Alexandra Hall
If you’re an international student looking for the most comfortable and affordable student accommodation in Aberystwyth, it doesn’t get better than Alexandra Hall! Starting from only GBP 89/week, this housing property is incredibly affordable for students while being one of the most highly-rated student housing in the area. All the utility bills are included in the rent, on top of 4 amazing offers on booking the space now. If you finalise your room right away for the academic year 2024 - 25, you can avail of a cashback worth GBP 150. Or book as a group of three or more, and get a cashback of GBP 200 each! If you book the property through UniAcco, you get another cashback of GBP 50. Lastly, if any of your friends rent this space through your referral, you’re eligible for an Amazon gift voucher of GBP 100. Altogether, Alexandra Hall poses a solid finance deal for international students!
Features:
Alexandra Hall in Aberystwyth is a vintage housing property offering you a cosy and comfortable space. Are you fond of cooking and experimenting with new recipes? Each room contains a microwave, fridge, and an electric stove to supplement your cooking. A separate trash system is installed to ensure hygiene and cleanliness around the property. Since utility bills are included, you don’t need to worry about budgeting for electricity, water, heat or WiFi bills. The property also has a laundry room where you can conveniently catch up on chores without the need to look for a self-service laundry. Have a tough day at the university? Unwind and relax in the lounge area with your fellow residents!
Location:
Do you enjoy connecting with nature and exploring beautiful tourist attractions? If so, this is the ideal destination for you! The nearby Aberystwyth Cliff Railway is a time-tested funicular railway with picturesque views and a memorable gift shop. On weekends or holidays, you can visit the Pen Dinas Hill Fort, Devil’s Bridge Waterfalls, or Silver Mountain Experience to sightsee around the region. Several affordable cafes, eateries and restaurants within 15 minutes of walking distance from Alexandra Hall make it an apt residence for students who often find it tough to cook routinely. A popular cafe, Neats, offers the area’s best vegan pepperoni pizza and is only 3 minutes away on foot!
Commute:
The Old College Aberystwyth is located only 12 minutes away from this property on foot. If you plan to study at Aberystwyth University, you can bike to the campus within 12 minutes. Similarly, Prifysgol Aberystwyth University, Penglais Campus is around 15 minutes away on a bike. Fortunately, travelling in the city is convenient and well-connected through public transit. You can get a bus from North Parade, Great Darkgate Street, Terrace Road, or Social Security bus stop by walking for just 10 minutes from Alexandra Hall.
Room Types:
At Alexandra Hall, you can choose from a single room, double room, en-suites, and apartments to find the best option for your preferences. All are private rooms with a private bathroom and furnishing. Large windows, a wardrobe, a study desk, a chair and a comfortable bed are included in all room options. Each room is cosy and meticulously designed to meet a student's needs.
Key Locations:
Universities | Miles | Super Market | Miles | Places Of Interest | Miles |
Aberystwyth University | 0.5 | Sainsbury's | 0.4 | Aberystwyth Castle | 0.6 |
University of Wales Trinity Saint David | 0.8 | Tesco Express | 0.5 | National Library of Wales | 0.8 |
Bangor University | 55.0 | Lidl | 0.7 | Aberystwyth University | 0.5 |
Cardiff University | 80.0 | Morrisons | 1.0 | Clarach Bay | 1.2 |
Swansea University | 75.0 | Aldi | 1.1 | Penglais Nature Reserve | 1.0 |
Metro | Miles | Bus | Miles | Train | Miles |
Aberystwyth Railway Station | 0.6 | Aberystwyth (Bus Station) | 0.5 | Aberystwyth Railway Station | 0.6 |
Borth Railway Station | 7.0 | Aberystwyth, Park Avenue (Stop B) | 0.6 | Borth Railway Station | 7.0 |
Builth Road Railway Station | 21.0 | Aberystwyth, Alexandra Road (Stop A) | 0.6 | Builth Road Railway Station | 21.0 |
Machynlleth Railway Station | 20.0 | Aberystwyth, Chalybeate Street (Stop C) | 0.7 | Machynlleth Railway Station | 20.0 |
Dovey Junction Railway Station | 17.0 | Aberystwyth, Northgate Street (Stop D) | 0.8 | Dovey Junction Railway Station | 17.0 |
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Nearby Locations
- Bar: Rummers Wine Bar, The Ship and Castle
- Entertainment: Aberystwyth Arts Centre, Ceredigion Museum
- Restaurant: Baravin, Ultracomida
- Shopping Centre: Aberystwyth Shopping Centre, Pier Street
- Supermarket: Tesco Express, Sainsbury's Local
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Payment Details
Deposit: £99 to confirm booking (refundable at the end of tenancy)
Installment Plan: 3 instalments(UK Guarantor required) or else full payment.
