About the Property
Shaftesbury Hall is meant for students who are looking to live a comfortable life at Cheltenham. Amongst all the student accommodations in Cheltenham Shaftesbury Hall is the most booked and adored accommodation. Many students stay at this student accommodation for the living perks it brings to the table. The place is very close to most of the universities, has high quality amenities, services, good staff, accessibility to different parts of the city, and much more! If you want to live life king as a student then this is the place for you!
Cheltenham, a beautiful town in Gloucestershire, is a perfect student city. It is home to the University of Gloucestershire and offers a vibrant and friendly student community. The town boasts a variety of pubs, bars, cafes, and restaurants, making it a perfect place for socialising. The town also hosts the world-renowned Cheltenham Festival, which attracts thousands of visitors every year. With easy access to the Cotswolds, Bristol, and Birmingham, Cheltenham provides an excellent base for students to explore the beauty of the English countryside and experience the culture of nearby cities.
Features
Your search to look for student accommodation in Cheltenham ends here. While searching for student accommodation, you would first dive into looking for the amenities the place has to offer to its student residents. It is very important to keep an eye on the various amenities available at your student accommodation, as that will determine your comfort and satisfaction level.
Shaftesbury Hall is just the place suited for every student’s wants and needs at a very affordable price tag. Shaftesbury Hall offers single ensuite rooms that are endowed with many amenities and are well furnished to each and every student’s taste.
Each room at Shaftesbury Hall is known for its generosity in terms of space which includes a soft, comfortable single bed, study desk, chairs, shared kitchen, drawers, wardrobe, and high-speed WiFi. Apart from these basic amenities, the accommodation realises striking a balance between luxury and simplicity. Last but not least, you don’t have to worry about stocking up and paying any utility bills (wifi, water, electricity, heating) because they are all included in the rent.
This place is truly the simplest form of living and is best for students who are looking for accommodation that fulfils their basic needs and comfort.
Location and What's Hot?
The purpose of giving students a taste of simple living and comfort at a very affordable price. With soaring housing prices and houses with no amenities, Shaftesbury Hall looks to tackle both of these existing problems with low pricing and maximum satisfaction with its amenities.
Cheltenham is a town in England that very few people talk about. Known for its famous Cheltenham festival, this town is always buzzing with entertainment and fun activities for its residents. Along with its entertaining image, this place also gives you the real essence of the English lifestyle, which is heavily expressed in its history, culture, art, culinary, and art scene. All of which is easily accessible through its museums, tourist attractions, restaurants, and pubs.
While residing at Shaftesbury Hall, you will easily and quickly get acquainted with Cheltenham as a town in general.
Apart from being very close to the University of Gloucestershire, Shaftesbury Hall is also close to some of the best servers and restaurants in the town. If you are innately a foodie and want to try out some of the local delicacies, you can always head down to Brasserie Blanc, Bill’s Cheltenham Restaurant, Piyesta Filipino Restaurant, and Basicilio. Other ways to enjoy Cheltenham also include exploring the nightlife. The Cheltenham nightlife is filled with blaring music, pop, and light; there are many clubs you can hit near Shaftesbury Hall. Some of the must-go-to clubs that have good parties include Lounge 72 and Bentley’s Bar. Lastly, while living in Cheltenham, act like the locals themselves; you can take yourself horseback riding, row a boat at Pittville Park, and get lost in the wilderness of the Pittville Pump Room. To put it all together, Deciding to stay at Shaftesbury Hall would let you embrace the city of Cheltenham as a whole; everything is accessible and at your disposal, right from amenities to its proximity to nearby places.
Commute
Commuting is considered a daily hassle by a majority of students who attend universities across the world. But not at Cheltenham! The city of Cheltenham is very well-connected and easily navigable. A lot of the student crowd uses buses and cycles to get around the city. Moreover, if you are living at Urban Hub, commute hassle will never be a rising issue. The accommodation is very conveniently close to Folly Lane Bus Stop and the subway at the Cheltenham train station. So let it be commuting around the cities or going to your lectures at university, you will never have to worry about finding a commute or reaching late. In summary, Urban Hub Student accommodation is the epitome of the best housing in Cheltenham.
