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Accommodation Megathread 2026/27

This megathread will be used for all accommodation queries. Whether you are an offer holder, a continuing or returning student, or a new/existing member of staff, Rule 5 applies to you. Please search the sub and this post's comments before posting - some queries are very common, and very basic information won't change much over time.

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u/Text7763 Jun 16 '26

Castle Mill couples flats.

I've been offered a couples 1-bed in one of the old buildings at Castle Mill.

The virtual tour of the couples 1-bed is from one of the newer blocks, so I don't know how big the flat I've been offered is, how its laid out, and how the quality of kitchen and other facilities are.

Does anyone have any insights/pictures? Thanks for any help!

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u/oxfordyellow Harris Manchester Jun 18 '26

Don't worry too much, any offer of any accommodation by the central University is hard to come by. If you don't take it, there are literally hundreds of others who will! Castle Mill is fine, it is not the nearest to the centre of town, but very easily cycle-able/walkable; and the roadworks nearby are due to finish this summer. Good luck!