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Intro
Living at Merlin Point Coventry lets one live in a quiet residential location yet close to the local amenities since it's only a 5 mins drive from the vibrant city centre. Enjoy 10-minutes stroll to Coventry University campus and 30 minutes bus journey to the University of Warwick. Post-academic classes, one can take time to discover Coventry, a vibrant town in the middle of the United Kingdom. The city houses two of the major universities and students can also take a 20 minutes train journey to Birmingham, UK's second-largest city.
Students get an option to live in stylish studios or en-suite rooms depending on whether they choose to live individually or with a flatmate. The property is equipped with a communal lounge so that even students who live individually, get a chance to socialize with their peers and other flatmates in the accommodation. Merlin Point student accommodation Coventry offers a plethora of wide cultural diversity as students from all over the world come to study live under a single roof. This encourages a spirit of co-dependence and amicability within peers. The community lounge can be used to catch the game or have parties over drinks. Students living here get a fully fitted kitchen to cook their favourite cuisine, if students want to eat out, they can choose from a wide variety of restaurants and pubs, just down the street from the property.
Students residing at Merlin Point get a full year gym membership with University Sports and Recreation Centre that is provided at Merlin Point free of charge. Students can also chill with friends for breakfast at the cafe or watch their favourite movie with their friends at the cinema room. There are plenty of social events organized at Merlin Point on a regular basis, students can take part in the draws to win amazing prizes or come for a friendly chat to the Reception.
Merlin Point Coventry property also provides 24-hour CCTV surveillance, and secure access controls that stop strangers from accessing the complex and helps students feel secure and protected.
Distance To
Coventry University (0.5 miles)
- 10-mins by walk
- 7 mins by Bus
University of Warwick:
- 10 mins drive
- 30 mins by bus/train
Coventry City Centre:
- 5 mins drive away
- 19-mins walk
- 13 mins bus ride away.
Coventry City College:
- 4-minute drive away
- 19-mins walk
- 18 mins by bus
Apartment Facilities
Community Facilities
Configurations
Tenancies
Room Facilities
basic
No need to share in a private room, your sleep/study space/ bathroom is your own. Get to know your neighbours in the large shared kitchen or any other shared living space and facilities in the building. Room size around 12 m.
Tenancies
No need to share in a private room, your sleep/study space/ bathroom is your own. Get to know your neighbours in the large shared kitchen or any other shared living space and facilities in the building. Room size around 14 m. Please talk to our online consultant for full details. There is only one cluster of 6 En-suite Bedrooms available (6 people sharing one large kitchen).
Tenancies
basic
Relax in the privacy of a fully self-contained apartment. Your living space, cooking and bathing facilities are all just for you. Room size around 14 m (ground floor studio 16 m) with one window .
Tenancies
Relax in the privacy of a fully self-contained apartment. Your living space, cooking and bathing facilities are all just for you. Room size around 14 m (ground floor studio 16 m) with two windows. Limited rooms available.
Tenancies
basic
If you want to live with your best friend or your partner, this is the best room choice for you in this building! You two can enjoy the full privacy in this fully self-contained apartment with necessary cooking and bathing facilities provided. Room size around 21 m
Booking Details
Cancellation Policy
General - No Visa No Pay: If the student is unable to study in the city booked due to rejected visa or university offer, he/she may be eligible to be released from the agreement. In this case, the student can get the rent that has been paid already but the reservation fee is non-refundable. Documents below must be provided within 7 days from the date the results are published.
a written rejection letter from the Home Office or a written rejection letter from the chosen university/college or UCAS or a screen shot of the UCAS status which confirms that the required results were not achieved;
Coronavirus cancellation policy - Visa application delay: If the student cannot obtain the visa on time due to the closure of visa centres, the student can contact UNINN within 7 days for potential deferring the tenancy. We can also terminate the contract and refund the rent and deposit paid, if students decide to cancel in this case where sufficient documents are provided.
Course start date delay: If theres a delay of course, students can submit the relevant updated course start dates to UNINN within 7 days and well consider deferring the tenancy to match the course. We can also terminate the contract and refund the rent and deposit paid, if students decide to cancel in this case where sufficient documents are provided.
