Francis Drake Hall

Campus life right on your doorstep
Francis Drake Hall

Conveniently situated in the middle of the vibrant University campus, only seconds away from Drake's Kitchen, the Students' Union, library, gym, and lecture theatres.

Francis Drake Hall is ideal for those looking to be in the heart of it all, offering 315 en suite rooms and 15 studios. This hall is suitable for University of Plymouth undergraduates and international students.

Francis Drake Hall will be undergoing planned maintenance during the 2021/2022 Academic year. The interior of the building and services will be unaffected; however, scaffolding will be erected, which may partially obstruct views, and workers will be on-site Monday to Friday, so some disruption including noise can be expected.

We are pleased to offer 10% discount on the rents shown below for Francis Drake Hall for the weeks affected. The discount will be applied to your rent account once the duration of works is confirmed.


Francis Drake hall tour

Join BSc (Hons) Marine Biology and Coastal Ecology student Sarah on a tour around Francis Drake hall of residence. 

"I've made so many new friends living in halls, it's the best way to meet people when you start University." 

 Katie Bradley, University-managed halls resident

Francis Drake hall tour

Room types and prices




Standard en suite
  • Cost: £165.50 per week – Total annual rent £6,786 (41-week licence)
  • Floor size: approximately 12m².
  • Bed size: single bed (can be 6’9” to 6’10” long) with under bed storage.
  • Facilities: shelving, wardrobe, desk, chair and notice board, en suite bathroom with shower (wet room).
En suite within a three bedroom flat
  • Cost: £166.50 per week – total annual rent £6,827 (41-week licence)
  • Floor size: approximately 12m².
  • Bed size: single bed (can be 6’9” to 6’10” long) with under bed storage. 
  • Facilities: shelving, wardrobe, desk, chair and notice board, en suite bathroom with shower (wet room).
Studio apartment
  • Cost: £192.00 per week – Total annual rent £7,872 (41-week licence)
  • Floor size: approximately 22m².
  • Bed size: double bed.
  • Facilities: shelving, wardrobe, desk, chair and notice board, Combi oven, hob, fridge and en suite bathroom with shower (wet room).
Please note: Due to the limited availability of our studio apartments, those who have specific medical requirements or disabilities are prioritised for allocation under the equality act.  
*Rooms may vary

 
Location
 


Francis Drake Hall is located over three blocks and is conveniently situated in the middle of the vibrant University campus. The hall is only five minutes away from the city centre and seconds away from the Students’ Union, library and lecture theatres. It also benefits from having the popular campus restaurant Drake’s Café right opposite, so if you fancy a break from cooking it is the ideal place. There are also other cafés close by, including the Reservoir Café with its lovely view and garden area.
Address: Francis Drake Hall of Residence, James Street, Plymouth, Devon PL4 6AP.


Number of flatmates

Between three to ten students.


Benefits and facilities

  • Located in the heart of campus
  • Lift access to all floors
  • Laundry facilities on site
  • WiFi
  • 24-hour campus security
  • Residence Life events supported by Student Hall Ambassadors 
  • Halls Duty Team on site from 11am–11pm daily
  • Utility bills included (water, gas, and electricity)*
  • Bike and water sports storage facilities available.
  • Kitchens include an oven, hob, microwave, kettle, toaster, and ironing board. Double facilities are provided in the flats of more than six people (two fridges and two ovens). 
*TV licensenot included 

Once you've confirmed your booking, you'll be able to connect with your future Francis Drake Hall flatmates by joining an exclusive Facebook group.

Francis Drake Hall

*This floor plan is a representation of a typical flat. The drawing is not to scale and should not be relied upon when making decisions about your accommodation. Please note that the images above are examples and not all rooms and kitchens will look like this.

Prepaid catering package 

Forget about cooking, food shopping and washing up this year, and enjoy the benefits of a flexible prepaid way to eat while studying at the University of Plymouth. Enjoy sustainable, locally sourced, fresh food from a range of our award-winning campus cafes with our prepaid catered halls package. Available from September 2022 to those living in University-managed accommodation, this package spans over 35 weeks of the year, providing your breakfast and a two course dinner from Monday to Friday, excluding the Christmas break and Bank Holidays.

Find out more about prepaid catering

Cafe JBs on the Derriford campus

Residence life: optimising your student experience 

Moving away from home can be daunting which is why our dedicated residence life team are there to provide you with the support and advice you need.  

To help you settle in the team arrange regular residence life events providing a fantastic way for you to meet new people, and have fun with friends you've already made. The events are hosted by our friendly Halls Team, so be sure to keep an eye out throughout the year.

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