Description of Local Area
This contemporary student residence is located just a short cycle to Trinity College, Jesus Green (4-minute walk), the River Cam, as well as the neighbourhood’s cafe and boutique shops. There are frequent buses to the city centre and it’s just a 12 minute journey to the school.
Description of Accommodation
Student Castle Cambridge consists of 6 distinct blocks (Blocks A-F), each containing 4 floors of student accommodation (Ground Floor – 3rd Floor). The studios are all modern, self-contained studios (including a private shower and toilet) with plenty of storage.
The studios include the following:
- Wardrobe
- Study desk and chair
- Shelving
- Standard double bed
- Mirror
- Kitchenette and breakfast bar
- TV
Miscellaneous
- Room cleaning service available on demand. The students can book the room clean and bed linen change for the additional £20 (pay at the school.)
- Luggage drop off service available
- 24-Hours Security, CCTV and concierge on site
- Strong pastoral support is provided
- A range of free events during the year
- Kitchenette includes: fridge, oven and 2 hobs, 1 medium pot, 1 large pot, 1 frying pan, 1 bowl, 1 small plate, 1 large plate, 1 cutlery set, 1 mug, 1 kettle, 1 glass, 1 potato masher, 2 ladles, 2 spatulas, 2 chopping knives, 1 tin opener.
Accommodation Features
Room facilities
Safety box
Tv
Phone
Heating
Air conditioning
Fan
Bed linen
Towels
Iron
Hairdryer
Wifi
Room cleaning
Building facilities
- Free bike hire subject to availability
- Communal Lounge with Sky TV and table football
- Study area
- Fitness Center
- Games Room
- Free-Wifi
- Lift
- Laundry Facilities
- Multimedia Room and Lounge
- Netflix
- Vending machines available
- Wheelchair accessible
- Cleaning Services available
- Bike Storage
- Outdoor Courtyard
Room Type
Studio with private bathroom and kitchen. Room size:22 sq. m.
Bathroom Type
En-suite (Shower)
Board Status
Self-catering
Gallery
Images are for representation purpose only. Actual furnishings may differ from those shown. Amenities and services are subject to change.
Address
1 Milton Rd, Cambridge CB4 1UY
Phone Number
+44 (0) 3333441655
Emergency Number
+44(0)7342037743
Journey to school
On foot: 19 minutes, by public transport: 14 minutes, by bicycle: 7 minutes.
Arrival and departure
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Arrival day: Saturday ( Sunday arrival is possible)
Check-in: 3:00 p.m. -
Early check -in not allowed.
Late check in is allowed. Inform EC Cambridge the Tuesday before arrival -
Departure day: Saturday
Check-out: 10:00 a.m.
Late check out is not possible.
Cancellations
Cancellation prior to arrival
Students cancelling or postponing within 14 days of arrival date, for reasons other than visa denial, will be charged a one-week accommodation fee at the standard accommodation rate and the accommodation placement fee.
Cancellation after arrival
Students leaving their accommodation must give notice in writing 4 weeks prior to termination. After deducting the price of accommodation used, including the required notice period, charged at standard accommodation rates, students will be refunded the remaining accommodation costs. If the 4-week notice period is not provided a cancellation fee equal to 4 weeks of the accommodation cost will apply.
House Rules
- Students must be 18 + to choose this residence
- Mixed Gender: Male and female students share common areas and facilities, but bedrooms are single gender.
- Overnight guests and visitors are allowed and can stay for a maximum of 3 nights every 4 weeks.
- Smoking is permitted only in a smoking area.
- Students arriving in EC accommodation between 22.00 – 08.00 may be asked to book alternative accommodation for their first night. This is to ensure student’s safety on arrival.
- While we promote and support diversity, we cannot guarantee language mix. However, we always encourage students to use English to communicate, be respectful and inclusive of others
- EC provides a clean living space for all students and expects a basic level of respect from all students. For example, if something is dropped, pick it up; do not leave clothes and belongings on the floor; place rubbish and leftovers in a garbage bag.
For more accommodation terms and conditions please refer to EC accommodation policy.