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Eclipse, Cardiff

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4.4

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Cardiff
From£164/Week
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Electric Stove

Electric Stove

Microwave

Microwave

Fridge

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Utility Bills Included

Utility Bills Included

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Room Options

Silver 2 Bed Apartment

Contains 2 private rooms, a shared kitchen & a living area.

9.7 sqm

Private Room

Single Occupancy

Private Bathroom

+4

Booking Period

26 Weekly Stay

15 Jan 2027 - 16 Jul 2027

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£169 / Week

£50 Deposit

Gold 2 Bed Apartment

Contains 2 private rooms, a shared kitchen & a living area.

17.95 sqm

Private Room

Single Occupancy

Private Bathroom

+4

Booking Period

39 Weekly Stay

14 Oct 2026 - 14 Jul 2027

46 Weekly Stay

14 Oct 2026 - 01 Sept 2027

26 Weekly Stay

15 Jan 2027 - 16 Jul 2027

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£179 / Week

£50 Deposit

Gold En-Suite

A private room with its own bathroom, and a communal kitchen.

13 sqm

Private Room

Single Occupancy

Private Bathroom

+4

Booking Period

46 Weekly Stay

14 Oct 2026 - 01 Sept 2027

39 Weekly Stay

14 Oct 2026 - 14 Jul 2027

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£179 / Week

£50 Deposit

Gold Studio

A self-contained flat housing everything you need in one room.

17 sqm

Private Room

Private Kitchen

Dual Occupancy

+5

Booking Period

26 Weekly Stay

15 Jan 2027 - 16 Jul 2027

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£224 / Week

£50 Deposit

Bronze Studio

A self-contained flat housing everything you need in one room.

15.5 sqm

Private Room

Private Kitchen

Dual Occupancy

+4

Booking Period

26 Weekly Stay

15 Jan 2027 - 16 Jul 2027

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£225 / Week

£50 Deposit

Silver Studio

A self-contained flat housing everything you need in one room.

17.5 sqm

Private Room

Private Kitchen

Dual Occupancy

+4

Booking Period

26 Weekly Stay

15 Jan 2027 - 16 Jul 2027

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£229 / Week

£50 Deposit

Platinum Studio

A self-contained flat housing everything you need in one room.

9.7 sqm

Private Room

Private Kitchen

Dual Occupancy

+4

Booking Period

26 Weekly Stay

15 Jan 2027 - 16 Jul 2027

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£303 / Week

£50 Deposit

Bronze En-Suite

CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE

A private room with its own bathroom, and a communal kitchen.

13.5 sqm

Private Room

Single Occupancy

Private Bathroom

+4

Booking Period

41 Weekly Stay

02 Oct 2026 - 16 Jul 2027

48 Weekly Stay

02 Oct 2026 - 03 Sept 2027

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£174 / Week

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Compact Studio

CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE

A self-contained flat housing everything you need in one room.

Private Room

Private Kitchen

Dual Occupancy

Private Bathroom

+5

Booking Period

51 Weekly Stay

11 Sept 2026 - 03 Sept 2027

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£186 / Week

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Silver En-Suite

CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE

A private room with its own bathroom, and a communal kitchen.

11 sqm

Private Room

Single Occupancy

Private Bathroom

+4

Booking Period

47 Weekly Stay

07 Oct 2026 - 01 Sept 2027

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£204 / Week

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Map & Nearby Locations

Newport Road Lane, Cardiff, CF24 0SP

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Kinjal RathodVerified Student
5.0
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I really like the place! Rooms are spacious and the staff is helpful. The street is a bit busy during weekends though.
AdarshVerified Student
Cardiff university
5.0
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This place is amazing! The rooms are spacious, and I love having so many social spaces to hang out in, like the cinema room. The location couldn't be better - everything is right at my doorstep. Totally happy with my stay here.
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More About the Property

Located on Newport Road Lane, Eclipse Cardiff student accommodation is around a 10-minute walk from Cardiff city centre, with Cardiff University a 19-minute walk away and the University of South Wales a 9-minute walk away. Eclipse has modern Studios and shared Apartments, with standout spaces including a private cinema, karaoke room, party room, themed dinner party room, gym and fitness suite, study facilities and two open-air courtyards. The building also offers an on-site Tesco Express, weekday Grab’n’Go breakfast during term time, Wi-Fi, on-site laundry, all bills included, and 24/7 staff and security.

Cardiff is a lively student city with restaurants, shops, pubs and green spaces to explore. The area around Newport Road Lane has food spots and everyday essentials within walking distance, and the city centre is easy to reach for shopping, entertainment and nights out.

