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Purbeck House

5-7 Oxford Street, BH8 8ES

Purbeck House, Bournemouth, is a vibrant and welcoming student accommodation block, offering a comfortable and communal living experience for over 500 undergraduate students. The property is designed for a sense of community, with various living arrangements to suit different preferences. Most accommodation comprises en-suite rooms within cluster flats, where students share a fully equipped kitchen with their flatmates. The location around this accommodation is accessible and commutable.

Features:

This apartment offers a range of modern features designed to provide comfort and convenience. Inside the apartment, you’ll find essentials such as a television, WiFi, microwave, fridge, electric stove, heating, and a comfortable sofa to relax on. The rent includes utility bills, ensuring you won't worry about additional costs. The property provides a laundry room, bike storage, a vending machine, and a communal relaxing and study area for communal living. Residents can enjoy peace of mind with contents insurance and 24/7 dedicated support, while CCTV ensures security. Additionally, residents can unwind outdoors in a beautiful garden or courtyard.

Location;

Situated close to the heart of Bournemouth, this neighbourhood offers a dynamic mix of residential and commercial spaces, creating a bustling environment. The proximity to the beach adds to the coastal charm, making it a popular spot for relaxation and social activities. Getting around is easy, thanks to the excellent public transport links that connect you to the broader Bournemouth region and beyond. You'll find various dining options, including The Real Greek for Mediterranean flavours and Nando's for its famous peri-peri chicken. If you fancy a coffee, The Coffee House is a local gem serving delicious brews and pastries. 

With Tesco Express and Co-op Food nearby, everyday shopping is a breeze, while Boots and Lloyds Pharmacy are nearby for health essentials. Nearby universities, including Bournemouth University, Arts University Bournemouth (AUB), and MLS International College, make this area particularly appealing to students.b

Commute:

Purbeck House is conveniently located with excellent transport links, making it easy to get around Bournemouth and beyond. The Unibus provides a free, 12-minute ride to Talbot Campus, while Bournemouth Train Station is just a 10-minute walk away, offering connections across the UK. Local bus routes nearby ensure easy access to different areas of the city. For those who prefer to walk, Bournemouth city centre is just 15 minutes away, and the stunning sandy beaches are only a 10-minute stroll. The Unibus operates during term time, with reduced services on weekends, and both buses and trains run frequently throughout the day.

Room Types:

This student accommodation in Bournemouth offers a variety of room types, including En-suite, Studio, Accessible Studio, and Classic En-suite. Each room provides a private bathroom, with Studios and Accessible Studios also featuring a private kitchen. Depending on availability, the rooms are available for short-term and academic-year stays.

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Distance from City Centre

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Room Options

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Classic Ensuite
Private Room • Private Bath
study-deskStudy desk and chair
wardrobeWardrobe
windowWindows / Curtains
ShowerPrivate Bathroom
Stay 42 weekMove in 2025-09-20Advance Rent £250Rent £172 / week
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Private Room • Private Bath
study-deskStudy desk and chair
wardrobeWardrobe
windowWindows / Curtains
ShowerPrivate Bathroom
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Facilities in Purbeck House

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microwaveMicrowave
heatingHeating
tvTelevision
fridgeFridge
utility-billsUtility Bills Included
electric-stoveElectric Stove
wifiWiFi
sofaSofa

Community

bike-storageBike Storage
study-areaCommunal Relaxing & Study Area
support24x7 Dedicated Support
vending-machineVending Machine
cctvCCTV
paid-laundryLaundry Room
insuranceContents Insurance
courtyardGarden / Courtyard

Explore Beyond Purbeck House

Bournemouth

12 mins walk
Bournemouth (Coach Station)

10 mins walk
Cranborne House

3 mins walk
Lansdowne

5 mins walk
Bluesette.net

15 mins walk
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Location

location5-7 Oxford Street, BH8 8ES

Payments


Advance Rent: £250 to confirm your booking (Adjustable in your rent).
Instalment plan: 2, 4 Instalments or else Full Payment
Guarantor: International Guarantor Required.
Mode of Payment: Debit/credit card, Bank transfer.
 

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House Policies

International Cancellation Policy AY 24/25:

These additional cancellation provisions apply for any individual making a booking outside of the United Kingdom.

1. Cooling Off Period – the provisions for the Cooling Off Period set out in the main Cancellation Policy shall apply;

2. After the Cooling Off Period - Once the Cooling Off Period has expired the Tenant remains liable for the rent for the whole length of the tenancy unless they want to cancel with one of these 3 conditions:

  • No Place No Pay: the provisions for No Place No Pay set out in the main Cancellation Policy shall apply, save that this option shall not be available after the 31st August in the year the Tenancy Start Date is due to occur.
  • No Visa No Pay:if the student doesn’t get their visa to come and study in the UK, the student must send us the visa application rejection letter within 7 days of receiving it. On receipt of the required documentation, it will be verified and, provided we are satisfied, we will cancel your Tenancy Agreement and refund any deposit or advance rent paid in full. This option shall not be available after the 31st August in the year the Tenancy Start Date is due to occur.

No ATAS certificate, No Pay: Some international students coming to the UK to study in very specific fields need to apply for an ATAS certificate. (Academic Technology Approval Scheme). If a student’s ATAS certificate application is rejected the student must send us the ATAS certificate application rejection letter within 7 days of receiving it. On receipt of the required documentation, it will be verified and, provided we are satisfied, we will cancel your Tenancy Agreement and refund any deposit or advance rent paid in full. This option shall not be available after the 31st August in the year the Tenancy Start Date is due to occur.

The cancellation requests along with the proof documents must be sent by the student, from the email address they have registered their account with Unite Students and must be sent to internationalcancellations@unitestudents.com.

If an agent is involved the evidence must be sent to the agent and then forwarded on to internationalcancellations@unitestudents.com.

3. Replacement Tenants - the provisions for the Cooling Off Period set out in the main Cancellation Policy shall apply. Please note the point that Unite Students is under no obligation to enter into a Tenancy Agreement with any replacement Tenant that is suggested under this provision.

Passed the 31st August, the No Place No Pay and No Visa No Pay do not apply.

The student remains liable for the rent unless they find a replacement Tenant.

 

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Purbeck House FAQs

The Platform Fee is a one-time charge that prioritizes your booking and grants access to exclusive pre and post-landing services, potentially saving up to £1,500. This fee is refundable if UniAcco cannot secure the room category and property you select.
You can get a full refund if you cancel within 24 hours of payment, after which platform fees will not be refunded (To be added on Cancellation Policy also)
Fee is non-refundable in case the student decides to swap their accommodation from a non-commissionable property to a commissionable property. Platform Fee is refundable to the student if they decide to cancel their booking within the defined “UniAcco Cooling Off Period”. This period will be upto 48 hours from the months April-September and 5 days from the months October-March.
We will assist the student with the entire booking process. End-to-end handling of the cancellation process for the student. (Platform Fee won’t be refundable to the student in this scenario). Post Move-In Assistance to the student.

Certainly, if your current room is still vacant, we would be delighted to extend your stay. Kindly get in touch with us, we will be pleased to facilitate this arrangement for you.

Parking is available at some of our properties, and students can reserve spaces on a first-come-first-served basis. The parking fee varies depending on the property.
For details on parking availability at your accommodation, refer to your property welcome guide. Locate your welcome guide here.

If there's a credit on your account, it will no longer be displayed on your account statement. However, if you have an upcoming future instalment (within the next 10 days), any previously shown credit on your account has now been utilized to offset the upcoming instalment. This means that the rent will be deducted, with the amount being reduced by the credit on your account.