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We offer a variety of accommodation to both undergraduate and postgraduate students. From the modern facilities of Mount Pleasant Halls to the more traditional rooms of the Norfolk Building, there’s something to suit all tastes.
St Edmund’s College has considerable history and character, and has undergone several phases of recent development. Our rooms are distributed in buildings of differing ages, and are of varying sizes and levels of facilities.
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Brian Heap Building
Brian Heap Building consists of 69 study bedrooms in Grade 6 to 9. The building is located right next to the beautiful College Orchard.
69
Study rooms
5
floors
About the accommodation
- 10 small en suite room with standard decorative state and good facilities
- 18 medium en suite room with standard decorative state and good facilities
- Grade 8: Larger en suite room with good to new decorations and facilities
- Grade 9: Large accessible en suite room with new decorations and facilities
Facilities
Facilities – Brian Heap Building
- All bills included (gas, water, electricity)
- Wi-Fi internet
- En suite rooms
- Large shared kitchen for every 8 bedrooms
*Adapted rooms available for students with disability/medical requirements
Facilities – on campus
- Self-service launderette
- Common room
- Bicycle storage
- Individual pigeon hole (mailbox) for post
- Parcel collection point on campus
- Fire wardens onsite
- 24-hour campus security and external CCTV
- Repairs and maintenance service included in the rent
What is in my room?
A standard room contains:
- One single bed (base, mattress, pillow, duvet)
- Easy chair
- Desk with chair and lamp
- Wardrobe (closet)
- Bookshelves
- Bedside cupboard
- Chest of drawers
- Mains electric connection point
The college does not supply bed sheets, duvet covers or pillow cases.
Communal areas
Each block of 8 rooms have a large shared kitchen/common area with full cooking, food storage facilities and a dining table with chairs.
Communal Areas – General
- Fully catered dining hall
- Edspresso coffee shop and College bar
- Library
- Outdoor and indoor gym
- Music practice room
- Art room
- Chapel
- Orchards and Secret Garden
- BBQs and croquet sets for parties on the lawn
Mount Pleasant Halls - Single En suite Room
Opened in 2019, Mount Pleasant Halls consists of 262 single en suite and single/double occupancy modern studio flats over five buildings, cantered around two south facing courtyards. These range in height at street level from two to four storeys with a further top storey facing Huntingdon Road set back from the main elevation.
199
Study rooms
5
floors
About the accommodation
There are 2 to 5 floors, depending on the building. The MPH complex consists of six buildings, from Block A to Block F.
- 202 Study bedrooms from grade 8 to 9
- 45 Studio flats from grades 10 to 11
- 9 Studio flats for couples’ grade 12
- 5 Studio flats in grade 13
- 1 Studio flats for couples’ grade 14
Facilities
Facilities – Mount Pleasant Halls
- All bills included (gas, water, electricity)
- Wi-Fi internet
- En suite rooms
- Large shared kitchen for every 8 bedrooms, or own kitchenette in studios
Facilities – on campus
- Self-service launderette
- Common room
- Bicycle storage
- Individual pigeon hole (mailbox) for post
- Parcel collection point on campus
- Fire wardens onsite
- 24-hour campus security and external CCTV
- Repairs and maintenance service included in the rent
- Adapted rooms available for students with disability/medical requirements
What is in my room?
A standard Grade 8 and 9 single en suite room contains:
- One small double bed (base, mattress, pillow, duvet)
- Under bed storage
- Tub chair
- Large desk with chair and lamp
- Wardrobe (closet) with mirror
- Bookshelves
- Chest of drawers
- Mains electric connection point
- En suite bathroom
The college does not supply bed sheets, duvet covers or pillow cases.
Communal areas
Communal Areas – Grade 8 and 9 Rooms Specific
Each block of Category 6 rooms have a large shared kitchens/common area with full cooking, room specific lockable food storage facilities and a dining table with chairs.
Communal Areas – MPH
- Mount Pleasant Halls has its own Laundrette
- Mount Pleasant Halls has its own Common Room
- Large indoor bike storage for up to 300 bikes
Mount Pleasant Halls - Studio
Opened in 2019, Mount Pleasant Halls consists of 60 single/double occupancy modern studio flats over five buildings, cantered around two south facing courtyards. These range in height at street level from two to four storeys with a further top storey facing Huntingdon Road set back from the main elevation.