Guarantor: UK based guarantor
Mode of Payment: Credit/Debit Card or online payment.
House Policies
Our full termination policy is detailed for you within the booking section of our website. Please read it carefully and ensure that you fully understand it.
You can cancel your booking up to 7 days after you accept your offer or pay your deposit (the Initial Cancellation Period), providing you have not already moved in to the property and we will refund your security deposit in full. Deposits will normally be refunded within 28 working days of cancellation, however our legal obligation as a landlord is to secure all deposits with a third party protection scheme. In the event that your deposit has already been sent to the protection scheme by the time you cancel your booking, your refund could take up to 60 days to be refunded due to the protection scheme’s processing period and your deposit refund will come directly from them – you will need your repayment ID which will be sent to you directly by the protection scheme. If the deposit has already been sent to the deposit protection scheme, unfortunately, we are unable to influence their processing time.
If you cancel your booking after the 7 day Initial Cancellation Period, you will remain liable for the weekly rent (for each and every week or part week) until we are able to re-let the room. If we are able to re-let the room we will release you from the agreement upon payment of upto £250 variation of contract fee which we will recover by retaining part or all of your deposit. If you have paid a lower deposit amount, that’s the amount that will be retained.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your booking up to 14 days after you accept your offer or pay your deposit (the Initial Cancellation Period), which reduces to 7 days from 1st August ahead of the academic year being booked, providing you have not already moved in to the property and we will refund your security deposit in full. Deposits will normally be refunded within 28 working days of cancellation, however our legal obligation as a landlord is to secure all deposits with a third party protection scheme. In the event that your deposit has already been sent to the protection scheme by the time you cancel your booking, your refund could take up to 60 days to be refunded due to the protection scheme’s processing period and your deposit refund will come directly from them – you will need your repayment ID which will be sent to you directly by the protection scheme. If the deposit has already been sent to the deposit protection scheme, unfortunately, we are unable to influence their processing time.If you cancel your booking after the 14 day Initial Cancellation Period (7 days after 1st August), you will remain liable for the weekly rent (for each and every week or part week) until we are able to re-let the room. If we are able to re-let the room we will release you from the agreement upon payment of a £50 variation of contract fee which we will recover by retaining part or all of your deposit. If you have paid a lower deposit amount, that’s the amount that will be retained.
Extended cancellation policy (21-22 academic year bookings):
Some properties have an extended flexible cancellation period for 21-22 academic year bookings, as per the lists below. Properties that appear in this list will allow cancellation of your booking up to 31st May 2021 for any reason without penalty, and we will refund your security deposit in full as outlined in the standard cancellation terms.
- This applies to any tenancy length for 21-22 academic year bookings only. For the avoidance of doubt, it does not apply to any bookings for accommodation during the 20-21 academic year or summer 2021 period.
- You must notify us in writing (including email) no later than 23:59:59 on 31/05/2021. After this date, the standard cancellation terms apply.
- This promotion is in addition to our standard cancellation terms which continue unaffected.
- This promotion only applies to bookings made directly with us or through an agent and does not apply to bookings made via universities or other institutions as part of a nominations or referral agreement unless expressly specified.
- Cancelling your booking using this promotion invalidates any other promotion you may have been eligible for, including but not limited to any prize draws, cashbacks or referral incentives.
- Existing customers must be up to date with payments due on their account to be eligible for this promotion.
- We reserve the right to withdraw or change this promotion at any time, and the new terms in place will then apply to bookings made after any amendment.
Alexandra Hall FAQs
Yes, we accept bookings for those turning 18 in the first semester, with an adult co-signatory on the tenancy agreement. Policies for under-18s vary by property.
No, pets of any kind are not permitted at properties, except registered assistance dogs.
Most belongings are allowed, but non-UK-compliant electricals, like rice cookers, may pose fire risks.