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Riverside

Riverside Student Quarter, Sturry Road, Canterbury, CT1 1JX

Riverside student accommodation in Canterbury is a wonderful place to live for students. It offers a bunch of modern ensuite suites along with shared apartments and studios, fitting every student’s needs and pockets. It is in the central location of Canterbury with all leading universities being within walking distance.

Canterbury in recent times has come to the attention of several students worldwide. With so many of them flock to study at the renowned Christ Church University or the University of Kent - Canterbury Campus. This historic town is famed for its mediaeval streets which have been buzzing with a huge student population quite recently. You can get your dose of history at Canterbury Cathedral and also visit the lively Westgate Gardens. The newly established youthful element adds a selection of attractive pubs and a healthy cafe scene which you cannot miss.

Location:

Riverside accommodation is situated in a neighbourhood which is just an 11-minute walk from Canterbury Christ Church University. You will be stunned to see the level of convenience this accommodation offers with Mama’s Home Kitchen and The Privy being around the corner. You can unwind and have a pint of beer at any of these places which are a 3-minute walk from the property. You can have a delicious bite of pizza at ‘Fireaway Canterbury’ which has been personally loved by all students living at the Riverside accommodation.

Transportation:

Conveniently, placed in an area which has strong and efficient transport links to wherever you want to travel in the country or even just a mile away to your university. Canterbury has a strong network of bus depots which are trusted by many students living here. Saintsbury and Malthouse Rose bus depots are 10-15 minutes approximately from the property. Canterbury West and Sturry Train stations are a 5-minute drive from where you will be staying.

Features:

Riverside student accommodation has everything you need and more at the tip of your fingers. Each spacious and modern styled room has been stacked with all amenities of students’ choices. This wonderful place has everything you need as a student. You can enjoy free wifi to stay connected and browse the internet. There's a cosy study area where you can concentrate and work on your projects. You'll also find a wardrobe to keep your clothes organized and a comfortable lounge area where you can relax and unwind. If you're into gaming, there's a special room just for that! And, of course, there's a community space where you can meet and socialise with other students.

Room Types:

Riverside accommodation offers ensuite modernistic rooms along with studios as well as apartments at £172 / week which includes bills. The rooms here are designed per a young student’s needs. These are just some of the amazing things you'll find here, all designed to make your student life enjoyable and convenient.

Key Locations:

Universities
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Places of Interest
Miles
University of Kent - Canterbury Campus
2.5
Canterbury West Railway Station
1.3
Canterbury Cathedral
1.2
1.2
Canterbury East Railway Station
1.4
The Beaney House of Art & Knowledge
1
31
Canterbury Bus Station
0.9
Westgate Gardens
0.8
16
Sturry Road Bus Stops
0.2
St. Augustine's Abbey
1.5
University of Essex - Southend Campus
38
Westgate Towers Bus Stop
0.9
Canterbury Roman Museum
1.1
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Room Types
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Room Options

riverside-old-canterbury-6 Bed Standard
6 Bed Standard
Private Room (12.0 Sqm.) • Private Bath
study-deskStudy desk and chair
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Bed3/4 Double Bed
Room-size12.0 Sqm. Area
Stay 45 weekMove in 2024-10-05Deposit £159Rent £159 / week
Stay 51 weekMove in 2025-09-06Deposit £189Rent £189 / week
Stay 45 weekMove in 2025-09-06Deposit £194Rent £194 / week
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riverside-old-canterbury-8 Bedroom Standard
8 Bedroom Standard
Private Room (12.0 Sqm.) • Private Bath
study-deskStudy desk and chair
wardrobeWardrobe
Bed3/4 Double Bed
Room-size12.0 Sqm. Area
Stay 45 weekMove in 2024-10-05Deposit £159Rent £159 / week
Stay 51 weekMove in 2025-09-06Deposit £185Rent £185 / week
Stay 45 weekMove in 2025-09-06Deposit £187Rent £187 / week
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Facilities in Riverside

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Explore Beyond Riverside

places iconCanterbury West

15 mins walk
places iconWhitefriars Canterbury

15 mins walk
places iconWalrus & Oyster Emporium

12 mins walk
places iconLongmarket Shopping Centre

12 mins walk
places iconCanterbury Christ Church University

12 mins walk
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Nearby Locations

  • Bar: The Orange Tree, Revolution
  • Entertainment: Curve Theatre, O2 Academy Leicester
  • Restaurant: Turtle Bay, The Smoke Haus
  • Shopping Centre: Highcross Leicester, Haymarket Shopping Centre
  • Supermarket: Tesco, Sainsbury's

Location & Maps

locationRiverside Student Quarter, Sturry Road, Canterbury, CT1 1JX

Payments

Deposit: Secure your booking with a €250 refundable deposit.
Guarantor: International or Spanish guarantor accepted.
Instalment plan: Rent can be paid in full, in 3 instalments, or monthly.
Mode of Payment: Credit Card, Debit Card or Bank Transfer.

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What happens if there is a maintenance issue in my room?

We have a dedicated maintenance team on-site who are there to quickly resolve any breakages you may have in your room. Simply log the issue via your Novel App or online portal, and one of the team will attend to swiftly resolve the issue.

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