Glendower House
Glendower House is a cozy student accommodation in Cardiff, offering privacy-rich Studio and double Non-En-suite rooms suitable for groups. All rooms are tastefully furnished and equipped with living appliances, including an oven, hob, microwave, and fridge, to help students settle quickly into their new surroundings. Located close to Cardiff city centre and surrounded by several supermarket chains and well-known restaurants, it's an ideal choice for students with Cardiff University and the University of South Wales Cardiff campus within walking distance.
Features:
Glendower House student accommodation offers only 90 rooms, with double Non-En-suite rooms perfect for friends or couples to stay together. The shared living room provides a dining area and kitchen, ideal for after-school parties. The flats mainly consist of Studio rooms divided into 5 levels depending on size and equipment, offering a separate living environment with a bedroom, bathroom, and kitchen, perfect for students who prefer privacy.
Glendower House's functional facilities combine comfort and practicality perfectly. The fully equipped gym caters to all fitness enthusiasts, while the cinema screening room provides an excellent space for residents to relax and enjoy a good film. The games room offers exciting activities and social interaction opportunities, and there is a laundry room with washing and drying facilities for residents' convenience. Study rooms provide a quiet, focused study environment for students, and secure bike storage is available for those who ride.
Location and What's Hot?:
Convenient living facilities surround students at Glendower House Cardiff, with supermarkets including Sainsbury's, SPAR, Tesco, M&S, and Poundland within easy reach for everyday essentials. Several restaurants cater to every taste, including Giovanni's for Italian cuisine and Bellini's for an exquisite menu. The popular fast food chain Jollibee's is also nearby, and the local Pen & Wig pub and Yates Bar offer a warm and lively atmosphere for festive nights out.
Exciting attractions abound for students at Glendower House, starting with the National Museum in Cardiff, offering insight into Wales' rich history, art, and culture. Gorsedd Gardens provide tranquility in the city's heart, ideal for picnics or relaxing between lectures. Exitus Escape Rooms offer a thrilling challenge, while St David's Metropolitan Cathedral showcases Cardiff's architectural beauty and spiritual atmosphere.
Transport:
Various efficient and convenient transport options are available for students at Glendower House, with Cardiff University an 8-minute walk away, the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama a 14-minute walk away, and the University of South Wales Cardiff campus a 15-minute walk away. Cardiff Metropolitan University is accessible via a 33-minute bus ride. Cardiff's Queen Street railway station is a short 7-minute walk from Glendower House, facilitating easy travel throughout the city.
Security & Services:
At Glendower House, student safety is paramount, with CCTV cameras monitoring residential areas closely to ensure a safe environment at all times. High-speed Wi-Fi is available throughout the block, allowing students to access the internet whenever needed in this student housing in Cardiff.
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Room Options
Entire Place
Study desk and chair
Underbed Storage
Wardrobe
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Apartment
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MicrowaveCommunity
Lounge Area
Laundry Room
Bike Storage
On-Site Gym
Communal Relaxing & Study Area
Cinema
Gameroom
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Glendower House St Andrews Lane Cardiff, CF10 3DJPayment Details
Booking Deposit: A holding deposit is required to secure your room with the property, and the amount depends on the room type you choose.(refundable at the end of tenancy)
Installment Plan: You can choose to pay in full or in 3 to 4 installments.
Please note that a UK-based guarantor is required for installment plans.
Guarantor: UK based guarantor required.
Mode of Payment: Recurring Card, Direct Debit or via Bank Transfer.
House Policies
Cancellation Policy
CANCELLATION BY YOU – CANCELLATION WITHIN THE COOLING OFF PERIOD
If you choose to cancel your booking with Property Manager, you have 14 calendar days after receiving the original Accommodation Offer to do so and get a full refund of the Holding Deposit paid. If you have made your booking less than 14 days before your scheduled check-in date, you may cancel your booking until the earlier of
(a) 14 days after receipt of the Accommodation Offer email and
(b) the Tenancy Start date on your Tenancy Agreement. You may cancel your booking by sending an email to the relevant Accommodation Office email address listed on the individual sites. Property Manager will refund your Holding Deposit within 7 calendar days of cancellation. If you cancel your booking after the cooling off period has expired, you will not get your Holding Deposit returned to you and you, and your guarantor if reasonable, will be required to meet the obligations set out within the Tenancy Agreement.
PERIOD BEFORE YOU ENTER INTO YOUR TENANCY AGREEMENT
The Landlord and Property Manager reserve the right to not return your Holding Deposit and cancel your booking on notice if:
1 Property take all reasonable steps to enter into the Tenancy Agreement before the deadline and you fail to do so, for example, if you fail to complete your application or provide guarantor details and supporting documentation in good time;
2 You provide us with relevant false or misleading information; and/or 3.3 Property are prohibited from entering to the Tenancy Agreement because of the Immigration Act 2014.
