Orchard Heights
?Orchard Heights is a modern student housing facility in Bristol just for University of Bristol students. It has modern en-suite rooms in flats. Each flat has a kitchen/diner shared by 4-10 students. There are 448 rooms for undergraduates with a 42-week lease. For postgraduates, there are 33 studio rooms with a 51-week lease. The kitchen is modern and fully equipped. It has a counter space and white cabinets for a clean, organised look. Orchard Heights is located in the West Residential Village, where approximately 3,000 students reside. Unite Students oversees the property, while the University of Bristol is the landlord. Amenities include a shared room, launderette, study room, bike storage, and internet access in the rooms. The accommodation is only a short 10-minute stroll away from the college grounds. It is close to key locations like Park Street and the harbourside.
Features:
Orchard Heights offers modern, self-catered accommodations for students. Each room has a private bathroom. Some rooms also have en-suite options. These promote communal living with shared kitchen spaces. The residence includes essential amenities. There is bike storage for secure bicycle parking. A dedicated laundry room has coin-operated machines. Students can relax in common areas with vending machines for snacks and comfortable seating. Security is enhanced with CCTV surveillance throughout the property, providing peace of mind. Residents also have access to high-speed Wi-Fi. Utility bills are included, making budgeting easier and avoiding disputes among housemates. Basic personal belongings insurance is also provided to safeguard valuables. UniAcco helps students by providing detailed information on Orchard Heights, including accommodation options, pricing, and facilities. They also offer 24/7 virtual assistance for easy booking.
Location:
Orchard Heights is at 31 Frogmore Street, Bristol, BS1 5BY. It's in the West Residential Village, 0.6 miles or a 13-minute walk from the University of Bristol campus. The Harbourside, a well-known visitor attraction, can be reached in under 5 minutes on foot. It's perfect for walks along the waterfront. Park Street is about a 10-minute walk from Orchard Heights. It’s known for its lively shopping and dining. The O2 Academy, a popular music venue, is next door, adding to the entertainment options. For dining, guests can visit several nearby restaurants. Cosy Club and Walter's Restaurant are about 0.4 miles away. Catch 22 is around 0.5 miles from Orchard Heights. BrisNoodle.com is just 4 minutes away. All in One Bar & Restaurant, known for Greek food, is a 6-minute walk, and Le Bernardin Restaurant is 5 minutes away. For Indian flavours, students can visit Nutmeg Indian Street Kitchen, 4 minutes away. Gloucester Road, one of the longest shopping streets in Europe that operates independently, is also located nearby.
Commute:
Orchard Heights in Bristol is perfect for students. It’s close to many transport options. Bristol Temple Meads tram station is 1.2 miles away. You can walk there in 25 minutes or bike in 10 minutes. Frogmore Street and St. Augustine's Parade bus stops are just a 5-minute walk away. These stops offer the Bristol Unibus U1 service, which is included in your accommodation fee. Monk's Park Avenue and Filton Road bus stops are also nearby, just 5 and 6 minutes on foot. The nearest railway station, Bristol Temple Meads, is 1.72 kilometres away, giving easy access to train services. Bristol Parkway Railway Station is 5 miles away and can be reached by local bus or a short bike ride. The University of Bristol is only 0.6 miles away, about a 13-minute walk, making it easy for students to attend classes and campus activities.
Room Types:
Orchard Heights in Bristol offers various student accommodations. There are two options available for accommodation: en-suite rooms and studio apartments. En suite rooms have private bathrooms. They are perfect if you want to share a kitchen with others, making it a social living space. Studio apartments are for those who want more privacy. They have their own kitchen and living area. Each room has a bed, desk, chair, wardrobe, and storage space. This ensures you have a relaxing study environment. The accommodation also has excellent social and study areas. There are standard rooms, a music room, and outdoor spaces to enjoy, improving student life.
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31 Frogmore Street, BS1 5BYPayment Details
Booking Fee: £250 to confirm your booking (Adjustable in your rent).
Instalment plan: 2, 4 Instalmets or Full Payment.
Guarantor: International Guarantor required.
Mode of Payment: Debit/credit card, Bank transfer.
House Policies
Cancellation Policy
Cooling Off Period
1. Unless you have already collected the keys to the accommodation, you may cancel your booking by writing or completing our Cancellation Form, at any time during the 7 days after Property send you an e-mail confirming your booking is complete (the “7 Day Cooling-Off Period”). If your Tenancy is for a room in Wales, please contact us directly as a different cooling off period may apply. If you do that, you will not be charged and Property will return your deposit or any Advance Rent Payments you have made.
