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The Lyra

Portal Way, North Acton, London W3 6BX

At The Lyra, London student living reaches new heights of comfort and convenience! Designed with you in mind, The Lyra offers contemporary accommodations, combining stylish private studios and a communal atmosphere. The University of West London is just a 15-minute bus ride to this student accommodation in London. Enjoy spacious, well-appointed rooms perfect for studying or unwinding. Take advantage of top-notch amenities like a state-of-the-art gym, dedicated study areas and cosy social spaces. Located in the city's heart, you will be just steps away from bustling shops, lively cafes and excellent transport links. At The Lyra, every detail is crafted to enhance your student experience, making it the ultimate place to call home while you pursue your academic adventures.

Features:

The Lyra, London, offers a new home and experience with comfort, convenience, and thoughtfully designed features. Thanks to a personal radiator or AC, enjoy cosy nights with a sleek television and the perfect temperature. Stay connected with high-speed WiFi; the rooms have electric stoves and microwaves. The community offers 24x7 dedicated support, a secure electronic key fob entry system and peace of mind with CCTV and contents insurance. Discover easy living with access to a laundry room, parcel receipt service, bike storage and a communal area perfect for relaxation or study. Unwind in the game room or enjoy the modern, inclusive environment tailored to your lifestyle.

Location:

The area around Lyra offers the best local hotspots right at your doorstep! Sip on crafted cocktails at The Castle or enjoy a night under the stars at The North Star. For top-notch entertainment, catch a thrilling play at The Questors Theatre or watch the latest blockbuster at Vue Cinema. Savour delightful meals at Alounak or indulge in Mediterranean flavours at The Athenian. Shopping enthusiasts will love the extensive selections at Westfield London and Ealing Broadway Shopping Centre, while convenient trips to Tesco Metro and Asda make grocery runs effortless. Embrace the ultimate blend of relaxation, culture, and convenience in your new neighbourhood!

Commute:

Lyra student accommodation in London is perfectly positioned for effortless commuting! The Acton Main Line train station is just an 11-minute walk away. For those heading to Willesden Junction Station, a quick 26-minute walk gets you there, while the North Acton tube station is a mere 4-minute walk, offering speedy access to the city's public transport. Whether hopping on a train or catching the tube, your daily commute will be smooth and straightforward, putting all of London within easy reach!

Room Types:

Experience the perfect blend of convenience and comfort with stylish studio apartments, where everything you need is seamlessly integrated into one chic, self-contained space. Priced from just £390 per week, each studio offers a cosy, efficient layout that maximises every square inch, making it ideal for modern living. Whether cooking a meal, relaxing after a busy day, or catching up on work, this versatile space covers you.

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Distance from City Centre

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37 mins37 m
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Room Options

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Bronze Studio
Private Room (17.6 Sqm.) • Private Bath • Private Kitchen
Entire-PlaceEntire Place
study-deskStudy desk and chair
underbed-storageUnderbed Storage
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Stay 45 weekMove in 2024-10-19Deposit £100Rent £390 / week
Stay 38 weekMove in 2024-10-19Deposit £100Rent £410 / week
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Silver Studio
Private Room (20.5 Sqm.) • Private Bath • Private Kitchen
Entire-PlaceEntire Place
study-deskStudy desk and chair
underbed-storageUnderbed Storage
wardrobeWardrobe
Stay 45 weekMove in 2024-10-19Deposit £100Rent £410 / week
Stay 38 weekMove in 2024-10-19Deposit £100Rent £425 / week
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Facilities in The Lyra

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fridgeFridge
book-shelfBook Shelf
radiatorRadiator / AC
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bike-storageBike Storage
e-keyElectronic Key Fob Entry System
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insuranceContents Insurance
support24x7 Dedicated Support
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Explore Beyond The Lyra

North Acton

7 mins walk
Acton Main Line

7 mins walk
Wales Farm Road (Stop C)

7 mins walk
Imdadul Hoque Mondal

13 mins walk
Laminate Plant

12 mins walk
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Nearby Locations

  • Bar: The Castle, The North Star
  • Entertainment: The Questors Theatre, Vue Cinema
  • Restaurant: Alounak, The Athenian
  • Shopping Centre: Westfield London, Ealing Broadway Shopping Centre
  • Supermarket: Tesco Metro, Asda

Location

locationPortal Way, North Acton, London W3 6BX
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5 Reviews for The Lyra

Neighbourhood
4.4
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5.0
Amenities
4.6
Security
4.4
Value of Services
5.0
5
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Value of Service

Srushti Shah

Dec 9, 2020

Amazing staff, nice quiet location and the rooms are pretty large for their prices

5
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Kamil Khan Kakar

Dec 9, 2020

I have lived at the Lyra for almost a year now and have extended my contract for next year and will continue to do so until I finish university because I enjoy it here so much!

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.

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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

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The Lyra FAQs

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.
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)
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.
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.

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.

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