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Margaret Rule Hall

30 Isambard Brunel Road, PO1 2DR

Find just what you are looking for as an international student at Margaret Rule Hall, named after the famed archaeologist who raised the Mary Rose. Ideally located just a 10-minute walk from the University of Portsmouth Guildhall campus, Margaret Rule Hall offers a great community of over 340 students. With en-suite rooms and studios available, you can choose the space that best suits your needs. Starting from £170.1 per week (including bills in some offers), Margaret Rule Hall puts you at the centre of the action, moments from the Portsmouth & Southsea rail station and the bustling Guildhall Walk area.

Features:

Margaret Rule Hall, Portsmouth, offers a complete living environment in which you can focus on your studies and Portsmouth adventures. Each apartment has essential appliances like a microwave, fridge, and electric stove, with some bills included. You'll also have access to cleaning equipment and on-site laundry facilities. There's a lounge area, a communal study space, and even bike storage for relaxation and socialising. Your safety and security are assured with CCTV and 24/7 dedicated support, letting you fully embrace your university experience.

Location:

Margaret Rule Hall is your door to an active student life in Portsmouth. Situated at 30 Isambard Brunel Road (PO1 2DR), it's just an 8-minute walk from the University of Portsmouth, making commutes to class as easy as possible. Beyond academics, the surrounding area offers a vibrant mix of options within a 10-minute walk. Grab a bite at local restaurants like Cocos Takeaway or His Glory Restaurant, explore independent shops, or unwind at Southsea Common, a sprawling green space just 15 minutes away. With essentials like pharmacies and ATMs readily accessible, Margaret Rule Hall puts you at the centre of it all.

Commute:

Margaret Rule Hall student accommodation in Portsmouth comes with excellent transport links. The nearest bus stop, Civic Offices, is just down the lane, offering easy access to local routes. Several other stops are within walking distance, while Portsmouth & Southsea Railway Station is a mere 3-minute walk, perfect for trips further afield. This central location allows students to easily explore Portsmouth and beyond, making Margaret Rule Hall a well-connected place for your university adventures.

Room Type:

Margaret Rule Hall offers two room types for the upcoming academic year: en-suite and studio. En-suite rooms, starting at £170.1 per week, provide a private space with a bathroom while sharing a kitchen with flatmates. Starting at £199.5 per week, studios are self-contained apartments with a private bathroom and kitchen, perfect for those seeking complete independence. Both options come fully equipped for student life.

Key Locations:

Universities Miles Super Market Miles Places Of Interest Miles
University of Portsmouth 0.2 Sainsbury's Local (Isambard Brunel Road) 0.1 Portsmouth Historic Dockyard 0.8
Portsmouth College 2.6 Tesco Express (Commercial Road) 0.2 Gunwharf Quays 0.6
Highbury College 3.8 Lidl (Commercial Road) 0.3 Southsea Common 0.9
Fareham College 8.8 Asda (Bridge Shopping Centre) 0.4 Spinnaker Tower 0.7
South Downs College 5.9 Cascades Shopping Centre 0.3 The D-Day Story 1.2
 
 
Metro Miles Bus Miles Train Miles
Portsmouth & Southsea Station 0.1 Commercial Road South (Stop A) 0.1 Portsmouth & Southsea Station 0.1
Portsmouth Harbour Station 1.0 Station Street (Stop B) 0.1 Portsmouth Harbour Station 1.0
Fratton Station 1.0 Isambard Brunel Road (Stop D) 0.2 Fratton Station 1.0
Hilsea Station 3.1 Guildhall Square (Stop C) 0.2 Hilsea Station 3.1
Cosham Station 3.9 Portsmouth & Southsea Station (Stop F) 0.2 Cosham Station 3.9
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Room Types
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Room Options

Room Image
En-Suite, Classic
Private Room • Private Bath
study-deskStudy desk and chair
underbed-storageUnderbed Storage
wardrobeWardrobe
windowWindows / Curtains
Stay 4 weekMove in 2025-06-28Advance Rent £100Rent £169 / week
Stay 51 weekMove in 2025-09-20Advance Rent £250Rent £178 / week
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Studio, Classic
Private Room • Private Bath • Private Kitchen
Entire-PlaceEntire Place
study-deskStudy desk and chair
underbed-storageUnderbed Storage
wardrobeWardrobe
Stay 4 weekMove in 2025-06-28Advance Rent £100Rent £195 / week
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Facilities in Margaret Rule Hall

Apartment

microwaveMicrowave
fridgeFridge
utility-billsUtility Bills Included
wifiWiFi
cleaning-equipsCleaning Equipments Available
electric-stoveElectric Stove
heatingHeating

