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Arofan House

Arofan House, Vere Street, Cardiff, CF24 3DS

The Arofan House student accommodation is a highly rated modern residence with all of the facilities and conveniences you could want. It is located in the city's centre, just a short walk from St David's Centre, and hence offers a busy nightlife, concert venues, and a plethora of shops, restaurants, bars, and clubs.

Location:

The Arofan House is ideal for students who want to reduce their commute time to lectures, as it is only a short walk from the University of South Wales and Cardiff University, and has great public transport connections to other major universities. The Cardiff Queen Street train station is also nearby, providing quick access to any of the UK's major cities.

Features:

You won't have to worry about any tiresome utility costs because the rent is all-inclusive. A management and maintenance crew is always on hand to assist you with your chores and concerns. There are also bike storage, laundry rooms, and high-speed Wi-Fi and broadband available at the location. The property is monitored by CCTV around the clock and has a security crew on hand to assist you if necessary.

Room Type:

Students can pick from a variety of modern rooms at the Arofan House student accommodation. You can choose to live in the en-suites with your pals, or you can choose one of the studios with your friend and split the fee.

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Room Options

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Classic Studio
Private Room (20.0-22.0 Sqm.) • Private Bath • Private Kitchen
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Stay 51 weekMove in 2025-09-06Deposit £250Rent £194 / week
Stay 44 weekMove in 2025-09-06Deposit £250Rent £225 / week
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Private Room (15.0-17.0 Sqm.) • Private Bath
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Facilities in Arofan House

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Location & Maps

locationArofan House, Vere Street, Cardiff, CF24 3DS
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5 Reviews for Arofan House

Neighbourhood
3.8
Maintenance
3.8
Amenities
3.8
Security
4.6
Value of Services
4.0
4
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Value of Service

Lauren pankhurst

Staff is very friendly and helpful.

5
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Cretenet

Cozy, well furnished and well kept rooms. Kind staff and comfortable living environment!

Payments

Booking Fee: A £250 advance rent payment is required at the time of booking. This amount will be deducted from your total rental payment.
Guarantor: UK-based guarantor required.
Installment Plan: 3 or 4 installments, or make a full payment
Mode of Payment: Rent payments can be made either via card or bank transfer.

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House Policies

Cancellation Policy

Unless the context otherwise requires, words and expressions defined in your Assured Shorthold Tenancy Agreement shall have the same meanings in this cancellation policy.

Unless the tenancy agreement has already commenced and you have not collected the keys to your room, you may cancel your tenancy, by giving notice in writing or by e-mail to the manager at the property, at any time within the period of fourteen (14) days of the date on which you sign your first tenancy agreement for the 2025/26 Academic Year (the “Cooling-Off Period”). Once Property receive such a notice, Property will confirm receipt, cancel your tenancy, and will refund your Advance Rent Payment of £250.00, together with any other payments of rent you may have made.

Bookings made for Semester 2 or 3 starting after the 1 January 2025

If you sign a tenancy agreement for a semester booking you may cancel your tenancy, by giving notice in writing or by e-mail to the manager at the property, with no penalty up until 8 weeks before the start of your agreement. Once Property receive such a notice, Property will confirm receipt, cancel your tenancy, and will refund your advance rent payment of £250.00, together with any other payment of rent you may have made.

Unless the tenancy agreement has already commenced and if you have not collected your key, you may also cancel at any time within the period of fourteen (14) days of the date on which you sign your first tenancy agreement for the 2025/26 Academic Year (the "Cooling-off Period"). During the cancellation period you may cancel your tenancy, by giving notice in writing or by e-mail to the manager at the property. Once Property receive such a notice, Property will confirm receipt, cancel your tenancy, and will refund your advance rent payment of £250.00, together with any other payment of rent you may have made.

Cancelling outside the Cooling-Off Period

Outside the cooling-off period, you may request to cancel your tenancy, by notice in writing or by e-mail to the manager at the property. However, you will remain liable for the rent payable under the tenancy agreement until a suitable replacement tenant has been found.

Cancelling as you do not receive your visa

If you are not successfully awarded a visa to travel and study, then Property can help. Firstly, Property may be able to transfer you to another one of our residences around the globe if you are going to study elsewhere. If you are not going to study elsewhere or Property do not have accommodation available in your new city/town of study, Property will release you from your tenancy agreement provided the following criteria are met:

You submit your request to cancel, in writing or by e-mail to the manager at the property, within 3 days of your visa rejection letter: and
You provide the manager with a copy of your rejection letter from the embassy or visa office.
If your tenancy has commenced, you will remain liable for the rent payable under the tenancy agreement until receipt of the above.

