West Village
Experience exceptional student living at West Village Student Accommodation, Glasgow's top student accommodation option. This residence has top-tier amenities at a competitive rate, all near prime locations. West Village is an ideal location, just a five-minute walk from the University of Glasgow. The University of Strathclyde and Glasgow Caledonian University are conveniently accessible via a 15-minute metro ride. West Village Student Accommodation serves student preferences, featuring several luxurious studio apartments that are the key to comfortable living.
Features:
West Village, Glasgow student accommodation provides features to ensure a complete living experience for students. Apartments come with a fridge, electric stove, microwave, couch, bookshelf, and WiFi, all while including utility bills in the rent! Students don't have to think about spending additional charges on utility bills. The community amenities include 24x7 dedicated support, a game room, an on-site gym, and bike storage. Security is well-addressed with CCTV and an electronic key fob entry system. Other conveniences include contents insurance, a cinema, a communal relaxing and study area, a laundry room, and a parcel receipt service.
Location:
West Village, Glasgow student accommodation is located on Beith Street. The area is a hotspot for many eateries, offering students various dining and leisure options. Nearby, La Lanterna West End and Bread Meats Bread provide excellent dining experiences, while various study cafes offer cosy spots for hitting the books. For a quaint dinner, students can visit Roastit Bubbly Jocks or indulge in fine dining at One Restaurant. Those interested in Indian cuisine can explore fusion delicacies at Indian Orchard. For weekend outings, the Riverside Museum and the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum are popular destinations in Glasgow, providing enriching cultural experiences.
Commute:
West Village Student Accommodation is ideally situated for students seeking a convenient and well-connected living experience in Glasgow. Daily errands and essential needs are easily managed on foot, with CM Shop just a 6-minute walk away for immediate necessities. Getting around Glasgow from Beith Street is hassle-free, thanks to the Partick Interchange bus stop just a minute from the accommodation. Additionally, students have easy access to the Partick Train Station on Merkland Street. The Kersland Street bus stand is an 8-minute drive away, and taxis are readily available for further convenience to reach the place.
Room Types:
West Village Student Accommodation meets different student preferences by offering two distinct room types: The first option is the West Village Shared Apartment - Private Room. This option provides students with a private room within a shared apartment. This allows for a balance between independence and social interaction with flatmates in shared common areas. The second option is Premium DDA - Private Room. For students seeking a more spacious living area, the Premium DDA offers a more extensive private room with an en-suite bathroom. This room provides more privacy and convenience, perfect for those who value their space.
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Nearby Locations
- Bar: The Ben Nevis, The Pot Still
- Entertainment: The SSE Hydro, Glasgow Film Theatre
- Restaurant: Ox and Finch, The Gannet
- Shopping Centre: Buchanan Galleries, Princes Square
- Supermarket: Tesco, Sainsbury's
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Megan Shiells
Dec 9, 2020
Lovely home and staff. Excellent care service. Cannot fault it.
Amy Kane
Dec 9, 2020
Fabulous place. There’s always something going on. My friend went for a short time and it did her the world of good. Staff are friendly.
Payments
Booking Deposit: £100 to confirm your Booking.
Installment Plan: Full payment, 4 installments.
Guarantor: UK based guarantor
Mode of Payment: Mastercard and Visa debit and credit card and Western Union.
House Policies
Cancellation Policy 2024/25
We hate to see you cancel your booking but we understand that factors may arise that lead to you having to cancel.
Cancellation policy (An ‘Academic year’ covers the period 1st September to 31st August)
For bookings made between 1st October – 31st July for the forthcoming academic year commencing 1st September, you can cancel your booking in writing or by sending us an email within the 48 hours ‘cooling off period’ of accepting and completing your tenancy online.
For bookings made after 1st August for the forthcoming academic year, there is no cooling off period and you cannot cancel your booking.
For bookings made during and for the current academic year (from 1st September to 31st August), you cannot cancel your booking once you have accepted the tenancy offer (either manually or digitally online)
Please note that once you have received your key and checked in to your accommodation you cannot cancel your booking and you will be legally bound by the terms and conditions of the accepted Tenancy Agreement and will be liable to pay all the amounts due.
If you do need to cancel you will need to meet the requirements of our No place, No Pay policy.
In instances where a holding deposit has been paid and the tenant fails to manually or digitally complete the booking, or declines the tenancy offer, we reserve the right to retain the holding deposit in lieu of costs incurred.
Once you have booked and completed your tenancy agreement, you will be legally bound by the terms stipulated in the agreement.
After cooling-off period has expired
If the 48-hour cooling-off period has expired there are some scenarios where you may be able to cancel your booking if you meet the necessary requirements. These are:
No Place, No Pay Policy
If your offer of a place at your preferred/current University/Higher Education Institution is withdrawn by the University/Higher Education Institution as a result of you not achieving their required entry grades or passing your end of year exams, you may be eligible to be released from the tenancy agreement.
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 University in a different city 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:
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
a copy of the proof of acceptance of your new university by UCAS adjustment.
These document(s) must be received by us within 7 calendar days from the date your results are published or by 1st September (which ever date is the sooner). Please email the documentation to info@downingstudents.com. On receipt of the required documentation, it will be verified and, provided we are satisfied, we will cancel your agreement and refund your holding deposit in full
No Visa
If you cannot get a visa to study at a UK University (either on campus or online remote study) and you can provide written evidence that your visa and university application has been refused, we will release you from your tenancy agreement and make a full refund.
Evidence must be provided within one week of notifying us that you are unable to obtain a visa.
If the Tenancy has already commenced, and you have NOT collected your keys, you will be charged for the period from the ‘Tenancy Start Date’ to the date you provide the evidence that you have not been granted a VISA and/or do not have a place at a UK University.
If the tenancy has started and you have collected the keys for your accommodation prior to your Visa application being declined you will be responsible for the rent for the duration of the contract.
Summer Let Cancellations
You can cancel your booking in writing or by sending us an email within the 48 hours ‘cooling off period’ of accepting and completing your tenancy online, provided you have not collected the keys to your accommodation.. However, after the cooling off period you may be able to cancel if:
You request to cancel two weeks before the summer tenancy start date
And you provide evidence to support the cancellation e.g. no summer course, unable to meet conditions of offer
If you cannot provide evidence for cancellation:
Downing Students reserve the right to retain the holding deposit in lieu of costs
In the case where the summer let is cancelled by Downing Students the holding deposit will be refunded
West Village FAQs
If you provide written evidence from the University, within SEVEN days of your results being published and no later than 1st September (which ever date is the sooner), that you do not have a place we will release you from the contract without penalty and refund the deposit paid.
Only full time students can live with Downing Students. You may be asked to provide proof of your student status and it is very important that you notify us immediately if this changes.
Provided, you have NOT collected the keys, and that you have evidence in writing that your application has been refused we will release you from the tenancy and refund the deposit. If the Tenancy has already commenced, and you have NOT collected your keys, you will be charged for the period from the ‘Tenancy Start Date’ to the date you provide us with evidence that you have not been granted a VISA If you have moved into the accommodation prior to your Visa application being declined you will be responsible for the rent until we can find a student to rent your room.