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Holland Annexe

Furnishings 

All study bedrooms are equipped with the following furniture: 

  • Standard single bed 
  • Small chest of drawers (with one lockable drawer)
  • Desk and study chair 
  • Easy chair
  • Set of bookshelves 
  • Wardrobe 
  • Wall mounted pinboard
  • Internet and telephone provision

Bedding 

  • Duvets, blankets, pillows, bed linen, mattress protectors and towels are not provided. You will, therefore, need to supply these items yourself.
  • Bedding packs, comprising of a sheet, duvet, duvet cover, pillow and pillowcase (does not include a mattress protector) can be purchased from the University (at an additional cost) using the order form link in your offer details. However, these packs are only available to students at beginning of lease.

Bathrooms 

  • Bathrooms - are newly refurbished and there are 7 shower rooms with WC, 1 shower room and 1 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 

  • The kitchens are furnished with dining table and chairs, sofas and TV/DVD player.
  • Holland Annexe has access to communal, pay as you go, laundry facilities.

Cleaning and housekeeping 

  • It is your responsibility to keep your bedroom including wash hand basin clean & tidy.
  • It is the joint responsibility of all residents to keep the kitchen, 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 daily 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 - there is an average allowance of electricity but overuse can result in additional charges. 

Insurance

From 9 September 2021 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