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Fountainbridge offers a range of student rooms and studios in central Edinburgh, with good social facilities and transport links to the city's universities.
Featuring a gym, cinema and spacious lounge, Fountainbridge provides well-equipped student accommodation in Edinburgh, just 10 minutes' walk from Haymarket train station. The building has a range of en suite rooms with shared kitchens and living areas, as well as self-contained studios where all you need is in one place. Regular events also take place on site, where you can meet your fellow residents.
Nearby bus links will take you to most university campuses, or you can walk to the University of Edinburgh in around 25 minutes. It's easy to reach a range of Edinburgh landmarks too, with Princes Street Gardens, the Scottish National Gallery and the National Museum of Scotland all within walking distance.
distance to
- The University of Edinburgh is 12 minutes drive away.
- Edinburgh Napier University, Merchiston Campus is approx. 6 minutes drive from the property.
- It will take only 8 minutes to reach Edinburgh Law School.
- Edinburgh Business school is approximately 8.9 km from FountainBridge.
- Western General Hospital is also very near to student housing.
- The Edinburgh Clinic is only 6 minutes drive away from the property.
- You can head to La Bruschetta If you will feel like having Italian food.
- After a long tiring day at the University, you can chill with your friends in Marcos which opens till midnight and is only 5 minutes walking distance from the property.
- A bus stop outside takes you directly to Heriot-Watt University, and Queen Margaret University is a similarly comfortable journey.
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Offering the same great features as our Silver En Suite rooms but with a more modern design, these are great value spaces.
You get your own bathroom with shower and toilet, a small double bed, study area with desk and chair and modern kitchen and living area, shared with up to 5 people. The perfect mix of privacy and sociability.
Room Features
You get your own bathroom with shower and toilet, a small double bed, study area with desk and chair and modern kitchen and living area, shared with up to 5 people. The perfect mix of privacy and sociability.
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Our premium en suite rooms available in Fountainbridge give you more, with all the great features youd expect within 13 sq m. Youll have all the privacy of your own bathroom and study desk plus the benefits of communal living. Youll have the social vibe of a shared kitchen (with dishwasher) and living space, shared with up to 5 others. With building features including a cinema, onsite gym and laundry, youll have a perfect student setup.
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The Bronze Studio Plus gives you 18 sq m of space with small double bed, private shower and bathroom, study area plus coffee table and chair. With plenty of storage, youll also have access to a shared kitchen and living area, plus the buildings cinema, gym and laundry.
Our newly refurbished Bronze Studio Plus provides approximately 18 sq m of living space, including double bed, study area, coffee table and tub chair, plenty of storage, kitchen area and en suite shower room. Take a look further down the page to see more of the Bronze Studio Plus' great features.
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Newly refurbished and many of these rooms have stunning views over the city. With 20 sq m of space, your studio comes with small double bed, private shower and bathroom, study area plus coffee table and chair. With plenty of storage, youll also have access to a shared kitchen and living area, plus the buildings cinema, gym and laundry.
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Youll really feel the difference in our Gold Studio Plus, with more space, storage and a full-size double bed.
Newly refurbished with more of a separate kitchen area than our other studios, two big comfy chairs and coffee table and more room to move around, Gold Studio Plus' are a cut above. Youll also enjoy use of the buildings cinema room, gym and laundry, giving you everything you need for a great student life.
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Platinum Studio Plus is a new room type in Fountainbridge, finished to the highest standard with slick, modern design and furniture.
These rooms get lots of natural light and great views from their big windows, with a comfy modern sofa to enjoy them from. A 32 flatscreen TV and coffee table are also included, and with plenty of room to move around plus private kitchen and bathroom. It makes for a seriously luxurious living experience.
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Perfect for couples sharing or anyone wanting the maximum amount of space, our Gold 1 Bed Flats are finished to a high standard.
With a separate bedroom and spacious living room and kitchen area with breakfast bar, these flats have plenty of living space. Theres a study desk and chair in the bedroom and lots of natural light thanks to the big windows, plus a private bathroom. With a cinema room, gym and laundry in the building, youll be set up for an excellent student lifestyle.
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Perfect for couples sharing or anyone wanting the maximum amount of space, our Platinum 1 Bed Flats are the ultimate in student living. With a separate bedroom and spacious living room and kitchen area with breakfast bar, these flats have plenty of living space and are finished to the highest standard. You also get your sleekly designed private bathroom and shower and study area and chair plus comfy sofa for relaxing. With a cinema room, gym and laundry in the building, youll be set up for an excellent student lifestyle.
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.
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
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.