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Palamon Court is a bespoke student accommodation in Canterbury located in the heart of the historic city. Just a short five-minute walk away from the property and you will find yourself immersed in the beautifully landscaped Dane John Gardens, visiting the historic Canterbury Castle or browsing the latest fashion on the high street. Canterbury also has a vibrant nightlife with some nightclubs in the city being allowed to stay open till the early hours of the morning!
You'll never be lonely here, as Palamon Court has space for over 500 students and is located next to many universities. For example, the Canterbury Christ Church University is a short 15-minute walk away from the property. For further distances, the Palamon Court is situated on the 24 hours university bus route, allowing you to get to the University of Kent or the city centre at any time of the day or night. This makes the property a perfect place for students who need to travel across the city frequently.
Palamon Court offers a range of studio and en-suite rooms to cater to everyone's preferences. If you like a quiet night in, this property includes a private gym and bookable kitchen and dining room, as well as communal study areas with games, tables and TVs, ensuring that you have everything you need to make the most of your time as a student in Canterbury. All utilities are included in your rent, along with Wi-Fi, enabling you to stay in contact with friends and family around the world. With a landscaped courtyard and quiet study areas, Palamon Court will truly become your home away from home.
distance to
Dane John Gardens - 5 minute walk
Canterbury Castle - 6 minute walk
Canterbury Christ Church University - 13 minute walk
The University of Kent - 20 minute bus
Community Amenities
Apartment Amenities
Bills Included
Configurations
Room Amenities
- Room size: 14.7m2
- size bed
- En-suite bathroom with shower
- Wardrobe
- Wireless internet access
- Private en-suite shower room with WC, mixer tap sink, mirror, shelf, shaver supply socket, hand towel ring, towel rail, shower tray and sliding door
- Double wardrobe with drawers, a full length mirror and a double cupboard above
Room Amenities
Room sizes range from 12m2 24.4m2
size bed with under bed storage, integrated lamp switch and USB socket in headboard
Private en-suite shower room with WC, mixer tap sink, mirror, shelf, shaver supply socket, hand towel ring, towel rail, shower tray and sliding door
Room Amenities
- Room size: 13.6m2
- En-suite bathroom with shower
- Wardrobe
- Wireless internet access
- Shared kitchen and lounge
- size bed with under bed storage, integrated lamp switch and USB socket in headboard
- Private en-suite shower room with WC, mixer tap sink, mirror, shelf, shaver supply socket, hand towel ring, towel rail, shower tray and sliding door
- Double wardrobe with drawers, a full length mirror and a double cupboard above
Room Amenities
Room sizes are 18.5m2
size bed with under bed storage, integrated lamp switch and USB socket in headboard
Private en-suite shower room with WC, mixer tap sink, mirror, shelf, shaver supply socket, hand towel ring, towel rail, shower tray and sliding door
Room Amenities
- Room size: 19.9m2
- Double bed
- En-suite bathroom with shower
- Wardrobe
- Wireless internet access
- Premium private en-suite shower room with WC, mixer tap sink, mirror, shelf, shaver supply socket, hand towel ring, towel rail, shower tray and sliding door
Room Amenities
- Room size: 23.5m2
- Double bed
- En-suite bathroom with shower
- Wardrobe
- Wireless internet access
- Large Premium private en-suite shower room with WC, mixer tap sink, mirror, shelf, shaver supply socket, hand towel ring, towel rail, shower tray and sliding door
Room Amenities
- Room size: 28.1m2 - 30.8m2
- Double bed
- En-suite bathroom with shower
- Wardrobe
- Wireless internet access
- Extra Large Premium private en-suite shower room with WC, mixer tap sink, mirror, shelf, shaver supply socket, hand towel ring, towel rail and walk in shower
Room Amenities
- Room size: 23.6m2
- Fantastic view of Canterbury Cathedral
- Double bed
- En-suite bathroom with shower
- Wardrobe
- Premium private en-suite shower room with WC, mixer tap sink, mirror, shelf, shaver supply socket, hand towel ring, towel rail, shower tray and sliding door
Booking Details
Cancellation Policy:-
CANCELLATION BY YOU - 14 -DAY COOLING OFF PERIO
If you choose to cancel your booking with Property, you have 14 calendar days after receiving the original Accommodation Offer to do so to get a full refund of the Holding Deposit paid. If you have made your booking less than 14 days before you scheduled check-in date, you may cancel your booking until the earlier of (a) 14 days after receipt of the Accommodation Offer email and (b) the date you actually check-in. You may cancel your booking by sending an email to the relevant Accommodation Office email address listed on the individual sites contact details. Property will refund your Holding Deposit within 7 calendar days of cancellation. If you cancel your booking after the 14 calendar day cool off period, you will not get your Holding Deposit returned to you and you, and your guarantor if reasonable, will be required to meet the obligations set out within the Tenancy Agreement.
PERIOD BEFORE YOU ENTER INTO YOUR TENANCY AGREEMENT
The Landlord and Property reserve the right to not return your Holding Deposit and cancel your booking on notice if: 3.1 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; 3.2 You provide us with relevant false or misleading information; and/or 3.3 they are prohibited from entering to the Tenancy Agreement because of the Immigration Act 2014.
