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. This makes it an excellent choice for students looking for comfort and convenience. Rates start at £190 per week.
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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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
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.
Orchard Heights FAQs
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.