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Elvet Studios

Elvet Studios Green Lane, DH1 3UA

Located 19 minutes from the City Centre, Elvet Studios in Durham is one of the most sought-after student accommodations in the city. Starting from only GBP 185/week, it is an affordable living solution for all who prioritise comfort and convenience. Most prominently, the weekly rent includes utility bills as well. By choosing this property, you get around GBP 200 to GBP 300 to spend anywhere else! The rooms are vibrant and cosy, with excellent furnishing. The entire property has modern architecture and homely vibes. Select Elvet Studios today to experience a comfortable and memorable stay!

Features:

Elvet Studios student accommodation in Durham has ensured that residents have access to a long list of facilities. Most prominently, the property is accessible to specially-abled residents. Bored in a new city alone? You can bond with your fellow residents or make new friends through Elvet Studios’ exciting social events and communal relaxing area, garden, or courtyard. A vending machine is always stocked at the property for those who wish to grab a quick bite. You can store your bike in the specified bike storage area. Security is optimal with CCTVs, contents insurance and 24/7 dedicated support. The rooms are comfortably furnished with television, microwave, fridge, radiator, AC, heating system, WiFi, and sofa. What more could one ask for in such a perfect student accommodation?

Location:

One of the most exciting and enjoyable aspects of staying abroad is the social life. Fortunately, there’s no shortage of fun around Elvet Studios. The area has plenty of pubs, bars, restaurants, and cafes where you can explore local cuisine and culture. For instance, The Half Moon Inn, The Library, The Woodman Inn, Market Tavern and Whitechurch Durham are all incredible pubs to visit because of their affordability and proximity. If you're an art/science enthusiast, ‘What Lies Beneath Us’ would be a fun visit. It is an art and science installation close to Elvet Studios. You can also visit the World Heritage Site Visitor Centre and Palace Green on a holiday or weekend.

Commute:

Commuting from Elvet Studios is easy and manageable because of its ideal location. The University of Durham, one of the most popular universities in Durham, is located only 10 minutes from this property on foot. Similarly, Durham University is at a walking distance of 20 minutes. However, if you’re enrolled at New College Durham, biking to the campus for 20 minutes will be most viable. If neither of the above options suits you, you can always opt for public transport. Not only is Durham well-connected, but the public transit is also quite affordable for students. New Elvet - Three Tuns, St Oswald Church, and Hild-Bede College are all high-functioning bus stops roughly 10 minutes away on foot.

Room Types:

As the name suggests, Elvet Studios has four types of studios available. You can choose different studios depending on the range and comfort you want. For instance, 1, 2, 3, and 4-range studios are available. When you book any one studio, you get the entire place to yourself, along with significant furnishings such as a study desk, chair, double bed, wardrobe, and under-bed storage. You also get your private bathroom and kitchen. Book Elvet Studios today for a world-class accommodation experience!

Key Locations:

Universities Miles Super Market Miles Places Of Interest Miles
Durham University 0.4 Tesco Extra (Durham) 1.0 Durham Cathedral 0.6
Newcastle University (Newcastle) 15.5 Sainsbury's Local (Durham) 0.6 Durham Castle 0.7
Northumbria University (Newcastle) 15.7 Marks & Spencer (Durham) 0.5 Durham University Botanic Garden 1.2
Teesside University (Middlesbrough) 19.8 Aldi (Gilesgate, Durham) 1.3 Oriental Museum 1.0
University of Sunderland 15.0 Prince Bishops Shopping Centre 0.6 Crook Hall and Gardens 0.7
 
 
Metro Miles Bus Miles Train Miles
Central Station (Newcastle Metro) 15.0 Durham Bus Station 0.5 Durham Railway Station 0.8
Haymarket (Newcastle Metro) 15.5 Sutton Street Bus Stop 0.3 Chester-le-Street Railway Station 7.0
Monument (Newcastle Metro) 15.5 North Road Bus Stop 0.6 Seaham Railway Station 13.0
Manors (Newcastle Metro) 15.8 New Elvet Bus Stop 0.4 Houghton-le-Spring Station (historical) 10.0
Gateshead (Newcastle Metro) 16.0 Claypath Bus Stop 0.4 Newton Aycliffe Railway Station 11.0
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Room Options