PERIOD FROM AND INCLUDING WHEN YOU HAVE ENTERED INTO THE TENANCY AGREEMENT
If you have entered the Tenancy Agreement and you cancel your booking after the 14 calendar day cool off period, you will not get your Holding Deposit returned to you and you, and your guarantor if reasonable, will be required to meet the obligations set out within the Tenancy Agreement regardless of whether you have collected your keys. If you cancel your booking and are able to find an eligible replacement tenant, subject to our agreement, you will be released from the contractual obligations as set out in the Tenancy Agreement. Any overpaid rent will be refunded to you, less an amount equal to your Holding Deposit as a cancellation fee. The site team will confirm your official release date. If you can provide proof that you fit into any of the following criteria they may agree to release you form your contract where:
Your notice to cancel is within the 14 day cooling off period as set out in point 2
Your UK Visa application has been denied
Extenuating circumstances e.g. ill-health Where proof is provided in accordance with these terms and conditions and to our and the landlords 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. 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 within 72 hours of receiving your official confirmation:
Supporting official evidence that your Visa was declined
Written confirmation that you wish to cancel your booking
CANCELLATIONS AFTER YOU HAVE MOVED INTO THE ACCOMMODATION
5.1. they hope you have a happy stay in your accommodation, but if for any reason you decide to leave during your contracted term, the landlord may agree to release you from your contract. Providing the conditions set out below are met:
5.1.1. You agree that you will not transfer or sublet the tenancy created by the Tenancy Agreement to anyone else without obtaining our written consent in-line with point 11.1(m) of the Tenancy Agreement.
5.1.2. You find a suitable replacement to take a new Tenancy Agreement for your room for the remaining period of your contract.
5.1.2.1. Replacement tenants must be 18 years old or over and enrolled as a full time student in a university or college in proximity to the accommodation. Where the accommodation has agreements with set universities the replacement may be restricted to that university. Please check with your Accommodation Team.
5.1.2.2. The incoming tenant must enter into a Tenancy Agreement with us and pay sums due within this agreement.
5.1.2.3. The incoming tenant, where reasonable, must provide a suitable Guarantor. The Guarantor must accept the Terms and Conditions set out in the Tenancy Agreement.
5.1.3. Refunds due will not be processed until the replacement taking over the contract has signed the Tenancy Agreement, paid and moved into the accommodation.
5.1.4. If you do find someone to take over your contract, you will need to pay a 50 administration fee.
5.1.5. If you fail to find someone to take over your tenancy, you will be responsible for paying thefull rent until the end of your contracted time at the accommodation.
CANCELLATIONS BY PROPERTY OR THE LANDLORD
Our terms and conditions require you to sign your Tenancy Agreement online within 14 calendar days of receiving the Offer of Accommodation. If you fail to sign your agreement within this timescale they may cancel your booking, giving notice by email, and you will forfeit any booking fee paid if it is outside the 14 calendar day cooling off period above. If you fail to check-in on your accommodation start date and you have not signed your agreement they may cancel your booking at any time by giving notice by email. If you are outside the 14 day cooling off period your Holding Deposit will not be refunded. Once you have signed your Tenancy Agreement it may only be terminated if they mutually agree to do so or in the circumstances set out in point 3 above.
1ST YEAR STUDENTS WHO DO NOT GET A PLACE AT UNIVERSITY
This policy is site specific so please check with the individual site for confirmation. You may be eligible to be released from your agreement, If you are a first year prospective undergraduate student and your offer of a place at your preferred university/higher education institution is withdrawn as a result of you not achieving the required entry grades or you have surpassed your required entry grades and choose to go to a different University. In order to meet the criteria you will need: The site to have signed up to the policy Check with the Accommodation Team directly. To provide a written rejection letter from your chosen university/higher education institute within 72 hours of your exam results being published To provide a copy of the acceptance letter from your new university.
Payment Details
Rent Payments:
Pay in Full
Pay in 4 instalments with a UK Guarantor
- first due before moving 10 days before arrival, second in October and third in January and fourth is in April.
Mode of Payment:
You can pay via Recurring Card, Direct Debit or via Bank Transfer. Cash and Cheques will not be accepted and will be turned away if presented at site.
Recurring Card payments can be selected at the time of booking and Direct Debit can be selected by the online portal. If an alternative method of payment is required, such as a bank transfer, or you wish to change your payment method, please contact the Accommodation Team directly for details.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can live here?
What is the contract length?
They offer a variety of contract lengths from short term summer and semester stays and longer academic year stays. Some semester stays may be available so please enquire with our bookings team.
What is included in the room rate?
Can I choose my room in the building?
Normally rooms are allocated on a first come first served basis. You can specify any special requests at the time of your booking and they will do our best to accommodate you in that room.
Is there somewhere to store my bike?
Do you have extra storage for suitcases?
What furniture is in my room?
What are the guest policies?
Residences are your home so you are allowed to have friends and family visit you when you want, they just ask that you respect your fellow residents and sign your guests in and out of the buildings so they know who is in the building in case of an emergency.
Is there a curfew?
Can I smoke in my room?
Will I have a phone in-room?
Will I have a TV in-room?
Will my room be cleaned?
They have a housekeeping team on-site, they will clean all communal areas in the residence. This does not include your room, however you can arrange a room clean with them directly at additional cost.
What if something in my room breaks?
They have a maintenance team on-site, they maintain the residence and make sure that it is always in the best order for students living in the building. Should you have a problem with anything in your room; say your fridge stops working or a lightbulb needs replacing, they will fix it as soon as possible for you. Maintenance issues can be reported online through your student portal.
Are there accessible facilities throughout the buildings?
Is there a laundry?
Yes. They have enlistted the help of laundry specialists Circuit to manage our laundry facilities within the residence.
Is the use of the Gym included in my rent?
Yes. They have a fully kitted out gym and fitness suite in some of our residences. This is free for students to use and open 24hrs a day.
What about my Post?
What hours can I use the courtyard?
Do you provide bedding?
Can I move in early?
What do I need to bring?
What documents are required for me to check-in?
They require a copy of your passport, visa, photo and proof of address. These documents must be uploaded to the Student Portal within 10 days of receiving your accommodation offer. Failure to do this will mean that your check-in could be severely delayed and could possibly result in you not being able to check in.