Caton Court
Situated in the lively, historic, and culturally rich city of Lancaster, Caton Court blends comfort with convenience. It provides welcoming student accommodation in Lancaster, making your university life smooth and enjoyable within a dynamic urban atmosphere.
Student accommodation in Lancaster at this contemporary residence features a variety of studios and en-suites and one-bedroom apartments, each designed to provide a cosy, comfortable living space with high-quality amenities.
Location & Accessibility
5-15 Bulk Road, Lancaster, LA1 1DN
Proximity to Universities
- Lancaster University – approx. 3.3 miles, 10 mins drive
- University of Cumbria, Lancaster, Queen's Park Campus – approx. 1.7 miles, 5 mins drive
- The University of Lancaster – approx. 3.3 miles, 10 mins drive
- Furness College, Lancaster, Warrington – approx. 3.6 miles, 11 mins drive
Transport Links
- Lancaster Cable Street Bus Stop – approx. 0.4 miles, 8 mins walk, quick connections to nearby cities
- Lancaster Bus Stop – approx. 0.35 miles, 7 mins walk, convenient for vacation escape
- Lancaster Railway Station – approx. 0.8 miles, 16 mins walk, fast access to campus and key student areas
- Caton Railway Station – approx. 1.0 mile, 20 mins walk, convenient for weekend getaways.
Room Types & Options
Caton Court offers a range of rooms designed to suit different lifestyles, budgets, and study habits. Whether you want a fully self-contained studio for privacy, or a lively ensuite with shared kitchen facilities for a more social experience or even a cosy one-bedroom apartment all to yourself, there’s an option for every student.
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Room Type |
Key Features |
Ideal For |
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Studio |
Private bedroom; Private bathroom; Private kitchen
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Students want privacy and independence |
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En-Suite |
Private room, private bathroom, and shared kitchen |
Social students wanting a balance of privacy and community |
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Twin En-Suite |
Two beds in a single room, a private bathroom and shared kitchen |
Postgraduates who prefer community and socialising |
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Non Ensuite |
Private bedroom with attached bathroom; shared kitchen |
Social students want a balance of privacy and community |
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One Bedroom Apartment |
Separate bedroom, living area, private kitchen, and bathroom |
Students who prefer more space, comfort, and independence |
Included Amenities & Facilities
Caton Court offers everything you need to focus on your studies, socialise, and enjoy student life without compromise. From fully equipped rooms to vibrant communal spaces and top-notch safety features, every detail is designed to make life easier, more comfortable, and fun.
In-Room Amenities
- High-Speed Wi-Fi – stay connected for studies and streaming
- Utility Bills Included – electricity, heating, and water covered.
- Fridge, Microwave & Electric Stove – cook your favourite meals with ease
- Study Desk & Comfortable Bed – designed for focus and rest
Community & Social Spaces
- Cinema Room – unwind with movies or social events
- On-Site Gym – stay active without leaving the property.
- Communal Study & Relaxation Areas – perfect for group work or downtime
- Laundry Room – convenient, on-site facilities
- Game Room – challenge friends or relax after classes
- Bike Storage – secure parking for your bicycle
- Cafe – grab a quick bite or coffee on the go
- Garden / Courtyard – outdoor space to hang out or relax
Safety & Security
- Electronic Key Fob Entry System – controlled access to the building
- CCTV Surveillance – peace of mind around the clock
- 24/7 Dedicated Support – on-site team for any questions or emergencies
Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
Local Conveniences:
- Grocery Stores: Tesco Express, Sainsbury's, in proximity for weekly shopping
- Cafés & Restaurants: The Belvedere, Cocina Mexicana to grab coffee, brunch or a full meal
- Bars & Entertainment: Burley Bar, American Bar and Grill, to unwind or hang out with friends
- Shopping Centres: Lancaster Shopping Centre, The Storey for your retail therapy
- Healthcare: Lancaster Health Centre, Royal Lancaster Infirmary for medical access
Iconic Attractions & Green Spaces
Step outside Caton Court and explore the city. From historic sites to hidden gems, there’s much to discover in Lancaster.
