Collegiate The Pastures is a contemporary student accommodation property located in Colchester, CO4 3ZH, United Kingdom. The Pastures Colchester includes accommodation options such as Non Ensuite, Ensuite, and Studios, enabling students to select their room according to their needs and budget requirements. The distance from The Pastures student accommodation to the University of Essex is 4 minutes by car, whereas the distance to Colchester Sixth Form College is only 13 minutes by car.
Colchester, which is located in the United Kingdom, is recognised as being one of the friendliest off campus places for studying due to the high academic potential and atmosphere, as well as economic and social opportunities offered there. In addition, the city's safety index varies between 52 due to the crime rate between 80-96 among 1000 residents (crimerate.co.uk). Overall, the United Kingdom belongs to those happiest countries, with the average level of happiness equaling 6.8/10 (Office for National Statistics). Colchester alone has a population exceeding 192,700 people and experiences constant progress in such industries as education, retail trade, tourism, health care, logistics, and information technologies. The existence of numerous students positively influences the city's development by creating an additional social environment, while also maintaining the cost of living in Colchester. Those who reside in The Pastures student housing Colchester can enjoy their stay in this place thanks to the variety of opportunities for students.
Some of the best room types that are well-designed by The Pastures Colchester include the following: Premium Single Shared Facility, Premium Single Ensuite, and Premium Single Studio. The fully furnished rooms have been specifically designed for the comfort of students as they study throughout their academic life. They will be able to benefit from certain rooms that have a private room facility along with the shared kitchen and shared bathroom facility, while others have a private kitchen and private bathroom facility. The rooms are equipped with basic as well as modern amenities including a bed, desk, chair, wardrobe, shelving, mirror, lamp, induction hobs, oven, fridge, freezer, kettle, microwave, and dining area facility.
Further shared amenities provided by Collegiate The Pastures Colchester contribute to making the lives of students easier and enjoyable. The bills included in rent comprise the following: Wi-Fi, gas, electric, contents insurance, heaters, water, and council tax, which help students keep track of their monthly budget. There are such amenities in the building as clothing banks, badminton courts, basketball courts, a climbing wall, a lounge area, social spaces, access to the gym, and fitness classes for leisure and health. Safety is a key factor taken into account in the construction and furnishing of the building – smoke detectors, heat detectors, fire blankets, first aiders, emergency intercom, health services, prescription service, disability support, mental health support, and counseling service are all provided on site. Additionally, there are recycling bins, bin stores, cleaning service (common areas), mail delivery, post boxes, post room, parcel collection, parcel notification, launderette. Students also enjoy the availability of cafés, restaurants, bars, a student assistance app, bike storage, and motorcycle parking. Students residing in The Pastures student accommodation in Colchester have opportunities to enjoy a balanced lifestyle combining studying, maintaining their health, and having fun with friends.
Collegiate The Pastures Colchester provides very good access to universities, transportation, supermarkets, eating places, hospitals, and tourism sites. The students staying at The Pastures Colchester get easy access to the University of Essex and Colchester Sixth Form College from The Pastures. In addition, there is Colchester Institute, which can be reached within approximately 12 minutes of driving from The Pastures. Students attending University Campus Suffolk and the University of Suffolk can travel easily to these institutions in 37 and 36 minutes, respectively, by car.
The necessities are available within a short walk from The Pastures. There are stores like Tesco Petrol Station, The Store, and Starry Mart that are available within a short walk of the property. Fellow students are provided with easy healthcare support services too, as there is a hospital named Colchester Hospital within a short driving distance of the property. There are pharmacies like Terri Ann's Dealz and The Hythe Pharmacy, a Travel Clinic, and a Yellow Fever Centre within walking distance from the property. Students residing at The Pastures have an opportunity to make their lives social due to the dining and entertainment facilities present in the best places to live in Colchester for students. There are several restaurants near The Pastures, such as Bambu Vietnamese, Naka Thai, and Pizza Night Plus, which are within walking distance of the property. The various tourist sites around The Pastures accommodation will also contribute positively to your entire stay as a student. You can visit places like Abberton Reservoir viewpoint, Hythe Lagoons, Wivenhoe Nature Reserve, and the famous Colchester Castle within driving distance from the accommodation. The good educational environment, entertaining places, green places, and other features make The Pastures Colchester one of the best options for Colchester student accommodation.
Colchester-based student accommodation named The Pastures offers good transport links to students staying at this location. Some of the bus stops near the accommodation include Tesco Store, which can be accessed through a walk that takes 12 minutes from Collegiate The Pastures Colchester, as well as Station Road, which can be covered in 14 minutes walking time from Collegiate The Pastures Colchester. Railway links are also readily available to students staying at The Pastures student accommodation. Hythe Train Station can be covered in about 15 minutes walking time from the accommodation, and Colchester Town Train Station is also just a 10-minute drive from The Pastures Colchester. Also, Nayland Airfield GB-0300 is located about a 24-minute drive away from The Pastures Colchester, making this property an ideal choice for students who need to use air travel for whatever reason.
Premium Single Rooms (Shared Facilities) offer a smart, sociable and great-value student living option. At approximately 8.2m², each room is efficiently designed to provide a comfortable private space for studying and relaxing, and comes fully furnished so you can settle in quickly.
Premium Single En-suite Rooms offer the ideal balance of privacy and sociable living. At approximately 11.8m² (including a private en-suite bathroom), each room feels bright, comfortable and well designed, with a generous four-foot-wide bed for relaxing after a busy day.
Premium Single Studios are ideal for students seeking space, independence and a place that truly feels like their own. At approximately 17.4m² (including a private bathroom and kitchenette), each studio offers a generous, well-designed layout for living, studying and relaxing in complete comfort.
£100 Reservation Rent required at booking Fully refundable if cancelled within the 3-day cooling-off period Retained if cancellation occurs after 3 days Adjusted against the first rent payment after the tenancy agreement is signed
Available options: 1 instalment (full payment) 4 instalments For 4-instalment plan: Must pay 4 weeks’ rent 10 days before the tenancy start date Second instalment due at the end of September (aligned with student loans/grants) Instalment plans designed for students relying on loans or grants 5% upfront fee if opting for instalments without a UK guarantor Note: Instalments are not available if the student books a tenancy agreement of less than 27 weeks.
Payments can be made via: Online portal (card payments) Bank transfer (via portal details) Bank transfers: Must be arranged in advance due to longer processing time
Required for instalment payment plans Must be a UK-based guarantor: Resident of the UK (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland) Recognised as a UK tax resident (HMRC) Must have a fixed address Must provide: Proof of address (utility bill within last 3 months or council tax bill) Photo ID Must be over 25 years old If no UK guarantor: Option to use third-party services These services involve additional charges