 

Address

Newport Road Lane, Cardiff, CF24 0SP

 

Transportation links near Eclipse, Cardiff

  • Fitzalan Place - 4 min walk away
  • West Grove 2 - 3 min walk away
  • Cardiff Queen Street (Travel Terminals) - 8 min walk away
  • Queen Street HF - 9 min walk away

 

What room types are available at Eclipse, Cardiff

Eclipse offers a mix of shared Apartments, En Suites and Studios. Student room options include Silver 2 Bed Apartment, Gold 2 Bed Apartment, Gold Ensuite, Silver Ensuite, Silver Studio, Gold Studio, Bronze Studio and Platinum Studio.

All bills are included, with Wi-Fi also available throughout the property. Students have access to the private cinema, party room, karaoke room, dinner party room, gym and fitness suite, study facilities, on-site laundry and supermarket. Eclipse also has 24/7 staff and security, regular community events and wellbeing support. Mental Health First Aid-trained teams are available for casual check-ins, and the Gallagher Hub provides professional support, wellbeing resources and unlimited virtual GP access 24/7.

 

What is around Eclipse, Cardiff

Eclipse is surrounded by everyday shops, restaurants and places to relax. The city centre is also about 10 minutes away, so students can easily access Cardiff's wider food, shopping and entertainment scene.

Supermarkets: The Tesco Express is available on-site for quick grocery runs. Sainsbury's is around a 7-minute walk away for everyday shopping. Yongjia Supermarket is about an 8-minute walk away and is a Chinese supermarket, and 4 Season Food Store is about a 10-minute walk away.

Restaurants: Food options start just outside the property. First Floor Restaurant Cardiff is only a 1-minute walk away. Valentino's is about an 8-minute walk away and serves Italian food. U mi Chinese Noodle & Rice Restaurant Cardiff is about a 9-minute walk away, and Qamariyah Restaurant is about an 11-minute walk away.

Pubs: For drinks and relaxed evenings, The Ernest Willows is around a 7-minute walk away. The Central Bar is about an 8-minute walk away, The Cottage is about a 10-minute walk away, and Pen & Wig is about a 14-minute walk from the property.

Parks and Pharmacy: Bute Park, Cardiff’s largest city park, is around a 24-minute walk away. For pharmacy essentials, City Pharmacy is about 7 minutes away, and Clifton Pharmacy and Well Pharmacy are both about 12 minutes away.

 

Why do students love Eclipse, Cardiff?

Students love Eclipse Cardiff because it brings modern student rooms, social spaces and everyday facilities together in one property. Its location makes it easy to reach Cardiff University, the University of South Wales, and Cardiff city centre, and Cardiff Met is also accessible by transport.

Studios, En Suites and shared Apartments offer different ways to live, and all bills are included. The private cinema, karaoke room, party room, gym, study facilities, courtyards and regular events add plenty to student life. With an on-site supermarket, weekday breakfast, laundry, Wi-Fi, 24/7 staff and security and access to wellbeing support, Eclipse covers the essentials of everyday student life.

House Rules

Education Requirement

PhD Permitted

Postgraduate

Undergraduate

Nationality or Region

Unlimited nationality

Required Documents

Offer

To arrange an early check-in, please confirm by contacting the apartment directly or consulting UniAcco

No Pet

No smoking

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Payment info & policies

Booking Deposit: £50 to confirm a booking (adjustable in rent).
Installment Plan: Full payment or 4 installments, and All 2 Bed Apt with only 10 instalments 
Guarantor: UK based guarantor required, If you’d like to pay in instalments but don’t have a UK guarantor, you can do so but will incur a 5% upfront fee on top of your total accommodation fees.
Mode of Payment: Debit/Credit cards and Bank Transfer.

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To apply for and book a flat or bedroom at a Collegiate UK managed property, you must pay Advance Rent at the time of booking through our online booking system.

The Advance Rent is set as follows:

  • £50 for re-bookers (students already living with us who are renewing).
  • £50 for direct let bookings (all new applicants).

You will have 3 days from making your booking to sign your Tenancy Agreement. If you cancel your booking within this 3-day period, your Advance Rent will be refunded in full. If you do not cancel within the 3-day period, the Advance Rent will be retained.

Once your Tenancy Agreement has been signed, the Advance Rent will be credited against your first rent instalment due under your Tenancy Agreement.

To cancel your booking, you must notify us in writing by emailing the property where you made your booking.

Release from your Tenancy Agreement

You may be able to cancel your booking or end your Tenancy Agreement in the circumstances set out below.

Before your tenancy starts

No Place, No Pay

If you do not obtain a place at your chosen university or higher education institution, you may cancel your booking provided that:

  • You notify us in writing within 7 days of receiving confirmation that you have not secured your place.
  • You provide official written confirmation from the university, UCAS or other relevant admissions authority confirming that you have not been admitted.
  • We receive this evidence no later than 30 August.

