


Silk Mill Edinburgh
Silk Mill in Edinburgh is a top-notch student pad just a 12-minute walk from Edinburgh Napier University Merchiston Campus and 26 minutes from the University of Edinburgh. It offers a variety of room types, from 8-bed and 7-bed standard ensuite to luxe and executive studios. Each room has a study space, a comfy bed, and a dishwasher, plus there’s a free washer-dryer in every unit. The place has a gym, karaoke rooms, private dining areas and more. You’ll also find a games zone, outdoor cinema, and a lively social calendar to keep things buzzing.
Features
Silk Mill. Edinburgh student accommodation has everything you need for the ultimate student living experience. With all utility bills included, you will also get essentials like a fridge, microwave, electric stove, and WiFi in your room. On top of that, the community spaces are packed with perks, including bike storage, CCTV for security, and a game room to unwind. There's an on-site gym for those fitness goals, a chilled communal area for study or relaxation, and a cinema to catch movies with mates. It’s student life made easy and fun!
Location
Silk Mill on Dundee Street in the bustling Fountainbridge area of Edinburgh, making it super convenient for students. You’re just a 12-minute walk from Edinburgh Napier University’s Merchiston Campus and 26 minutes from the University of Edinburgh. Haymarket train station is only 10 minutes away, so you can easily travel around the city and beyond. The local area has excellent amenities, including the Fountain Park Entertainment Centre, where you’ll find a cinema, bowling alley, and restaurants like Five Guys and Pizza Hut. For groceries, there’s a Lidl nearby, plus Tesco and Sainsbury’s for your daily essentials. Foodies will love the variety of Asian restaurants offering Korean BBQ, Japanese, and Cantonese options. For a bit of culture and history, the Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle are just 20 minutes away by bus. With bus stops outside your door, you’ll have no trouble exploring Edinburgh's rich history, vibrant shops, and scenic spots.
Commute
Silk Mill’s prime location on Dundee Street provides fantastic connectivity around Edinburgh. The Grove Street bus stop is just a short walk away, with convenient routes that take approximately 12 minutes to reach Edinburgh Napier University Merchiston Campus and 26 minutes to the University of Edinburgh. For those using the train, Haymarket Railway Station is a 10-minute walk from the accommodation, offering easy access to various destinations across the city and beyond. Edinburgh’s comprehensive public transport network includes buses with single-journey tickets and the Ridacard for unlimited travel on buses, trams, and trains in certain areas. Trams also provide a speedy option, with a single-day ticket and the Ridacard covering unlimited trips.
Room Types
Silk Mill offers a variety of room types to fit your student's lifestyle and budget. Choose from our ensuite rooms and studios, with options like the 7-bed and 9-bed standard ensuites, or upgrade to a luxe or executive studio for that extra comfort. Each room type features a private bath and study desk, while studios come with a kitchen for those late-night snacks. Whether you are after a classic standard room or a premium studio, you’ll find something that suits your needs and style.
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Payment Details
Deposit: £250 to confirm booking (refundable at the end of tenancy)
Installment Plan: 3 installments or else full payment.
Guarantor: UK Based Guarantor required.
Mode of Payment: Credit/Debit Card or Online payment




House Policies
Cooling off period:-
Property's full termination policy is within your online account.
You can cancel your tenancy agreement for up to 7 days after the date of your booking (the Initial Cancellation Period). We will refund the full security deposit.
Please note, £20 will be deducted from the refunded amount to cover any international bank charges for deposit refunds made to non-UK banks.
Replacement tenant found:-
If you wish to cancel your tenancy agreement after the initial cancellation period or after your tenancy has started, you will be responsible for paying the rent and any applicable fees for the full tenancy period. However, if you find a replacement tenant who is approved by the landlord and has paid both the deposit and rent, your liability will be limited to the time until the replacement tenant takes over payment. The tenancy termination will only be confirmed once the replacement tenant has completed these payments.
If a replacement tenant is found, there will be a £50 fee for updating the contract, which you’ll need to pay within 14 days or it will be taken from your deposit. Once the new tenancy begins, the landlord will release you from your tenancy agreement.
No Visa No Pay:-
INTERNATIONAL VISA APPLICANTS ONLY
Before your tenancy period has commenced:
Should you fail to be granted your Visa before the tenancy agreement has commenced, you must:
send an email from the email account you booked with to your property email address if already in residence confirming that you have failed to obtain the required Visa and that you wish to cancel the tenancy agreement, stating your full name, details of the property booked; and
send the official notification of Visa failure that you have received from UK Visas & Immigration.
These document(s) must be received by us within 3 calendar days from the date you receive this notification, and MUST be received before 20th September for academic year bookings.
If this confirmation is not received by this date and your tenancy period has started, you will be liable for the rent from the start of the tenancy until another tenant that is acceptable to the landlord is found and the room is able to be re-let. Providing property receive the correct documentation in the stated time period, you will be released from the tenancy agreement and your deposit will be refunded.
After your tenancy period has commenced:
If your Visa is revoked after collecting the keys you must notify the property team immediately (within 48 hours of receiving official notification) by emailing to your property email address if in residence.
You will be required to provide written or email confirmation that the Visa has been revoked by providing official documentation from UK Visas & Immigration, and a letter from the University confirming your release.
You will be unable to remain at the property however will be held rent liable until a suitable replacement tenant is found, or until the end of any applicable legal notice period that applies under current legislation.
No Place No Pay:-
1ST YEAR APPLICANTS AND 1ST YEAR POSTGRADUATE STUDENTS ONLY
If you are a prospective first year Undergraduate or Postgraduate student and your offer of a place at your preferred University or Higher Education Institution is withdrawn by the University or Higher Education Institution because you do not achieve the required entry grades, you may be eligible to be released from
this agreement.
You must provide written evidence from the University that you do not have a place within 3 calendar days of your results being published (and no later than 28th August, whichever date is sooner). We will release you from the contract without penalty and refund the deposit paid.
You may also be eligible to be released from this 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 must:
send an email from the email account you booked with to your property email address if already in
residence confirming that you wish to cancel your booking, stating your full name, details of the property booked;
send the written rejection letter from your chosen university/college or UCAS, a screen shot of your UCAS status which confirms that the required results were not achieved, or a copy of the proof of acceptance of your new university by UCAS adjustment.
These document(s) must be received by us within 3 calendar days (and no later than 28th August, whichever date is sooner) from the date your results are published.
On receipt of the required documentation, it will be verified and, provided we are satisfied, we will cancel your agreement and process the refund of your deposit in full within 30 days.
If you fail to provide the information within 3 days, you will remain liable for the rent for the whole length of the contracted tenancy until another tenant that is acceptable to the landlord is found and the room is able to be re-let.
Silk Mill Edinburgh FAQs
Yes, we accept bookings for those turning 18 in the first semester, with an adult co-signatory on the tenancy agreement. Policies for under-18s vary by property.
No, pets of any kind are not permitted at properties, except registered assistance dogs.
Most belongings are allowed, but non-UK-compliant electricals, like rice cookers, may pose fire risks.