+ O'Shea South | UOE Accommodation
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O'Shea South

Furnishings 

All study bedrooms are equipped with the following furniture: 

  • Standard single bed
  • Desk and study chair
  • Additional soft chair
  • Set of bookshelves
  • Wardrobe with drawers below
  • Open wardrobe with drawers below
  • Fixed light above bed
  • Internet provision

Bedding 

  • Bedding is NOT included in your rent.

Bathrooms 

  •  You will share a shower (comprising a shower cubicle and WC) and seperate WC and sink with your flatmates. 

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

Communal facilities and services 

  • Students have access to on-site coin and cashless payment laundry facilities.
  • There is a common room in Holyrood South, which is equipped with a seating area, pooltable, table tennis table and TV/DVD player.
  • Additionally residents can also access the following facilities at Holyrood North: MainCommon Room, equipped with a seating area, pool table, table tennis table and TVfacilities, 4 private bookable music practice rooms containing a full drum kit and a babygrand piano, and utilise the 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 fortnightly to assist in cleaning these areas. 
  • 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:

Howden Insurance

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

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