Avon Way House
Avon Way House in Colchester is a modern student accommodation offering a variety of room types, including Non-En-suite rooms that accommodate 2–6 people and private studio apartments with en-suite bathrooms and kitchenettes. The facility is ideally located near the University of Essex and Colchester Institute, making it convenient for students. Amenities include high-speed Wi-Fi, a gym, a cinema room, communal gardens, and shared kitchens, fostering a vibrant community atmosphere. The surrounding area is characterised by its historical significance as one of Britain's oldest towns, with lush parks and bustling shopping areas, providing a lively and enriching environment for students.
Features:
Avon Way House in Colchester student accommodation is totally stacked with features to make uni life awesome and stress-free! You’ll have everything you need right in your apartment, from a microwave and dishwasher to a fridge, dryer, and even AC/radiator for all the cosy vibes. Plus, WiFi and a TV are ready for study (or Netflix) sessions.
In the community areas, it just gets better! Chill in the lounge area, or hit up the gameroom and cinema for some downtime. There's even an on-site gym to keep you active, and a cafe and vending machine for snack runs. With bike storage, parking space, and CCTV keeping things secure, Avon Way House is set up with everything to keep you comfortable, entertained, and totally at home.
Location:
This vibrant area offers a rich mix of dining, shopping, and recreational options ideal for students. Nearby restaurants include Bill's, known for its eclectic brunch menu; Rim Jhim Spice, which specialises in Indian cuisine; and Nando's, famous for its flame-grilled peri-peri chicken. For grocery needs, Tesco Express provides convenient shopping, while Starry Mart offers local produce. Students can find pharmacies like Boots for health essentials and cafes such as Coffee Cat, perfect for studying or socialising. Weekend spots include Castle Park for outdoor relaxation and Firstsite Colchester, an art venue hosting exhibitions. The area is also close to the University of Essex and Colchester Institute, making it a prime location for academic pursuits while enjoying a lively community atmosphere.
Commute:
Avon Way House is well-served by various public transport options, making it convenient for students to access nearby universities and the wider Colchester area. The closest bus stops include Library Bus Stop, just a minute's walk away, which provides routes to Colchester Institute and University of Essex, and University Residences Bus Stop, located about 5 minutes from the accommodation. Local buses can take around 10-15 minutes to reach these universities. For rail travel, Hythe Train Station is approximately a 12-minute walk away, connecting students to Colchester Town Centre and beyond, with direct services to London Liverpool Street taking around 50 minutes. Additionally, the Colchester Town Railway Station is about a 25-minute walk and offers more extensive train services. Overall, the proximity to these transport links ensures easy commuting for students living at Avon Way House.
Room Types:
Looking for a sweet spot to call home? These room types have got you covered! Go for the Countryside View Studio if you’re after a private kitchen and bath with a view, or choose the Standard Studio for a cosy all-in-one place to yourself. Want a mix of privacy and social vibes? The Standard 2 Bed or Standard 3 Bed Apartment Share gives you a private room with shared amenities.
If you’re all about value, the Classic 3, 4, 5, or 6 Bed Apartment Shares bring private space and study setups alongside shared living for great social flow. There's also the townhouse studio with extra space and style, or go big with the large studio apartment for maximum roominess and comfort. With options for every vibe, these rooms are ready for whatever uni life throws your way!
Microwave
Television
WiFi
Radiator / AC
Electric StovePrice Match Guarantee
24x7 Personal Assistance
Room Options
Entire Place
Study desk and chair
Wardrobe
Windows / Curtains
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Apartment
MicrowaveTelevisionWiFiRadiator / ACElectric Stove
Dishwasher
Fridge
DryerCommunity
Parking Space
Cinema
Laundry Room
CCTV
On-Site Gym
Bike Storage
Vending Machine
Lounge AreaLocation
Avon Way, Colchester CO4 3TZ, United KingdomPayments
Booking/ Utility Fee: £295 required at the time of booking (Adjustable in rent )
Installment Plan: 1 instalment, 3 instalments or Full Payment.
Guarantor: UK based guarantor
Mode of Payment: Credit/Debit Card.