- Williamson Park: Escape into lush greenery and scenic trails, spotting butterflies and exploring the grand Ashton Memorial.
- Lancaster Castle: Step back in time with tales of history and intrigue, touring ancient halls and towers steeped in legend.
- Lancaster Canal: Stroll beside tranquil waters and historic architecture, enjoying peaceful walks and charming canal-side cafes.
- Holmes Mill: Indulge in local flavours and vibrant entertainment, discovering food, drinks, and creative events in a lively setting.
Is Caton Court Right for You?
Caton Court is ideal for students who want a blend of convenience, community, and lifestyle. Whether you’re a first-year settling into university life, a postgrad seeking focus with easy access to campus, or someone who thrives in a social environment, this Lancaster student accommodation has you covered.
Summing Up!
Caton Court offers contemporary and inviting student accommodation that enhances student life with ease and comfort. Blending modern facilities with Lancaster’s energetic vibe, this student accommodation in Lancaster sets the perfect stage for a rewarding university journey.
Discover a vibrant community and make the most of your time at this student accommodation in Lancaster, where each day unfolds with fresh possibilities and memorable moments.?
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Room Options
Study desk and chair
Wardrobe
3/4 Double Bed
Private Room
Study desk and chairWardrobe3/4 Double Bed
10.0-11.0 Sqm. AreaFacilities in Caton Court
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Fridge
Utility Bills IncludedCommunity
On-Site Gym
Bike Storage
Theatre
Social Events
CCTV
24x7 Dedicated Support
Lounge Area
Communal Relaxing & Study AreaExplore Beyond Caton Court
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5-15 Bulk Road, Lancaster, LA1 1DNPayments
Booking fee: A payment equivalent to one week's rent must be paid in advance to make a booking & a £200 security deposit is required for all short-term bookings.
Installment Plan: Rent can be paid either in 4 instalments with international or UK guarantor or in full without a UK guarantor
Guarantor:Internaional / UK based Guarantor required (To pay in instalments).
Mode of Payment: Credit/Debit Card.
House Policies
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation Policy England: 2025-26:
Cooling-Off Period:
- Standard Cooling-Off Period (Bookings made before 1st August 2025):
- You can cancel your booking within 7 days of accepting your tenancy agreement.
- You will be deemed to have accepted your tenancy agreement once you have signed the tenancy contract.
- To cancel, send an email directly to .
We'll refund your full deposit or advanced rent if you cancel within this period. We will pay this refund within 30 days following receipt of your cancellation email to the bank account you used to make your deposit or advanced rent payment.
- Reduced Cooling-Off Period (Bookings made on or after 1st August 2025):
- If you book on or after 1st August 2025, the cooling-off period is 24 hours from when you accept the tenancy agreement.
- You will be deemed to have accepted your tenancy agreement once you have signed the tenancy contract.
- To cancel, send an email directly to
We'll refund your full deposit if you cancel within this 24-hour period. We will pay this refund within 30 days following receipt of your cancellation email to the bank account you used to make your deposit or advanced rent payment.
If you check in and collect your keys during the relevant cooling-off period, the period ends immediately when you accept the keys.
Cancelling After the Cooling-Off :
If you want to cancel your tenancy after the cooling-off period but before you have moved into your chosen aparto residence, you will only be permitted to do so in the circumstances listed below. Otherwise, you will need to find a replacement tenant.
Where we agree to cancel your tenancy after the cooling-off period, we will refund your deposit but you will not be entitled to a refund of any advanced rent already paid to us.
Permitted Reasons for Cancellation:
- Did Not Get Required Grades (No Place No Pay):
- You didn't receive the grades needed to attend your chosen university for the academic year .
- Please refer to the No Place No Pay Policy.
- Visa Issues:
- You failed to obtain the visa required to study at your chosen university.
- Please refer to the No Visa No Pay Policy.
- Cancelled Pre-Sessional English Course:
- You made your booking to attend a summer English language course that you needed to complete to qualify and this has been cancelled.
- Deferred University Entry:
- Your university entry has been deferred to the academic year 2026-27.