Travel ban: If theres a travel ban for UK in the country or region where the student is, the student can contact UNINN before the tenancy start date. Well consider deferring the tenancy till the travel ban is lifted,or terminate the contract and refund the rent and deposit paid given sufficient documents are provided.
Early move-out: If the student would like to check out early for 19/20 academic year, he/or she will still be responsible for the rent this year, unless a suitable replacement tenant is found. Well try our best to help but it remains the responsibility of the student to find a replacement tenant.
Payment Details
Mode of Payment:-
Online at the property website and Bank Transfer.
Reservation Fees of 100 is to be paid to secure your room which will be deducted from the rent when you pay the full rent or the first installment at a later date.
Security Deposit of 350 which will be put into the government-authorized deposit protection scheme, TDS Custodial (Tenancy Deposit Scheme) for protection and is refundable when you check out if nothing is owing for damages or outstanding rent.
The deadline of paying your first installment or your full rent for this year is 15.08.2020
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a couple share one room?
This varies for different accommodation and different room types. Please ask our booking consultant for confirmation via online chat, emails or phone calls.
How to secure a room?
We will secure the room for you upon receiving your initial payment (including your reservation fee and security deposit).
Can I choose where I wish to live?
Yes. As long as there is availability, your requirement will be fulfilled to the most extent.
Apart from the rent, what else do I need to pay?
* Reservation fee to book the room (The Foundry: 100; Other accommodation: 400)
* Security deposit to prevent damage to property (350)
Your security deposit will be registered with the government scheme DPS (Deposit Protection Scheme) or TDS Custodial (Tenancy Deposit Scheme). The deposits will be returned to you after the check out based on the condition of your room.
How long can the tenancy be?
The standard length of UNINN tenancy agreement is 43/44, 47 and 51 weeks. Some student accommodation is available for short let (should be 6 weeks or above), please contact our booking consultant for more details via online chat, emails or phone calls if you are interested.
When do I need to pay reservation fee, security deposit and the rent?
* Reservation fee and security fee: you need to pay this within 48 hours when you book a room with us.
* Rent: you need to pay your first installment or your full rent at least 10 working days before you move into the property (The deadline of paying your first installment or your full rent for this year is 15.08.2018).
* Please note: Paying rent by installments is only allowed to the students who can provide guarantor information. The guarantor should hold British passports and work in the UK; or a qualified UK guarantor service providing agency. You can choose 2 or 3 installments as you wish, but you need to provide the following documents: filled guarantor forms, bank statements of guarantors and pay slips of guarantors). Please contact booking consultant for more information if you are confused.
Who can book a room?
Only full-time students are able to book a room with us. When you book a room, you will be asked to provide certificates of student status (e.g. CASConfirmation of Acceptance for Studies, student ID, valid student visa, etc.).
Can I move in early?
At the moment, apart from The Foundry Newcastle, all our tenancy options are fixed. If your move-in date may be different from the official check-in dates shown on the website, you need to check with our booking consultant for confirmation.Please note, once you've signed up your tenancy agreement, you wont able to change your check-in date shown on your agreement.
Do you have laundry facilities?
Yes, there is laundry in each property.
Does you provide cleaning service?
Regular cleaning services are provided in all communal areas including cluster kitchens. Residents are responsible for the cleaning of bedrooms and also daily cleaning in kitchens.
Can I smoke in my room or the student accommodation building?
No, our property is smoke free. Smoking is not permitted in the premises including studios/en-suite rooms and communal areas. However, a designated smoking area is allocated in the courtyard.
Is the room furnished?
Yes, all rooms are furnished with quality furniture provided.
Is there any social space?
Yes, our property has fantastic social space for students to socialise. There will be on-site events held for tenants to meet more people, to understand culture from all over the world and to be connected with employers.
Is my booking fee fully refundable? / Will I be charged if I cancel before the agreement starts?
Once your booking is accomplished, your reservation fee is not refundable, but your security deposit can only be fully returned if you can prove that you are unable to acquire the UK visa or you are going to study in a different city (e.g. evidences of rejections from universities and UK Home Office).
Can I move out during the agreement?
Yes, you can. However, please note you are still responsible for paying the rent until you find another student to be your substitute tenant. You and your substitute tenant must inform the landlord and accomplish administration works accordingly. Admin fee is applied.