73
Study rooms
5
floors
About the accommodation
There are 2 to 5 floors, depending on the building. The MPH complex consists of six buildings, from Block A to Block F.
- 45 Studio flats from grades 10 to 11
- 9 Studio flats for couples’ grade 12
- 5 Studio flats in grade 13
- 1 Studio flats for couples’ grade 14
Facilities
Facilities – Mount Pleasant Halls
- All bills included (gas, water, electricity)
- Wi-Fi internet
- En suite rooms
- Large shared kitchen for every 8 bedrooms, or own kitchenette in studios
Facilities – on campus
- Self-service launderette
- Common room
- Bicycle storage
- Individual pigeon hole (mailbox) for post
- Parcel collection point on campus
- Fire wardens onsite
- 24-hour campus security and external CCTV
- Repairs and maintenance service included in the rent
- Adapted rooms available for students with disability/medical requirements
What is in my room?
A standard Grade 10 and 14 Studio Contains:
- One double bed (base, mattress, pillow, duvet)
- Under bed storage
- Small sofa or 2 tub chairs
- Desk with chair and lamp
- Wardrobe (closet) with mirror
- Bookshelves
- Chest of drawers
- Mains electric connection point
- Kitchenette area with combi microwave/oven, fridge freezer, sink, kettle & toaster (no plates, cutlery, pots or pans are supplied)
- Dining table with 2 chairs
The college does not supply bed sheets, duvet covers or pillow cases.
Communal areas
Communal Areas – MPH
- Mount Pleasant Halls has its own Laundrette
- Mount Pleasant Halls has its own Common Room
- Large indoor bike storage for up to 300 bikes
Communal Areas – General
- Fully catered dining hall
- Edspresso coffee shop and College bar
- Library
- Outdoor and indoor gym
- Music practice room
- Art room
- Chapel
- Orchards and Secret Garden
- BBQs and croquet sets for parties on the lawn
Norfolk Building
The main building in St Edmund’s College with an older, traditional character. Norfolk Building consists of 60 study bedrooms from Grade 1 to 4 over three floors.
60
Study rooms
3
floors
About the accommodation
Single Study bedrooms in categories from 1 (our smallest study bedroom) to 4 (the largest of our non-en suite rooms) in the Norfolk Building are as follows:
- Grade 1 Smallest non en suite room with basic / reasonable decorations and standard facilities
- Grade 2 Smaller non en suite room with reasonable decorations and standard facilities
- Grade 3 Small room with reasonable / standard decorations and standard facilities
- Grade 4 Medium non en suite room with reasonable decorations and standard facilities
Facilities
Facilities – Norfolk Building
- All bills included (gas, water, electricity)
- Wi-Fi and wired internet
- Shared kitchens
- Shared bathrooms
Facilities – on campus
- Self-service launderette
- Common room
- Bicycle storage
- Individual pigeon hole (mailbox) for post
- Parcel collection point on campus
- Fire wardens onsite
- 24-hour campus security and external CCTV
- Repairs and maintenance service included in the rent
What is in my room?
A standard room contains:
- One single bed (base, mattress, pillow, duvet)
- Desk with chair and lamp
- Wardrobe (closet)
- Washbasin*
- Bedside cupboard
- Chest of drawers
- Mains electric connection point
The college does not supply bed sheets, duvet covers or pillow cases.
*Washbasins are not provided in all rooms
Communal areas
Communal Areas – General
- Fully catered dining hall
- Edspresso coffee shop and College bar
- Library
- Outdoor and indoor gym
- Music practice room
- Art room
- Chapel
- Orchards and Secret Garden
- BBQs and croquet sets for parties on the lawn
Richard Law's Building
Opened by HRH the Duke of Edinburg in 2002. Richard Laws Building consists of 49 study bedrooms in Grade 5. On one side there is a beautiful view of the College Orchard, and on the other the College grounds, the Norfolk Building and Chapel.
49
Study rooms
5
floors
About the accommodation
Grade 5 Medium non en suite room with good decorations and standard facilities
Facilities
Facilities – Richard Laws Building
- All bills included (gas, water, electricity)
- Wi-Fi and wired internet
- Shared bathroom facilities
- Shared kitchen for each 6 bedrooms
Facilities – on campus
- Self-service launderette
- Common room
- Bicycle storage
- Individual pigeon hole (mailbox) for post
- Parcel collection point on campus
- Fire wardens onsite
- 24-hour campus security and external CCTV
- Repairs and maintenance service included in the rent
- Adapted rooms available for students with a disability/medical requirement
What is in my room?
