Catherine House

Catherine House is our brand new student residence in Portsmouth – smack bang in the middle of the city centre, so it’s perfect as you'll be within reach of everything you'll need.
Portsmouth & Southsea railway station is literally next door, Victoria Park (the oldest green space in the city) is just over the road, the Cascades Shopping Centre and Tesco Superstore are each about two minutes’ walk away, and then the main University of Portsmouth campus is a seven-minute walk at the most.
Whenever you do need to venture a bit further out, there are plenty of buses you can hop onto – so don’t worry about that. Basically, you could not be in a handier location!

Student Life by the Sea
As a seaside city (island, technically!), Portsmouth is an especially pretty place. It’s got the breath-taking coastal views you’d expect, it’s got some stunning old-fashioned architecture (given its shipbuilding heritage), and it’s got some modern, trendy areas too. Perfect for student living, we’d say!

Going in to your first year?
If you’re going into your first year studying at the University of Portsmouth and looking for a shared flat, you’ll need to contact the accommodation office to book your place at Catherine House. You can e-mail them at this address: or phone them on this number: 023 9284 3214.

What Your Rent Will Cover
Pretty much everything except food and drink. Here’s what exactly:
- All your water, gas and electric
- Your heating (especially handy in the winter, considering you’re by sea!)
- Lightening-quick broadband and Wi-Fi
- TV (which will be in your shared kitchen space if you’re in an apartment)
- Access to the on-site laundry room (super-handy, as you’ll see)
- 24-hour security service
- Fast maintenance if you ever need it
- Postal service
- Common Room with games tables
- Access to the Sky Lounge
So, basically, all you need to worry about is feeding yourself and having a great time in and out of uni. We’re sure you’ll manage.

Come Live with Us
Interested in living at Catherine House? We certainly hope so!
For more info on the residence and how you can secure your place, e-mail us at and we’ll be in touch as soon as we can.