Short breaks
Stay with us and wake up to the period charm of our historic Main Building, set within 25-acres of magnificent grounds in the heart of the Cotswolds – Cirencester.
Whether you are walking the Cotswold Way, attending Cheltenham races, visiting our local attractions or need a convenient base whilst on business, our accommodation is available all year around.
We are situated a mile from the historic Roman town of Cirencester, within an hour of Bristol, Oxford, Bath and Cheltenham, and only 90 minutes from London.
There are frequent train services from London Paddington to Kemble, with local taxis available for the three remaining miles to our campus. We are also easily accessible from Heathrow, Birmingham, and Bristol airports.
You can choose from three types of accommodation when staying with us
- Single en-suite bedroom
- Twin en-suite bedroom
- Double en-suite bedroom


Bedroom facilities include:
- Tea and coffee-making supplies
- Body wash, shampoo and soap
- Towels
On request and subject to availability:
- Hairdryer
- Iron and ironing board
- Alarm clock
We also have on campus:
- Free of charge parking
- Dining room, café, bar and shop
- Laundry room
- Cash machine and post box
- Gym and padel courts
- Co-working space
- Campus security and Porters' Lodge (our reception), which is operational 24/7
Accommodation rates:
- Single en-suite bedroom room, £64.00 per night
- Twin en-suite bedroom (Friday and Saturday), £105.00 per night
- Twin en-suite bedroom (Sunday - Thursday), £90.00 per night
- Double en-suite bedroom (Friday and Saturday), £120.00 per night
- Double en-suite bedroom (Sunday - Thursday), £105.00 per night
How to book
Email shortstay@rau.ac.uk or call 01285 652531.