Margaret Rule Hall
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 |
Fridge
Electric Stove
Cleaning Equipments Available
WiFi
MicrowaveSpecial Offers
Distance from City Centre
39 m
26 m
9 mPrice Match Guarantee
24x7 Personal Assistance
Room Options
Study desk and chair
Underbed Storage
Wardrobe
Windows / Curtains
Entire PlaceStudy desk and chairUnderbed StorageWardrobeFacilities in Margaret Rule Hall
Apartment
FridgeElectric StoveCleaning Equipments AvailableWiFiMicrowave
Utility Bills Included
HeatingCommunity
CCTV
Lounge Area
Bike Storage
24x7 Dedicated Support
Laundry Room
Contents Insurance
Communal Relaxing & Study AreaNearby 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
30 Isambard Brunel Road, PO1 2DRPayments
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.
House Policies
Cooling Off Period
Unless you have already collected the keys to the accommodation, you may cancel your booking by writing or completing our Cancellation Form within 7 days after we send you confirmation that your booking is complete (the “7 Day Cooling-Off Period”).
If your Tenancy is for a room in Wales, please contact us directly as a different cooling-off period may apply.
If you cancel within the 7 Day Cooling-Off Period, you will not be charged, and we will return your deposit or any advance rent payments made.
After the 7 Day Cooling-Off Period, you will remain liable for all amounts due under your Tenancy Agreement unless a replacement tenant is found for your room or you enter a new tenancy with Unite Students.
Replacement Tenant Policy
Before Your Tenancy Start Date
If you propose a replacement tenant before your Tenancy Start Date, Unite Students has complete discretion to:
Accept the proposed replacement tenant and enter into a tenancy agreement with them.
Place the room back on general sale.
Allocate the room to a student from the waiting list.
You will be released from your tenancy agreement seven days after any of the above occurs.
After Your Tenancy Start Date
If a replacement tenant is found after your Tenancy Start Date, you will be released from your tenancy agreement from the start date of the new tenant’s agreement.
If you have occupied the room before this, you will be charged £50 to cover the costs of preparing the room for the new tenant.
No Place No Pay (Applicable to first-year students only)
If you are a first-year undergraduate student and your university withdraws your offer due to not meeting the required grades, you may be eligible for a tenancy cancellation.
If you choose to attend a different university because you exceeded your expected grades, you may also be eligible for a tenancy cancellation.
To apply, you must submit:
A rejection letter from your university or a UCAS status screenshot confirming the required results were not achieved.
Proof of acceptance at a new university via UCAS Adjustment.
These documents must be submitted within 7 days of your results being published. Upon verification, your tenancy will be canceled, and any deposit or advance rent paid will be refunded in full.
No Visa No Pay (International students only)
If your visa application is rejected, you must send us the visa rejection letter within 7 days of receiving it.
Once verified, we will cancel your tenancy agreement and refund any deposit or advance rent paid in full.
This option is not available after 31st August in the year your tenancy start date is due.
No ATAS Certificate No Pay (International students requiring an ATAS certificate only)
If your ATAS certificate application is rejected, you must send us the rejection letter within 7 days of receiving it.
Upon verification, we will cancel your tenancy agreement and refund any deposit or advance rent paid in full.
This option is not available after 31st August in the year your tenancy start date is due.
Margaret Rule Hall FAQs
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.
