Hawkshead Accommodation
Our Hawkshead Campus is near Potters Bar – which makes it within easy reach of central London by train – yet the campus is set in the tranquility of the Hertfordshire countryside.
The 600 acre campus boasts a café and restaurant, state of the art library, outdoor sports facilities, a Sports and Wellbeing Centre that includes a gym, a student bar and comfortable, quiet social learning spaces!
Most students studying here choose to live here – although it’s also perfect for Camden-based students (not applicable to prospective 1st yrs) who would prefer to get away from the hustle and bustle of London.
Further information
College Close (for Veterinary Nursing Students)
Support staff
The Hawkshead Campus has 24 hour security, support from the Accommodation Team, Student Resident Co-ordinators and an onsite Maintenance Team.
Local area
Apart from the added bonus of College Close being on campus, it is within walking distance of the local village, Brookmans Park, and a couple of miles from the main town of Potters Bar with good access to shops, supermarkets, banks and public transport.
Shuttle Bus
A free shuttle service is provided to students between the Hawkshead Campus and Potters Bar station seven days a week - see RVC Shuttle Bus Timetable. There is a regular train service between Potters Bar and Kings Cross – the journey taking just 20 minutes!
Who is eligible for accommodation?
Accommodation is offered to our 1st year Veterinary Nursing Students. We hope to be able to offer a place to all Nurses who apply. However, if the number applying is greater than the number of places available, preference is given to overseas residents and applicants with home addresses some distance from the College.
For your 2nd, 3rd and 4th year you will you will only be eligible to apply for accommodation if undertaking a placement at the Queen Mother Hospital or if requiring accommodation as a result of extenuating circumstances. Accommodation remains subject to availability.
Fees 2024/2025
The weekly rate is £160.00 (tariff reviewed on an annual basis). This includes all utility bills i.e electricity and water but excludes a TV licence. A one week room holding deposit is required following successful application.
Contract
As there is a ‘no fixed term contract’ for College Close, short term lets are available, therefore, flexible around theory block and placements.
How to apply
First years will receive details on how to apply via our colleagues in Admissions, May/June time. Returning Nurses will be asked to 'express an interest' July/August time.
Accommodation is subject to availability and not guaranteed.
Contact details
Accommodation Office
The Royal Veterinary College
Hawkshead Lane
North Mymms
Hatfield
Hertfordshire
AL9 7TA
Email: accommodation@rvc.ac.uk
Tel: +44 (0)1707 66 6943 / +44 (0)1707 66 9358
Student Village
Support staff
The Hawkshead Campus has 24 hour security, support from the Accommodation Team, Student Resident Co-ordinators and an onsite Maintenance Team.
Local area
It is within walking distance of the local village, Brookmans Park and is a couple of miles from the main town of Potters Bar with good access to shops, supermarkets, banks and public transport.
Shuttle Bus
A free shuttle service is provided to students between the Hawkshead Campus and Potters Bar station seven days a week - see RVC Shuttle Bus Timetable. There is a regular train service between Potters Bar and Kings Cross – the journey taking just 20 minutes!
Fees and Contract 2024/2025
The contract period is for a fixed term of 46 weeks. Weekly rate is set at £160.00 and is inclusive of all utilities (except TV Licence). A £300 deposit is required, refundable following a successful inspection at the end of the contract period.
Contact details
Accommodation Office
The Royal Veterinary College
Hawkshead Lane
North Mymms
Hatfield
Hertfordshire
AL9 7TA
Email: accommodation@rvc.ac.uk
Tel: +44 (0)1707 66 6943 / +44 (0)1707 66 9358
Odiham Hall
Support staff
The Hawkshead Campus has 24 hour security, support from the Accommodation Team, Student Resident Co-ordinators and an onsite Maintenance Team.
Local area
Residence is within walking distance of the local village, Brookmans Park and a couple of miles from the main town, Potters Bar with good access to shops, supermarkets, banks and public transport.
Shuttle Bus
A free shuttle service is provided to students between the Hawkshead Campus and Potters Bar station seven days a week - see RVC Shuttle Bus Timetable. There is a regular train service between Potters Bar and Kings Cross – the journey taking just 20 minutes!
Who is eligible for accommodation?
We hope to be able to offer a place in Odiham Hall to all students that apply. However, if the number of students applying for Halls is greater than the number of places available, preference is given to overseas residents and applicants with home addresses some distance from the College.
Fees 2024/2025
The weekly rate is £160.00 (tariff reviewed on an annual basis). This includes all utility bills i.e electricity and water but not the TV Licence. A one week room holding deposit is required.
Flexible contract
As there is a ‘no fixed term contract’ for Odiham Hall, short term lets are available, therefore, flexible around your EMS/placements.
Contact details
Accommodation Office
The Royal Veterinary College
Hawkshead Lane
North Mymms
Hatfield
Hertfordshire
AL9 7TA
Email: accommodation@rvc.ac.uk
Tel: +44 (0)1707 66 6943 / +44 (0)1707 66 9358
Private accommodation
If you would prefer to strike out on your own or share a place with friends, private accommodation is available through local letting agencies or private landlords in and around the Potters Bar area.