Distance
Distance to-
Walking distance to University of Gloucestershire located on Francis Close Hall campus
What will you get
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's included in the 'inclusive rate'?
All utilities – electric, gas and water – are included in the rent on a ‘fair usage allowance’ with hot water available 24-hours per day.
Heaters are controlled individually by the tenants in their rooms.
High-speed internet and Wi-Fi throughout the building, including bedrooms and ethernet cable connection in bedrooms
Council Tax – students are exempt from paying council tax, however some councils may charge tenants out of term time, therefore the tenant is liable for any council tax charges that may be incurred.
Contents insurance is provided through Endsleigh insurance to cover your belongings for up to £10,000. See insurance certificate.
Is there a TV?
Do I have to pay for a TV licence?
Will I have internet in my room?
How do I access the internet?
Are kitchen essentials, bedding and towels included in my room?
Will my room be cleaned?
Are the fitness suites and other social spaces free to use?
What do I have to pay and when?
There are three payment options available at Property. Property offers you to pay your rent in 1, 3 or 4 instalments. To pay rent in 3 or 4 instalments, you will need to provide evidence of a UK based guarantor, such as a family member or friend. If you do not have a UK based guarantor and wish to pay in 3 or 4 instalments, they will also accept Housing Hand as your guarantor. Property offers great flexibility in their 4-instalment plan. This is offered for those students who rely on a student loan and/or grant to pay their rent. they still expect 4 weeks of the rent to be paid 10 days before the start date of the tenancy agreement for your first instalment, and a larger second instalment due at the end of September which is when most student loans/grants have been paid to students in the UK. This will help lots of students to manage their finances at the beginning of term. they will ask you to upload your student loan/grant document to your Property's Portal account prior to your arrival.
I am paying my rent in instalments, when are my payments due?
For those students paying in 1 instalment, the rent payment date is: Single instalment – 10 days prior to your tenancy start date For those students paying in 3 instalments, the rent payment dates are: For those students paying in 4 instalments, the rent payment dates are: This information can also be found on your tenancy agreement. Please note that they don’t accept cash.
- 1st instalment – 10 days prior to your tenancy start date
- 2nd instalment – the following January
- 3rd instalment – the following May
- 1st instalment – 10 days prior to your tenancy start date
- 2nd instalment – end of September
- 3rd instalment – the following January
- 4th instalment – the following May
I am paying my rent in full, when is my payment due?
I don't have a guarantor, can I still live in your accommodation?
When can I move in?
What documents do I need to check in?
What do I have to bring?
Who can be a qualified UK Guarantor?
What happens if I fall behind on my rent payments?
Your contract with them is legally binding so please make sure you’re clear on its terms and conditions. Here’s an overview of some of the key facts: You are bound to the full contract period – if you leave before the contract ends you will not receive a reduction in rent. You must pay your accommodation fees on the due dates stated on your contract – outstanding debts will eventually be passed on to an external debt collecting agency. Once your debt has been passed on to the agency, you will be liable for all legal charges.
I would like to be situated close to my friends in the same apartment block - is this possible?
Absolutely! Please let them have details at the time of booking and they will do their best to accommodate friends and students from the same university together.
What kind of students will be living in accommodation?
Are there monthly events or activities planned for residents?
To help make sure you have the best of times during your time with Property, their accommodation team will arrange events throughout the academic year. These events are created for our residents to get to know each other and to help bring learning and networking opportunities to you – so you can learn something new and different from your studies. Keep an eye on the Facebook page for your student residence, speak to the on-site accommodation team or check out the on-site notice boards for up-coming events.
This will be my first time living in this new country and I'm nervous as I don't know anybody?
Communal student living is all part of the university experience. But at Property think they’ve arranged things to ensure that you have a great environment, friendly people and a real sense of community. they want you to enjoy the now and look back with fondness when the time comes to move on. To help make sure you have the best of times, their accommodation team will arrange events throughout the academic year to help you get to know your flatmates while having a good time – and even learning something new and different from your studies. Keep an eye on the Facebook page for your student residence and on-site notice boards for up-coming events.
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