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Elliott House is in a lovely central location overlooking the Royal Terrace Gardens with views of the famous Calton Hill. It is conveniently set within walking distance of the University of Edinburgh. The University of Edinburgh campus is just a short walk away from the property, and so are all the major bus routes. Edinburgh University, Edinburgh College of Art, MGA Stage Academy and Edinburgh Napier University are all within walking distance. The accommodation is also placed near multiple bus routes, making it convenient to travel around the city even at a moments notice.
The Edinburgh student accommodation is a great choice for students because of its proximity to a variety of shops, bars, museums and galleries in the Princes Street area. It is also a brisk walk away from the famous Royal Mile, where international students can learn more about the city's illustrious history. There are countless tourist attractions along this stretch, including exquisite heritage homes, mystery rooms, iconic cafes, and other establishments that promise a truly memorable experience.
Elliott House accommodation offers superb studio apartments providing you with your own kitchen, en-suite bathroom and scenic views of the city. It has excellent communal facilities, which include two study rooms for distraction-free work. It also has a communal lounge with a widescreen TV to help you catch up on your favourite TV shows with your mates. The onsite laundry facility ensures you don't have to go looking for a laundromat elsewhere while the maintenance staff will help you with.
distance to
- The University of Edinburgh is 2.9 km away from the property. If you have transport, It will take only 11 minutes.
- Edinburgh Law School is 8 minutes drive from Elliott house.
- Arcadia University is approx. 3 km away.
- It will take 12 minutes to drive to reach Western General Hospital from the property.
- If you are in a mood to have a great meal, in a great place, you can head to The Gardener's cottage. It's only a short walk away.
- Playfair is the best place to go! It's also very near to Elliott House student housing.
Apartment Amenities
Community Amenities
Security and Safety
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Configurations
Room Features
With a wall divider for extra privacy, the twin room includes two small double beds, fully fitted kitchen, private bathroom, dining area and study space, its got everything you need for a convenient student lifestyle.
Room Facilities
Located in our Georgian townhouse wing, this large, self-contained studio is a cost-effective way to share your living space with two others. Partitions separate the three sleeping areas with small double beds, and the central living space comes complete with a kitchen and breakfast bar. You will also share an en suite shower room, and be able to enjoy onsite facilities like our cinema and gym.
Room Facilities
A larger alternative to their Bronze Twin En Suite, this spacious room is a great choice for sharers. You will both have a small double bed, wardrobe and study areas, and will share a private shower room. A separate kitchen and living room, shared with two other residents, offers the chance to cook, relax and socialise, and our gym, cinema, lounge and library are among the other facilities available too.
Perfect for two friends, the Bunk Bed Twin Room gives a cosy yet convenient lifestyle with plenty of space, storage and facilities across 24-30 sq m.
The twin room includes a bunk bed for two, fully fitted kitchen, private bathroom, dining area and study space. Kitted out with kettle, toaster, iron, ironing board and more, its got everything you need for a convenient student lifestyle.
Room Facilities
For those wanting a room share experience, our Silver Twin Rooms are perfect and dont compromise on space. These rooms provide you with 26-27 sq m and found on floors 1-4 of Elliot House.
Featuring two small double beds, separated by a partition for more privacy, this large room offers you a kitchen and dining area, a private shower room and space to study. All our onsite amenities are waiting for you too, including a cinema room, library, lounge and free-to-use gym.
Room Facilities
Located in a Georgian townhouse building, these studios feature a small double bed, wardrobe, study area and en suite shower room, plus your own fully fitted kitchen. With unique architectural features, no two are the same.
Finished in a contemporary style, our entry-level studio rooms are great value for money and have everything you need.
Our Bronze Studio gives you 15-17 sq m of living space, with a small double bed, wardrobe, study area and en suite shower room plus your own fully fitted kitchen. Everything you need for a great student lifestyle, with beautiful views surrounding.
Room Facilities
This studio offers a small double bed, a study area and an en suite shower room, as well as your own kitchenette. You can also enjoy all of the facilities of the site, including our elegant lounge, library, cinema room and gym.
Finished in contemporary style, our Silver Studios take things up a notch with their great layout over 18-19 sq m.
