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The Wool Factory is a perfect student accommodation fully furnished with contemporary furnishings located on Marble Street in Leicester. The Wool Factory is perfect for those studying at De Montfort University as It's just 5-minutes walk from the property and a short walk to the Leicester City centre. The Wool Factory is the perfect choice for students; you will have stylish student accommodation at the Wool factory. If you choose to stay there, you will benefit from excellent transport links, for daily essentials, you can go to the One-stop shop which is just located outside the building. There are ranges of En-suites, Non- En-suites and Two bedroom apartments available.
You can choose according to your requirements. Leicester is a mix of heritage and a different culture. Students staying there will have a secure stay as this property is equipped with full-time security and a 24-hour CCTV surveillance and secure door entry system. Students can use many amenities provided, such as Free High-speed Wi-Fi, TV, the onsite laundry and communal lounge to encourage students to socialise and express their ideas with all the other residents'. The Wool Factory provides the best accommodation experience to keep the right balance of study and social life.
distance to
- The University of Leicester is 8 minutes drive from the property.
- De Montfort University is only 6 minutes away.
- University of Leicester Medical School is 4 minutes drive.
- Leicester Royal Infirmary is only 15 minutes walk from The Wool Factory.
- Leicester general hospital is approx. Fifteen minutes drive away.
- If you are in a mood to have a great meal, you can head to Herb and Kayal, which is a short walk away.
- After a long tiring day at the University, you can chill with your friends in Duffy's Bar, which is a 2 minutes walking distance away from the Wool Factory student housing.
Apartment Facilities
Community Facilities
Configurations
Features
Room with 3/4th sized bed, wardrobe, study facilities and shelves. There is a shower room with a toilet and WC within the flat. The shared area of the flat has a fully equipped kitchen, a relaxing lounge area with sofas, dining table, chairs, flat screen TV and central heating in bedrooms and communal areas.
Features
Room with 3/4th sized bed, wardrobe, study facilities and shelves. There is a shower room with a toilet and WC within the flat The shared area of the flat has a fully equipped kitchen, a relaxing lounge area with sofas, dining table, chairs, flat screen TV and central heating in bedrooms and communal areas.
Features
Larger room with 3/4th sized bed, wardrobe, study facilities, shelves and en-suite bathroom. The shared area of the flat has a fully equipped kitchen, a relaxing lounge area with sofas, dining table, chairs, flat screen TV and central heating in bedrooms and communal areas.
Features
Larger room with sized bed, wardrobe, study facilities and shelves. There is a shower room with a toilet and WC within the flat The shared area of the flat has a fully equipped kitchen, a relaxing lounge area with sofas, dining table, chairs, and central heating in bedrooms and communal areas.
Features
Room with 3/4th sized bed, wardrobe, study facilities, shelves and en-suite bathroom. The shared area of the flat has a fully equipped kitchen, a relaxing lounge area with sofas, dining table, chairs, flat screen TV and central heating in bedrooms and communal areas.
Features
Room with 3/4th sized bed, wardrobe, study facilities and shelves. There is a shower room with a toilet and WC within the flat. The shared area of the flat has a fully equipped kitchen, a relaxing lounge area with sofas, dining table, chairs, flat screen TV and central heating in bedrooms and communal areas.
Features
Larger room with sized bed, wardrobe, study facilities and shelves. There is a shower room with a toilet and WC within the flat. The shared area of the flat has a fully equipped kitchen, a relaxing lounge area with sofas, dining table, chairs, flat screen TV and central heating in bedrooms and communal areas.
Booking Details
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your application up to 14 days after the date your booking is confirmed (the Initial Cancellation Period). For bookings made from 1st August to 30th September, the Initial Cancellation Period reduces to 7 days. As confirmed in your agreement, we will refund the full security deposit.
Please note, 20 will be deducted from the refunded amount to cover international bank charges for deposit refunds made to non-UK banks under these circumstances.
If you cancel your booking after those 14 days, you remain liable for the weekly rent (for each and every week or part week) until you are able to find another tenant that is acceptable to Homes for Students and we are able to re-let the room. The replacement tenant must be over the age of 18 and a have the necessary student status (it is your responsibility to find another tenant and provide them with the correction information). If you find a suitable replacement tenant and the room is re-let we will refund your deposit, less any appropriate charges, as well as a deduction of 50 for the variation of the contract.
Covid-19 Special Tenancy Procedures for 2020-21 Academic Year Bookings
Tenancy Agreement
The tenancy agreement is a legal contract between the tenant and Homes for Students. The tenancy agreement is for a fixed term and the student (and guarantor) are liable for the full term of that agreement unless and until express written release is granted.
The usual Termination of Student Tenancy Policy applies for all cancellation requests that are not EXPLICITLY related to the COVID-19 (Corona virus) outbreak.
Initial Cancellation Period A student can cancel a tenancy agreement for up to 14 days after the date the booking is confirmed (the Initial Cancellation Period). For bookings made from 1st August to 30th September ahead of the academic year the booking is for, the Initial Cancellation Period reduces to 7 days. We will refund the full security deposit. 20 will be deducted from the refunded amount to cover any international bank charges for deposit refunds made to non-UK banks.