- Changed University to a Different City:
- You've decided to attend a university in a city where aparto Student doesn't have accommodation.
What You Need to Do:
- Send an email explaining your situation and provide official written evidence (e.g., letters from the university, UCAS, visa authorities).
- Evidence must include your full name and details of the reason (e.g., grade results, visa refusal).
Failure to Check In:
If you fail to check in, you will remain liable to pay any rent, or other fees associated with your original tenancy agreement, and we reserve the right to pursue you for any sums outstanding.
Cancellation after you have moved in:
- Once you have moved into the residence, you will only be considered for a tenancy release in exceptional circumstances.
- To qualify for exceptional circumstances, you must:
- Have withdrawn from your university or institution for medical reasons. You must send us an email with proof of this in the form of a withdrawal letter, signed on headed paper from that institution; and
- Send us, in an email, a suitable letter from the doctor or medical institution detailing the issue of why you have withdrawn from your chosen university or other higher education institution.
- Tenancy releases for exceptional circumstances will not be granted where:
- You are still at university and have not withdrawn from your course;
- You have left university of your own volition for any other reason, including not attaining correct funding or loan, or suitable grades during the year;
- You have failed to progress from one academic year to the next; or
- The university has removed you from your course for any other reason, including disciplinary matters.
Where we agree to cancel your tenancy once you have already moved into your residence, we will refund your deposit minus any deductions for unpaid rent or damages but you will not be entitled to a refund of any advance rent payment you have already and you will also be liable for any further unpaid rent due to us up to the date of cancellation.
Once a tenancy release decision has been made, this decision is final, and any appeal of this decision will be undertaken using the framework of the aparto .
Cancelling for Other Reasons:
Find a Replacement Tenant:
If you wish to cancel for any other reason than those set out above, you must find another student to take over your tenancy before 1st May 2026. After this date, tenancy takeovers are not possible.
- Requirements for the Replacement:
- Must be a student.
- Must meet the accommodation preferences of your booked accommodation (e.g., same gender if in a single-gender flat).
- Cannot be an existing Student Roost resident or someone who has already booked for the .
- Tenancy Takeover Fee:
- You will need to pay a non-refundable fee of £200 to cover administrative costs.
- Important Notes:
- You'll remain responsible for rent payments until:
- The replacement tenant signs their tenancy agreement.
- Any cooling-off period for the replacement tenant has expired.
- The replacement tenant’s tenancy period has started.
- Once the above are complete, you'll be released from your tenancy.
- We'll refund your deposit minus any deductions for unpaid rent or damages.
- You'll remain responsible for rent payments until:
Cancellation Policy:
Cancellation Policy England: 2025-26:
Cooling-Off Period:
- Standard Cooling-Off Period (Bookings made before 1st August 2025):
- You can cancel your booking within 7 days of accepting your tenancy agreement.
- You will be deemed to have accepted your tenancy agreement once you have signed the tenancy contract.
- To cancel, send an email directly to .
We'll refund your full deposit or advanced rent if you cancel within this period. We will pay this refund within 30 days following receipt of your cancellation email to the bank account you used to make your deposit or advanced rent payment.
- Reduced Cooling-Off Period (Bookings made on or after 1st August 2025):
- If you book on or after 1st August 2025, the cooling-off period is 24 hours from when you accept the tenancy agreement.
- You will be deemed to have accepted your tenancy agreement once you have signed the tenancy contract.
- To cancel, send an email directly to
We'll refund your full deposit if you cancel within this 24-hour period. We will pay this refund within 30 days following receipt of your cancellation email to the bank account you used to make your deposit or advanced rent payment.
If you check in and collect your keys during the relevant cooling-off period, the period ends immediately when you accept the keys.
Cancelling After the Cooling-Off :
If you want to cancel your tenancy after the cooling-off period but before you have moved into your chosen aparto residence, you will only be permitted to do so in the circumstances listed below. Otherwise, you will need to find a replacement tenant.
Where we agree to cancel your tenancy after the cooling-off period, we will refund your deposit but you will not be entitled to a refund of any advanced rent already paid to us.
