Accommodation
As a boarding school located within the heart of Cambridge, Abbey College Cambridge offers boarding accommodation in more than 400 student rooms, all located either on-campus or within a few minutes’ walk of Abbey College Cambridge. All of our student accommodation is of the highest possible standard, and we offer a room and board options to suit any student requirement.
ABBEY HOUSE
Our Abbey House student boarding house is located on campus. 118 single ensuite bedrooms are offered on campus. All rooms are offered on a full-board basis, twin rooms are also available. Priority for our Abbey House boarding house is given to our younger students (aged 13 – 16 on arrival). Features include:
- Fully catered (3 meals per day, 7 days per week)
- Live-in house parents
- WiFi
- Secure access
- Designated male and female floors
- Weekend activities organised by our boarding team
- Communal social and study areas
- CCTV in operation and security on site 24/7
- Weekly linen and towel change
- Access to Laundry facilities (students aged 13 – 15 have their laundry sent offsite once per week)
- In room safe
- Secure bicycle storage
TRIPOS COURT
Located a 5 minute walk from Abbey College Cambridge, we offer 106 single ensuite rooms. Tripos Court is available to students aged 16 – 21 years on arrival. Features include:
- Fully catered (3 meals per day, 7 days per week)
- Live-in house parents
- Wi Fi
- Secure access
- Designated male and female blocks
- Communal social and study areas
- CCTV in operation and security on site 24/7
- On-site laundry
- Weekly towel change
- Communal kitchenettes
- Secure bicycle storage
- In room safe
- Weekend activities organised by our boarding team
PURBECK HOUSE
Located immediately opposite college, offering 124 single ensuite rooms (some single studio rooms are available for conversion into twin rooms if required). Purbeck House is available to students in Year 12 & 13 only.
- Fully catered (3 meals per day, 7 days per week)
- Live-in house parents
- Wi Fi
- Secure access
- Designated male and female blocks
- Communal social and study areas
- CCTV in operation and security on site 24/7
- On-site laundry
- Weekly towel change
- In room kitchen facilities for light snacks
- Secure bicycle storage
- In room safe
- Weekend activities organised by our boarding team
Purbeck House Location
ACCOMMODATION FEES AND APPLYING
2026/27 Accommodation Fees
For details of our 2026/27 accommodation fees, please visit our fees page.
Applying for Accommodation
Students should apply for accommodation as soon as they have accepted a place to study at Abbey College Cambridge. Students must complete their Accommodation Application Form and return it to the Accommodation Team making a note of any specific preferences or special requirements that they have, which will be met if possible.
Accommodation Terms and Conditions
Upon the successful receipt of the Accommodation application form the accommodation team will confirm accommodation by booking letter. Rooms are allocated on a first come first served basis. Bookings are for the academic year or for two terms from January of the academic year. In the event of an early departure, the accommodation fee is not refundable. Full terms and conditions are listed on the Terms and Conditions of the Enrolment form.
USEFUL INFORMATION
Boarding Principles and Practices
Abbey College Cambridge aims to provide boarding facilities of the highest standard to allow students to thrive in their educational studies. Students are given an appropriate degree of independence while boarding staff monitor and support a healthy and safe lifestyle. Great care is taken to help students adjust to being away from homes for what may be the first time. The ethos is of mutual respect which is maintained throughout the school and boarding and at all levels from the staff and students. Our students are cared for by members of the Boarding Team who live in the boarding house and who are available to help students at all times outside of the school day. Boarding staff take their meals with the students, organise social activities and are on hand for support and advice. The Boarding Team is led by the Director of Boarding.
Boarding Aim
“To build a safe and happy community where our students can develop the skills needed for future independent living, within a professional, supportive and nurturing environment.”
Inspection Reports
Our boarding accommodation is regularly inspected to ensure student health and safety requirements are met. Latest ISI inspection report can be found here.
Holiday Accommodation
Students living in our halls of residence or in host families may only remain in their accommodation for half term holidays and Easter break. College accommodation closes during the three week Christmas break, and during the summer holiday. All students are encouraged to return home during the Christmas break. Any student wishing to stay in Cambridge over the Christmas holidays will need to arrange alternative accommodation. Our Accommodation Team cannot arrange accommodation for students over the Christmas period.
Please see our college term dates for more information.
Catering
Our College catering team provides students with daily fresh, nutritious meals and a range of healthy snack options. We also work to educate our students on how to make healthier food choices, and regularly consult with them to tailor menus to suit their tastes and preferences.
View our dining page to find out more.
Information and Guides
Host Family accommodation can be arranged on demand subject to availability. Please contact our accommodation team for more information.