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Studio, Premium Range 1
Private Room • Private Bath • Private Kitchen
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study-deskStudy desk and chair
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Stay 10 weekMove in 2025-07-02Advance Rent £250Rent £229 / week
Stay 51 weekMove in 2025-09-20Advance Rent £250Rent £294 / week
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elvet-studios-durham-Studio, Premium Range 2
Studio, Premium Range 2
Private Room • Private Bath • Private Kitchen
Entire-PlaceEntire Place
kitchen-essentialsKitchen Essentials
study-deskStudy desk and chair
underbed-storageUnderbed Storage
Stay 51 weekMove in 2025-09-20Advance Rent £250Rent £324 / week
Stay 14 weekMove in 2025-06-04Advance Rent £250Rent £247 / week
Stay 5 weekMove in 2025-03-21Advance Rent £250Rent £247 / week
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Facilities in Elvet Studios

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Explore Beyond Elvet Studios

places iconNew Elvet - Three Tuns

6 mins walk
places iconLeazes Rd - Underpass Stand B

10 mins walk
places iconLeazes Rd - Underpass Stand A

10 mins walk
places iconThe Riverwalk

14 mins walk
places iconPrince Bishops Shopping Centre

10 mins walk
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Location & Maps

locationElvet Studios Green Lane, DH1 3UA

Payments

Booking Fee: You are required to pay £250 as advance rent payment.(Adjustable in rent).
Instalment plan: If you are a student with a permanent UK home address then you will usually have the option of paying in one, three or seven instalments. If your permanent home address is outside the UK then you have the option of paying in one, two or four instalments.
Note: If you choose to pay your rent in instalments, an additional charge of up to GBP 99 may also apply.
Guarantor: UK or International guarantor required.
Mode of Payment: Debit/credit card, Bank transfer.

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House Policies

Cancellation Policy

Cooling Off Period

1. Unless you have already collected the keys to the accommodation, you may cancel your booking by writing or completing our Cancellation Form, at any time during the 7 days after Property send you an e-mail confirming your booking is complete (the “7 Day Cooling-Off Period”). If your Tenancy is for a room in Wales, please contact us directly as a different cooling off period may apply. If you do that, you will not be charged and Property will return your deposit or any Advance Rent Payments you have made.

2. Once the 7 Day Cooling-Off-Period has expired, you will have to pay all amounts due under your Tenancy Agreement unless a replacement Tenant is found for your Room in accordance with this policy, or you enter a new Tenancy with Property Manager. To be considered a replacement Tenant, the individual would need to be a student who is eligible to book a Property Manager room in the usual way.

Replacement Tenants – Before your Tenancy Start Date has occurred

3. If you have proposed a replacement Tenant prior to your Tenancy Start Date, Property Manager has complete discretion as to whether it:

a. accepts the proposed replacement Tenant and enters into a Tenancy Agreement with them;

b. places the room back on general sale; or

c. allocates the room to an alternative student on a waiting list to enter into a Tenancy Agreement.

Property will release you from your Tenancy Agreement on the date seven days after any of the above has occurred.

Replacement Tenants – After your Tenancy Start Date has occurred

4. If a replacement Tenant is found for your Room after your Tenancy Start Date, Property will release you from your Tenancy Agreement from the start date of the replacement Tenant's new Tenancy Agreement. If you have occupied the Room prior to this, you will be charged £50.00 to cover our costs of preparing the Room for the replacement Tenant.

No Place No Pay – applicable to 1st year students only.

