STUDENT ACCOMMODATION

2 WelcomeAccommodation is a top priority for many students progressing to higher education. Whether you are coming from afar to University Centre Weston or already live locally and want to experience living with other students, there are lots of options for accommodation in Weston-super-Mare.

We encourage students to live in our halls of residence as it is the best way to meet fellow students and make new friends. The accommodation we provide with our property partner has a rental period of 48 weeks of the year, which is ideal for most students, and the buildings have also been refurbished with the student living experience in mind.

The UCW Higher Education Academic Registry Team (HEART) provide a friendly and helpful accommodation service, and handle the applications for our student properties and allocate the rooms in the halls.

HEART also organise house meetings to make sure that everyone in our student accommodation enjoys a comfortable and secure living environment, and arrange for our Freshers’ Angels to welcome students to their new home. HEART are also there throughout the year for any accommodation-related problems, and aim to make moving and living away from home as stress-free as possible.

HEART know Weston and the surrounding area really well, so they are also able to advise on the options for those who wish to rent privately, and can put you in touch with preferred landlords who are experienced in renting to students of all ages.

The information on the following pages will help you decide whether UCW’s halls of residence are right for you and, if so, which property would be your preferred choice. Please do not hesitate to get in touch should you require any further information to help you make up your mind.

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4 About Weston-super-Mare

OUR PROPERTIES

6 Birnbeck Halls

8 Madeira Cove

10 Walliscote Road

12 Warwick Court

USEFUL INFORMATION

14 How to apply

15 Conditions of offer

15 Finance and contract information

16 Getting to UCW

18 Summary of properties

19 Contact information

Take a look around

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It’s called ‘super’ for a reasonWeston is best-known for its sprawling sandy beach and famous Grand Pier. It has miles of beaches, dunes and rock pools, and all the sand and water sports you’d expect from a seaside destination. So summer’s sorted! Whatever the weather, though, Weston has loads to keep you busy, including two theatres, a cinema, museums and galleries, go-karting, a big wheel, laser quest, golf courses, sports and leisure centres, nature reserves, adventure parks, spas, an aquarium, a swimming pool, amusement arcades and so much more…

The town itself is well-served for supermarkets and high street stores, and there are also lots of specialist shops and boutiques, especially in the Meadow Street ‘Lanes’ part of town. It has a thriving nightlife with lots of bars, clubs and live music venues, and foodies will love the range of cafes, fast-food outlets and restaurants in Weston offering a range of cuisines to suit all budgets.

Weston also hosts loads of events throughout the year, including the Winter Carnival, Air Festival, Sand Sculpture Festival, Pride and one of the top beach motorbike races in Europe.

Weston is small enough to feel welcoming while also being big on things to do. It combines traditional seaside fun with modern amenities and really does offer something for everyone.

About Weston-super-Mare

Bristol and Bath and further afieldLocated in the stunning South West of England, Weston is geographically blessed. It is very close to the Mendip Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and some of the best rural and coastal scenery in Britain, with Exmoor and Dartmoor and Devon and Cornwall just down the road.

Somerset’s other well-known attractions include Wells Cathedral, Glastonbury Tor, the Clarks Village designer outlet shopping centre in Street, and the gorgeous Cheddar Gorge and Quantock Hills.

Bristol, considered one of the best cities in the UK, is easily reached from Weston by rail and road. It really is a place to suit every taste, and is known for its diversity, live music scene, galleries, parks and festivals. Its international airport also offers flights across the UK and to Europe and beyond.

England’s only World Heritage city, Bath, is also near to Weston. The historic, compact city is a favourite with visitors due to its beautiful stone buildings, cobblestoned streets and the world famous Roman Baths. Bath is next to the county of Wiltshire, which is home to Stonehenge - one of the wonders of the world and Europe’s best known prehistoric monument.

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6 Birnbeck Halls

The property is a 15 minute walk from the centre of Weston and UCW’s Knightstone Campus, and has amazing views over the town and the beach. It is fully furnished; each room has a bed, desk, wardrobe and chest of drawers and most rooms also have a TV outlet socket (you will need your own TV licence if you bring a TV). The communal lounges are also furnished. The property also has its own laundry room. The bathrooms all have a shower, either over the bath or as a separate shower unit. Utility bills are included in the rent to make budgeting easier.

