Pillar Box
Pillar Box is a highly sought-after student accommodation in Coventry offering a truly exceptional experience for students. With its convenient location near War Memorial Park, this property provides a range of room types, ensuring privacy and comfort. Pillar Box, Coventry is designed to make your university years enjoyable. You can relax and socialize with other residents in communal spaces, becoming part of an exciting community. Additionally, there are plenty of opportunities to unwind and have a good time.
Location:
Pillar Box is located in the heart of Coventry, a city with a rich history and vibrant arts and culture scene. Coventry University and City College Coventry are just a short drive away, making this student housing in Coventry an ideal choice. The surrounding area is home to a variety of restaurants and bars, such as Noodle Bar, Coventry Kebab House, and Subway. Additionally, retail and leisure centres, including Greyfriars Lane, are conveniently located nearby. Commuting is a breeze, with bus stops like Magistrates Court and Quadrant Bus Stop within walking distance. Swift Cabs and Taxi Services are also available nearby, ensuring convenient transportation options for students.
Features:
The rooms at Pillar Box, Coventry student housing are fully equipped with modern amenities, including comfortable beds, ensuite shower rooms, kitchenettes, smart TVs, study desks and chairs, and ample storage space. The rent includes high-speed Wi-Fi and covers all utility bills. The property offers an array of impressive social spaces, including a club lounge, steam room, gym and fitness suite, and study facilities. These facilities allow students to socialize, relax, and maintain a healthy work-life balance.
Rooms:
Students can choose from thoughtfully designed studios, twin studios, and ensuites at this accommodation. The rooms at Pillar Box, Coventry are spacious and provide a premium living experience for students. The self-contained studios feature attached shower rooms, fully-equipped kitchenettes, study areas, and flat-screen Smart TVs. For those opting for en-suite rooms in apartments, they have access to a fully equipped kitchen and a comfortable living area with sofas, a coffee table, a large flat-screen TV, and a gaming console. The property ensures students have all the necessary facilities to enjoy a comfortable and productive stay.
Utility Bills Included
Microwave
WiFi
Fridge
Electric StoveDistance from City Centre
9 m
9 m
4 mPrice Match Guarantee
24x7 Personal Assistance
Room Options
Entire Place
Bedding Pack
Room Cleaning Services
Study desk and chair
Dual Occupancy AvailableBedding PackRoom Cleaning ServicesStudy desk and chairFacilities in Pillar Box
Apartment
Utility Bills IncludedMicrowaveWiFiFridgeElectric StoveCommunity
Communal Relaxing & Study Area
Lounge Area
Electronic Key Fob Entry System
On-Site Gym
CCTV
Bike StorageExplore Beyond Pillar Box
CoventryCoventry Station
Croft Road (Stop VR2)Quadrant (Stop BY2)Croft Road (Stop VR3)Location
71A Hertford Street Coventry CV1 1LAPayments
Booking Deposit: £100 to confirm a booking (adjustable in rent).
Security Deposit: £250 (refundable at the end of tenancy).
Installment Plan: Full payment (No Guarantor), 3 instalments.
Guarantor: UK based guarantor required.
Mode of Payment: Debit/Credit cards.
No Visa/University No Pay: Booking deposit will be non-refundable in the event of cancellation of Visa or University but students will be released from the license agreement (proof required).
House Policies
To apply for and book, a flat or bedroom at a Collegiate AC managed property, you must pay £100 to reserve the room (described herein as “Reservation Rent”). This payment is made at the time of booking through our on-line booking system.
You will have 7 days from making your booking to sign the Tenancy Agreement. The Reservation Rent is fully refundable if you cancel your booking within this period.
Once the Tenancy Agreement has been signed, the Reservation Rent will be held until the first rental payment falls due under your Tenancy Agreement, and will be offset against the amount due.
To cancel your booking you must tell us in writing by sending an email to us at: tenants@collegiate-ac.com
- No place, no pay – this will only be available to first-year undergraduates or first-year postgraduates and will enable them to cancel in the event of receiving a rejection from their university of choice, on the condition that they:
Inform us within 7 days of receiving their university rejection.
Provide written proof of the rejection.
Submit their cancellation and supporting evidence before 30th August.
- No visa, no pay – this will apply to first-year undergraduates or first-year postgraduate international students coming to the UK, on the condition that they.
Inform us within 7 days of receiving notification that their visa has been declined.
Provide official notification from visa authorities.
Submit their cancellation and supporting evidence before 30th August.
You may be eligible to be released from your agreement if:
Your offer of a place at your preferred University/Higher Education institution is withdrawn as a result of you not achieving the required entry grades, you have surpassed your required entry grades and choose to go to a different University or you have extenuating circumstances that prevents you taking your place at University.
In order to meet the criteria you will need one of the following:
- To provide a written rejection letter from your chosen university/Higher Education Institute
- To provide a copy of the acceptance letter from your new university
- Evidence as to why you cannot take your place
You will be required to pay a Deposit (“Deposit”) at the commencement of the Residential Period. This payment will be collected with your first rental payment.
Your Deposit will be held under a Tenancy Deposit Protection Scheme and will be used as security against any damage to the Room, the Flat or the Property (fair wear and tear excepted), any damage to the furnishings or other equipment provided (fair wear and tear excepted) and any unpaid Rent
or other charges incurred during the duration of your Tenancy Agreement. The balance of the Deposit will be paid to you within 28 days after the termination of the Tenancy Agreement, less any reasonable costs incurred for the breach of any obligation under the Tenancy Agreement.
It is important that you understand that when you sign your Tenancy Agreement, you are entering into a legal agreement with the Landlord, and are liable for the full rent due for the Residential Period.
Cancellation of your Booking by Collegiate AC
Our terms and conditions require you to sign your Tenancy Agreement online within 15 days of receiving the Offer of Accommodation.
If you fail to sign your agreement within this timescale we may cancel your booking, giving notice by email, and you will forfeit any ‘reservation rent’ paid if it is outside the 15 day cooling off period.
No Pet
Pillar Box FAQs
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.
For those students paying in instalments, the rent payment dates are:
1st instalment – 10 days prior to your tenancy start date
2nd instalment – the following January
3rd instalment – the following May
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.