Permitted Reasons for Cancellation:
- Did Not Get Required Grades (No Place No Pay):
- You didn't receive the grades needed to attend your chosen university for the academic year .
- Please refer to the No Place No Pay Policy.
- Visa Issues:
- You failed to obtain the visa required to study at your chosen university.
- Please refer to the No Visa No Pay Policy.
- Cancelled Pre-Sessional English Course:
- You made your booking to attend a summer English language course that you needed to complete to qualify and this has been cancelled.
- Deferred University Entry:
- Your university entry has been deferred to the academic year 2026-27.
- Changed University to a Different City:
- You've decided to attend a university in a city where aparto Student doesn't have accommodation.
What You Need to Do:
- Send an email explaining your situation and provide official written evidence (e.g., letters from the university, UCAS, visa authorities).
- Evidence must include your full name and details of the reason (e.g., grade results, visa refusal).
Failure to Check In:
If you fail to check in, you will remain liable to pay any rent, or other fees associated with your original tenancy agreement, and we reserve the right to pursue you for any sums outstanding.
Cancellation after you have moved in:
- Once you have moved into the residence, you will only be considered for a tenancy release in exceptional circumstances.
- To qualify for exceptional circumstances, you must:
- Have withdrawn from your university or institution for medical reasons. You must send us an email with proof of this in the form of a withdrawal letter, signed on headed paper from that institution; and
- Send us, in an email, a suitable letter from the doctor or medical institution detailing the issue of why you have withdrawn from your chosen university or other higher education institution.
- Tenancy releases for exceptional circumstances will not be granted where:
- You are still at university and have not withdrawn from your course;
- You have left university of your own volition for any other reason, including not attaining correct funding or loan, or suitable grades during the year;
- You have failed to progress from one academic year to the next; or
- The university has removed you from your course for any other reason, including disciplinary matters.
Where we agree to cancel your tenancy once you have already moved into your residence, we will refund your deposit minus any deductions for unpaid rent or damages but you will not be entitled to a refund of any advance rent payment you have already and you will also be liable for any further unpaid rent due to us up to the date of cancellation.
Once a tenancy release decision has been made, this decision is final, and any appeal of this decision will be undertaken using the framework of the aparto .
Cancelling for Other Reasons:
Find a Replacement Tenant:
If you wish to cancel for any other reason than those set out above, you must find another student to take over your tenancy before 1st May 2026. After this date, tenancy takeovers are not possible.
- Requirements for the Replacement:
- Must be a student.
- Must meet the accommodation preferences of your booked accommodation (e.g., same gender if in a single-gender flat).
- Cannot be an existing Student Roost resident or someone who has already booked for the .
- Tenancy Takeover Fee:
- You will need to pay a non-refundable fee of £200 to cover administrative costs.
- Important Notes:
- You'll remain responsible for rent payments until:
- The replacement tenant signs their tenancy agreement.
- Any cooling-off period for the replacement tenant has expired.
- The replacement tenant’s tenancy period has started.
- Once the above are complete, you'll be released from your tenancy.
- We'll refund your deposit minus any deductions for unpaid rent or damages.
- You'll remain responsible for rent payments until:
Frequent Asked Question (FAQ's)
Can I park my car?
Sorry, we don’t offer car parking at any of our sites.
Where can I smoke?
Our buildings and grounds are strictly non-smoking but you’re welcome to smoke outside of the building, off-site.
Can I live with my friends?
Yep, we want you to be as comfortable as possible when you’re with us. Just let us know you wish to live on the same floor when making your booking. If you don’t know anyone else moving to The Combworks, don’t worry – most students come on their own and soon make friends once they’re here.
Can I choose what floor I live on?
Yes, you’ll be able to let us know your preference at the time of booking.
Is a Guarantor required to book a room?
For Caton Court, a International / UK based guarantor is required.
Instalment Plan - What are the payment plans available?
Caton Court offers 4 installments or the full payment option.
Does the property have No Visa No Pay policy?
Yes, Caton Court offers 'No Visa No Pay' policy.