Key features:

• 15 minute walk from Knightstone Campus

• Loxton Campus and South West Skills Campus easily accessible by bus

• Wi-Fi included

• Two communal lounges

• Five equipped kitchens

• Games room with a pool table

• Dining room

• On-site warden

Birnbeck Halls is our largest property with 27 bedrooms, along with communal areas and a games room. Birnbeck Halls is situated in a quiet residential area and we do ask that students bear this in mind when considering this property.

Spectacular views of Weston-super-Mare

Rooms are categorised as follows:

• King/double with en-suite and sea view - £125 per week

• King/double with en-suite - £121 per week

• Large king with shared bathroom and sea view - £119 per week

• Single with en-suite and sea view - £118 per week

• King/double with shared bathroom and sea view - £117 per week

• Single with en-suite - £115 per week

• King/double with shared bathroom - £113 per week

• Single with shared bathroom and sea view - £111 per week

• Single with shared bathroom - £107 per week

• Small single with private bathroom and sea view - £107 per week

• Small single with shared bathroom and sea view - £100 per week.

Rent is payable for the whole academic year, or payable in three

instalments to fall in line with Student Loan payments.

Upon arrival you will be asked to provide the landlord with three

post-dated cheques or set up a direct debit to cover your rent for

the year.

Further information regarding rent payments will be sent to you

once your accommodation choice has been confirmed.

www.ucw.ac.uk

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8 Madeira Cove

All of the bedrooms in this property are furnished with a bed, desk, wardrobe and chest of drawers. Most bedrooms also have a TV outlet socket (students who bring their own TV will need their own TV licence). Some rooms have en-suite bathrooms and some occupants share communal bathrooms. The property also has a laundry room and furnished communal lounge. The bathrooms all have a shower, either over the bath or as a separate shower unit. Utility bills are included in the rent to make budgeting easier.

Key features:

• Situated directly opposite the beach

• Just a few minutes’ walk to Knightstone Campus and the town centre

• Loxton Campus and South West Skills Campus easily accessible by bus

• Four shared bathrooms

• Three equipped kitchens

• Dining room

• Communal lounge

• Wi-Fi included

• Three free car parking spaces

• Coin operated tumble dryer

Our Madeira Cove property is on the seafront, so has great views and is only a short walk from Knightstone Campus.

Rooms are categorised as follows:• Large double with en-suite - £128 per week

• King/double with en-suite - £121 per week

• King/double with shared bathroom and sea views - £117 per week

• Single with en-suite - £115 per week

• Single with shared bathroom and sea view - £113 per week

• King/double with shared bathroom - £113 per week

• Single with shared bathroom - £107 per week

• Small single with shared bathroom - £98 per week.

Rent is payable for the whole academic year, or payable in three

instalments to fall in line with Student Loan payments.

Upon arrival you will be asked to provide the landlord with three

post-dated cheques or set up a direct debit to cover your rent for the

year.

Further information regarding rent payments will be sent to you once

your accommodation choice has been confirmed.

www.ucw.ac.uk

9The beach is right on your doorstep

10 Walliscote Road

The property is fully furnished, with each bedroom having a bed, desk, wardrobe, chest of drawers and TV outlet socket (students who bring their own TV will need their own TV licence). There are also communal lounges, kitchens and bathrooms, a laundry room, and Walliscote Road has a garden. Utility bills are included in the rent to make budgeting easier.

Key features:

• A 15 minute walk to Knightstone Campus

• On the main bus route to Loxton Campus

• Wi-Fi included

• Two communal lounges

• Two equipped kitchens

• Three shared bathrooms/shower rooms

Walliscote Road is a recently-refurbished 14 bedroom house close to the seafront. It has shared kitchens, lounges and a quiet room, and a variety of bedrooms, some of which are en-suite.

Rooms are categorised as follows:• Large king with private bathroom - £123 per week

• King/double with en-suite - £123 per week

• Double with private bathroom - £121 per week

• King/double with shared bathroom - £119 per week

Rent is payable for the whole academic year, or payable in

three instalments to fall in line with Student Loan payments.

Upon arrival you will be asked to provide the landlord with

three post-dated cheques or set up a direct debit to cover your

rent for the year.

Further information regarding rent payments will be sent to

you once your accommodation choice has been confirmed.

www.ucw.ac.uk

11Property witha garden

12 Warwick Court

This property is usually reserved for students who prefer a quiet place to live where they can study without the interruptions that can sometimes go along with living in student accommodation. Students with particular disabilities may also get priority for bedrooms in this property, so there is likely to be a mix of first, second and third year students in each flat.

