Grant House | UOE Accommodation
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Grant House

Furnishings 

All study bedrooms are equipped with the following furniture: 

  • Standard single bed (90cm x 190cm / 3'0" x 6'3")
  • Small chest of drawers (with one lockable drawer)
  • Desk and study chair 
  • Over desk light
  • Easy chair
  • Shelving/storage
  • Wardrobe 
  • Wall mounted pin-board
  • Mirror
  • Wash hand basin
  • Carpeted flooring
  • Internet and telephone provision 

Bedding 

  • Bedding is NOT included in your rent.

Bathrooms 

  • These are shared. There are three shower rooms with sink & toilet and one bathroom with bath & sink, per 18 residents in each wing of the building.
  • Residents have access to each wing of the building.

Communal facilities and services 

  • Large common room with soft seating & TV
  • Small common room with ping pong table
  • Pay as you go laundy
  • Cycle storage available on site

Pantries

The communal pantries have snack preparation areas and are equipped with the following items:

  • Iron and ironing board
  • Fridge
  • Microwave
  • Toaster
  • Kettle

The pantries are furnished with sofas, coffee tables and stools.

Cleaning and housekeeping 

  • Residents are responsible for keeping their own bedroom including wash hand basin clean & tidy.
  • It is the joint responsibility of all residents to keep the pantry, common room and any other communal areas clean and tidy.
  • Residents should clear rubbish and remove all recycling to the designated areas from bedrooms.
  • Staff will visit communal areas regularly to assist you in keeping these areas clean.

Please note that all of our accommodation is non-smoking, this includes e-cigarettes.

Utilities 

All utility bills included

Insurance

Basic contents insurance will be provided by:

Howden Insurance

Please follow the link to check the level of cover provided.  

Internet 

High speed wireless internet is available throughout the property and each bedroom has a data outlet for a wired connection. 

Resnet internet 

Use of internet services is subject to the University of Edinburgh computing regulations and those of the service provider for the property: 

University computing regulations

UniCycles

Students at Grant House can hire an eBike from the UniCycles, the University of Edinburgh’s affordable eBike hire scheme. This is the hassle-free and affordable way to start enjoying the convenience of cycling in Edinburgh.

Find out more at edin.ac/unicycles

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