Accommodation

Budleigh Salterton is a small un-spoilt and charming town on Devon’s World Heritage Jurassic Coast. Only 30 minutes to Exeter by car. The picturesque town has a two-mile pebble beach where brave swimmers can take a dip. The town is home to a variety of independent shops, luxury ice-cream shops, quality restaurants, cosy pubs and a nationally renowned fish and chips shop. For those that want to explore the local wildlife, the Otter Estuary Nature Reserve is close by and there are many nature walks along coast paths and by the river.

Download the Bicton College Accommodation Application

The application form provides details of the accommodation available, terms and conditions and the full application process.

If you would like a copy posted to you or require the application form in a different format, please contact living@cornwall.ac.uk

Room allocation is undertaken fairly and is designed to ensure maximum student enjoyment and access to the education students want.

Rooms are not allocated on a first come first served basis. We allocate rooms based upon individual student needs and where possible we aim to provide students their first choice of accommodation type.

However; we prioritise the following:

• Students under 18s years old
• Students who do not live within reasonable travelling distance to the College.
• Students who require full-time, term time accommodation.
• Students with a disability/support needs and onsite accommodation will support access to education.
• Returning students

We aim to accommodate students who may have specific and/or additional needs. However, there may be times when we are not able to make these reasonable adjustments. Please contact the Residential Team Lead to discuss requirements.

Please note the college is closed during half terms, Christmas, Easter and summer holidays. Students are not able to remain in their accommodation during these times. Students may also be required to empty their rooms during non-term time but secure storage locations will be provided if this is needed.

You will require a TV licence if you would like to have a TV in your room or you will live stream from your PC, laptop or gaming station.

Make sure you bring all personal equipment you feel you need to make your stay with us as homely as possible. This may include the following, a laptop, computer, games console, a lamp. mini fridge, duvet/pillows/blankets, toiletries, and washing tablets.

Within your accommodation there is a common room and a kitchenette where we supply and fridge and freezer, microwave and kettle. There are prohibited items such as toasters and toastie makers, grill machines, personal kettles.

Please talk to the team if you have any queries about any other items you would like to bring to college.

The cost of residential accommodation at is based on two elements:

• Room: There is a choice of room options are available. The accommodation fees include the room for the duration of the academic year with occupancy during term time only.  The accommodation fees include all bills (excluding food and drink), access to social areas and activities and 24/7 support from staff.
• Food: All rooms, with the exception of self-catering options, must also select a food package to ensure appropriate access to sustenance whilst living on site. Please select the most appropriate package based on the likely use of accommodation (eg: weekdays only, weekend stays, timetable for 3 days on campus etc).  Students will be issued with a personal catering card which will be credited with the amount selected in your food package.  Each Sunday, any remaining credit will be removed and the new credit will be applied so select the best package for your stay. Residential students purchasing their meals* with their catering card will receive a discount in the college canteen (*Meals only, not snacks or drinks). Additional food can also be purchased through cash / card payments at any time and catering cards can be topped up in year.

• A £100 non-refundable fee is payable on application and we will not process your application until this fee is paid. It will be retained by the college to cover costs such as administration, PAT testing, Laundry etc. In the event of your application being unsuccessful then this fee will be refunded in full.
• Accommodation fees are based on the room cost and selected food package for the year. You will receive one invoice for this full accommodation cost.
• Your accommodation contract is for the full academic year in order to allocate the room for use during term time for the full academic year. The accommodation fees are still payable in the case of any absence including work experience, study tours, sickness or choosing to commute rather than stay in your booked accommodation.
• If the accommodation is vacated by the accommodation occupant (including if the student is excluded) before the end of the academic year then fees are chargeable for the remainder of the academic year.  This will only be reviewed in exceptional circumstances.
• Payment of fees is arranged on an individual basis and can be either 10 monthly instalments by direct debit, termly or paid in advance for the whole year.
• The full invoice of payment fees, OR the first payment of a payment plan, MUST be made by 31^st August 2023 to confirm the accommodation and to provide access to accommodation in time for the first day of term.
• Students may not stay in residence during non-term time. Agreed start and end dates of each term will dictate when students must arrive and leave their accommodation.  The accommodation fees take into account these non-term weeks.
• Any damages sustained to college property will be invoiced to the fee guarantor.
• For all students, a guarantor (who is over 25) will be required to sign the accommodation contract and adequate payment arrangements made before the student enters accommodation.