It is located on the seafront and is close to the centre of town and Knightstone Campus. Each bedroom has a bed, desk, wardrobe, chest of drawers and bedside cabinet. Students who bring their own TV will need their own TV licence. Utility bills are included in the rent to make budgeting easier.

Key features:

• Six separate flats

• A 10 minute walk from the town centre and Knightstone Campus

• Close access to bus routes to Loxton Campus

• Limited free parking spaces

• Each flat has a furnished lounge and equipped kitchen

• Wi-Fi included

• Washing machine in each flat

Warwick Court is set up to be our quieter halls of residence as it is divided into flats of two or three bedrooms, each with their own bathroom and kitchen.

Rooms are categorised as follows:• Large double with en-suite and sea view - £133 per week

• King/double with en-suite - £121 per week

• Large king/double with shared bathroom and sea view - £119 per week

• King/double with shared bathroom and sea view - £117 per week

• Large king/double with shared bathroom - £115 per week

• King/double with shared bathroom - £113 per week

• Single with shared bathroom - £107 per week

Rent is payable for the whole academic year, or payable in three

instalments to fall in line with Student Loan payments.

Upon arrival you will be asked to provide the landlord with three post-

dated cheques or set up a direct debit to cover your rent for the year.

Further information regarding rent payments will be sent to you once

your accommodation choice has been confirmed.

www.ucw.ac.uk

13A short walk to Knightstone Campus

14 How to apply

Accommodation in UCW halls of residences is usually allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, although applications from those who are new to the area or who pick us as their ‘firm’ choice via UCAS will be prioritised.

We send out our application forms to all students who have accepted an offer with us in the springtime. Students who want to live in one of our properties will need to complete the form and return it to us with a deposit cheque made payable to Skylight Property - our accommodation partner. Applicants will then receive confirmation that we have received their application and deposit.

The deposit cheque will be cashed at the end of August and returned once a student has moved out and it has been confirmed that the property is in the same condition as when they moved in, following an inspection of their bedroom and all the communal areas. Those who withdraw from their course less than two weeks before the start of term will lose their accommodation deposit.

When our properties are full and we are unable to accommodate any more students, we can work with unsuccessful applicants to help them meet other students in a similar situation to find a property with our accommodation partner or preferred landlords. In this situation, rent will be comparable with a standard room in our halls of residences and be on similar terms, so inclusive of bills and with rent paid in three instalments.

There are plenty of options for accommodation in Weston, but as some properties are more popular than others we encourage students to apply early!

When will I find out the result of my application?We allocate student accommodation during the summer months and aim to complete the process by the end of August once results have been confirmed.

What if I require accommodation but miss the deadline?Don’t worry! HEART can help you find private accommodation that suits your needs.

What if I don’t get the results I need?UCW will endeavour to help you should you not get the results you were expecting. If, however, we do have to withdraw our offer, we will return your accommodation deposit cheque.

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15Conditions of offer

1 University Centre Weston will endeavor to offer student accommodation to all full-time applicants through UCAS for their first year of study, provided that the applicant:

• Accepts an offer of a place at University Centre Weston

• Requires the accommodation for a full letting period for single occupancy

• Pays the requested deposit

2 Applications for student accommodation are generally processed in the order that they are received. Completing the booking form and providing the deposit cheque early may therefore help an applicant secure their preferred accommodation. Allocation of preferred choices cannot be guaranteed. University Centre Weston also reserves a limited number of places to be allocated at its discretion.

3 University Centre Weston reserves the right to withdraw an offer of accommodation if the applicant fails to meet admission requirements or if a programme is withdrawn.

4 University Centre Weston is unable to provide accommodation for students’ partners, their families or other dependents, or for students at associated institutions. However our accommodation partner or preferred landlords may be able to help.

5 University Centre Weston has absolute discretion to make the final decision about which accommodation will be offered to which student.

Finance & contractIf you are offered accommodation you will be asked to sign a contract upon arrival. This will be sent to you in advance as it is legally binding and sets out the terms and conditions of your residency.

Please read the contract thoroughly before signing it so that you are clear in what is expected of you and what you can expect from your landlord.

The following, while not being exhaustive, is intended as an overview of some of the main points of the contract:

• The contract runs for 48 weeks, including the Christmas and Easter breaks.

• Those who leave their accommodation before the end of the contracted period are still liable to pay rent until a replacement tenant has signed a contract for the room.

• Guests are not permitted to stay at the accommodation without the permission of the landlord. Requests must be put in writing with a minimum of 48 hours’ notice.