Community

insuranceContents Insurance
laungeLounge Area
study-areaCommunal Relaxing & Study Area
support24x7 Dedicated Support
paid-laundryLaundry Room
cctvCCTV
bike-storageBike Storage

Nearby Locations

  • Bar: The Deco, Popworld
  • Entertainment: New Theatre Royal, Kings Theatre
  • Restaurant: The Astoria, The Fleet
  • Shopping Centre: Cascades Shopping Centre, Gunwharf Quays
  • Supermarket: Tesco Express, Sainsbury's

Location

location30 Isambard Brunel Road, PO1 2DR

Payments

Booking Fee: No Booking fee required.
Security Deposit: No security deposit
Instalment plan: Upto 7 Instalments(UK Student), 4 Instalments(International students)
Guarantor: International Guarantor required.
Mode of Payment: Debit/credit card, Bank transfer.

 

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House Policies

International Cancellation Policy AY 24/25:

These additional cancellation provisions apply for any individual making a booking outside of the United Kingdom.

1. Cooling Off Period – the provisions for the Cooling Off Period set out in the main Cancellation Policy shall apply;

2. After the Cooling Off Period - Once the Cooling Off Period has expired the Tenant remains liable for the rent for the whole length of the tenancy unless they want to cancel with one of these 3 conditions:

  • No Place No Pay: the provisions for No Place No Pay set out in the main Cancellation Policy shall apply, save that this option shall not be available after the 31st August in the year the Tenancy Start Date is due to occur.
  • No Visa No Pay:if the student doesn’t get their visa to come and study in the UK, the student must send us the visa application rejection letter within 7 days of receiving it. On receipt of the required documentation, it will be verified and, provided we are satisfied, we will cancel your Tenancy Agreement and refund any deposit or advance rent paid in full. This option shall not be available after the 31st August in the year the Tenancy Start Date is due to occur.

No ATAS certificate, No Pay: Some international students coming to the UK to study in very specific fields need to apply for an ATAS certificate. (Academic Technology Approval Scheme). If a student’s ATAS certificate application is rejected the student must send us the ATAS certificate application rejection letter within 7 days of receiving it. On receipt of the required documentation, it will be verified and, provided we are satisfied, we will cancel your Tenancy Agreement and refund any deposit or advance rent paid in full. This option shall not be available after the 31st August in the year the Tenancy Start Date is due to occur.

The cancellation requests along with the proof documents must be sent by the student, from the email address they have registered their account with Unite Students and must be sent to internationalcancellations@unitestudents.com.

If an agent is involved the evidence must be sent to the agent and then forwarded on to internationalcancellations@unitestudents.com.

3. Replacement Tenants - the provisions for the Cooling Off Period set out in the main Cancellation Policy shall apply. Please note the point that Unite Students is under no obligation to enter into a Tenancy Agreement with any replacement Tenant that is suggested under this provision.

Passed the 31st August, the No Place No Pay and No Visa No Pay do not apply.

The student remains liable for the rent unless they find a replacement Tenant.

 

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Margaret Rule Hall FAQs

The Platform Fee is a one-time charge that prioritizes your booking and grants access to exclusive pre and post-landing services, potentially saving up to £1,500. This fee is refundable if UniAcco cannot secure the room category and property you select.
You can get a full refund if you cancel within 24 hours of payment, after which platform fees will not be refunded (To be added on Cancellation Policy also)
Fee is non-refundable in case the student decides to swap their accommodation from a non-commissionable property to a commissionable property. Platform Fee is refundable to the student if they decide to cancel their booking within the defined “UniAcco Cooling Off Period”. This period will be upto 48 hours from the months April-September and 5 days from the months October-March.
We will assist the student with the entire booking process. End-to-end handling of the cancellation process for the student. (Platform Fee won’t be refundable to the student in this scenario). Post Move-In Assistance to the student.

Certainly, if your current room is still vacant, we would be delighted to extend your stay. Kindly get in touch with us, we will be pleased to facilitate this arrangement for you.

Parking is available at some of our properties, and students can reserve spaces on a first-come-first-served basis. The parking fee varies depending on the property.
For details on parking availability at your accommodation, refer to your property welcome guide. Locate your welcome guide here.

If there's a credit on your account, it will no longer be displayed on your account statement. However, if you have an upcoming future instalment (within the next 10 days), any previously shown credit on your account has now been utilized to offset the upcoming instalment. This means that the rent will be deducted, with the amount being reduced by the credit on your account.