Intro
West Village is one of the most popular student accommodations in Glasgow. The University of Glasgow is located at an easy 5-minutes walking distance while the Glasgow Caledonian University and the University of Strathclyde are just 15-minutes metro ride away from the West Village Glasgow student housing. The property is also well connected to the whole city via public transport, with the nearest bus stop is only 11-minutes away while the subway station is just 12-minutes from the West Village. Also, the famous Princes Square Shopping Centre is just 8-minutes away by metro.
The West Village student accommodation offers a range of shared flats and self-contained studio apartments. The shared flats come with a fully-furnished private en-suite bedroom which includes a comfortable bed, study area with a table and chair, a wardrobe, generous storage space and a personal en-suite shower room. The shared living area and the fully-fitted kitchen is the best place to show you culinary skills and relaxing with your flatmates.
The studio apartment at the West Village Glasgow comes with a well-furnished bedroom which includes a big comfortable bed, study area with a desk and a chair, plenty of storage space, personal en-suite shower room along with a well-fitted private kitchen. The room also has a secured entry system, so no need to worry about the safety of your personal belongings.
Apart from this, the residents of West Village also get to enjoy the property's additional facilities which include an in-house laundry facility, on-site gym, printer, games room, cycle storage, quiet study space and a cinema room. The property is surrounded by CCTV cameras and also features a trained on-site team to help you out with your queries. Plus the rent is inclusive of all the utility bills and content insurance.
Distance to
University of Strathclyde:
- 10-mins drive
- 53-minute bus ride
City of Glasgow College:
- 11-mins drive
Glasgow Caledonian University:
- 12-minutes drive
University of Glasgow:
- 5-minute drive
- 14-minute walk
- 14-minute bus ride
Apartment Facilities
Community Facilities
Configurations
Tenancies
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With a living area of approximately 13 sqm2, a standard en-suite room at West Village offers students a perfect space to live and study. Their rooms includes a big bed (3/4 double), fitted furniture, study space, comfortable desk chair and plenty of storage. The shared area includes a modern kitchen complete with oven, fridge/freezer, microwave, toaster and kettle. Relax in the living area with friends which includes stylish sofas and a large TV.
Located on the 7th, 8th and 9th floor a Standard En-suite Plus room allows one to enjoy the benefits of a en-suite room on a higher floor.
The Bronze studio apartment will offer one all the benefits of private living space with contemporary, stylish furnishings and fully fitted kitchen and en-suite bathroom. Theyll enjoy an average living space of 17.9 m2 fully designed to meet their needs as a student. Room features include a large bed, Smart TV, generous desk, height adjustable desk chair, superior finish kitchen space with dual hobs and integrated fridge/freezer.
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The large en-suite has been adapted to include disabled facilities to meet DDA requirements.
The Silver studio apartment offers a luxuriously styled room with en-suite shower room and fully equipped kitchen. With a larger average living area of 19.7 m2, this exclusive apartment will offer one a private, comfortable space students can really call their own. Connect with family and friends with fast Wi-Fi and feel right at home watching favourite programs on the large Smart TV.
The Silver Plus offers a generous average living space of 19.7 m2 and includes extra features which add a touch of luxury. For example a big comfy armchair with footstool, extra contemporary shelving, a stylish angle-poised desk lamp as well as a floor lamp and enhanced window dressings.
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The Gold studio boasts an extended average living space of 22.1 m2 which includes a fully integrated kitchen area with en-suite shower room and large study space. One will have everything that needs to call this home with big beds, a smart TV and superfast Wi-Fi included. Theyll enjoy their own specially designed furniture and storage space that mean they can relax in comfort and style.
The Gold Plus features additional luxuries including a stylish, convenient sofa bed for occasional overnight visitors. Students can enjoy extra touches such as an angle-poised table lamp, a floor lamp, enhanced window dressings, contemporary shelving unit and coffee table. These luxurious studios have everything one needs in an average of 22.1 m2 of living space.
