Contemporary en suite room in flat
Rooms are around 16 square metres in size. In addition, these rooms benefit from significantly more kitchen/living space per student. Each kitchen and flat is shared by five students.
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| Room type | Cost per week | Contract length | Cost per tenancy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contemporary en suite room in a flat | £217.00 | 40 weeks | £8680.00 |
What's included in the rent?
The rent includes:
- internet connection (100MB as standard)
- heating
- power
- assisted clean of kitchen and public areas only, which means you are expected to maintain cleaning standards in your own flat
- basic room contents insurance is included with your on campus accommodation and is provided by Howden. Enter in your policy number HH1074 to check your policy details
- 24/7 SafeGuarding Services who are on hand day and night to deal with any issues that may arise
If you plan on using a personal television or a laptop for internet provider television (IPTV), you will need to buy a TV licence.
What's included in a self-catered room with en suite (shared flat of 5)?
Your room key gives access to your designated kitchen and laundrette.
Study bedroom
- 3/4 size bed
- mattress protector
- desk
- desk chair
- wardrobe
- bookshelf
- pin board
- en suite:
- wash hand basin
- shower
- toilet
Bed linen, duvet and pillows are not provided, but you can purchase a (non refundable) bedding pack from our main reception on arrival for £30.00.
Towels and toilet rolls are not provided.
For safety reasons, cooking/heating appliances and additional furniture are not permitted in study bedrooms.
Kitchen
- electric hob and oven
- fridge
- freezer
- kettle
- sweeping brush
- dust pan and brush
- bucket and mop
- recycling station
- cupboard
- table
- stools or chairs
- vacuum cleaner
Crockery, cutlery, pot, pans and kitchen utensils are not provided.
Refuse sacks are issued weekly so that you can safely dispose of refuse in the appropriate recycling bins.
Images are used to demonstrate a typical student room in each accommodation type. However, the layout and contents may differ depending on the hall and room allocated. Please see the "What's included" section above for a list of what is provided in the room.
Please visit WattLiving for help and advice on what you need to bring with you to campus.
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