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Benyon Hall Farmhouse

Student room in Benyon farmhouseView of Benyon Hall Farmhouse

Key facts

  • 1.2 km from central Whiteknights campus
  • Ideal for mature students and couples
  • Premium en-suite rooms
  • Studios
  • Attractive surroundings
  • High speed Wi-Fi
  • Utility bills and basic contents insurance included
  • 51-week residency period
  • Close to local shops

Benyon Hall Farmhouse is a beautiful nineteenth-century building, set among trees beside Benyon Lake. The property includes a shared garden to the rear. 

  • View more photos on the Families, Couples and Mature Students Flickr site.

Room costs

Room types within Benyon Farmhouse No. available Suitable for Weekly rent 2022–23 for 51 weeks Weekly rent 2023–24 for 51 weeks
Premium en-suite:
Large room with double bed. Two of the rooms have en-suite shower pods and one of the rooms has a separate shower room.     
 5 Single occupancy    £193.06
 £207.97
Benyon Studio:
Studio with double bed.     
 2 Double occupancy
 £226.66
£245.49 

Meal plans

The University recommends all first-year students select a Meal Plan with your Accommodation choice to support your transition to life at university and help you reach your full potential academically. 

We offer a choice of 3, 7, 14 or unlimited number of Meals per week across 5 large dining sites to all students regardless of where you live. 

For more information visit the Clever Cuisine Meal Plans page.

Benyon Hall map

Benyon Hall's location

Hall address: Sherfield Drive, Reading, RG2 7EZ.

Download a comparative map of all Whiteknights campus-based halls.

Students with special requirements

Accessibility

We work closely with the University of Reading's Disability Advisory Service to support students who require adaptations, although due to the age and historic nature of the Benyon Hall Farmhouse, extensive adaptations may not be possible. Find out more on the accessible accommodation page.

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More information

  • Accommodation guide 2024-25 (PDF, 3.95MB)
  • Accommodation guide 2025-26 (PDF, 5.12MB)
  • Families, couples and mature students accommodation guide 2024-25 (PDF, 35MB)
  • Families, couples and mature students accommodation guide 2025-26 (PDF, 1.08MB)
  • Accommodation charges for 2024-25 (PDF, 330KB)
  • Accommodation charges for 2025-26 (PDF, 227KB)

Contact us

If you have any questions about university accommodation, our team is happy to help:

+44 (0)118 200 5011
accommodationonline@reading.ac.uk

For information about private accommodation, visit the Students' Union's housing information page.

Accommodation Guarantee


Prospective students are guaranteed a place in halls if they are:

  • A new full-time undergraduate who holds Reading as a Firm UCAS choice and applies for accommodation by 1 August** and satisfies any conditions of their academic offer by 3 September 2025.
  • A new full-time postgraduate who has accepted an offer from the University and applies for accommodation by 1 August** and satisfies any conditions of their academic offer by 3 September 2025.

*Subject to restrictions, please see:

  • 2024/25 Accommodation Policy (PDF, 130KB)
  • 2025/26 Accommodation Policy (PDF, 134KB)
  • 2024/25 Accommodation Application terms and conditions (PDF, 184KB)
  • 2025/26 Accommodation Application terms and conditions (PDF, 194KB)

**Please note, applications need to be received by 23:59 British Summer Time (UTC+1) on 1 August.

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