The Platinum studio offers a generous private living space of around 24.9 m2, creating a perfect environment for living and studying. Their en-suite studio will include a fully integrated kitchen area with a microwave, fridge/freezer, cooking hob, toaster and superior finish worktops. The large, open study space gives them freedom to manage workload in their own way with specially designed furniture to meet their needs. Connect to family instantly with the superfast Wi-Fi and when its time to relax, enjoy favourite programs on the smart TV.
Booking Details
COVID-19 Cancellation Policy
Can I cancel my future booking?
If you are unable to enrol on your course due to your university course no longer running or travel restrictions or you have not been able to meet the academic or English language conditions of your offer you can cancel your booking under the No place, no pay guarantee. Cancellations are not available to students who are free to travel to the UK and can enrol on their course. In this case, you can request to re-let your room.
What happens if my course start date is changed?
We understand how concerned some of you will be, and we want you to be assured that we will manage changes to the external environment as they develop. This page will be kept up to date with the most recent guidance and advice. As your tenancy start date approaches, please review these pages to check for updates. We will continue to follow guidance and work closely with universities and will be sure to notify any affected residents.
Normal Days Cancellation Policy
- An Academic year covers the period 1st September to 31st August. Provided you havent collected the keys to the accommodation, you may be able to cancel your booking by writing or sending an email to the property, subject to the following terms:
- For bookings made before the 31st of July for the next academic year, you may cancel your booking within 48 hours from the time of booking. If you chose to cancel your booking with Downing Students during the cancellation period we will retain 50 from the deposit paid in lieu of costs incurred.
- For Bookings made between the 1st and 31st of August for the next academic year, you will not be able to cancel. (Please refer to the Re-let policy / No Place, No Pay policy)
- Bookings made in and for the current academic year may not be cancelled. (Please refer to the Re-let policy)
- In the instance where a deposit is paid and the offer of accommodation is declined i.e. the tenant fails to manually or digitally sign a Tenancy Agreement, we will retain 50 from the deposit in lieu of costs incurred.
Subject to the cancellation periods stated above once you have signed your tenancy agreement you will be legally bound by the terms stipulated in your tenancy document.
- Once the Cancellation Period has expired or if you have collected the keys for your accommodation you will be legally bound by the terms and conditions of the Tenancy Agreement and will be liable to pay all the amounts due. You cannot terminate, or be released from your Tenancy, until such time that you have successfully re-let your room (see Re-let Policy). Please note that a room can only be re-let at the higher of the rent specified on the tenancy agreement and the current prevailing rent. This may not necessarily be the same as the rent specified on the outgoing tenants agreement. Any outstanding amounts on your account must be paid in full prior to the landlord agreeing to re-let your room. You are not permitted to sublet your room; all rental agreements must be made through Downing Students. In order for Downing Students to re-let your room, you must complete a Re let form and administration charges will apply.
- No Place No Pay: Provided you have not collected your keys the following will apply:-
If your offer of a place at your preferred/current University/Higher Education Institution is withdrawn by the University/Higher Education Institution as a result of you not achieving their required entry grades or passing your end of year exams, you may be eligible to be released from this agreement. You may also be eligible to be released from this agreement if you are a prospective first-year undergraduate student and you choose to go to a different University because you have exceeded your expected grades. To apply to be released from this agreement in the circumstances referred to above, you will need to supply us with a copy of
- a written rejection letter from your chosen university /college or UCAS or a screenshot of your UCAS status which confirms that the required results were not achieved; or
- a copy of the proof of acceptance of your new university by UCAS adjustment.
These document(s) must be received by us within 7 calendar days from the date your results are published or by 1st September (whichever date is the sooner). Please email the documentation to the property email. On receipt of the required documentation it will be verified and, provided we are satisfied, we will cancel your agreement and refund your deposit in full.
- If you cannot get a VISA to study in the UK: Provided that you have NOT collected the keys, and you have evidence in writing that your application has been refused, we will release you from the tenancy and refund the deposit, provided that you send this evidence to us within 1 week of your notification.