One less worry if you don’t receive your offer

This is applicable to prospective first-year undergraduate students only

If you are not successful in obtaining your place at your chosen university, then don’t worry, Property can help. Firstly, Property may be able to transfer you to another one of our residences if you are going to study elsewhere. If you are not going to study elsewhere or Property  do not have accommodation available in your new city/town of study, Property will release you from your tenancy agreement provided the following criteria are met:

You submit your request to cancel, in writing or by e-mail to the manager at the property, before 22nd August 2025; and
You provide the manager with a copy of your rejection letter from the University or UCAS.
 Once Property have your request, Property will confirm receipt and refund your advance rent payment of £250.00, together with any other rent payments you may have made.

 

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CANCELLATION POLICY - Scotland
Unless the context otherwise requires, words and expressions defined in your tenancy agreement shall have the same meanings in this cancellation policy.

Unless the tenancy agreement has already commenced and you have not collected the keys to your Room, you may cancel your Tenancy, by giving notice in writing or by e-mail to the manager at the property, at any time within the period of fourteen (14) days of the date on which you sign your first Tenancy Agreement (the “Cooling-Off Period”). Once Property receive such a notice, Property will confirm receipt, cancel your Tenancy and will refund your Advance Rent Payment of £250.00, together with any other payments of Rent you may have made.

Bookings made for Semester 2 or starting after the 1st January 2026

If you sign a Tenancy Agreement for a semester beginning after the 1st January 2026, you may cancel your Tenancy, by giving notice in writing or by e-mail to the manager at the Property, with no penalty up 8 weeks before the start of your agreement. Once Property receive such a notice, Property will confirm receipt, cancel your Tenancy and will refund your Advance Rent Payment of £250.00, together with any other payments of Rent you may have made.

Unless the Tenancy Agreement has already commenced and if you have not collected your key you may also cancel at any time within the period of fourteen (14) days of the date on which you sign your Tenancy Agreement (the “Cooling-Off Period”). During the cancellation period you may cancel your Tenancy, by giving notice in writing or by e-mail to the manager at the Property. Once Property receive such a notice, Property will confirm receipt, cancel your Tenancy and will refund your Advance Rent Payment of £250.00, together with any other payments of Rent you may have made.

Cancelling outside the Cooling-Off Period

Outside the cooling-off period, you may request to cancel your tenancy, by notice in writing or by e-mail to the manager at the property. However, you will remain liable for the rent payable under the tenancy agreement until a suitable replacement tenant has been found.

Cancelling as you do not receive your visa

If you are not successfully awarded a visa to travel and study, then Property can help. Firstly, Property may be able to transfer you to another one of our residences around the globe if you are going to study elsewhere. If you are not going to study elsewhere or Property do not have accommodation available in your new city/town of study, Property will release you from your Tenancy Agreement provided the following criteria are met:

You submit your request to cancel, in writing or by e-mail to the Residence Manager at the Property, within 3 days of your visa rejection letter; and
You provide the Residence Manager with a copy of your rejection letter from the embassy or visa office.
If your tenancy has commenced you will remain liable for the rent payable under the tenancy agreement until Property receipt of the above. 

One less worry if you don’t receive your offer

This is applicable to prospective first-year undergraduate students only

If you are not successful in obtaining your place at your chosen university, then don’t worry, Property can help. Firstly, Property may be able to transfer you to another one of our residences if you are going to study elsewhere. If you are not going to study elsewhere or Property do not have accommodation available in your new city/town of study, Property will release you from your tenancy agreement provided the following criteria are met:

You submit your request to cancel, in writing or by e-mail to the residence manager at the property, before 22nd August 2025; and
You provide the manager with a copy of your rejection letter from the University or UCAS.
Once Property have your request, Property will confirm receipt and refund your Advance Rent Payment of £250.00, together with any other rent payments you may have made.

Instalment Plan

51-Week Tenancy Instalment Plan (Approx. Weeks Paid)
 

  • August: Payment for 4 weeks

  • October: Payment for 18 weeks

  • January: Payment for 20 weeks

  • April: Payment for 9 weeks

44-Week Tenancy Instalment Plan (Approx. Weeks Paid)

 

  • August: Payment for 4 weeks

  • October: Payment for 18 weeks

  • January: Payment for 18 weeks

  • April: Payment for 4 weeks

Frequent Asked Question (FAQ's)

What is platform fees?

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.

Is it Refundable?

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)

Will the booking fee be refunded to the student?

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.

Why should a student book with UniAcco and not directly with the Property Manager?

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.

Can I move in before my contract starts?

In many cases, we can allow people to move in early at a daily rate, but you will need to contact the residence team to check.

Where can I smoke?

Outside. Our buildings are non-smoking and incidents of smoking indoors will be dealt with strictly.

Can I personalise my room?

As long as you are able to return it to its original state on check-out or you will be recharged for any damages.

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