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Accommodation

Lews Castle College now has access to purpose-built student accommodation at the Bridge Centre in central Stornoway.

Stornoway

A wide range of accommodation is available for students in the Stornoway area.

The main student accommodation base is THE BRIDGE CENTRE. 

Rear of the Bridge Centre


Situated on the harbour side in central Stornoway, THE BRIDGE CENTRE is less than 10 minutes walk from the college and the main facilities of the town.
All rooms have en-suite facilities, a study unit and internet access. In addition to this, there are also Sports and Games facilities located at the centre. These include snooker, computer games and a Sports Hall which can be accessed when not in use by community groups.

Student Accomodation in the Bridge Centre

 

All Student Study Bedrooms rooms are single and en-suite [some with enhanced facilities for disabled students] .

The BRIDGE also offers the following facilities to students at the Centre :-

  • Student Kitchens / Lounge areas with satellite TV
  • Laundry
  • Games Room
  • Music Rehearsal Room
  • Sports Hall
  • Tennis Court

Sports and Games Facilities can be booked with the Centre Management.

 

Within 10 minutes walk are:

  • Supermarkets
  • Ferry Terminal
  • Churches and local Chapel
  • Hotels, Cafes, Restaurants and Pubs
  • Art Gallery
  • Cinema
  • Sports Centre and Swimming Pool
  • Ferry Terminal
  • Bus Station     
  • Golf Course
  • Rugby Pitch
  • Athletics Track
  • Football Pitches [Grass and All-Weather]

As well as these facilities Lewis also has active angling and sea angling clubs and associations.  The Sea Angling Club is within 10 minutes walk of the centre and details of the local angling association are available on arrival.

Court Yard at the Bridge Centre


Students wishing to join local clubs or societies should ask at reception on registration and THE BRIDGE CENTRE staff will assist them to contact the relevant clubs.

For further information on availability, facilities & rent at the Bridge Centre please contact 01851 705808 or email: info.bridgecentre@btconnect.com

Bridge Centre


A wide range of other accommodation is also available within the local area - further information on these can be found through the local Tourist Board 01851 703088 or the local paper, The Stornoway Gazette. 

Benbecula & Barra

Both the Uists and Barra offer a wide range of self-catering accommodation during term time.  Students can be provided with details of accommodation available
locally by the centre managers.

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