House Policies
Notice to cancel your contract for your accommodation must be given in writing by post or e-mail.
7-Day Cooling Off Period
You have a 7-day cooling off period during which you may cancel your contract by giving us written notice by post or e-mail. The notice must reach us by the end of the 7th day after the day you sign (either electronically or on paper) your accommodation contract but before you collect your keys for your accommodation (check in).
If you validly cancel during the cooling off period, we will reimburse the security deposit fee and any pre-paid accommodation fees.
Cancellations outside of the cooling off period, but before you have moved in.
(a) If your tenancy commencing between 1 September and 31 December, you may cancel your contract at any time up to and including 31 July before the start of the Period of Stay by giving us written notice (which may be sent by post or email, but not fax) that you wish to cancel. The notice must reach us on or before 31 July before the start of the Period of Stay and you must pay us a cancellation fee of £50 (or agree in writing that the fee may be deducted from the Deposit) by not later than 31 July, otherwise the contract will continue in force.
(b) If your tenancy commencing between 1 January and 31 March, you may cancel your contract at any time up to and including 31 November before the start of the Period of Stay by giving us written notice (which may be sent by post or email, but not fax) that you wish to cancel. The notice must reach us on or before 31 November before the start of the Period of Stay and you must pay us a cancellation fee of £50 (or agree in writing that the fee may be deducted from the Deposit) by not later than 31 November, otherwise the contract will continue in force.
(c) If your tenancy commencing between 1 April and 30 June, you may cancel your contract at any time up to and including 28 February before the start of the Period of Stay by giving us written notice (which may be sent by post or email, but not fax) that you wish to cancel. The notice must reach us on or before 28 February before the start of the Period of Stay and you must pay us a cancellation fee of £50 (or agree in writing that the fee may be deducted from the Deposit) by not later than 28 February, otherwise the contract will continue in force.
(d) If your tenancy commencing between 1 July and 31 August, you may cancel your contract at any time up to and including 31 May before the start of the Period of Stay by giving us written notice (which may be sent by post or email, but not fax) that you wish to cancel. The notice must reach us on or before 31 May before the start of the Period of Stay and you must pay us a cancellation fee of £50 (or agree in writing that the fee may be deducted from the Deposit) by not later than 31 May, otherwise the contract will continue in force.
Outside of the conditions described in (a)-(d) above, you may request to exit your accommodation contract early in writing; an early termination fee of £50.00 will apply which we will deduct from your security deposit.
You will be required to find a replacement tenant, reasonably acceptable to Beyond the Box Student, to take over your accommodation contract. Beyond the Box Student will use reasonable endeavours to help you to find a replacement tenant but cannot guarantee that a replacement will be available. Beyond the Box Student will assist in finding a replacement tenant, but this will only apply when all other rooms in the property are occupied*.
Please note: You remain responsible for all rent due as defined in your accommodation contract until a replacement tenant has been found for your accommodation. Once the replacement tenant has completed all the required documentation and made any payments that are due, we will process the refund of your security deposit if applicable and refund any advance rent payments that may be due to you.
Early Terminations after you have moved into the accommodation.
The cooling off period ends once you have moved into the accommodation, even if you move into the accommodation within 7 days of signing your contract. You may request to exit your accommodation contract early in writing; an early termination fee of £50.00 will apply which we will deduct from your security deposit.
You will be required to find a replacement tenant, reasonably acceptable to Beyond the Box Student, to take over your accommodation contract. Beyond the Box Student will use reasonable endeavours to help you to find a replacement tenant but cannot guarantee that a replacement tenant will be available. Beyond the Box Student will assist in finding a replacement tenant, but this will only apply when all other rooms in the property are occupied*.
Please note: You remain responsible for all rent due as defined in your accommodation contract until a replacement tenant has been found for your accommodation and all required documentation has been completed with the replacement tenant.
Any security deposit refund or advance rent payment refunds due to you will be paid once the replacement tenant has completed all the required documentation.
*Please note Beyond the Box Student will only assist you to find a replacement tenant for you once full occupancy has been achieved for the property. This does not affect your statutory rights. Please refer to the standard terms and conditions attached to your Accommodation Contract for full details of terms.