If the Tenancy has already commenced, and you have NOT collected your keys, you will be charged for the period from the Tenancy Start Date to the date you send us with evidence that you have not been granted a VISA, provided that we receive the evidence in writing within 1 week of your notification. If you have moved into the accommodation prior to your Visa application being declined you will be responsible for the rent until we can find a student to rent your room.
- Summer Let Cancellations:
- Summer cancellation request made more than two weeks before the summer tenancy start date:
- May be cancelled and deposit refunded if the evidence is provided to support the reason for cancellation (e.g no summer course, unable to meet conditions of the offer, etc)
- In the case where the summer let is cancelled by Downing, the deposit will be refunded
- If customers want to cancel and are unable to provide supporting evidence to support the reason for the cancellation / they have changed their mind the deposit paid will be held in lieu of costs incurred
Summer cancellation requests made less than two weeks before the summer tenancy start date cannot be cancelled
Payment Details
Booking Deposit:
250 to confirm the booking
Rent Payments:
Pay in Full (1.5% discount), due in August (included in the price per week)
Pay in 3/4 installments, due in August, September, January and April (UK guarantor required)
Pay in 3/4 installments, due in August, October, December and February (Without UK guarantor)
Mode of Payment:
Pay using a debit card or a credit card (with 2% surcharge) online, over the phone or at the reception.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to be a student?
Only full-time students can live at West Village. You may be asked to provide proof of your student status and it is very important that you notify us immediately if this changes.
Will I need to pay a deposit?
Yes, a deposit is required and will be held with the Deposit Protection Scheme. The deposit will be refundable at the end of your tenancy providing the property is left clean, damage free and in the same condition as at the start of your tenancy and that you have provided a copy of your Council Tax Exemption Certificate or your Registration Certificate. The deposit only becomes refundable at the end of the agreed tenancy, so if the main agreement is not completed we will consider the deposit as payment in lieu of expenses incurred. However, first-year applicants with a conditional offer of a place (dependent on grades) will be refunded the deposit if they can show written confirmation from the University that they have not been successful in securing a place.
Do I need a Guarantor?
Yes, a Parent or legal Guardian resident in the UK must stand as Guarantor. The Guarantor is legally bound to pay any debts accrued during the tenancy if the tenant refuses to pay.
What if I fail my end of year exams/A Levels and the University does not offer me a place for September?
If you provide written evidence from the University, within SEVEN days of your results being published and no later than 1st September (whichever date is the sooner), that you do not have a place we will release you from the contract without penalty and refund the deposit paid.
What if I cannot get a Visa to study in the UK?
Provided, you have NOT collected the keys, and that you have evidence in writing that your application has been refused we will release you from the tenancy and refund the deposit. If the Tenancy has already commenced, and you have NOT collected your keys, you will be charged for the period from the Tenancy Start Date to the date you provide us with evidence that you have not been granted a VISA. If you have moved into the accommodation prior to your Visa application being declined you will be responsible for the rent until we can find a student to rent your room.
What am I responsible for?
As the Tenant, you are responsible for the rent for the full duration of the term as set out in the tenancy agreement, whether or not you reside on the property. NB: Where there has been any breach of the Tenancy Agreement by a student; such as where fees have not been paid in line with the agreement or where any student causes a nuisance or annoyance to fellow students or refuses to follow the reasonable direction of the management, the Landlord or their agents reserve the right to seek eviction of that tenant. This is without prejudice to any obligations which the tenant may be under through the agreement. We will also notify the relevant University who may take action under its Disciplinary Code in accordance with the Student Charter and its Code of Conduct. If youre unfamiliar with the law and your legal obligations in relation to the tenancy, you should seek advice from a Solicitor, Accommodations Officer or Citizens Advice Bureau. When you sign the tenancy agreement we assume you are fully aware of your legal obligations.
What does my rent include?
