Gillows, Lancaster

Gillows, is a Cityblock student accommodation and a perfect home for students of Lancaster and Cumbria University. The accommodation comprises 63 en-suite bedrooms. These are cluster flats ranging from 3 to 9 people. This student residence is right in the heart of this vibrant city of Lancaster. It just takes 10-minutes’ on the bus to reach Lancaster University and likewise, 10-minutes’ by bus or 5-minutes’ walk to the University of Cumbria.

Since the Gillows student accommodation is located on Penny Street, Marton Street and Gillows, this place is close to bars, shops & restaurants. The Lancaster bus station is just 5-minutes walk ahead. In short, the area has easy access to transport links and is near bus stops, train stations and short drive away to reach airports.

The Gillows not only accommodates for you, it allows you to move in with your friends too. All cluster flats share large communal and contemporary living spaces, complete with fully-fitted and equipped kitchens. There are 28 spacious self-contained studios, 3 large studio apartments and one two-bedroom loft apartment. Every resident is entitled to get a free City Block Card for discounts and offers locally.

Being at a location which is in the heart of Lancaster, this makes it for a perfect place to live during your time at university. Sainsburys is located just opposite our Cable Street student accommodation, with Lidl and Farmfoods just about 2-minutes’ away. In addition, Cable Street is the perfect part of Lancaster to have quick access to the many cycle routes that converge in the car park at Sainsbury's. There are beautiful attractions, shops and bars just a small walk away so there is plenty to do rather than feeling homesick. There are many ways to explore what lies in the city as it can be Explore the river Lune by following the cycle trail past Halton to Caton, or explore the famous Morecambe Promenade or even cycle, run or walk along the south side of the Lune to Glasson Docks.