About the Property
As the name suggests, Opto Newcastle is a castle-like student accommodation in Newcastle that offers stylish suits and rooms. The property is conveniently located just a 7-minute drive from INTO Newcastle University and a 6-minute drive from Newcastle University, cutting short long commutes to universities.
Features
This property's vast rooms offer you the freedom to adapt them into your new home, and the large windows make the spaces feel open and well-lit. Every room features comfortable beds, private kitchens with modern appliances, free high-speed Wi-Fi, TVs and more! Train your body in the free on-site gym and wash & dry your clothes in the on-site laundry. You can also have intensive study sessions in the study room and play a match with your mates in the games room. Or you can watch new releases in the cinema room and plan a meeting in the meeting room.
Location and What's Hot?
The property is close to a number of shops, pubs and restaurants. Spend fun evenings at The Tyne Bar and Percy Arms. You can also plan a get-together at Portofino Restaurant and Fat Hippo Newcastle. Visit the historic museums such as Discovery Museum and Great North Museum: Hancock. Or you can take a stroll to Exhibition Park.
Commute
The property is well-connected with public transport as the City Road-Gibson Street bus stop is just down the lane and Manors subway station is also within a 10-minute walk. You can also board a train from Manors train station which is within an 11-minute walk.
Other
Gateshead Millennium Bridge- 3 min walk
The Sage Gateshead- 9 min walk
Northumbria University- 11 min walk
City Centre- 15 min walk
Newcastle University- 19 min walk
Train Station- 18 min walk
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does my room come with a TV?
All communal kitchens within-cluster rooms are supplied with televisions. Otherwise, televisions will have to be provided by tenants.
Will I need to purchase a TV Licence?
If tenants are solely using televisions in communal areas, TV Licence will not need to be purchased. In the case of those supplying their televisions, such tenants will be required to pay-TV Licence.
How do I get access to the hoover/iron?
Before accessing the hoover/iron, the tenant will have to sign for the items at the reception. The members of staff will then proceed to hand over the items to the tenant. After the tenant is finished with the things, it is required to hand the items back over to the reception staff.
How do I connect to the Wi-Fi?
Tenants will need to create a Keysurf account and sign in (please note that Keysurf will soon be changing its name to Optify). Once this is done, it will generate a username and password that the tenants will use when logging into the Wi-Fi.
How does the referral scheme work?
For any student that a tenant introduces to Opto Living that goes on successfully books to stay at one of their accommodations, he/she will receive a referral fee of 50.
Can I get a fan in my room?
Unfortunately, Opto Living does not provide fans in rooms; however, the gym and the conference room have air-condition fitted into them. Any student that is seeking a fan will have to purchase ones for themselves.
Where can I park my bike?
There is a bicycle stand in the courtyard of all three buildings that are available for all tenants. Those making use of this equipment are advised to use a chain when locking bikes.
How do I wash my clothes?
To access the washing machines, you will need to create a Circuit account. Here you can top-up your account with money to pay. You can download the Circuit app on your phone or access it online, depending on your preference.
How do I access to use the communal areas?
To use the other facilities (i.e., indoor/outdoor cinema room, study rooms, conference rooms, and games area), you will need to come to the reception book when you would like to use them. Please be aware that depending on the type of facility you would like to access; you will be required to leave us with a form of ID.
Is it possible to share it with friends?
Yes, it is possible. Upon application, please contact us with the details of the friends you would like to live with. They will do everything in their power to accommodate your requests; however, due to the volume of applications, they cannot make any guarantees. The earlier you apply, the better!
If I want to bring a car, is it possible to park at the accommodation?
Parking spaces are provided at Opto Village for 120 per month (speak to reception for more information). Street parking is available from 6 pm to 8 am at all buildings.
Where is the nearest mall?
The Luton Arndale Mall is just a 5-minute walk away from Opto Village and Park House, and a 3-minute walk away from Chapel House. Here tenants can access shops such as Boots, Tesco, JD Sports, and many more.
How far away is the train station?
Luton Train Station is a 10-minute walk from their Opto Village and Chapel House accommodations, while Park House is approximately 15 minutes away.
How far away is Luton Airport?
Luton Airport is only a 3-minute drive away from Opto Village. Busses from Luton Town Centre can also be used to access the airport.
What taxi service do they use?
The contact number of their taxi service can be found on the front desk of the reception at each accommodation.
How do I get this card?
All student residents of Opto Living are entitled to this card, picked up at the Opto Village or Park House reception.
Is Opto Living a safe environment for my child?
At Opto Living, they understand that it can be daunting for parents when their child moves away from home for the first time. The security and safety of their residents are paramount, and they have many steps in place to put your mind at ease. All of their buildings feature 24/7 CCTV, and there is a secure fob lock system in place throughout the building. This means that only people who have rented a room with Opto Living will have access to the building. Any visitors must be signed in and out at reception. Each building has its reception where a member of the Opto Living management team is based. The reception is open to the public 24-hours a day and is manned by either a member of the management or security team. All of their buildings have passed strict safety tests. The fire alarm is tested every week, and fire escapes are located throughout the building.
What happens if my child has an issue with their room?
If there is an issue with the room, they have a fast and effective maintenance procedure. Tenants are required to fill out a simple form which can be collected from reception. They aim to fix all raised issues within 24-hours.
Do you have disabled access rooms?
Yes. All of their buildings have disabled access studio rooms with large, fully equipped bathrooms. Each building has lift access to all floors and automatic doors and ramps to improve livability.
How can I reserve a room for my child?
If you would like to reserve a room for your child, click here. You are required to pay a reservation fee of 250 (non-refundable admin fee of 50 and 200, which is an advance final rent payment and will show on the last statement).
What documents are required to book a room?
Passport
Student ID
Confirmation Letter (to confirm you are a student and your term of study)
Council Tax Exemption Certificate (accessible through your e-vision account) from the University
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