Your rent is inclusive of utilities i.e. light, heat and water, as well as internet and contents insurance.
How will I pay my rent?
Rental is paid termly, in advance, by debit or credit card. Tenancy agreements cannot be completed by the Landlord until your payment card details have been provided. This information is needed to complete your online booking and can be given by yourself or by your guarantor. Students who cant provide a Guarantor who permanently resides in the UK, are required to pay their rent in advance in September, October and December. If youre awaiting a student loan and cant meet payments as scheduled you should contact us at least 48 hours (Monday to Friday) before the payment is due. You will be liable for all bank and administration charges incurred by the Landlord for failed payments and will be expected to reimburse the Landlord for these charges upon demand.
Where do I get a Council Tax Exemption Certificate or Registration Certificate?
This is usually given to you when you enrol at University, or you can apply to your Students Services/Registrations office.
When can I move in?
You can move in on or after the Tenancy Start Date as specified in your tenancy agreement.
When do I have to move out?
You have to vacate your accommodation by 11 am on the Tenancy End Date as specified in your agreement. Anything left in your room after this time will be removed and disposed of.
What if I want to terminate my agreement and move out?
If you wish to terminate your tenancy, we must be notified in writing and you must complete our Re Let Form. You will remain responsible for the rent until a new tenant is found or until the end of the tenancy (whichever is sooner). We will aim to find a new tenant who is both acceptable to us and who is prepared to meet the financial and legal requirements of the tenancy agreement at the current prevailing rent. We cant always guarantee finding another tenant, as obviously this becomes more difficult as the academic year progresses, however, you are able to suggest a replacement to us. Please note that you will also need to cover all administration charges incurred in reassigning the tenancy. Please refer to our Terms and Conditions.
What do I need to bring?
All our shared apartments and Studios will be furnished but bedding and personal linen (sheets, duvets, pillows, towels etc.) is not provided. Double size bedding is suitable for beds in all rooms. In a shared apartment there is a TV in the lounge area and all Studios have Smart TV. All kitchens include microwave, kettle, toaster, fridge and freezer. Irons, ironing boards and vacuum cleaners are available. Kitchen utensils (crockery, cutlery, pans, etc.) are not provided. You will not be allowed to bring your own fridges, tumble dryers, portable heaters or other large electrical appliances. Chip pans and deep fat fryers are forbidden, as is the use of candles.
Can I store my belongings in my room, over the summer or after my tenancy has ended?
You must take all your possessions with you when you leave at the end of your tenancy, even if you are returning to the same room for another year after the holidays. We do not accept any responsibility for anything you leave behind and you may be charged for removal and disposal.
My Partner and I are both Students; can we share a room or Studio?
At West Village there a small number of studios available for double occupancy at an additional charge of 25%.
Is there the Internet?
Superfast Internet (and WIFI) is included in your rent. In the unlikely event its not fast enough you can upgrade. Find out more about our internet and wifi here.
Do I need insurance?
Contents insurance is included as part of your rental and is provided by Endsleigh Insurance. You can take a look at the policy terms and conditions and find out whats covered here. Any enquiries about contents insurance must be directed to Endsleigh on 0330 3030 280.
Do I need a TV Licence?
Yes, you will need a TV Licence. Anyone in the UK watching or recording television as its being broadcast or simulcast on any device including mobiles, laptops and PCs must, by law, be covered by a valid TV licence. Buying a TV Licence is your own responsibility and is not included in your rent.
Can I have visitors?
Unless otherwise stated, bedrooms are for single occupation only. Occasional overnight visitors will be allowed, at the discretion of the management, provided that no disturbance or inconvenience is caused to other occupants. You will be held fully responsible for the actions and behaviour of your visitors.
Can children stay/live with me?
Children cannot stay over or live in the property.
Can I bring a pet?
Sorry, no pets are allowed.
Is there Car Parking?
Unfortunately, there is no car parking available on site.
Is there a Cycle Store?
Yes, our accommodation has ample storage for bicycles.