Outside the Initial Cancellation Period If a student wishes to cancel outside of the Initial Cancellation Period, and the cancellation reason is explicitly related to COVID-19, then the following applies:
COVID-19 Special Cancellation Policy (2020-21 Academic Year)
Outside Initial Cancellation Period You may cancel outside of the Initial Cancellation Period in the following circumstances:
20-21 Course which is reliant on IELTS/Pre-sessional course If the student is a prospective first year Undergraduate or Postgraduate student and the offer of a place at the University or Higher Education Institute in the UK is subject to completing and passing an IELTS (or equivalent) in the UK or in the students country of origin, and this is unable to be completed because the IELTS (or equivalent) is withdrawn entirely, the student may be eligible to be released from the 20-21 tenancy agreement.
The student must provide written evidence that the course is no longer taking place at all within 3 days of being notified by the education institute and we will release the student from the 20-21 contract without penalty and refund the deposit paid.
Travel Ban If the student is unable to travel to, or enter, the UK due to a restriction on leaving their country of origin, or a restriction on entering the UK which means they cannot arrive in time to start their course, the student may be eligible to be released from this agreement subject to evidence being provided of a formal travel ban being in force.
There must be a specific government ban in place at the start date of the students course that prevents the student coming to the UK, or entering the UK in time to start their course, and there must be no realistic prospect of a delayed course start date.
Covid-19 Special Tenancy Procedures for 2020-21 Academic Year bookings 2020
20-21 Flexible Start *SOME PROPERTIES ARE EXCLUDED FROM THE 2020-21 FLEXIBLE START POLICY, THIS IS ONLY APPLICABLE AT PROPERTIES AS DISPLAYED If the course start date in the UK is formally delayed by the University or Higher Education Institute, the student may be eligible for a reduction in the 20-21 tenancy length, and start the tenancy later.
The student must provide written evidence that the course start date has been delayed within 3 days of being notified by the education institute, or this must be publicly available and formally announced by the University, the contract may be adjusted accordingly.
If a tenancy agreement is adjusted, the reduction in tenancy length will be by a maximum of the length of the formal delay to teaching unless specifically stated otherwise. Some properties may have a maximum length of delay.
Termination by Choice A tenancy cannot be terminated outside of the Initial Cancellation Period by a student who is already in the UK, or by a student who does not want to attend the university, or who does not want to come to the UK of their own choice. The student remains liable for the entire rent until a suitable replacement tenant is found and all clauses within the tenancy agreement remain applicable. If the room is re-let we will refund the deposit, less any appropriate charges and a deduction of 50 for the administration of the variation of the tenancy agreement.
Payment Details
Deposit Fees:
50-300 to confirm the booking (Refundable at the end of tenancy)
Rent Payments:
If you have a valid UK Guarantor, you can choose to pay your rent in three instalments, which are due in September, January and April.
If you dont have a valid UK Guarantor, you are required to pay the full rent in August, 14 days prior to your contract start date.
Please note you must have paid the rent due by the time you arrive to check in.
Other instalment options may be available, however admin fees may apply.
Mode of Payment:
Online via by logging into your student account
At the property reception desk1
By telephone to the property team
By bank transfer (please ensure you use your name and student ID as the payment reference).
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I live at this property?
Are pets allowed?
What can I bring?
Can I choose who I live with?
Can I choose my room?
Can I request to move rooms during my tenancy?
Should your new room be more expensive, then you and your guarantor shall be liable for the higher rent from the date you are given access to it.
Do you provide summer accommodation?
Do I have to move out in the holidays?
Can I move in before my contract?
Does my rental price include insurance?
Do I need to pay council tax?
If you do not have this when you move in because you have not yet enrolled on your course, please ensure that you bring with you the name of your university and your university student id number.
What is the process for dealing with complaints?
Homes for students want to do our bit to protect the world, and were sure you want to do your bit too, so to make being eco-friendly easy for you weve provided recycling and refuse bins throughout your accommodation and we encourage all students to use the facilities provided to recycle waste where possible.
You should make sure that you empty packages completely and give them a quick rinse before you recycle them. Below you can find examples of what you can recycle and what goes in the different bins.
Be aware that if you put things in the wrong bin, it will contaminate the whole waste load which means that we cannot send that waste to be recycled. So, please take an extra couple of seconds to put things in the correct bin so we can help divert as much waste from going to landfill as possible.
Almost anything made of glass can be recycled, so make sure you put items like glass bottles and jars in the right bin and do not recycle broken glass or light bulbs. Anything that does not feature a recycling label must be put in the refuse bin. Other items that are not recyclable include: batteries, electrical appliances, kitchen waste, polystyrene, foam and sanitary products.
What can be recycled?
Plastics Plastic cups and lids Milk bottles Takeaway containers Plastic bottles such as water, shampoo or sauce bottles Cardboard and paper Newspapers and magazines Food cartons Emptied pizza boxes Envelopes or loose office paper Aluminium and steel Drinks cans Empty aerosol cans Food cans Lids from glass bottles and jars Thank you for being responsible residents and for helping the world!