If these conditions are met, your booking will be cancelled and any Advance Rent and rent paid will be refunded.

No Visa, No Pay

If you require a visa to study in the UK and your visa application is refused, you may cancel your booking provided that:

  • You notify us in writing within 7 days of receiving notification that your visa application has been refused.
  • You provide official evidence of the visa refusal.
  • We receive this evidence no later than 30 August.

If these conditions are met, your booking will be cancelled and any Advance Rent and rent paid will be refunded.

After your tenancy has started

You may end your tenancy by giving 4 weeks' written notice, together with appropriate supporting evidence, where:

  • You withdraw from your course.
  • You are excluded from your course.
  • You are refused admission to your course.
  • You have been absent from your course for more than 60 days due to illness, and your university or higher education provider has agreed to suspend your studies.

Your tenancy will end 4 weeks after we receive your written notice and satisfactory supporting evidence.

Exceptional Circumstances

If you are unable to take up or continue your tenancy due to other exceptional or compassionate circumstances that are not covered above, you should contact the property as soon as possible.

Requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis and supporting evidence will be required. Any decision to release you from your Tenancy Agreement in these circumstances will be at our discretion.

Replacement Tenant

Where your request to be released from your Tenancy Agreement does not fall within this policy, we may, at our discretion, agree to release you if a suitable replacement tenant is found.

Any release will be conditional upon the replacement tenant entering into a Tenancy Agreement on terms acceptable to us.

Cancellation by Us

In the unlikely event that we need to cancel your booking, we will notify you in writing and, where possible, offer suitable alternative accommodation.

If the alternative accommodation is not suitable, you may cancel your booking and receive a full refund of any Advance Rent and rent already paid.

General Conditions

  • Any refund due will normally be processed within 14 days of receiving all required supporting evidence.
  • This policy does not affect your statutory rights.
  • This policy should be read alongside your Tenancy Agreement and any applicable provisions of the ANUK/Unipol National Code.

Installments Plan

If booking date is after any rent installment due date, all prior rent must be paid in full at booking.

10 Installments Payment

Instalments

Due Date

Amount

1st Instalment

03 Aug 2026

6 weeks rent

2nd Instalment

25 Sept 2026

5 weeks rent

3rd Instalment

15 Oct 2026

5 weeks rent

4th Instalment

25 Nov 2026

5 weeks rent

5th Instalment

25 Dec 2026

5 weeks rent

6th Instalment

25 Jan 2027

5 weeks rent

7th Instalment

25 Feb 2027

5 weeks rent

8th Instalment

25 Mar 2027

5 weeks rent

9th Instalment

25 Apr 2027

5 weeks rent

10th Instalment

25 May 2027

5 weeks rent

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This property needs a Uk Based Guarantor

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In order to pay rent in three instalments, you will need to provide evidence of a guarantor based in the country of your accommodation, such as a family member or friend. The first rent instalment must be paid 10 days prior to your tenancy start date. Your second rent payment will be due in January, and your third and final rent instalment will be due in May.

If you are unable to provide a guarantor in the country of your accommodation, your rent payment will need to be made a year in advance, in full, 10 days prior to your tenancy start date.

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If you are unable to provide a guarantor in the country of your accommodation, your rent payment will need to be made in advance, in full, 10 days prior to your tenancy start date.

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Yes, you can still live in Collegiate accommodation without a guarantor. In this case, full payment for the year is required in advance, 10 days before the tenancy starts. Housing Hand (www.housinghand.com) is also accepted as a guarantor with additional costs.

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Before moving in, ensure you have:

Paid your deposit
Signed your tenancy agreement
Paid your first rental instalment (or full rent if applicable) as keys won't be issued without payment
Provided 1x photo ID, 1x proof of address for yourself (and your guarantor if applicable)
Provided 1x proof of Visa if needed
Provided 2x passport photos and 1x proof of student status

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A wide range of students live in Collegiate student accommodation, including undergraduates, postgraduate students and international students.

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You will be responsible for providing a TV licence.

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Room cleaning is generally not included in your rent (although some of our residences offer room cleaning as part of the rental package), so you will be responsible for cleaning your room. If you’re not a fan of doing the cleaning yourself, we offer a range of room cleaning services. You can choose from weekly, monthly, ad hoc and end-of-tenancy cleans.

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Most apartments and studios include a flat-screen TV with 40 channels. If you bring your own TV, a TV aerial point is available, and you are responsible for obtaining your TV license.

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Broadband and Wi-Fi are available 24/7 throughout the building. Wi-Fi is accessible, and wired connections can be made via an Ethernet cable, with instructions provided in the welcome pack.
 

