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Couples Domestic Provision and Housekeeping

Couples in our University self-catered flats are provided with various facilities and furnishings.

Bedrooms

All bedrooms are carpeted. Subject to the flat layout they are generally equipped with the following furniture:

  • Standard double bed
  • Bedside cabinet
  • Chest of drawers
  • Wardrobe
  • Desk and study chair
  • Waste paper bin
  • Bedding

Bedding, bed linen and towels are not provided in couple flats. You will therefore need to supply these items yourself (such as a duvet, duvet cover, pillows, pillowcases, blankets, sheets and towels).

Kitchen and Living area facilities

University flats offer self-catering accommodation and the kitchens are equipped with the following items:

  • Four-ring electric cooker with oven and grill
  • Microwave
  • Fridge/freezer
  • Vacuum cleaner
  • Mop and mop bucket
  • Broom
  • Ironing board (no iron or cover provided)
  • Kitchen bin

Southbridge has more limited kitchen provision:

  • Microwave
  • Fridge
  • Vacuum cleaner, available on a shared basis

Cutlery and crockery are not provided in any of the couple flats.

Facilities

Subject to the flat layout, communal areas may be provided with the following furniture:

  • Kitchen table and chairs
  • Sofa or easy chairs
  • Laundry

Students in all self-catered flats have access to laundry facilities. Where possible there is a washing machine in the flat, alternatively a laundry is close by. The Laundry is operated by a pre-paid card or mobile phone App. Please check your inventory.

Housekeeping

There is no cleaning service provided at our family accommodation.

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