About the Property
Haddington Place is a one of the most popular student accommodation in Edinburgh which offers a range of stylish studios. The property is located within an 8-minute drive from the University of Edinburgh (Holyrood Campus) and an 11-minute drive from Edinburgh Theological Seminary.
Features
Every room comes with pin notice boards, a study area with a desk, chair and shelves, spacious wardrobes, private bathrooms and modern appliances like a combined fridge/freezer, a 2-ring ceramic hob and a combination microwave/oven. Train your body at the free on-site gym and chill with friends as they have a variety of communal spaces. You can also park your bike at the secured bike storage while an on-site management team will be there to cater to your needs. Other than they also provide free contents insurance to students.
Location and What's Hot?
You’ll find many hot takes close to the property. Spend happening nights at Milnes Bar and The Abbotsford Bar & Restaurant. You can also have the best Scottish and Italian dishes at Howies Restaurant and Taste of Italy. You must visit popular tourist attractions like Royal Mile and Scott Monument. And witness whimsical optical illusions at Camera Obscura & World of Illusions.
Commute
With excellent connectivity to public transport, you’ll get to everywhere within a stroll. Bus stops such as Annandale Street (Stop ED) and Elm Row (Stop EA) are within a 2-minute walk. Any tram ride from York Place is just a 9-minute walk away. You can also reach Edinburgh Waverley train station within just a 12-minute walk.
What will you get
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much is the Holding Deposit and what happens to it?
Is there an age limit for booking ?
Do you provide female only accommodation?
they do provide female only accommodation in some of their schemes but it is not guaranteed that this will be possible. Please speak to the site team to find out more information.
Can I choose who I live with?
They are more than happy to accommodate groups as well as individuals. Where you're not booking in a group ,they understand your flat mates will be key to your experience so when you book as an individual, they will ask you a series of questions to help them to match you with the perfect flatmates.
Am I allowed to have guests?
Is there always a member of staff available?
Their standard office hours are between 10am 5pm. Out-of-office hours are also supported by emergency contacts.
Can I bring my own electrical equipment for cooking, i.e. rice cooker?
Who cleans the room and the communal area?
What happens if I don’t get on with my new flatmates? Can I swap rooms?
What if something in my flat breaks or isn’t working?
Drop them an email or pop into the office to let them know, their on-site Maintenance team will be able to deal with most things.
Can I have pets?
Can I have my groceries delivered to site?
Do I have WiFi?
Why do I need a Guarantor?
All students who wish to pay their rent by using an instalment plan are required to provide a qualified UK Guarantor. This provides them with the security and knowledge that the rent will be paid in full if you were to default on payment.
I have booked a room but failed to obtain a visa, can I cancel my booking?
What’s provided in the bedroom? Do I need to bring my own bedding?
Facilities and features can vary; typically you are provided with a bed, a study with a desk and a chair, bookshelves, wardrobe and plenty of storage. Bedding is not provided with each room as most of our students prefer to bring their own, however you can order bedding and kitchen utensils from their friends UniKitOut to be delivered to your room prior to your move in.
Can you arrange an airport pick up service?
Can I move in before my contract starts?
Can I stay over the summer?
Most of their sites offer summer stays. Please check with the accommodation team for further information.
What documents do I need to check in?
What time can I arrive?
Is there somewhere to park when they are unpacking?
I will be arriving out of hours on move in day, is this okay?
Who will I meet on move in day?
Can I move out early?
When something is broken or doesn’t work, how does my son/daughter report maintenance?
Can students have post and parcels delivered?
they are proud to offer a postal service during office hours within their schemes. they always communicate the postal process to their students when they move in, however they will always make every effort to ensure that your daughter/son gets their mail safely. they always asks for students to inform the staff if they are expecting a recorded or special delivery for the site team to ensure that someone is available for the delivery. they also always ask for the student to bring some ID for when they come to collect the parcel. they recognise that the students cant always come down themselves; they are flexible with friends picking up parcels however the student needs to contact the accommodation team to let them know in advance. they cannot be liable for any direct, indirect or consequential loss arising from accepting mail on students behalf. Although they will make every effort to ensure the students get their mail safely, they will not be responsible if recipients fail to collect their deliveries, packages are stolen or damaged due to circumstances beyond the control of the accommodation team. they also are not responsible for packages that arrive outside office opening hours or when the accommodation team are out of the office. If the students dont collect their mail within 4 weeks it will be returned to the sender.
How do you allocate rooms?
they take booking preferences very seriously and take great pride in being able to accommodate these in most cases. There is a preference box on the booking form which allows the student to put any preferences they might have, for example friends they wish to live with, location of room within the building, same sex cluster flats. they always do their best to accommodate these preferences, if for whatever reason they cant fulfil them they will always try to achieve one or two and notify the student if they aren't possible.
Do I need to have a UK-based guarantor?
You only need to provide a UK-based guarantor if you wish to pay your rent in three instalments. You do not need to provide a guarantor if you're paying the full annual rent in advance.
Are there any additional bills to pay?
There are no additional bills to pay. Their weekly rents include all costs utilities, WiFi, and access to all of their communal areas including Management Office, Private Dining areas etc.
How secure is the accommodation?
they want you to feel safe and secure at all times. they understand how important safety and security is to students when it comes to choosing a place to live. Thats why weve taken every effort to ensure that they provide the best services so that their students can thoroughly enjoy living with us. they have 24 Hour CCTV Cameras installed in all of their buildings, internally and externally. Secure Key Fob Door Entry & Bedroom Door Locks. There are also locks on all private bedrooms and out-of-hour security is there to support the community if you have any security concerns, ensuring your security and safety.