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Kitchener

Furnishings 

All study bedrooms are equipped with the following furniture: 

  • Standard single bed 
  • Chest of drawers 
  • Desk and study chair 
  • Set of bookshelves 
  • Wardrobe 
  • Desk lamp 
  • Bedside lamp 
  • Tub chair 
  • Pinboard (not available in all rooms) 

Bedding 

  • Bedding is NOT included in your rent.

Bathrooms 

You will share shower, bath and WC with other residents of the building. Shared facilities are: 

  • Six WC's, including sink 
  • Four shower rooms with shower cubicle only. 
  • Four shower rooms with shower cubicle, WC and sink 
  • Three bathrooms with shower over bath only 
  • Two bathrooms with shower over bath, WC and sink 

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 and iron
  • Crockery and cutlery are not provided.
  • Pots, pans and frying pans are not provided.

Communal facilities and services 

  • There is a common room on site with lots of comfortable seating, a TV/DVD and football table.
  • There are shared gardens at this property with grass area and flower beds.

Cleaning and housekeeping 

  • 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