With a small double bed, wardrobe, study area and en suite shower room plus your own fully fitted open-plan style kitchen with toaster, kettle and breakfast bar, Silver Studios are a cut above. They offer everything you need for a great student lifestyle, with beautiful views from some of these rooms.
Room Features
With a small double bed, wardrobe, study area and en suite shower room plus your own fully fitted open-plan style kitchen with a breakfast bar, Silver Studios are a cut above. They offer everything you need for a great student lifestyle, with beautiful views from some of these rooms.
Offering extra space at 20-22 sq m and with a small double bed, these rooms give you more at great value.
With a small double bed, wardrobe, study area and en suite shower room plus your own fully fitted open-plan style kitchen with toaster, kettle and breakfast bar, Gold Studio rooms are well kitted out. They offer everything you need for a great student lifestyle, with some giving beautiful views over the pretty surroundings.
With a massive 24 sqm of living space, Platinum Studio rooms are seriously spacious, with great features and maximum storage.
With a small double bed, wardrobe, study area and en suite shower room plus your own fully fitted open-plan style kitchen with toaster, kettle and breakfast bar, Premium Studio Plus rooms are well kitted out. They offer everything you need for a great student lifestyle, with some rooms giving beautiful views over the pretty surroundings from their big bright windows.
Room Facilities
Featuring a bedroom with small double bed, a living area, kitchen, study area and private shower room, these spacious apartments offer both independence and a high-quality living environment. You can also enjoy all of our social spaces too, including a cinema room, lounge, library and free-to-use gym.
For those wanting the most spacious, private, independent student lifestyle, our Diamond Duplex Apartment option is an unbeatable option with 28 sq m of space.
With a separate bedroom and living space, fully fitted kitchen with all the essentials plus loads of storage and your own bathroom, these flats are the ultimate in spacious, stylish student living. They also feature a study desk and chair and plenty of room and furniture for relaxing.
This spacious room gives you a home youll be proud of. Theres a small double bed, wardrobe and study area, as well as a private shower room. A separate kitchen and living room, shared with one other resident, offers the chance to cook, relax and socialise. All the facilities of the building are available to you anytime, including gym, cinema, lounge and library.
Booking Details
COVID-19 Cancellation Policy
As they have previously stated, they are very keen to ensure that the current circumstances do not deter students from booking their accommodation - or unsettle those who have already booked - for the 2020/21 academic year. they confirm that the protection under our current cancellation policy covers extenuating circumstances including being unable to travel and illness.
In these circumstances, students who have booked for the 2020/21 academic year - or may wish to book - are eligible to cancel their booking at any time, and iQ will also fully refund any fees paid. Any cancellation application would go through our usual channels and the policy and process are here. they hope this gives reassurance to those who have booked - or want to book - that they can do so without suffering any financial consequences, should the circumstances surrounding COVID-19 make them unable to travel in the future.
Period before you enter into the Tenancy Agreement - Failure to complete your application and enter into the Tenancy Agreement by the Deadline
iQ Student Accommodation reserves the right to not return the Booking Fee and cancel your booking on notice if:
(i) you notify us before the Deadline that you have decided not to enter into the Tenancy Agreement;
(ii) they take all reasonable steps to enter into the Tenancy Agreement before the Deadline and you fail to do so, for example, if you fail to complete your application or provide guarantor details and supporting documentation in good time;
(iii) you provide us with relevant false or misleading information; and/or
(iv) they are prohibited from entering to the Tenancy Agreement because of the Immigration Act 2014 (persons disqualified by immigration status). From the date of cancellation, you will not be liable for the contractual obligations laid out in the Tenancy Agreement, irrespective of whether you have signed it.
Period from and including when you have entered into the Tenancy Agreement
Cancellation by us
Failure to collect your key within timeframe
If you enter into the Tenancy Agreement, and you then fail to collect your key within 5 weeks of the Tenancy Start Date, iQ Student Accommodation reserves the right to: (a) cancel your booking and terminate the Tenancy Agreement and (b) re-let your room. In these circumstances any rent paid by you (including the Booking Fee allocated to the first payment of rent) will not be refunded to cover any losses incurred by us for empty unlet rooms. This provision takes precedence over any provisions in the Tenancy Agreement.
