John Burnett | UOE Accommodation
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John Burnett

Furnishings 

All study bedrooms are equipped with the following furniture: 

  • Standard single bed
  • Small chest of drawers 
  • Desk and study chair 
  • Over desk light
  • Storage seat
  • Shelving/storage
  • Wardrobe (with personal safe)
  • Pin-board
  • Mirror
  • Wash hand basin (shared bathroom facility rooms only)
  • Most rooms are carpeted flooring, a small number have rubber flooring

Bedding 

  • Bedding is NOT included in your rent.

Bathrooms 

  • Most rooms are en-suite and have a shower, WC and wash hand basin. 
  • However 15 rooms are not en-suite and will share bathroom facilities as follows: 
  • Facilities are split female/male only. Each female/male room has four shower cubicles, three WC cubicles and two wash hand basins. 

Communal facilities and services 

Common Rooms

There is one large common room at John Burnett, this is furnished with soft seating, tables, table football and TV.

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 dining table, stools and fitted seating.

Laundry

John Burnett House has access to communal pay as you go, laundry facilities.

Cleaning and housekeeping 

  • It is your responsibility to keep your bedroom including en-suite / 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 and 4th floor shared bathrooms & showers 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 are included (except personal TV Licences)

Insurance

Basic contents insurance will be provided by:

Howden Insurance

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

Internet 

A wireless and cabled internet service is provided by Resnet.

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 John Burnett 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