Skip to content 
Cirencester parish church tower. Photo from Pexels.
Contractor accommodation in Cirencester is easiest as a whole serviced house or flat near the town centre, booked by the week. Esho Stays has six homes in Cirencester. Prices run from £100 a night for a two-bedroom flat to £195 for a five-bedroom house with a drive.
Jump to
Which projects bring contractors to Cirencester?
Two large jobs bring most contractors to Cirencester in 2026. They are the A417 Missing Link road scheme north of the town and The Steadings housing development on its edge. Both run for years, so crews often need a base for months rather than nights.
A417 Missing Link
The £460 million A417 Missing Link is a new three-mile dual carriageway between Cowley and Brockworth, about 10 miles north of Cirencester. National Highways expects the full route to open in spring 2027. Cirencester is the nearest town with homes for whole crews.
The Steadings, Chesterton
The Steadings is a 2,350-home neighbourhood on 300 acres at the edge of town, led by Bathurst Development and Homes England. Keepmoat has approval for the first 100-home parcel, reached from Spratsgate Lane. Our town-centre homes are a short drive away.
Refurbishment and heritage work
Much of the town centre is listed Cotswold stone. That brings steady work for stonemasons, roofers and specialist joiners on shops, churches and houses, often in short phases of two to six weeks.
Royal Agricultural University and the hospital
The Royal Agricultural University on Stroud Road and Cirencester Hospital on Tetbury Road both run maintenance and building contracts. Engineers on these jobs usually travel alone or in pairs, so a two-bedroom flat suits them.
How much does contractor accommodation in Cirencester cost?
Contractor accommodation in Cirencester costs from £100 to £195 per night for a whole Esho Stays home. Split across a full crew, that comes to about £28 to £50 per bed per night, before any discount for a longer booking.
| Esho Stays home in Cirencester | Bedrooms | Beds | Parking | From / night |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ground-floor apartment, 18th-century building | 2 | 2 | Ask before booking | £100 |
| Historic flat with walk-in shower | 2 | 4 | Free on-street nearby | £120 |
| 2-bed house with garden | 2 | 4 | Ask before booking | £120 |
| 3-bed house with garden | 3 | 4 | Ask before booking | £130 |
| 5-bed house with drive | 5 | 7 | Drive for 2 to 3 vehicles | £195 |
Starting rates as listed on eshostays.com in October 2026. Rates vary by date and length of stay.
Hotel rooms in a market town like Cirencester are limited, and prices rise on race weeks at Cheltenham and on summer weekends. A crew of five in five hotel rooms at £80 each pays £400 a night. The five-bedroom house starts at £195 a night, so the saving over a 30-night job is about £6,150.
Is there parking for vans at contractor accommodation in Cirencester?
Parking for vans in Cirencester is easiest at our five-bedroom house, which has a private drive for two to three vehicles. Most of our other Cirencester homes are older town-centre properties, where parking is on-street or arranged case by case.
Cirencester’s centre has narrow streets and tight turns. A long-wheelbase van will fit on most residential roads, but a high-roof van with a roof rack may struggle in some lanes off the Market Place. Tell us the size and number of vehicles when you enquire, and we will say honestly which home works.
What every Cirencester home includes
- An equipped kitchen, so the crew can cook rather than eat out every night
- Laundry facilities for workwear
- Wi-Fi, utilities, linen and towels in the price
- Self check-in from 3pm, check-out by 10am
- Weekly or fortnightly cleaning on longer stays
- Invoices made out to your company
How long does it take to get from Cirencester to nearby sites?
Cirencester sits where the A417, A419 and A429 meet, so most sites in the south Cotswolds are within 30 minutes by road. Swindon is about 15 miles away and Gloucester about 18 miles.
Cirencester Market Place, the centre of town. Photo from Pexels.
| Destination | Main route from Cirencester | Approx. distance |
|---|---|---|
| A417 Missing Link works (Cowley to Brockworth) | A417 north | 10 to 14 miles |
| The Steadings, Chesterton | Town centre, then Spratsgate Lane | 1 to 2 miles |
| Kemble railway station | A429 south-west | 4 miles |
| Swindon | A419 south | 15 miles |
| Gloucester | A417 north | 18 miles |
| Malmesbury | A429 south | 12 miles |
Distances are approximate road miles. Allow extra time near the A417 works while traffic switches are in place.
Local tips for crews staying in Cirencester
Check the A417 closures before a night shiftThe Missing Link works use planned overnight and weekend closures with signed diversions. Check the National Highways page the day before, as a diversion can add 20 minutes to the run north.
Kemble is the station for CirencesterCirencester has no railway station. Team members coming by train get off at Kemble, about 4 miles away, which has direct services to Swindon and London Paddington.
Avoid the Market Place on market daysThe Market Place hosts a charter market on Mondays and Fridays. Leave earlier on those mornings if your route passes through the centre.
Split a big crew across two homesOur Cirencester homes are close together. A crew of nine can take the five-bedroom house and a two-bedroom flat, which often costs less than one large rental further out.
Where to stay: Esho Stays homes in Cirencester
Esho Stays has six homes in Cirencester. These three suit most contractor bookings.
£195 / night5-bed house with drive
- 5 bedrooms
- 7 beds
- 3 bathrooms
- Drive for 2 to 3 vehicles
- Garden
Three bathrooms, a dishwasher and a large fridge freezer for a full crew. A ground-floor bedroom and shower room suit anyone who prefers to avoid stairs after a long shift.
See the 5-bed house
£130 / night3-bed house with garden
- 3 bedrooms
- 4 beds
- Bath and separate shower
- Utility room
Two double bedrooms plus an attic room set up as a king or twin. The dining table seats six and doubles as a desk for paperwork.
See the 3-bed house
£120 / nightHistoric flat with walk-in shower
- 2 double bedrooms
- Walk-in shower
- Free on-street parking nearby
Two separate double rooms in a converted 18th-century building, a few minutes’ walk from the Market Place.
See the historic flatFor teams split between Cirencester and the M5, we also have five homes covered in our guide to contractor accommodation in Gloucester. See all our contractor and trade stays.
Frequently asked questions
Can I book contractor accommodation in Cirencester for a whole project?
Yes. Esho Stays takes bookings in Cirencester from a few nights to several months, and we can hold the same home for the length of the job. Longer stays usually get a better weekly or monthly rate, so ask for a quote if your project runs for a month or more.
Which Cirencester home is best for a crew of six?
The five-bedroom house is the best fit for a crew of six in Cirencester. It has seven beds across five bedrooms, three bathrooms and a drive for two to three vehicles. If the crew needs one room each and more parking, we can pair it with a two-bedroom flat nearby.
Are pets allowed at the Cirencester homes?
Pets are allowed at two of our Cirencester homes: the three-bedroom house and the five-bedroom house, by arrangement and with an extra fee. The flats and the two-bedroom house do not take pets. Tell us about any dog when you enquire so we can confirm it before you book.
Can my company pay by invoice?
Yes. We issue invoices to companies with the correct business details, and we can invoice weekly or monthly on longer stays. Booking direct by phone, email or WhatsApp also avoids platform fees and gives you one contact for the whole booking, from first enquiry to check-out.
What happens if something is wrong when the crew arrives?
Our No Fuss First Night Guarantee covers the first night. If the cleanliness, heating or Wi-Fi is not as promised, we refund that night. Contact us straight away by phone or WhatsApp and we will send someone to fix the problem as quickly as we can.
Next step
Send us your site postcode, crew size and dates
We will tell you which Cirencester home fits, with parking confirmed, and send a price the same day where we can.