PERIOD FROM AND INCLUDING WHEN YOU HAVE ENTERED INTO THE TENANCY AGREEMENT
If you have entered into the Tenancy Agreement and you cancel your booking after the cooling off period has expired, Property will release you from the contract up to and including 22nd August 2025 where you meet the following criteria and can provide sufficient evidence:
If you are a first-year prospective undergraduate student and your offer of a place at your preferred University/Higher Education institution is withdrawn because of you not achieving the required entry grades or you have surpassed your required entry grades and choose to go to a different University. To meet the criteria, you will need:
To provide a written rejection letter from your chosen university/higher education institute within 72 hours of your exam results being published o To provide a copy of the acceptance letter from your new university. Where proof is provided in accordance with these terms and conditions and to our and the landlords reasonable satisfaction, you will be entitled to cancel the booking and you will not be liable for the contractual obligations laid out in the Tenancy Agreement from the date of cancellation.
Failure to obtain a UK Visa If you fail to obtain a UK Visa before the start date of your tenancy, Property will cancel your Tenancy Agreement and refund any rent payments made, so long as you provide within 72 hours of receiving your official confirmation:
• Supporting official evidence that your Visa was declined.
• Written confirmation that you wish to cancel your booking.
Cancellation for any other reason If you have entered into the Tenancy Agreement and you wish to cancel your booking after the cooling off period has expired and you do not fit into our eligible criteria above, you will not get your Holding Deposit returned to you, and you and your guarantor, will be required to meet the obligations set out within the Tenancy Agreement regardless of whether you have collected your keys. If you cancel your booking and can find an eligible replacement tenant, subject to our agreement, you will be released from the contractual obligations as set out in the Tenancy Agreement. Any overpaid rent will be refunded to you, less an amount equal to your Holding Deposit as a cancellation fee. The site team will confirm your official release date.
CANCELLATIONS AFTER YOU HAVE MOVED INTO THE ACCOMMODATION
1. Property hope you have a happy stay in your accommodation, but if for any reason you decide to leave during your contracted term, the landlord may agree to release you from your contract. Providing the conditions set out below are met:
1.1. You agree that you will not transfer or sublet the tenancy created by the Tenancy Agreement to anyone else without obtaining our written consent inline with point 11.1(m) of the Tenancy Agreement.
1.2. You find a suitable replacement to take a new Tenancy Agreement for your room for the remaining period of your contract.
1.2.1. Replacement tenants must be 18 years old or over and enrolled as a full-time student in a university or college in proximity to the accommodation. Where the accommodation has agreements with set universities, the replacement may be restricted to that university - Please check with your Accommodation Team.
1.2.2. The incoming tenant must enter into a Tenancy Agreement with us and pay sums due within this agreement.
1.2.3. The incoming tenant, where reasonable, must provide a suitable Guarantor. The Guarantor must accept the Terms and Conditions set out in the Tenancy Agreement.
1.3. Refunds due will be processed once the replacement taking over the contract has signed the Tenancy Agreement, paid, and moved into the accommodation.
1.4. If you do find someone to take over your contract, you will need to pay a £50 administration fee.
1.5. If you fail to find someone to take over your tenancy, you will be responsible for paying the full rent until the end of your contracted time at the accommodation.
CANCELLATIONS BY PROPERTY MANAGER OR THE LANDLORD
Our terms and conditions require you to sign your Tenancy Agreement online within 14 calendar days of receiving the Offer of Accommodation. If you fail to sign your agreement within this timescale, Property may cancel your booking, giving notice by email and you will forfeit any booking fee paid if it is outside the cooling off period above. If you fail to check-in on your accommodation start date and you have not signed your agreement, Property may cancel your booking at any time by giving notice by email. If you are outside the cooling off period, your Holding Deposit will not be refunded. Once you have signed your Tenancy Agreement, it may only be terminated if Property mutually agree to do so or in the circumstances set out in point 3 above.
Instalment Plan
51-Week Tenancy Instalment Plan (Approx. Weeks Paid)
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August: Payment for 4 weeks
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October: Payment for 18 weeks
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January: Payment for 20 weeks
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April: Payment for 9 weeks
44-Week Tenancy Instalment Plan (Approx. Weeks Paid)
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August: Payment for 4 weeks
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October: Payment for 18 weeks
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January: Payment for 18 weeks
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April: Payment for 4 weeks
Frequent Asked Question (FAQ's)
What is platform fees?
Is it Refundable?
Will the booking fee be refunded to the student?
Why should a student book with UniAcco and not directly with the Property Manager?
Can I smoke in the accommodation?
Smoking is not allowed within the accommodation, however there is a designated smoking area outside the building.
Can I have pets?
No pets are permitted under the term of the tenancy agreement.
Can I have my groceries delivered to site?
Yes. Groceries can be delivered to the reception area, but you are to ensure that you are available to take receipt of the delivery. Delivery drivers are not to be given access to the flats.