A standard room contains:
- One single bed (base, mattress, pillow, duvet)
- Easy chair
- Desk with chair and lamp
- Large Wardrobe (closet)
- Bookshelves
- Washbasin
- Bedside cupboard
- Chest of drawers
- Mains electric connection point
The college does not supply bed sheets, duvet covers or pillow cases.
Communal areas
Each block of 6 rooms have shared toilets, shower and bath facilities as well as 1 small kitchen with full cooking facilities.
Communal Areas – General
- Fully catered dining hall
- Edspresso coffee shop and College bar
- Library
- Outdoor and indoor gym
- Music practice room
- Art room
- Chapel
- Orchards and Secret Garden
- BBQs and croquet sets for parties on the lawn
White Cottage Building
9 Study bedrooms from grade 2 to 6
9
Study rooms
2
floors
About the accommodation
- Grade 2 Smaller non en suite room with reasonable decorations and standard facilities
- Grade 3 Small room with reasonable / standard decorations and standard facilities
- Grade 4 Medium non en suite room with reasonable decorations and standard facilities
- Grade 5 Medium non en suite room with good decorations and standard facilities
- Grade 6 Small en suite room with standard decorative state and good facilities
Facilities
Facilities – White Cottage
- All bills included (gas, water, electricity)
- Wi-Fi and wired internet
- Shared bathroom facilities
- Shared kitchen for the building
Facilities – on Campus
- Self-service launderette
- Common room
- Bicycle storage
- Individual pigeon hole (mailbox) for post
- Parcel collection point on campus
- Fire wardens onsite
- 24-hour campus security and external CCTV
- Repairs and maintenance service included in the rent
What is in my room?
A standard room contains:
- One single* bed (base, mattress, pillow, duvet)
- Easy chair
- Desk with chair and lamp
- Wardrobe (closet)
- Bookshelves
- Bedside cupboard
- Chest of drawers
- Mains electric connection point
*with the exception of 1 bedroom in category 5, which has a double bed
The college does not supply bed sheets, duvet covers or pillow cases.
Communal areas
- Each block of rooms have shared toilets and bathrooms for that floor.
- Kitchen with full cooking facilities.
Communal Areas – General
- Fully catered dining hall
- Edspresso coffee shop and College bar
- Library
- Outdoor and indoor gym
- Music practice room
- Art room
- Chapel
- Orchards and Secret Garden
- BBQs and croquet sets for parties on the lawn
Studio Flat - Maisonette
3 small studio flats above the laundry room in grade 12 (bedsit/study, kitchen and bathroom)
3
Study rooms
1
floors
About the accommodation
Grade 12 Large studio for couples with new decorations, facilities, and kitchenette
Facilities
Facilities – Studio/Flat – Maisonette
- All bills included (gas, water, electricity)
- Wi-Fi and wired internet
Facilities – on campus
- Self-service launderette
- Common room
- Bicycle storage
- Individual pigeon hole (mailbox) for post
- Parcel collection point on campus
- Fire wardens onsite
- 24-hour campus security and external CCTV
- Repairs and maintenance service included in the rent
What is in my room?
- Bedsit/study with double bed (base, mattress, pillow, duvet)
- Desk with chair and lamp
- Wardrobe (closet)
- Kitchen
- Bathroom
- Wi-Fi and wired internet
The college does not supply bed sheets, duvet covers or pillow cases. The college does not supply plates, cutlery, pots or pans, however some may have been left by the previous occupant for use.
Please note that rents for the Studio Flats are invoiced monthly and are exclusive of utility bills and council tax.
Communal areas
Communal Areas – General
- Fully catered dining hall
- Edspresso coffee shop and College bar
- Library
- Outdoor and indoor gym
- Music practice room
- Art room
- Chapel
- Orchards and Secret Garden
- BBQs and croquet sets for parties on the lawn
Geoffrey Cook Building
Our 3-room flats are available to families and couples (with preference being given to families). The 4-room flats are available to families.
8
Study rooms
2
floors
About the accommodation
- 2 four-room flats in grade 17 (kitchen, lounge, dining area, shower room and 3 bedrooms)
- 5 three-room flats in grade 16 (kitchen, lounge, dining area, shower room and 2 bedrooms)
The room flats are allocated with a preference given to families.