• Tenants are responsible for ensuring their own room and communal areas are kept tidy and that rubbish and recycling are put out on the appropriate days.

• Tenants will need to provide a guarantor when signing their contract, which will usually be their parent/guardian.

16 Getting to UCW

By bike There are lots of benefits to coming to UCW by bike, including:

• Saving money on fuel

• Keeping fit and healthy

• Avoiding traffic jams

• Reducing carbon emissions, which is good for the environment.

We are keen for students to cycle, so we have plenty of cycle racks - please feel free to use them!

By busDiscounted bus travel

To help you get to UCW, we offer our full-time students a big discount on bus travel. You’ll need a pass which currently costs £110 per term (2016/17 price). It can be used on any local First Bus routes, all week long, during term-time.

You can also use your pass to travel to and from work experience placements. We work closely with First Bus to make sure we have a bus service that covers all our campuses.

Most of our students travel easily to UCW on First Buses from across the region using either services dedicated to us or on timetabled routes.

There are frequent buses from within the Weston area, as well as direct buses from Bath, Bristol, Clevedon, Nailsea, Portishead, Burnham-on-Sea, Wells, Bridgwater and the surrounding areas.

By trainWeston-super-Mare is on the main line from Bristol to Exeter. Bath is also just a short train journey from Bristol.

Knightstone Campus is around 15 minutes walk from the main Weston railway station, and Loxton Campus is around 15 minutes by bus. The South West Skills Campus is close to Weston Milton railway station.

By carAll three UCW campuses are easy to get to by car, and are a short drive from junction 21 of the M5. The A371 and A370 also go into Weston and connect with the A38.

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Bus routes and major roads into Weston-super-Mare.

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Oldmixon RdHutton Hill

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1 Knightstone Campus2 Hans Price Conference Centre3 The Playhouse4 Winter Gardens 5 Pier6 Worle Station

7 Sovereign Centre8 The Carrot9 South West Skills Campus10 Weston Milton Station11 The Odeon12 Hutton Moor Leisure Centre

13 Weston-super-Mare Station14 Helicopter Museum15 Weston Bay16 The Sea Life Centre17 Weston General Hospital18 Loxton Campus

19 Birnbeck Pier20 Marina Lake21 Weston Business Quarter22 Junction 21 Business Park

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18 Summary of properties

Please note for health and safety reasons, some electrical items are not permitted in students’ rooms. These include items such as small fridges, microwaves, kettles and electrical heaters. We will ensure all the essential items you will need are in the property so you should not need to bring any of these items with you. Should you need to bring non-standard electrical items, the landlord will arrange a PAT test for them within the first few weeks of term (a small fee will be payable). Further information will be in your contract, that will be sent to you once your accommodation has been confirmed.

!Well connected

All of our properties have internet access.

! Don’t forget

You will need to bring your own towels and bedding (including duvets and pillows), crockery, cutlery, cooking utensils and saucepans.

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19Contact information

Weston General Hospital

Grange RoadWeston-super-MareBS23 4TQ

01934 636 363

New Court Surgery168 Locking RoadWeston-super-MareNorth SomersetBS23 3HQ

Appointments: 01934 624 242

HEART01934 411 403

accommodation@ucw.ac.uk

Birnbeck Halls57 South RoadWeston-super-MareNorth Somerset BS23 2LU

Madeira Cove58 Knightstone RoadWeston-super-MareNorth Somerset BS23 2BE

Weston-super-Mare train stationStation ApproachWeston-super-MareNorth SomersetBS23 1XY

08457 484 950

Avon & Somerset ConstabularyWeston-super-Mare Police StationWalliscote RoadWeston-super-MareNorth SomersetBS23 1UU

0845 4567 000

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Skylight Property 24 The BoulevardWeston-super-MareNorth Somerset BS23 1NF

01934 627 102

info@skylightproperty.com

Walliscote Road88 Walliscote RoadWeston-super-MareNorth SomersetBS23 4BJ

Warwick Court33 Beach RoadWeston-super-MareNorth SomersetBS23 1BA

Disclaimer: Rental prices relate to 2017/18 and are subject to change.

Published by University Centre Weston and the Weston College Group Marketing and Communications Department

Knightstone CampusKnightstone Road

Weston-super-Mare

BS23 2AL

01934 411 411

Loxton CampusLoxton Road

Weston-super-Mare

BS23 4QU

01934 411 600

South West Skills CampusLocking Road

Weston-super-Mare

BS22 8NL

01934 411 594

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