Rushford Court
Rushford Court offers an outstanding living experience for Durham students, blending modern amenities with a lively community vibe. Housed in a charmingly restored Victorian building, it features spacious rooms, including studios and ensuites, designed for comfort and productivity. Residents benefit from on-site facilities such as a fully equipped gym, cinema room, music room, and communal study areas. Conveniently located a short walk from Durham's city centre, it provides easy access to shops, restaurants, and cultural attractions.
Features:
Rushford Court Durham offers a range of studio and ensuite options, including Classic Studio, Classic Ensuite, Premium Range 1, 2, and 3 Studios. Each room features essentials like a bed with under-bed storage, wardrobe, desk and chair, curtain, mirror, stool, and a private bathroom. The kitchen includes a microwave, cooking hobs, fridge freezer, oven, and washbasin. Cleaning supplies such as a dustpan, mop, vacuum cleaner, and iron and ironing board are provided. This student accommodation in Durham also boasts excellent standard amenities, including a vibrant social area, high-speed WiFi, communal study spaces, a vending machine, recycling facilities, and a well-equipped gym.
Location:
Rushford Court Durham perfectly blends historic charm with vibrant student life. Centrally located, it’s a short stroll from Durham University and New College Durham, with Newcastle University and Northumbria University just a quick trip away. Enjoy the lively city scene with nearby hotspots like Fat Buddha and The Swan & Three Cygnets, and savour delicious meals at Alishaan and Dingswaysushi. For your morning coffee, visit Flat White Durham Cafe, and when you need groceries, Tesco Extra and Sainsbury’s are conveniently close. With the University Hospital of North Durham nearby for any healthcare needs and local parks and Durham Cathedral for relaxing breaks, Rushford Court offers a perfect blend of comfort and convenience for an enriching student experience in Durham.
Commute:
Rushford Court at North Road, DH1 4RY in Durham, offers prime commuting convenience. Just a short walk away, you'll find Durham Sutton Street, Bus Station Setdown Stand Z, and North Road Bus Stop, making bus travel around the city easy. The Durham Railway Station is only a five-minute walk, providing seamless access to regional and national train services. For students, Durham University is a mere 20-minute walk, with a budget-friendly bus service connecting directly to all campuses. Other institutions like New College Durham, Newcastle University, and Teesside University are also easily accessible via public transport, making Rushford Court an excellent choice for students.
Room Types:
Rushford Court in Durham offers a variety of room types, including Classic Ensuite, Classic Studio, and Premium Range Studios. These options cater to different preferences and budgets. All rooms require a depositw, and tenures vary from 2 to 4 weeks, making it flexible for different student needs.
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Booking Fee: No Booking fee required.
Security Deposit: No security deposit
Instalment plan: Upto 7 Instalments(UK Student), 4 Instalments(International students)
Guarantor: International Guarantor required.
Mode of Payment: Debit/credit card, Bank transfer.
House Policies
International Cancellation Policy AY 24/25:
These additional cancellation provisions apply for any individual making a booking outside of the United Kingdom.
1. Cooling Off Period – the provisions for the Cooling Off Period set out in the main Cancellation Policy shall apply;
2. 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 we are satisfied, we 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 we are satisfied, we 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 Unite Students and must be sent to internationalcancellations@unitestudents.com.
If an agent is involved the evidence must be sent to the agent and then forwarded on to internationalcancellations@unitestudents.com.
3. Replacement Tenants - the provisions for the Cooling Off Period set out in the main Cancellation Policy shall apply. Please note the point that Unite Students is under no obligation to enter into a Tenancy Agreement with any replacement Tenant that is suggested under this provision.
Passed the 31st August, the No Place No Pay and No Visa No Pay do not apply.
The student remains liable for the rent unless they find a replacement Tenant.
Rushford Court FAQs
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.
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.
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.