Provision of false or misleading information, persons disqualified by immigration status or failure to complete your application, provide guarantor details or supporting documentation in good time
they may also terminate your Tenancy Agreement for any of the reasons set out above, as set out in more detail in clause 2.2 of the Tenancy Agreement itself.
Cancellation by you
If you have entered into the Tenancy Agreement and you wish to cancel your booking, regardless of whether you have collected your keys, you will remain liable for the contractual obligations set out in the Tenancy Agreement and you may not cancel the booking unless you can provide proof that you fit any of the following criteria:
you notify us of your intention to cancel your booking prior to 1 August or, if your Tenancy Start Date(as defined in your Tenancy Agreement) is in any month other than September, 28 days before your Tenancy Start Date.
Your UK Visa application has been denied.
You have failed to obtain the required qualifications to get into your first University of choice.
Extenuating circumstances e.g. ill-health, family circumstances.
Where proof is provided in accordance with these terms and conditions and to our reasonable satisfaction, you will be entitled to cancel the booking and you will not be liable for the contractual obligations laid out in the Tenancy Agreement from the date of cancellation.
Evidence required where there is a cancellation by you
Notify us of your intention to cancel prior to 1 August or 28 days before your Tenancy Start Date if your Tenancy Start Date is in any month other than September
No further evidence is required beyond notifying us, but your Booking Fee will be retained as a cancellation fee.
Failure to get in to your first university of choice
Should you fail to gain the required qualifications and are not accepted into the University you stated as your first choice, you may cancel your Tenancy Agreement and they will refund your Booking Fee and any rent payments made so long as you provide the following information within the timescales mentioned below:
Written confirmation from you that you wish to cancel your reservation due to having failed to obtain the required grades for your first choice University; and
Supporting evidence from the University or UCAS.
This information must be provided to us within 72 hours of your exam results being published to be eligible for a Booking Fee refund. In these circumstances, your Booking Fee and rent payments will be returned in full within four weeks. If you fail to provide the information within 72 hours of your exam results being published, your Booking Fee will be retained as a cancellation fee.
Please note, if you are attending another University in a city where iQ Student Accommodation has a property, our team will be happy to support you in finding suitable accommodation. In this case, your Booking Fee and any rent payments made may be transferred over to your new booking.
Failure to obtain a UK Visa
If you fail to obtain a UK Visa before the start date of your tenancy, they will cancel your Tenancy Agreement and refund any rent payments made so long as you provide the following information:
Written confirmation from you that you wish to cancel your reservation; and
Supporting official evidence to show that the Visa was declined.
This supporting evidence should be supplied to iQ Student Accommodation within 72 hours of you receiving official confirmation. In these circumstances, any rent paid will be returned to you within 4 weeks but an amount equal to the Booking Fee will be retained as a cancellation fee.
Extenuating circumstances
If you are no longer able to attend University and/or live away from home due to extenuating circumstances, such as ill health or family issues, please contact us in order to discuss the matter.
Cancellation by you no special circumstances
Where the reason for cancellation is not one of the three matters listed above, you will remain liable for the full contractual rent, unless and until a replacement tenant is found for your accommodation. You are responsible for finding an eligible replacement tenant, although site staff will assist where possible.
If you wish to cancel the booking and a replacement tenant is found, subject to our agreement, you will be released from the contractual obligations set out in the Tenancy Agreement and any overpaid rent money will be refunded to you, less an amount equal to your Booking Fee as a cancellation fee. Please note that all tenancies commence on a Saturday; therefore the relevant site team will confirm your official release date from your contractual obligations under the Tenancy Agreement.
If you cancel the booking, but you enter into a new tenancy agreement with iQ Student Accommodation in respect of a different room within the same academic year, you will be required to pay to us an administration fee of 50.
Any decision made to release you from the terms of the Tenancy Agreement outside of these criteria is made by iQ Student Accommodation, at its sole discretion, on an individual case by case basis.
Payment Details
Payment Info:-
Pay Booking fee to secure you room.
The booking fee is non-refundable(except in the limited circumstances).
Instalment Info:-
You can either pay for the whole year upfront, or in two or four instalments spread throughout the year.
You will be informed of the due dates for these instalments during the booking process.
first instalment is usually due on 1st August each year but if this date has already passed you need to make this payment as soon as possible to secure your booking.
