Talybont North
Available to: undergraduates, undergraduates with non standard residential periods and postgraduates
Talybont North is part of the Talybont complex which is the largest of the University's residences.
Overview
Talybont North is part of the Talybont complex which is the largest of the University’s residences and provides a range of social amenities including excellent sports facilities. This purpose-built development is situated in pleasant grounds close to large areas of parkland. It is a short walk or cycle to most of the academic buildings, including the Heath Park campus.
Distance to campuses
| Main Building | Heath Park campus | |
|---|---|---|
| Distance | 1.25 miles | 1.5 miles |
| Walking | 25 minutes | 30 minutes |
| Cycling | 12 minutes | 15 minutes |
| Bus |
Gabalfa Interchange, Cardiff Bus 27 |
Gabalfa Interchange, Newport Bus X30 |
Please note: the timings given above are only provided as a guide.
Nearest
| Shop | North Road (Tesco Express) |
|---|---|
| Supermarket | Excelsior Way (Tesco Extra) |
| Fast food | North Road |
| Bar | North Road |
| Sports facilities | Cardiff University Sports Training Village
View all of the University's sports facilities |
- Self catered
- Ensuite – standard room size (Houses S-Y)
- Ensuite (medium room) – slightly smaller than standard room size (Houses A-R, Rooms 1-5)
- Ensuite (small room) – small room (Houses A-R, Room 6)
- Shared kitchen/dining areas
- Flats for 6 students (except 1 flat for 4 students in House E)
- Network connection point and Wi-Fi access
- Bicycle sheds
- Laundry
- Communal social and study space at Talybont Social Centre
- Car parking (130 spaces allocated between Talybont North and Talybont Gate)
- Welsh speaking flats
- Quiet living option for undergraduates (shared flats/houses with other students who have also expressed an interest in a quiet living environment)
- 3 rooms equipped with a flashing alarm and a vibrating pillow, suitable for those with a hearing impairment
- LGBT+ and allies option for undergraduates only
Postgraduate 'Extra'
One flat consisting of 10 ensuite study bedrooms (all with wheelchair accessible bathroom facilities) on the ground floor has the following Postgraduate 'Extra' facilities:
- Communal lounge area
- Kitchen with crockery, cutlery and cooking utensils
- Spacious study bedroom with large bed, refrigerator, colour television with licence paid, duvet and two sets of bed linen
Session 2019/2020
Standard residential period (September to June)
| Type | Total | Instalments | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ensuite (small room) | £4409.08 | (2 X £1469.69 and 1 X £1469.70) | Undergraduates only |
| Ensuite (medium room) | £4770.48 | (3 X £1590.16) | Undergraduates only |
| Ensuite | £5109.64 | (2 X £1703.21 and 1 X £1703.22) | Undergraduates only |
| Ensuite Postgraduate Extra | £6199.40 | (2 X £2066.47 and 1 X £2066.46) | Postgraduates only |
| Car parking | £163.00 | (2 X £54.33 and 1 X £54.34) |
Non standard residential period
| Type | Total | Instalments | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ensuite (medium room) / Ensuite (small room) | Fees will be calculated according to the daily rate for the Standard Residential Period. | Variable according to individual course dates. | Heath Park students only |
Please note: these residential periods may include placement periods when you will be paying residences fees but may not be occupying your room.
Anna Carpanini
Assistant Residences Manager
- Telephone:
- +44 (0)29 2087 5807
Sian Donovan
Senior Assitance Residences Manager
- Telephone:
- +44 (0)29 2087 6337
Katie Hall
Senior Assistant Residences Manager
- Telephone:
- +44 (0)29 2087 6337
Diana Turner
Residences Manager
- Telephone:
- +44 (0)29 2081 0592
How to apply
Learn how to apply and if you're eligible for guaranteed University accommodation.
Quick facts
| Students | 972 |
|---|---|
| Catering | Self-catered |
| Type | En-suite |
| Residential period |
Standard |
| Parking spaces |
130 |
Rooms available for
Contact
Talybont North
Bevan Place
Cardiff
CF14 3UX
+44 (0)29 2087 5807