2. Once the 7 Day Cooling-Off-Period has expired, you will have to pay all amounts due under your Tenancy Agreement unless a replacement Tenant is found for your Room in accordance with this policy, or you enter a new Tenancy with Property Manager. To be considered a replacement Tenant, the individual would need to be a student who is eligible to book a Property Manager room in the usual way.
Replacement Tenants – Before your Tenancy Start Date has occurred
3. If you have proposed a replacement Tenant prior to your Tenancy Start Date, Property Manager has complete discretion as to whether it:
a. accepts the proposed replacement Tenant and enters into a Tenancy Agreement with them;
b. places the room back on general sale; or
c. allocates the room to an alternative student on a waiting list to enter into a Tenancy Agreement.
Property will release you from your Tenancy Agreement on the date seven days after any of the above has occurred.
Replacement Tenants – After your Tenancy Start Date has occurred
4. If a replacement Tenant is found for your Room after your Tenancy Start Date, Property will release you from your Tenancy Agreement from the start date of the replacement Tenant's new Tenancy Agreement. If you have occupied the Room prior to this, you will be charged £50.00 to cover our costs of preparing the Room for the replacement Tenant.
No Place No Pay – applicable to 1st year students only.
5. If you are a prospective first year undergraduate student and your offer of a place at your preferred University/Higher Education Institution is withdrawn by the University/Higher Education Institution as a result of you not achieving their required entry grades, you may be eligible to be released from your Tenancy Agreement. You may also be eligible to be released from the Tenancy Agreement if you are a prospective first year undergraduate student and you choose to go to a different University because you have exceeded your expected grades. To apply to be released from this agreement in the circumstances referred to above, you will need to supply us with a copy of:
d. a written rejection letter from your chosen university/college or UCAS or a screen shot of your UCAS status which confirms that the required results were not achieved; or
e. a copy of the proof of acceptance of your new university by UCAS adjustment.
6. These document(s) must be received by us within 7 calendar days from the date your results are published. Please complete our Cancellation Form with your documents. On receipt of the required documentation, it will be verified and, provided Property are satisfied, Property will cancel your Tenancy Agreement and refund any deposit or advance rent paid in full.
International Cancellation Policy:-
These additional cancellation provisions apply for any individual making a booking outside of the United Kingdom.
Cooling Off Period – the provisions for the Cooling Off Period set out in the main Cancellation Policy shall apply;
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 Property are satisfied, Property 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 Property are satisfied, Property 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 Property Manager and must be sent.
If an agent is involved the evidence must be sent to the agent and then forwarded via mail.
Replacement Tenants – Before your Tenancy Start Date has occurred
If you have proposed a replacement Tenant prior to your Tenancy Start Date, Property Manager has complete discretion as to whether it:
a. accepts the proposed replacement Tenant and enters into a Tenancy Agreement with them;
b. places the room back on general sale; or
c. allocates the room it to an alternative student on a waiting list to enter into a Tenancy Agreement.
Property will release you from your Tenancy Agreement on the date seven days after any of the above has occurred.
The student remains liable for the rent unless they find a replacement Tenant.
Cancellation Policy!
If a student wishes to cancel, has changed their plans, or was not accepted, they must send an email so the Property Manager can update the booking to an Early Leave Request or terminate it, depending on the situation.
Frequent Asked Question (FAQ's)
Is it possible to prolong my tenancy?
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.
Is there parking provided at my accommodation, and what is the associated cost?
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.
Why is my credit no longer visible on my statement?
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.
What types of bank cards are accepted for payments on the Unite Students Website?
Accepted bank cards for making payments on the Unite Students Website include Visa, Visa Electron, Mastercard, Maestro, and UnionPay.
Which currencies can I use for making payments?
Payments made via Visa, Visa Electron, Mastercard, or Maestro will be in GBP (£).
For Chinese students making payments via UnionPay credit or debit cards, payments will be displayed in GBP (£) during the payment process. However, the bank will deduct the amount in CNY or RMB (¥).
Can I make payments using UnionPay?
If you are an international customer and unable to pay by Direct Debit or CCRA (recurring card payment), it might be possible for you to pay via UnionPay through your online Customer Account or during your booking.
What happens if I can't make a payment?
Instalment due dates are outlined in your tenancy agreement, and by accepting the contract's terms and conditions, both the customer and guarantor are accepting responsibility for payment on the provided dates. If you cannot make a payment, please communicate with your property team. They can discuss your payment options and advise you on any potential implications based on the lateness of the payment.
