Widecombe is one of the closest areas to the University of Bath, which is just a few minutes' walk away, and is therefore particularly popular amongst students from the university. Located close to Bath's city centre and surrounded by some fantastic scenery, Widcombe also has some fine country pubs along the main Widcombe Hill to enjoy, including The Ram, Ring O Bells, and The White Hart.

Student houses in Widcombe are surrounded by local shops and cafés, which line the main street in the area. Widcombe is close to Bath Spa train station, meaning you can easily hop on a train and head to Bristol, London or Brighton for a day out.

The close proximity to Bath's city centre means that the hot springs and Roman Baths are within reach for anyone choosing a student house in Widcombe, an ideal way to unwind after a week of lectures. Another great spot for anyone choosing to steer away from the usual student lifestyle is the famous Prior Park Landscape Garden. This is found just to the south of Widcombe, and is one of the contributors to Bath's World Heritage Site title.