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Stylish and fully furnished, Caton Court has been designed with socialising in mind. A smart common room kitted out with games, a lounge and study areas all tailormade for getting to know your fellow residents, while the large courtyard is great for al fresco activities when things heat up.Were super excited about the communal Sky Lounge, too. Located on the 11th floor, it offers unbelievable panoramic views of the city and features a gym, cinema space, study rooms and games areas for you to unwind, relax and meet new people high above the city.
Caton Court is a short commute to the University of Lancaster by bus and 20 minutes on foot to the University of Cumbria, Caton Court is superbly-located wherever you're studying in Lancaster. The nearby Sainsburys means your cupboards stay well stocked, while the ever-popular Sugarhouse nightclub, and the city centres shops, restaurants and cafes are all a short walk away.
Apartment Facilities
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Room Features
This twin ensuite will give you a spacious room shared with just one other person. You'll each get a 3/4 double bed and plenty of storage and study space. Price is per person. The kitchen is shared with residents in adjoining flats.
Tenancies
Tenancies
The Bronze ensuite rooms come complete with storage and study space, and your own private bathroom.
- 3/4 double bed, study area and plenty of storage
- Private bathroom with large mirror
- Double kitchen and living room with TV and sofas shared by 10 bedrooms
Tenancies
basic
These rooms are located in the Tower block and provide more floor space than the Bronze ensuites.
- 3/4 double bed, study area and plenty of storage
- Private bathroom with large mirror
- Kitchen and living room with TV and sofas shared by 6 bedrooms
Premium penthouses are our largest and best rooms in the building. This room offers all the facilities of the penthouse with even more space. This is luxury student living at another level!
- Great views of the city
- Double bed, plenty of storage and study space
- Fully equipped kitchenette with dining area and sofa
For the biggest studios in the building, go for Gold. With a view of Lancaster city, these studios give you ample space to cook, dine, study and sleep, these are ideal if you enjoy your own company, but still want the option of having people over comfortably.
- 3/4 double bed, wardrobe, study area complete with a desk and chair
- Private bathroom with large mirror
- Separate to the room, a fully equipped private kitchen with a table and chairs
basic
Townhouses are a hassle-free way of sharing a house with friends, a space purpose built to cater for all students needs. They are spread out across 2 floors, giving you all the privacy of your room, without missing the social aspect of a shared kitchen, living room and garden.
- 3/4 double bed, study area and plenty of storage
- Bathroom shared with 2 bedrooms
- Double height kitchen with island, dining, living area and garden shared by 10 students
If you fancy more space, have more things, or like to have people over, these studios are for you.
- 3/4 double bed, wardrobe and study area complete with a desk and chair
- Private bathroom with large mirror
- Fully equipped private kitchen with a table and chairs
Our penthouse offers a superior, luxury living experience. Spread across two floors, the upper floor offer a private ensuite room with ample study space, whilst the lower floor has a large kitchen and living room for entertaining.
- Great views of the city
- Double bed, plenty of storage and study space
- Fully equipped kitchenette with dining area and sofa
basic
These private studio rooms will feature a kitchenette, dining area, ensuite bathroom and all you need from your student room, with a comfy double bed, desk and ample storage.
- 3/4 double bed, wardrobe and study area complete with a desk and chair
- Private bathroom with large mirror
- Fully equipped private kitchen with a table and chairs
Tenancies
- 3/4 double bed, study area and plenty of storage
- Private bathroom with large mirror
- Kitchen and living room with TV and sofas shared by 6-10 bedrooms
Booking Details
COVID-19 Cancellation Policy
Due to the Coronavirus Covid-19 pandemic, they recognise there is a lot of uncertainty for students. At this property they are committed to being as flexible as possible. If you book your September 2020 accommodation with them and your course is cancelled due to coronavirus, they can cancel your booking if you provide them with sufficient advance notice.
Cancellation before you move in:
Delayed university start dates
Instead of cancelling your contract, you may change the date of your arrival to be in line with the start of your university start date. You will not be charged for the weeks that you are not living with us before your university starts. Find out more about this in the FAQs page.
To confirm your application, an advanced rent payment equivalent to one weeks rent is required. When you move in, this money will transfer to your rent account, provided that you have met the terms in the Agreement. You also need to read and sign the Assured Shorthold Tenancy Agreement (the AST) before you move in.
Once you have paid your advanced rent payment and signed your AST online you are agreeing to take up your place within the accommodation and are bound to pay the AST fee in its entirety. Any subsequent request to cancel will require you to find a student to replace you, who is approved by the property management. This carries an administration fee of 100. For guidance on cancelling your booking due to travel and visa restrictions see below.
