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Hythe Mills

Hythe Mills, Hawkins Rd, Colchester CO2 8JX, United Kingdom

Hythe Mills is a popular student accommodation in Colchester. You can experience luxury living with the premium studios and apartments designed for students. The accommodation includes top amenities like air conditioning, a gym, study areas, free parking, and high-speed WiFi. The rooms feature light wood finishes and a neat, organised layout. The modern kitchen has essential appliances such as an oven, stovetop, kettle, and sink. The University of Essex's Colchester campus is a 15-minute walk away, and the Hythe train station is only an 8-minute walk away. This place offers comfortable and affordable living for both local and international students. 

Features:

Hythe Mills Colchester has many features to improve student living. The property has modern student rooms. These include classic, standard, and premium ensuites. Each room has essentials like beds, TVs, desks, and shared kitchens with appliances like microwaves, cookers, and fridges. There are also places for fun activities. You can enjoy a gym, games area, pool table, and communal lounge. For better ease, there is secure bike storage, laundry facilities, and 100Mbps WiFi. Rent includes utility bills like water, electricity, gas, and heating, so students do not have to make separate payments. This makes it cost-effective. The property is accessible with features like wheelchair access, CCTV surveillance, and onsite maintenance. UniAcco, through its detailed analysis, will help students to analyse the accommodation and make smart decisions.

Location:

Hythe Mills is in the Hythe area, south of Colchester, near the River Colne. It's close to several tourist attractions. Colchester Castle is just a 17-minute ride away by public transport. The Minories, an art gallery and gardens, is perfect for a night out with friends. Colchester Zoo, a 60-acre zoo with over 240 species, is a short drive away. The Colchester City Centre is 20 minutes on foot or 15 minutes by bus, and Tesco Supermarket is just a 5-minute walk. The University of Essex Colchester Campus is just around the corner – a quick 15-minute stroll or a 6-minute drive away. Hythe Mills student accommodation is located near several restaurants and pubs. Bamboo Vietnamese Restaurant is a 5-minute walk (0.2 miles) away. Knight Pavilion is a 7-minute walk (0.3 miles), Artilleryman Bar is an 8-minute walk (0.4 miles), and Pizza Hut is a 9-minute walk (0.4 miles). For pubs, the Centurion is a 12-minute walk (0.6 miles), and Walkabout is a 13-minute walk (0.7 miles) from Hythe Mills.

Commute:

Hythe Mills Colchester is in a great spot with easy transport links. It's just an 8-minute walk to Hythe train station, making rail travel simple. For University of Essex students, it's a 6-minute drive or a 15-minute walk from Hythe Mills. Local buses can get you to Colchester city centre in a 15-minute ride or a 20-minute walk. There’s secure bike storage for those who like to cycle. The nearest major bus stop is "Haven Road," just 1 km from Hythe Mills. It's a pleasant 14-minute walk away.  You can also catch a bus from Station Road, Maudlyn Road, or the Tesco Store. These stops are close by. You can use the Colchester Hythe Railway Station for longer trips to visit nearby places like Ipswich.

Room Types:

Hythe Mills, Colchester student accommodation offers various room types to fit different tastes and budgets. You can choose from luxury studios and ensuite rooms, including premium and deluxe options. Ensuite rooms come in three types: standard, premium, and premium plus. These are part of 8–9-bedroom flats, and each has its own bathroom. Studios offer more independence with a double bed, under-bed storage, desk, chair, and shelves. Every room has air conditioning and a Samsung TV, offering an upscale living space for students.

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Standard Ensuite
Private Room • Private Bath
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BedDouble Bed
Stay 35 weekMove in 2024-01-06Deposit £1Rent £140 / week
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Explore Beyond Hythe Mills

Hythe

7 mins walk
Tesco Store

10 mins walk
Hythe Railway Station

6 mins walk
Hythe Railway Station

11 mins walk
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18 mins walk
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Nearby Locations

  • Bar: The Fat Cat, The Silk Road
  • Entertainment: Colchester Arts Centre, Firstsite
  • Restaurant: Middletons Steakhouse & Grill, Miseria & Nobilta
  • Shopping Centre: Lion Walk Shopping Centre, Culver Square
  • Supermarket: Tesco Extra, Sainsbury's Local

Location

locationHythe Mills, Hawkins Rd, Colchester CO2 8JX, United Kingdom
3.8

5 Reviews for Hythe Mills

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Chloe Mason

Dec 9, 2020

Worth every penny

5

Andrew Ukoko

Dec 9, 2020

Massive communal area with everything you need on site and very secure as gated. Staff also live on site, which was great when I locked myself out.

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Installment Plan: 10 instalments(UK Guarantor required), 3 instalments (UK Guarantor required) or else full payment.
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House Policies

CANCELLATION POLICY

If we cannot offer you a room, we will notify you within five working days of receiving your application. No payment will be due to us.

If we offer you a room but you do not accept the terms and conditions online, your application will lapse after five working days or three working days during our peak selling period (July-September).

If you accept an offer of accommodation online or by signing a tenancy agreement, and later decide to cancel this agreement, we will accept the cancellation if:

? You cancel your application within 14 days of our confirmation that your booking is complete (the Initial Cancellation Period) – note that this is reduced to 7 days from August 1st due to the proximity of check-in.

? You accept cancellation outside of the Initial Cancellation Period. In this case you are liable for the weekly rent (for each and every week or part week) until you find another acceptable tenant, and we are able to re-let the room.

? If you accept an offer of accommodation online or by signing a Tenancy Agreement and collect the keys before choosing to cancel, we will accept your cancellation on the following terms:
? You find another tenant for the room who is acceptable to Future Generation (it is your responsibility to find another tenant).
? You remain liable for the weekly rent (for each and every week or part week) until the room is re-let to an acceptable tenant.

If the room is re-let, there will be a charge of £50 for administration.

If you accept and stay in the accommodation throughout the whole tenancy period we reserve the right to add charges to your final balance for any damages or arrears occurred. If there are no charges or arrears at the end of the tenancy your contract will be finalised and released.

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Hythe Mills FAQs

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.
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)
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.
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.

For Hythe Mills, a UK-based guarantor is required.

Hythe Mills offers 3, 10 installments or the full payment option.

Yes, Hythe Mills offers 'No Visa No Pay' policy.