local amenities, and the beach are all within walking distance too. Being home to around 500 residents gives Cranborne House a genuinely warm community feel, and it's right next to the campus's main gateway building. My tip: the annual bus pass bundled into your rent is worth factoring into your overall budget comparison against other Bournemouth halls, since it removes a recurring cost that residents elsewhere have to cover separately.
Amenities
- Common room with comfy seating, TV, table football and vending machine
- Bike storage
- On-site laundry facilities (pay per use)
- Free contents insurance
- Annual bus pass included in rent
- ResLifeBU wellbeing and social events programme
- 24-hour on-site team, including a dedicated maintenance operative
- CCTV and secure access
The honest picture
Cranborne House's strengths are a genuinely unbeatable Lansdowne Campus location; an all-inclusive rent that goes further than most by bundling in an annual bus pass and contents insurance; and a strong, well-established community of around 500 residents with the backing of the ResLifeBU program. The honest counterpoint: rooms are single-occupancy en-suites within larger 5- to 7-bed cluster flats rather than studios, so it suits students who are comfortable sharing a kitchen and living space with several flatmates rather than those who want full independent living. As always, confirm your specific room tier and current price before booking.
Who Cranborne House, Bournemouth, suits
Strong fit: Bournemouth University students who want to live directly on the Lansdowne Campus; those who value an all-inclusive rent that also covers a bus pass and contents insurance; students who want a big, well-established community with structured well-being support.
Weaker fit: students who want studio-style independent living rather than a shared cluster flat; those who want to be based primarily at Talbot Campus without a bus journey.
For other options, browse student accommodation in Bournemouth and read how much student accommodation costs in the UK.
FAQs
Where is Cranborne House in Bournemouth?
Cranborne House is at St. Paul's Place, Bournemouth BH8 8HF, on Bournemouth University's Lansdowne Campus.
What room types does Cranborne House offer?
Value, standard, and premium en-suite rooms within 5-7 bed cluster flats, with accessible rooms also available.
How much is Cranborne House, Bournemouth?
Guide prices for 2026/27 run from around £145 to £168 per week, with rent inclusive of bills, contents insurance, and an annual bus pass.
What amenities does Cranborne House have?
A common room with table football, bike storage, on-site laundry, and access to the ResLifeBU wellbeing and events program.
How far is Cranborne House from Bournemouth's campuses?
It's on the Lansdowne Campus itself, with Talbot Campus about an 8-minute bus ride away.
Is Cranborne House good for students?
Yes, it's a well-established hall home to around 500 students, known for its Lansdowne Campus location and all-inclusive rent that also covers a bus pass.