Mode of Payments:-
bank transfer, Visa, Visa Debit, Mastercard and Maestro.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are iQ sites secure?
Can I book if I'm under 18?
they require that all tenants living at one of our buildings in England and Wales are over the age of 18 at the time of moving in. You may book if you are 17, but only if you will have turned 18 before you move in. Exceptions to this rule are available at sites in Scotland and in selected cases through prior arrangement with a university or institution. If in doubt, please contact your preferred iQ site and the team will be able to advise you.
Can I bring a TV?
Can I bring my bike?
Can I bring my car?
Can I bring pets?
Can I choose where my room is in the building?
Can I choose who I live with in a shared flat?
Can I have overnight guests?
Yes. It's your home so you can have guests staying over occasionally, but they would ask you to respect your fellow residents and let your site team know. You are responsible for the behaviour of any guests you bring to your iQ site.
Can I make a group booking?
Can I move in early?
Yes, they can often arrange this. Please contact your iQ site directly to see if they have availability.
Can I move out early?
Can I smoke in my room?
Can I store my stuff with you over the holidays?
Yes, they can arrange temporary storage for possessions you dont want to take home with you. Just ask your Reception team for details. Alternatively, you can use the Pinglocker app for storage and relocation services they provide nationwide.
Can I sublet my room to someone else?
Can I swap my room?
Do I have to be home by a certain time each night?
Do I need to clean my accommodation when I move out?
Do you have laundry facilities?
Do you provide bedding?
Does iQ permit the use of drugs at its accommodation?
How do I book?
How do I cancel my booking?
How do I get my post / mail?
How much does it cost to live at iQ?
How will I get to know people at iQ?
Our sites are home to an international community of students, often studying at a variety of different institutions, and its this diversity which can make living with us such a rewarding experience. they organise regular social events where you can get to know your fellow residents. You will find posters on site telling you whats coming up soon or just ask at Reception.
I only have a conditional offer from my university. Can I still book at iQ?
Yes if you dont get the grades you need to be accepted by your chosen university then your booking fee will be refunded in full. they will need a letter from the university confirming the withdrawal of their offer to process the refund you should provide this within 72 hours of receiving official confirmation. Please note, this is the only circumstance in which a booking fee, or holding deposit in Scotland, is refundable. It may also be possible to transfer your booking to another iQ location, subject to availability. Call the site team at the iQ location you originally booked with as soon as possible if you need to do this.
In the event of a fire, how can I trust that my accommodation is safe?
The safety and security of our residents is our number one priority. All of our sites are fully compliant with current safety standards. Our accommodation has fire alarm systems in place as well as fire prevention equipment, and they carry out regular testing and evacuation drills. Our buildings are also regularly audited by external, independent consultants. iQ has a full-time, highly qualified, Health and Safety team who visit sites regularly. they also use accredited national providers to service and maintain life safety systems. Additionally, all sites have staff present 24 hours a day, seven days a week. they are continually reviewing our programme of security, fire and safety standards. If you would like further information about our ongoing fire safety programme please read our fire safety update.
Is food and drink available on site?
Is there internet access on site?
What cant I bring?
Your resident handbook contains a list of prohibited items. This includes many items prohibited for fire safety reasons, such as candles, oil burners, gas appliances and fan heaters. Please see the full list below. If you need further guidance on whether an item is permitted or not, please ask your site team before you move in. No weapons or drugs (including legal highs) are permitted under any circumstances. they dont allow: Candles, fireworks, Chinese lanterns, incense, incense burners, kerosene, petrol, LPG gas and LPG gas appliances, compressed gas and compressed gas appliances, rice cookers (unless CE marked), shisha pipes, gas burners, oil burners, tea lamps, halogen heaters, exposed element heaters, fan heaters, real Christmas trees, mains voltage Christmas lights, portable cooking stoves.
What do I need to bring?
What happens if I cant afford my rent?
If you find yourself in financial difficulties, you should speak to your site team as soon possible. Likewise, if the dates your rent instalments are due do not align with the dates you receive your student loan, please let us know and they will try to come to a solution. All residents are required to register a guarantor, who will be ultimately responsible for your rent if you do not make payment. The guarantor will need to provide identification and sign a Guarantors Agreement, confirming they agree to act as your guarantor.