University of Cumbria students in Carlisle can choose Carrock Hall, on the Fusehill Street campus at £146 a week, or Denton Holme Student Village, close to campus from £141.46 a week, according to the university’s 2026/27 prices. Both include water, electricity and central heating, and Carrock Hall also includes contents insurance. The university says halls are guaranteed for first-choice applicants. This guide covers both options, how to apply and what to check.
Prices come from the University of Cumbria’s Carlisle accommodation page, which labels them 2026/27. The page does not give contract lengths, annual prices or deposits, so check those with the university or provider. I could not verify private lets, so none are priced here.
Carlisle halls and weekly rents (2026/27)
The university’s Carlisle accommodation page lists:
| Residence | Rooms | Weekly price | Included |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carrock Hall (on campus, Fusehill Street) | 85 en suite rooms in flats of five to seven students | £146 | Water, electricity, central heating, contents insurance |
| Denton Holme Student Village (Norfolk Street) | 249 standard and en suite rooms in 25 townhouses, in 3 or 4-bed flats | From £141.46 | Water, electricity, central heating |
Carrock Hall flats share an open-plan kitchen and lounge, and the hall has on-site laundry, a bike store and broadband Wi-Fi. Denton Holme has resident parking, bike storage, laundry and broadband, and it is owned and managed by a provider called Host, which says it follows the Unipol/ANUK code. Both have adapted rooms. Our guide to university halls versus private student housing explains how halls compare with private options.
How to apply
- Carrock Hall: enquire through the online form or email carlislestudentlife@cumbria.ac.uk.
- Denton Holme: apply through the university’s application process. If successful, Host contacts you directly.
- Guarantee: the university’s accommodation page says halls are guaranteed for first-choice applicants, and points to its how-to-apply page for the stages and allocation process. I could not find a deadline, so check it before you apply.
Private and shared options
The university advertises private landlords’ houses through a service called Cumbria StudentPad. I could not verify prices, so compare each landlord’s total rent, bills and contract length, and ask whether the deposit is protected.
What to check before you book
- Contract length and deposit, since the university’s page doesn’t state them.
- Which campus you study at: the university also has other sites, and this guide covers Carlisle only.
- What is included, especially contents insurance, which only Carrock Hall lists.
- The application deadline for your intake.
- Safety basics. See our student accommodation safety guide and checklist.
For the wider costs, read our student budgeting tips. Comparing cities? See our guides to Lancaster, Chester and Liverpool, or browse all UK city guides.
Frequently asked questions
How much does University of Cumbria accommodation cost in Carlisle?
For 2026/27, Carrock Hall is £146 a week and Denton Holme Student Village is from £141.46 a week.
Does the University of Cumbria guarantee accommodation?
Its accommodation page says halls are guaranteed for first-choice applicants. Check its how-to-apply page for the conditions and deadlines.
Are bills included in Carlisle halls?
Water, electricity and central heating are included at both. Carrock Hall also lists contents insurance.
Who runs Denton Holme Student Village?
A provider called Host owns and manages it. You apply through the university, and Host contacts you if you are successful.
