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Furnishings 

All study bedrooms are equipped with the following furniture: 

  • Standard single bed
  • Desk and study chair
  • Additional soft chair
  • Bookshelves
  • Wardrobe with drawers below
  • Fixed light above bed and desk
  • Internet provision

 Studios have the additional furnishings that consist of: 

  • Small double bed for studios instead of standard single bed 
  • Personal kitchen space 
  • Seating and small kitchen table 

Bedding 

  • Bedding is NOT included in your rent. But why not take the hassle out of buying and transporting your bedding and kitchen items by pre-ordering from our friends at UniKitOut? All you need to do is choose the items you want, select your residence, then confirm and pay for your goods.

    If you’re staying with us over the summer, or place your order later in the year, UniKitOut's trusted courier will deliver the goods to you directly.

    For January arrivals, UniKitOut will be in touch directly after any purchase to confirm how they will deliver your bedding pack to your accommodation. 

    You’ll be able to order these when you accept your contract; we’ll also let you know what size bed you’ll need to order for, as well as giving you a special discount code.

Bathrooms 

  • Each single bedroom & studio has its own en-suite (private) shower room; twins share bathroom facilities. 

Kitchen/living areas 

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

  • Electric hobs, cooker, 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

Studios have the following equipment: 

  • Electric hobs 
  • Combi microwave and grill 
  • Set of three saucepans, frying pan and 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 

Communal facilities and services 

  • Students have access to on-site cashless-operated laundry facilities. 
  • There is a common room in the Residence Hall, which is equipped with a seating area, pool table, table tennis table and TV facilities. 
  • Additionally, there are 4 private bookable music practice rooms containing a full drum kit and a baby grand piano, and a common study room with access to a shared printer. 

Cleaning and housekeeping 

  • Staff will visit your flat weekly and assist you in keeping common areas clean (kitchens, bathrooms, halls and stairs). 
  • We will visit en-suite shower rooms weekly to assist in cleaning these areas too. 
  • Residents should clear excess rubbish and remove all recycling to the designated areas, they are also responsible for keeping their own bedrooms clean. 
  • There is no cleaning in studio apartments. 
  • Please note that all our accommodation is non-smoking, this includes e-cigarettes. 

Utilities 

All utility bills included 

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

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