Portland House
Exclusively for UAL students, Portland House is located just moments from Camberwell College of Arts and is made up of four Grade II listed buildings.
Last updated: 25 March 2026
Gardens House in Camberwell is less than a minute’s walk from Camberwell College of Arts and exclusively for UAL students. With a bus stop right outside the hall, it's easy to reach London College of Communication and Chelsea College of Arts via public transport.
Situated on the College campus grounds, Gardens House is ideal for students looking for a campus-style living experience where they can benefit from easy access to Camberwell College facilities and the UAL Canteen and Cafés. Gardens House also sits alongside Portland House, creating a strong sense of student community.
The hall features a large creative workshop and study room, as well as a spacious common room for relaxing and socialising. Right next door is a supermarket, with a wide range of shops, cafés and restaurants nearby, plus local cultural highlights such as South London Gallery and the lively Rye Lane Market.
The surrounding area is known for its creative energy and vibrant community, and there are plenty of parks and green spaces close by, including Burgess Park, Brunswick Park with its tennis courts, and the expansive Peckham Rye Common.
Learn more about your journey from Gardens House to college (link opens in new tab).
These rooms are approximately 10–11 square metres and have a three-quarter-size bed.
These rooms are approximately 12–13 square metres and have a three-quarter-size bed.
These rooms are approximately 14–15 square metres and have a three-quarter-size bed and ensuite.
These rooms are approximately 14–15 square metres and include a three-quarter-size bed, kitchenette, and ensuite.
These rooms are approximately 26–27 square metres and include a three-quarter-size bed, kitchenette, and ensuite.
All images in our photo gallery and virtual tour are for guidance only. Our individual studios, bedrooms, kitchens and communal area layouts may look different from the images.
Take a tour of Gardens House, its bedrooms, facilities and common spaces.
Exclusively for UAL students, Portland House is located just moments from Camberwell College of Arts and is made up of four Grade II listed buildings.
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Located in south London near Peckham Rye station, YourTRIBE Southwark offers easy access to London College of Communication and Camberwell College of Arts.
Gardens House is managed by UAL.
This hall meets the standards of the ANUK / National Code for accommodation (opens in new tab).
Accommodation applications are made through our platform, Kinetics. Some parts of the system may not be fully accessible to all students.
Read our Kinetics accessibility statement
If you need help with your application, email us at accomdisability@arts.ac.uk.