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Collegiate residents need to provide their bedding, kitchen equipment, and towels. However, collections with these items are available for purchase to facilitate settling in.

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A qualified UK Guarantor is a resident of the United Kingdom, including Northern Ireland, Wales, Scotland, and England. They must reside within the UK, be recognized as a tax resident with HMRC, have a fixed address, and provide proof of address through a utility bill (less than 3 months old) and photo ID. The guarantor should enter their National Insurance number during the booking process.

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Falling behind on rent payments has legal implications. The contract is binding for the full period, and leaving before the contract ends does not result in a rent reduction.

Accommodation fees must be paid on the due dates; outstanding debts may be passed to an external debt collection agency, and you will be liable for all legal charges once the debt is with the agency.

 

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Your accommodation will have a designated move-In weekend aligned with your tenancy start. Further details will be communicated closer to the date. If you can't move in during the designated weekend, you can collect your keys during office hours by informing the on-site accommodation team to ensure a smooth experience.

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A guarantor is typically required to book a room at Eclipse, Cardiff. This means you will need a UK-based guarantor, such as a family member or friend, to co-sign your tenancy agreement. If you cannot provide a guarantor, you may be required to pay the full year's rent in advance.

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Eclipse offers 4 installments or the full payment option.

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Eclipse student accommodation is near Cardiff University (0.8 Miles), Cardiff & Vale College (1.1 Miles), Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama (0.7 Miles), Welsh School of Architecture (0.9 Miles), TEG English Cardiff (0.5 Miles), WE Bridge Academy (0.9 Miles), Celtic English Academy (0.5 Miles), Kings Monkton School (0.2 Miles), St David's Catholic College (1.8 Miles), University of South Wales Cardiff campus (Atrium Building) (0.4 Miles), Cardiff Business School (1.2 Miles). These campuses/universities are within 2 miles of the property.

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Eclipse offers a variety of room types to accommodate different student preferences, including:

  • En-suite Rooms: Private bedrooms with their own bathrooms, perfect for those seeking privacy.
  • Studios: Self-contained units that include a kitchen and living space, ideal for students wanting independence.
  • Two-Bed Apartments: Shared living spaces with private bedrooms and shared kitchen facilities, fostering a social atmosphere.
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Eclipse student accommodation is conveniently located just a 7-minute drive from Cardiff University and a mere 3 minutes from the University of South Wales. Additionally, it is approximately a 15-minute walk to Cardiff Metropolitan University.

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The student accommodation cost of Eclipse, Cardiff ranges from £164/week to £303/week depending on the room and stay period. UniAcco also offers Exclusive cashbacks, discounts on group bookings, and seasonal student housing offers. Contact UniAcco team for more details.

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Eclipse offers a wide range of amenities designed to enhance the student living experience, including High-speed Wifi, Gym and Fitness suite, private cinema, karaoke room and party room, on-site supermarket and laundry facilities, and a 24-hour concierge service.

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Eclipse student accommodation provides comprehensive security services to ensure the safety of all residents. Key security features include a 24/7 CCTV Surveillance, 24-hour concierge service and controlled access.

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Eclipse student accommodation is conveniently located just a 16-minute walk from Cardiff University and approximately 9 minutes from the University of South Wales. Its central position allows easy access to the city center.

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Full-time students in the UK are exempt from Council Tax while staying at Eclipse, Cardiff. Council Tax is usually already exempt and included in your rent. If required, you can download a Council Tax Exemption Certificate from your university and submit it to your local council. If you’re unsure, your UniAcco property team can guide you through the process.

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The nearest bus stops, Cardiff Royal Infirmary and West Grove, are just a 2 to 3-minute walk away, providing easy access to various bus routes. Additionally, Cardiff Queen Street Station is approximately a 10-minute walk away, allowing for quick connections to train services across the city and beyond.

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"UniAcco offers a wide selection of modern room types at Eclipse, Cardiff student accommodation in Cardiff, including Compact Studio, Bronze En-Suite, Silver En-Suite, Gold En-Suite, Silver 2 Bed Apartment, Gold 2 Bed Apartment, Bronze Studio, Silver Studio, Gold Studio, and Platinum Studio. Each option is designed to provide comfort, privacy, and convenience, making it an ideal choice for students looking for high-quality accommodation."

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Eclipse, Cardiff offers a range of apartment amenities, equipment cooking appliances, including Electric Stove, Microwave, Fridge, Utility Bills Included, WiFi, & many more. Contact your UniAcco agent for a full list of amenities.

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Eclipse, Cardiff offers a range of facilities including Laundry Room, On-Site Gym, Communal Relaxing & Study Area, Electronic Key Fob Entry System, Karaoke Room, and Cinema.

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