About Apartments
- Grade 16: Medium family apartment with two bedrooms, bathroom and dinning/kitchen area with good decorative state
- Grade 17: Large family apartment with three bedrooms, bathroom and dinning/kitchen area with good decorative state
Facilities
Facilities – Geoffrey Cook
- Wi-Fi and wired internet
Facilities – on campus
- Self-service launderette
- Common room
- Bicycle storage
- Individual pigeon hole (mailbox) for post
- Parcel collection point on campus
- Fire wardens onsite
- 24-hour campus security and external CCTV
- Repairs and maintenance service included in the rent
What is in my room?
- Kitchen/Lounge/Dining area
- Bathroom
- Two bedrooms (3 room flats) and three bedrooms (4 room flats)
The flats are partially furnished and equipped with some essential items. Linen, towels, crockery and cutlery are not provided. If previous residents have left items behind the college will leave for the next resident. These items can be disposed of if not needed.
Please note that rents for the Geoffrey Cook Building are invoiced monthly and are exclusive of utility bills and council tax.
Communal areas
Communal Areas – General
- Fully catered dining hall
- Edspresso coffee shop and College bar
- Library
- Outdoor and indoor gym
- Music practice room
- Art room
- Chapel
- Orchards and Secret Garden
- BBQs and croquet sets for parties on the lawn
St Edmund’s College adheres to the ANUK/Unipol Code of Standards for Larger Residential Developments for student accommodation managed and controlled by educational establishment.
St Edmunds ANUK Certificate 2025
Hear from our students
Meet TJ
MPhil Criminology
What's great about St Edmund's College?
“The accommodations at St. Edmund’s College are well suited for everyone. Whether you have a partner, family, or have special requirements, Eddie’s has a wonderful place for you to live! As a mature student with a family, our requirements for accommodations were a bit different than some of my younger classmates."
"After some searches around the Cambridge area for private accommodations, we weren’t very excited with the offerings. Fortunately, we contacted the Accommodation’s Office, and they were able to provide us with a fantastic updated 3-bedroom flat located on St Edmund’s College."
What's great about the accommodation?
"Our apartment is perfect for our family. Not only is the flat tucked away in a peaceful wooded area of the campus, but it has plenty of sunlight and space for us. The maintenance support staff has also been amazing. We love living at Eddie's!”
Meet Esra
Psych & Behav Sciences Tripos
What's great about St Edmund's College?
"What I love most about St Edmund's College is its vibrant and welcoming community. As a mature and international college, it brings together incredible people from all over the world, each with fascinating stories and unique reasons for being here. Everything you could possibly need—libraries, gym space, a café, art room, or music room—is conveniently located in one place, making it a truly inviting and comfortable environment."
"The friendly porters, housekeepers, wellbeing support, tutors, and overall staff all contribute to the warm, home-like atmosphere that makes the college so special."
What's great about the accommodation?
"Living in the main Norfolk building has been a joy—my current room is spacious, with a charming, older character that adds to its ambiance. With my personal touch, it has become a cosy and inviting space, perfect for hosting dinners or movie nights with friends."
Meet Tiele
Master of Law
What's great about the accommodation?
“Staying at Mount Pleasant Halls was the cherry on top of my Cambridge experience. As one of the most modern accommodations offered by any Cambridge University college, it combines comfort, community, and convenience."
"The spacious rooms have a clean outlook, and all come with private bathrooms, ensuring both privacy and comfort."
"Meanwhile, the shared kitchens guarantee an 'MPH community' feeling, bringing students together for social gatherings across the floors and blocks of the building.”
Meet Eric
MPhil in Bio Sciences
What's great about St Edmund's College?
“The college on the hill. With its tranquil and expansive grounds, stout buildings and the cherished white cottage, the College accommodation offers the ideal fusion of modern and post-modern living. The accommodation halls at St Edmund's College, which are tucked away in a tranquil setting, provide spacious accommodations, well-maintained amenities, top notch heating systems and a friendly community that encourages both academic success and personal development."
"Every moment here feels like a getaway from the rigours of academic life, whether you're relaxing in the peaceful courtyards, eating in the dining hall, or having thought-provoking conversations with other students."
What's great about the accommodation?
"A perfect spot to call home away from home. Eddies, the college on hill, a sanctuary where creativity and comfort coexist. St Edmund’s College accommodation embodies an atmosphere of modesty and dignified elegance.”
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