Travel
If you are unable to travel to Ireland or the United Kingdom due to government travel restrictions resulting from the Coronavirus Covid-19 pandemic, you will need to provide evidence from the Government in your home country supporting this which is current at the time of your cancellation. We ask that you please provide this translated into English. Please let your residence know as soon as possible that you would like to cancel your contract and no later than 14 days before your tenancy begins. This must be accompanied by the supporting evidence that you are restricted from travelling in order to cancel your booking. On receipt of notification that you cannot attend, and with the correct evidence, your booking will be cancelled in full and we will refund all payments made for your 2020/2021 academic year booking. If you do not provide evidence in line with this timescale, you will be held to the terms and conditions of your agreement and liable for all accommodation fees.
Visas
If you are due to travel and begin your stay, but you are unable to obtain a Visa due to travel restrictions, or your country's Visa offices being closed, we will try to hold your room for you while your Visa is being processed. Please let us know as soon as possible if you are unable to obtain a Visa for these reasons. We can cancel your booking if you have applied for a Visa and it has been refused, please let us know, with evidence within 5 days of your visa being refused if you wish to cancel for this reason.
The following is applicable to first-year students only:
If you are not successful in obtaining your place at your chosen university/college then don't worry. We will consider a release from your AST and refund of any advanced rent payment where you can provide proof that you did not obtain a place at a university/college which is within a reasonable distance from accommodation booked. You will need to submit your request to cancel in writing or email along with the proof to the Accommodation Manager at your chosen location within five working days of the confirmation that you have not received your place.
Advanced Rent Fee Repayment:
Bookings made before/by 31st July 2020: After paying your advanced rent payment you have five working days to complete your booking by signing the AST and completing the guarantor information (if applicable). After five days your booking fee becomes non-refundable. For guidance on cancelling your booking due to travel and visa restrictions see above.
Bookings made after/on 1st August 2020: After paying your advanced rent payment you have 48 hours to complete your booking by signing the AST and completing the guarantor information (if applicable). After 24 hours your advanced rent payment becomes non-refundable. For guidance on cancelling your booking due to travel and visa restrictions see above.
If you cancel your booking for any of the above reasons and would like to have your fees refunded by an international bank transfer, there will be an administration fee charge of 12.
Cancellation after you have moved in:
Release without tenancy takeover:
If you wish to be released from your contract for exceptional circumstances, you must appeal in writing (in the form of an email) to the residence General Manager. Some circumstances that may apply (but are not limited to) are:
Serious diagnosed health or mental health issues
Serious diagnosed illness or death of an immediate family member (Parent, Sibling, Child)
In these circumstances, you must provide:
(1) a suitable letter from the doctor or medical institution detailing the issue and why it has caused you to leave University
(2) any additional proof or supporting evidence to validate your application
(3) a letter from your University confirming that you have withdrawn from your course. Even if you do provide this information, then release will be discretionary based on the views of the management team and in some circumstances, tenancy release may not be granted.
Tenancy Releases for exceptional circumstances will not be granted where:
- You are still at University and have not withdrawn from your course
- You have chosen to defer for a year for any reason other than above
- You have left University of your own volition for any other reason, including not attaining correct funding or loan, or suitable grades during the year
- The University has removed the tenant from your course for any reason
Once a tenancy release decision has been made, any appeal of this decision will be undertaken using the framework of the property management complaints policy.
In Circumstances where the medical letter is not deemed as satisfactory, tenancy release will not be granted.
If a Tenancy Release decision is made on behalf of the tenant. The property management will decide the end date of the tenancy. The tenant will be liable for any rent up to the Saturday after the decision is made, even if you return the key and the room is vacated prior to the decision.
Tenancy Takeover:
If you want to be released from your tenancy agreement, licence agreement, or SAT (Scotland) and you do not meet the requirements of a tenancy release, it is your responsibility to find a replacement tenant. The replacement tenant must agree to the existing rent and term conditions of the existing tenant.
If you find a replacement, you will be released from your tenancy from the start date of the new tenancy, however you may be charged to the Saturday nearest to this date. You will be responsible for paying a 100 administration fee, paid directly to the property management and not to be recovered from the deposit. This fee covers the deep cleaning of the room in the period between you and your replacement, as well as the administration relating to issuing a new contract.
A tenancy takeover will be deemed complete to the point where a replacement is found when the following criteria are met:
- The new tenant has paid their deposit and any current due rental charge, and this has been confirmed as received by the property management
- The new tenant has signed their AST or Licence Agreement
- The new tenant has confirmed receipt of keys
- The new Tenant has moved into the building and completed an inventory form
The property management will not refund any advanced rent payment until all the above criteria are met.
This policy will be reviewed regularly as the situation surrounding Covid-19 develops. The property management reserve the right to change the terms and conditions of this cancellation policy at any time.