5. If you are a prospective first year undergraduate student and your offer of a place at your preferred University/Higher Education Institution is withdrawn by the University/Higher Education Institution as a result of you not achieving their required entry grades, you may be eligible to be released from your Tenancy Agreement. You may also be eligible to be released from the Tenancy Agreement if you are a prospective first year undergraduate student and you choose to go to a different University because you have exceeded your expected grades. To apply to be released from this agreement in the circumstances referred to above, you will need to supply us with a copy of:

d. a written rejection letter from your chosen university/college or UCAS or a screen shot of your UCAS status which confirms that the required results were not achieved; or

e. a copy of the proof of acceptance of your new university by UCAS adjustment.

6. These document(s) must be received by us within 7 calendar days from the date your results are published. Please complete our Cancellation Form with your documents. On receipt of the required documentation, it will be verified and, provided Property are satisfied, Property will cancel your Tenancy Agreement and refund any deposit or advance rent paid in full. 

International Cancellation Policy:- 

These additional cancellation provisions apply for any individual making a booking outside of the United Kingdom.

Cooling Off Period – the provisions for the Cooling Off Period set out in the main Cancellation Policy shall apply;
After the Cooling Off Period - Once the Cooling Off Period has expired the Tenant remains liable for the rent for the whole length of the tenancy unless they want to cancel with one of these 3 conditions:
No Place No Pay: the provisions for No Place No Pay set out in the main Cancellation Policy shall apply, save that this option shall not be available after the 31st August in the year the Tenancy Start Date is due to occur.
No Visa No Pay:if the student doesn’t get their visa to come and study in the UK, the student must send us the visa application rejection letter within 7 days of receiving it. On receipt of the required documentation, it will be verified and, provided Property are satisfied, Property will cancel your Tenancy Agreement and refund any deposit or advance rent paid in full. This option shall not be available after the 31st August in the year the Tenancy Start Date is due to occur.
No ATAS certificate, No Pay: Some international students coming to the UK to study in very specific fields need to apply for an ATAS certificate. (Academic Technology Approval Scheme). If a student’s ATAS certificate application is rejected the student must send us the ATAS certificate application rejection letter within 7 days of receiving it. On receipt of the required documentation, it will be verified and, provided Property are satisfied, Property will cancel your Tenancy Agreement and refund any deposit or advance rent paid in full. This option shall not be available after the 31st August in the year the Tenancy Start Date is due to occur.

The cancellation requests along with the proof documents must be sent by the student, from the email address they have registered their account with Property Manager and must be sent.

If an agent is involved the evidence must be sent to the agent and then forwarded via mail.

Replacement Tenants – Before your Tenancy Start Date has occurred

If you have proposed a replacement Tenant prior to your Tenancy Start Date, Property Manager has complete discretion as to whether it:

a. accepts the proposed replacement Tenant and enters into a Tenancy Agreement with them;

b. places the room back on general sale; or

c. allocates the room it to an alternative student on a waiting list to enter into a Tenancy Agreement.

Property will release you from your Tenancy Agreement on the date seven days after any of the above has occurred.

The student remains liable for the rent unless they find a replacement Tenant.

Frequent Asked Question (FAQ's)

What is platform fees?

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.

Is it Refundable?

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)

Will the booking fee be refunded to the student?

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.

Why should a student book with UniAcco and not directly with the Property Manager?

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.

Is it possible to prolong my tenancy?

Certainly, if your current room is still vacant, we would be delighted to extend your stay. Kindly get in touch with us, we will be pleased to facilitate this arrangement for you.

Is there parking provided at my accommodation, and what is the associated cost?

Parking is available at some of our properties, and students can reserve spaces on a first-come-first-served basis. The parking fee varies depending on the property.
For details on parking availability at your accommodation, refer to your property welcome guide. Locate your welcome guide here.

Why is my credit no longer visible on my statement?

If there's a credit on your account, it will no longer be displayed on your account statement. However, if you have an upcoming future instalment (within the next 10 days), any previously shown credit on your account has now been utilized to offset the upcoming instalment. This means that the rent will be deducted, with the amount being reduced by the credit on your account.

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