Residential Hire

At Clifton College, we offer seven individually located boarding houses, each with its own unique character and accommodation style. From single bedrooms to larger social dormitories, our boarding houses can cater for a wide range of group sizes and requirements. Every house is equipped with kitchen facilities and comfortable communal spaces, creating a welcoming environment for students, participants and staff alike.

Library interior with wooden shelves full of books. Arched ceiling and string lights create a cozy atmosphere. People browsing in the background.

Extensive facilities

Our campus boasts an exceptional range of facilities, including a 300-seat theatre, a 25-metre swimming pool, sports courts, recital hall, indoor gymnasiums, and specialist classrooms. Just across the bridge, you'll find our newly refurbished sports complex, featuring a bouldering wall, 90 acres of playing fields, tennis courts, hockey pitches, and an activity centre offering experiences such as axe throwing, mountain biking, paddle boarding, and more.

Indoor swimming pool with clear water, blue lane lines, wooden benches, and overhead banners, under warm ceiling lights.

Spaces for all

For many years, Clifton College has been the summer home of language programmes, music enrichment initiatives, intensive sports camps, and a wide variety of residential courses. Our extensive facilities provide the flexibility and space needed to support groups of all kinds, helping to bring communities together and create memorable experiences.

Bright dorm room with two beds, wooden wardrobes, a desk, and chairs. Large windows with peach curtains let in natural light.

Catering options

Our dedicated catering team ensures that every participant is well looked after throughout their stay. We offer breakfast, lunch, and dinner service in the Big School Kitchen, located at the heart of the campus. This vibrant dining space provides an opportunity for students and guests to relax, socialise, and refuel between activities.


A Gothic-style hall with vaulted wooden beams, large arched windows, circular chandeliers, and rows of tables and chairs.

2027 availability

Availability for 2027, includes four weeks over the Easter period and 8 weeks over summer. If you would like further information or would like to book a tour of the premises, please contact lvenables@cliftoncollege.com.