Regular Cancellation Policy
Cancellation before you move in:
To confirm your application, the deposit required is 250. This fee is held by the Tenancy Deposit Scheme and is returnable at the end of your tenancy, providing you meet the terms in the Agreement. You also need to read and sign the Assured Shorthold Tenancy Agreement (the "Agreement") before you move in. Once you have paid your deposit and signed your Agreement online you are agreeing to take up your place within the accommodation and are bound to pay the Agreement fee until the end of the period set out in the Agreement. Any subsequent request to cancel will require you to find a student to replace you, who is approved by the property management, to take over your Agreement. This carries an administration fee of 100.
The following is applicable to first year students only:
If you are not successful in obtaining your place at your chosen university/college then dont worry, we can help. We will consider a release from your Agreement and refund of any advance Rent payment where you can provide proof that you did not obtain a place at a university/college which is within a reasonable distance from the student accommodation you have booked. You will need to submit your request to cancel in writing or email along with the proof to the Accommodation Manager at your chosen location within five working days of confirmation having been received that you did not obtain a place at your chosen university/college We will also consider the same release terms if you fail to obtain your visa to study. However, you will need to send us proof of such within five days of receipt from the visa office, and before 1st September 2019.
Cancellation after you have moved in:
1. Replacement if you wish to leave the accommodation after you have moved in, you will need to find a suitable replacement to take over your agreement, and you will remain liable for all licence fee payments until the replacement has signed a new licence agreement, paid and checked into the accommodation. Only at this point are we able to release you from your Agreement and refund you any overpayment that may be due on your account. Replacements carry a 100 administration fee.
2. Without replacement we will only consider any release without replacement in exceptional circumstances, such as on medical grounds. Any request will need to be accompanied by evidence, such as a doctor's letter, in writing, and sent to the General Manager. The General Manager's decision whether to release under exceptional circumstances is final.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do I need to bring with me when I arrive?
On the day you move in, youll need to bring along kitchen items, bedding, clothing and any personal items to make you feel at home. Be sure to bring some form of ID with you, too.
Do I have to be a student to live here?
To live here you must be a student, enrolled in a college or university, and be 18 years or older at the time of check-in.
Do I need to have a UK guarantor?
We only require a UK guarantor if youve requested to pay in instalments. Without one, the full amount of your rent has to be paid in August.
Whats included in my rent?
Approachable, friendly team
On-site maintenance
Regular programme of social events
Cinema area
Stylish common room
Study rooms
Courtyard
Ensuite bedrooms
Price is inclusive of utility bills and contents insurance
70Mb broadband and Wi-Fi
Laundry room (pay per use)
Plenty of bike storage
What happens if I dont pay my rent?
In some cases, legal action will be taken in order to recoup the amount.
How do I book a room?
Want to book a room for September 2019? The Caton Court rooms are not yet available to book online. Once they are, youll just need to click here to register your details. After youve logged in, follow these three steps:
Choose your room
Pay the 250 booking fee
Accept your Tenancy agreement
If youd like to pay the booking fee in handy instalments, your guarantor has to send a UK utility bill along with the relevant info theyll get an email with the exact details.
What do I do if something isnt working in my apartment?
However small the problem, be sure to contact reception and fill in a quick repair form, and our facilities will get right to it.
Can I receive post?
Sure, all of this propertys residents have their own letterbox and will be given a key to check their post at any time. If you have a parcel delivered, reception will look after it, just be sure to bring your ID with you upon collection.
Can I park my car?
We dont offer parking at this property, but there are plenty of roads nearby with free parking.
Is there somewhere to keep my bike?
Absolutely, theres lots of secure bike storage areas for you to use.
What will I need to do before I move out of my room?
Pack up all your belongings and give the room a clean itd be lovely if you left in the same condition as you found it. Once thats done, hand over your fob and post box key, say your goodbyes, and be sure to have a great summer.
Can I arrange to live with my friends?
Absolutely just let us know of your arrangements when making your booking and well group you with your friends. If you dont know anyone when you move, dont fret most students come on their own and soon make friends.
Can I choose what floor I live on?
Yep, its entirely up to you just let us know what youd prefer at the time of booking.
Can family and friends visit?
Of course, theyre welcome to come and see you throughout your studies. However, only one guest is allowed to stay in your room for a maximum of 3 nights a week. And, you must be with them the entire duration of their stay and sign them in on arrival.
Who is responsible for a guest while theyre on the premises?
During their visit, you are responsible for your guest they must be signed in/out and follow all aparto regulations while theyre here.
Can we have a party?
Go for it but please consider your fellow residents living in the building, and give the apartment a clean once youre finished.