Welcome to Straits Meadow, our stunning mixture of studios and cluster en suites in Edinburgh guaranteed to give students a luxurious experience. With a fabulous range of social spaces, our student accommodation creates the perfect home away from home for those wanting to make new friends and live comfortably. Sit back and relax in the lounge or visit the common room for a chat with your new acquaintances. If the sun is shining, why not relax in the garden with a few drinks after a long day of studying?
We have private study rooms and study areas available for those who want to fully focus on their university work with no distractions. When students feel like they need a break, there’s a games room with a pool table, guaranteed to provide endless fun!
Surf the web with your 250 Mbps Wi-Fi whether it’s online shopping, or research for that all-important essay. There’s also parking on-site and a laundry room too, perfect for when it’s time to do your chores. Keep your bike safe in our handy bicycle storage and feel secure knowing we have CCTV and a fob entry system. Our friendly on-site maintenance team will also be on hand to help with any questions you may have, big or small, to make your stay as comfortable as possible.
Just a 15-minute drive/cycle away from central Edinburgh, you can enjoy the cultural city brimming with history, and be back home in your cosy luxury student accommodation in no time.
Relax and feel right at home in our comfortable classic en suite, a perfect space designed for the modern student. With plenty of space for all your belongings, our classic en suite has a study area so you can really focus on university work with no distractions. Wind down in our fabulous common room or visit one of our many social spaces including a relaxing garden area and a games room with a pool table! Sink into your comfortable bed after a long day and enjoy the comfort of your own bathroom in this luxurious setting.
Our Premium Accessible Studio gives students the opportunity to live independently in luxury but with fabulous social spaces so they can make friends too! Enjoy our comfy common room with a TV or our fantastic games area with a pool table. When it’s time to focus, sit at your very own study area in your studio, or visit the private study room. Cook a delicious meal in your very own high-quality kitchenette and wind down in your comfortable bed after a long day. We ensure that there’s plenty of space in our premium studio to create the perfect home away from home.
If you want your own personal space, our fantastic premium studio is perfect for you! Enjoy the luxury of your very own high-quality kitchenette and cook yourself something delicious after a long day at university. Our luxurious Straits Meadow accommodation ensures you’ll make friends in an instant, with fabulous social spaces and a comfortable common room. Play a game of pool in the games area with your new friends or relax in the garden if the sun is shining. With plenty of space in our premium studio as well as your very own study area, you’ll feel right at home in no time.
Do you need a guarantor?
Without a UK rental guarantor, most landlords and agents will require you to pay the full year's rent upfront. We have partnered with Housing Hand who can provide you with a certificate of rental guarantee.
* Please note that additional charges apply for this service.
Special Tenancy Procedures for COVID-19 outbreak – March 2020
This document sets out how to proceed with requests for cancellation or delay specifically relating to the COVID-19 outbreak.
Please note that if a university lease or nomination agreement is in place, then the cancellation policy of the relevant university will take precedence over this policy, and the clauses within the agreement apply.
Tenancy Agreement : The tenancy agreement is a legal contract between the tenant and Homes for Students. The tenancy agreement is for a fixed term and the student (and guarantor) are liable for the full term of that agreement unless and until express written release is granted.
The usual Termination of Student Tenancy Policy applies for all cancellation requests that are not EXPLICITLY related to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak.
Initial Cancellation Period : A student can cancel a tenancy agreement for up to 14 days after the date the booking is confirmed (the Initial Cancellation Period). For bookings made from 1st August to 30th September ahead of the academic year the booking is for, the Initial Cancellation Period reduces to 7 days. We will refund the full security deposit (£50 to £250). £20 will be deducted from the refunded amount to cover any international bank charges for deposit refunds made to non-UK banks.
Outside Initial Cancellation Period
If a student wishes to cancel outside of the Initial Cancellation Period, and the cancellation reason is EXPLICITLY related to COVID-19, then the following applies:
* 19-20 Course Withdrawn (19-20 IELTS/Pre-sessional/short term/foundation etc)
If the student is attending a short term course in the UK and the course is withdrawn completely by the University or Higher Education Institute, the student may be eligible to be released from this agreement.
* 19-20 Course Delay (19-20 IELTS/Pre-sessional/short term/foundation etc)
If the student is attending a short term course in the UK and the start date of the course is delayed by the University or Higher Education Institute, the student may be eligible for a reduction in tenancy length based upon evidence of the delayed new course start date.
The student must provide written evidence that the course start date has been delayed within 3 days of being notified and we may then adjust the contract accordingly.
* 20-21 Course which is reliant on IELTS/Pre-sessional
If the student is a prospective first year Undergraduate or Postgraduate student and the offer of a place at the University or Higher Education Institute in the UK is subject to completing and passing an IELTS (or equivalent) in the UK or in the student’s country of origin, and this is unable to be completed because the IELTS (or equivalent) is withdrawn entirely, the student may be eligible to be released from this agreement.
The student must provide written evidence that the course is no longer taking place at all within 3 days of being notified and we will release the student from the contract without penalty and refund the deposit paid.
* 20-21 Course Delay
If the course start date in the UK is delayed by the University or Higher Education Institute, the student may be eligible for a reduction in tenancy length based upon evidence of the delayed new course start date.
The student must provide written evidence that the course start date has been delayed within 3 days of being notified and we may then adjust the contract accordingly.
* Travel Ban (19-20 or 20-21 bookings)
If the student is unable to travel to or enter the UK due to a restriction on leaving their country of origin, or a restriction on entering the UK which means they cannot arrive in time to start their course, the student may be eligible to be released from this agreement, subject to evidence being provided of a formal travel ban being in place.
There must be a specific government ban in place at the start date of the student’s course that prevents the student coming to, or entering the UK in time to start their course, and there must be no realistic prospect of a delayed course start date.
Termination by Choice
A tenancy cannot be terminated by a student who is already in the UK, or a student who does not want to attend the university or come to the UK of their own choice outside of the Initial Cancellation Period. The tenant remains liable for the entire rent until a suitable replacement tenant is found.
If the room is re-let we will refund the deposit, less any appropriate charges and a deduction of £50 for administration of the variation of the tenancy agreement.
APPROVAL
Approval for all cancellations due to COVID-19 must be received from Scott Lewis, Simon West or Kate Forester.
Approval must be sought using the Special Room Release Request Form – COVID-19, which is available on the Intranet under Direct Let procedures.
Please note, cancellations will need client approval which could take up to 4 weeks.
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