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Elliott House offers high-quality student accommodation in an attractive Edinburgh location, with easy transport links to the city's universities.
Situated opposite the London Road Gardens on elegant Hillside Crescent, Elliott House offers student accommodation in a pretty Edinburgh setting. This property is well located for students at the University of Edinburgh, around 30 minutes' walk away, and has bus links nearby to Edinburgh Napier University and Heriot-Watt University.
Modern en suite rooms and self-contained studios give you a choice of accommodation to suit your lifestyle, and the social and study areas are ideal for meeting our international student community. Regular social events are also organised by the onsite team. Elliott House offers a range of other services too, including a laundry room and free WiFi.
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With 18-19 sq m of living space, our contemporary Silver Studios are ideal for solo and shared living, enjoying a wide range of onsite facilities.
Found on all floors of the building, our Silver Studios provide all the essentials for an independent student life. Theyre equipped with a small double bed, wardrobe, study area and en suite shower room, and give you your own fitted kitchen. All the Elliott House amenities are available to you too, including our gym, cinema, lounge and study space in our elegant library.
These studios offer great value and an independent lifestyle and with 15-17 sq m of living space theyre big enough to share.
Located on floors LG-5, these studios give you a small double bed, wardrobe, study area and en suite shower room, plus your own fitted kitchen. It gets even better with a host of social spaces available to you, including our cinema, library, elegant lounge and a free-to-use gym.
Room Amenities
These studios offer great value and an independent lifestyle and with 15-17 sq m of living space theyre big enough to share.
Located on floors LG-5, these studios give you a small double bed, wardrobe, study area and en suite shower room, plus your own fitted kitchen. It gets even better with a host of social spaces available to you, including the cinema, library, elegant lounge and a free-to-use gym.
Offering 20 sq m of living space, these stylish studios are found on all levels of the building and benefit from a great range of onsite facilities.
With a huge 24-25 sq m of living space, a Platinum Studio is the most spacious of them all, enjoying all the great amenities of Elliott House and often lovely views as well.
Situated on floors LG-5, these spacious studios are among our most-wanted. Each features a small double bed, wardrobe and study area, as well as an en suite shower room and a fitted kitchen to give you maximum independence, and those on higher floors enjoy some beautiful views and lots of natural light. Better still, all our onsite facilities from the gym and cinema to our lounge and library are available to you too.
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.
Offering 20-22 sq m of living space, our spacious Gold Studios Plus can be found on floors LG-5 and are ideal for solo occupancy or a couple sharing.
With a small double bed, wardrobe and study area, our Gold Studio Plus is well equipped as well as spacious. Featuring a fitted kitchen with breakfast bar, and an en suite shower room, they offer everything you need for an independent lifestyle, including access to our cinema, library and gym and some enjoy beautiful views too.
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.
Room Amenities
With a huge 24-25 sq m of living space, a Platinum Studio is the most spacious of them all, enjoying all the great amenities of Elliott House and often lovely views as well.
Situated on floors LG-5, these spacious studios are among our most-wanted. Each features a small double bed, wardrobe and study area, as well as an en suite shower room and a fitted kitchen to give you maximum independence, and those on higher floors enjoy some beautiful views and lots of natural light. Better still, all onsite facilities from the gym and cinema to lounge and library are available to you too.
These open-plan studios provide you with a generous 48 sq m of living space, big enough to live comfortably with two friends. 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.
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 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.
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.
On floors 1-4, these rooms are ideal for sharing, and at 26-27 sq m they provide plenty of space too.
This room includes two small double beds separated by a partition, and offers study space, a dining area, fitted kitchen and a private shower room. All the amenities of Elliott House are available to you too, including our lounge, library, cinema room and free-to-use gym.
Situated in the buildings refurbished 19th-century wing, the Bronze En Suite is a great entry-level choice. You have a small double bed, storage and study space, plus the use of a kitchen and living area shared with just two other residents. On site, you can also enjoy a host of facilities, including a cinema, lounge and gym
On the lower-ground floor of our elegant Georgian townhouse, this mini-studio offers an introduction to independent living while enjoying all our onsite facilities.
This compact studio offers more independence than an en suite room, with its own kitchenette. Offering 12 sq m of living space, this mini-studio also features a small double bed, study area and shower room, and has the use of all our facilities and social areas, including the cinema room, library, lounge and gym. Please note this studio has restricted views due to its position in the building.
Offering a generous 16.5-18.5 sq m of living space, our Copper Studios are located in our 19th-century wing of the building which retains a lot of its original character.
Located in our Georgian townhouse, our modern Silver Studio Premium gives you 18-19 sq m of living space, with everything you need for an independent student lifestyle.
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.
On our top floor, these 24 sq m apartments are furnished to a high standard, offering extra space and, in some cases, great views too.
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.
Dial up the space and privacy in this 28 sq m duplex apartment, ideal for sharing with a partner.
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.
Booking Details
Cancellation policy:-
Cancellation
They reserves the right to cancel your booking on notice if:
you notify us after the Deadline that you have decided not to enter into the Tenancy Agreement;
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;
you provide them with relevant false or misleading information; and/or
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.
They may also terminate your Tenancy Agreement for any of the reasons set out above, as set out in more detail in clause 2.4 of the Tenancy Agreement itself.
If your booking is cancelled in such circumstances, any Booking Fee you have paid will be retained by them
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 your Tenancy Start Date, they 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 any 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.
Cancellation by you
If you have entered into the Tenancy Agreement and you wish to cancel your booking, 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.
you notify us of your intention to cancel within 7 days of payment of your Booking Fee (if you have paid a Booking Fee) and you have not collected your keys.
Your UK Visa application has been denied.
You have failed to obtain the required qualifications to get into your first University of choice.
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.
All cancellation notifications must be made to them
Evidence required where there is a cancellation by you
Notify us of your intention to cancel within 7 days of payment of your Booking Fee (if you have paid a Booking Fee) and you have not collected your keys.
No further evidence is required beyond notifying us, and your Booking Fee will be returned to 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 but more than 7 days after the payment of your Booking Fee (if you have paid a Booking Fee).
No further evidence is required beyond notifying us.
If you notify us prior to 31 May 2021 and you have not stayed with them previously, any Booking Fee will be refunded to you. If you notify us after that date or have stayed with them previously, your Booking Fee (if you have paid a 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 any 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 (if you have paid a Booking Fee). In these circumstances, any 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, any Booking Fee will be retained as a cancellation fee.
Please note, if you are attending another University in a city where they has a property, their team will be happy to support you in finding suitable accommodation. In this case, any 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 them within 72 hours of you receiving official confirmation. In these circumstances, any Booking Fee and any rent paid will be returned to you within 4 weeks.
Where the reason for cancellation is not one of the four 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 (if you have paid a 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 them in respect of a different room within the same academic year, you will be required to pay to us an administration fee of GBP 50.
Payment Details
Booking Info:-
You have to pay a Booking fee to Secure your room.
Payment Info:-
You can either pay for the whole year upfront, or in two or four instalments spread throughout the year.
Mode of Payments:-
Credit or debit card or by international bank transfer, or via their partner Western Union.
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.