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Hermit's Croft

Furnishings 

All study bedrooms are equipped with the following furniture: 

  • Standard single bed 
  • Small chest of drawers 
  • Desk and study chair 
  • Set of bookshelves 
  • Wardrobe 
  • Bedside lamp 
  • Internet provision 

Bedding 

  • Bedding is NOT included in your rent.

Bathrooms 

  • You will share a shower and WC with your flatmates. 
  • Four and five bedroom flats share one shower room (comprising shower cubicle, WC and sink) and one WC. 

Kitchen/living areas 

This is self-catered accommodation and kitchens are equipped with the following items: 

  • Four-ring electric cooker with oven and grill 
  • Microwave 
  • Chopping board 
  • Kettle 
  • Fridge/Freezer 
  • Vacuum cleaner 
  • Basin 
  • Dish drainer and pail 
  • Sweeping brush, mop and shovel 
  • Ironing board (no iron) 
  • Crockery and cutlery are not provided. 
  • Pots, pans and frying pans are not provided.

Communal facilities and services 

Students have access to card/mobile app-operated, onsite laundry facilities. 

  • Residents are responsible for keeping their own bedroom clean and tidy
  • Residents should clear rubbish and remove all recycling to the designated areas
  • It is the joint responsibility of all residents to keep the communal areas clean (kitchen, shared shower/bathrooms & hallways)
  • Staff will visit your flat occasionally to assist you in keeping communal areas clean
  • It is the joint responsibility of all residents to keep the Common Room, Laundry and other communal areas of the building clean and tidy
  • Staff will attend regularly to clean Common Room, Laundry, stairwells and lifts (where applicable)
  • Please note that all our accommodation is non-smoking, this includes e-cigarettes.

Utilities 

All utility bills included - there is an average allowance of electricity but overuse can result in additional charges. 

Insurance 

Basic contents insurance will be provided by:

Endsleigh Insurance

Please follow the link to check the level of cover provided.  If additional cover is required Endsleigh can assist or you may choose your own provider.

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