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Austin St James Leicester UniSIya Student Halls, Leicester
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Austin St James Leicester UniSIya Student Halls, Leicester

St James Rd, Leicester, LE2 1HQ, United Kingdom
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About the Property

Austin, St. James Road is a plush student accommodation in Leicester that has a range of en-suites, studios and apartments to offer to the student. The University of Leicester is a 5-minute drive and De Montfort University is a 9 minute one from the property.

Features

The bedrooms have a bed, a desk for studying, an open wardrobe, a shelf unit, and under-bed storage for extra items. The kitchen is equipped with an oven, microwave, refrigerator with a freezer section, and toaster. The student can eat with their mates at the dining room table or have coffee with friends while lounging on the sofa. Free high-speed wi-fi, a washing facility, and daily duties are made easier by the shared utilities, which also keep the area clean. After courses, one can put on some headphones with music and go for a stroll around the courtyard.

Location and What's Hot?

The biggest advantage of living in this property is that everything is at a nearby distance, for example, Qbaraz Restaurant and Leicester Steakhouse. The neighbourhood is young as it is always bustling with people at cafes such as Coffee Maison no.121a or Casba Cafe Leicester. The Loaded Dog or The Clarendon are the places to go to for relaxing after a long day of classes. Tourist attractions like the Leicester Museum and Art Gallery or Victoria Park should be kept for visits over the weekend.

Commute

The accommodation is easily accessible as the Granville Road bus stop is only a 4-minute walk away and the Hamilton Street bus stop is also an 8-minute walk away. You can also board a train from A train can also be taken from South Wigston train station which is within a 13-minute walk.

What will you get

Your Rent Include

All bills included
Wi-fi
Electricity
Gas
Water bill

Common Amenities

WIFI
Laundry room
Communal area regular cleaning
Courtyard

Cancellation Policies (5)

  • No Visa No Pay
    This property allows cancellation due to visa rejection.
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    This property allows cancellation if admission is not secured.
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  • Delayed Arrivals & travel restrictions
    Cancellation due to delay in arrival or travel restrictions is allowed.
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Payment Policies (6)

  • Booking Deposit
    This property requires booking deposit.
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  • Payment Instalment Plan
    This property offers flexible instalment plan.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dependent stay allowed?

Yes

Is there any charge for a Dependant stay ?

Yes £10/wk extra.

Is Dual occupancy allowed, if yes what are the charges ?

Yes, dual occupancy is allowed with a extra charge of £10/wk 

Can I have guests to stay?

Due to COVID-19 we are not allowing guest at all. In normal circumstances, we would allow guests to stay overnight for up to two consecutive nights but they will need to sign in with the management team at reception and cannot have their own key/fob. Any guests must be with you at all times and cannot be left alone in your room – this is due to only you as the resident being fully aware of our health and safety processes and policies. We will notifying our residents of any changes.

What do I need to bring?

All our apartments come complete with high-quality furnishings that provide ample storage and comfort. You can contact our booking consultant for a full inventory list before you move in. You will need to bring your own beddings and kitchen utensils as these are not provided.

Can I store my luggage in the room during summer holiday?

If you have renewed with us for the new academic year, we can store your luggage for your free of charge during the summer holiday. Contact our booking consultant for more details.

Am I allowed to keep pets in my room?

Unfortunately, we are not allowed to have pets in our accommodation.

Is there any social space?

Yes, the accommodation has fantastic social space for students to socialise. There are usually on-site events held for tenants to meet more people, to understand the culture from all over the world and to be connected with the staff. Unfortunately, due to the Covid-19 we have suspended hosting face-to-face social events this year. You are still welcome to use our social spaces, such as Karaoke room, cinema room, communal study area, etc., but just make sure all the government guidelines are followed. *Note: However, whether part of or all the communal areas and facilities can remain open may depend on current governmental instructions. We will keep consistent with the government's instructions. The final decision lies with the accommodation management team.

Is the room furnished?

All our apartments come complete with high-quality furnishings that provide ample storage and comfort.

Do you have laundry facilities?

All our residences have an on-site laundry room with washing and drying machines. It costs on an ad-hoc basis and around 4.00 GBP per wash and dry, except for 8-bed clusters in The Foundry where we provide free washing machines in the communal kitchens.

Can I smoke in my room?

No. As per your tenancy agreement and the UK legislation, it is not permitted to smoke inside any building. There are designated smoking areas at each of the developments which you are welcome to use.

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