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Waterways

23-29 Derby Rd, Loughborough LE11 5AP, United Kingdom

Waterways is a purpose-built student accommodation in Loughborough, a charming town in Leicestershire's Charnwood borough. With its canal-side location and close proximity to universities, this modern property offers comfortable and convenient living for students. It is situated near Loughborough College and Loughborough University, with easy access to other nearby universities such as Nottingham University, Leicester University, and Leicester College. This student housing in Loughborough is also close to the city centre, providing students with a range of amenities and entertainment options.

Location:

Waterways student accommodation is ideally located in Loughborough, offering students a quiet and serene environment. The town is just a short distance from East Midlands Airport, making it convenient for travel. Loughborough is a bustling market town with a thriving student population, providing plenty of opportunities for socializing and exploring. The property is surrounded by various restaurants, clubs, cafes, and transportation options, ensuring students have everything they need within easy reach.

Features:

Waterways Loughborough offers a range of features designed to enhance the student living experience. Each room is fully furnished with a comfortable bed, under-bed storage, a WiFi-connected study area, and ample storage space. The rooms also come with a private washroom, a fully furnished kitchenette, and a shared living room with other flatmates. Additional amenities include a bedside table, dining table, iron with ironing board, and high-speed Wi-Fi throughout the building. The property also provides on-site laundry facilities, a common room, and a maintenance team to ensure a seamless living experience.

Rooms:

Waterways offers students a variety of ensuite apartments to choose from, ranging from Ensuite Basic rooms to Ensuite Classic rooms and from Ensuite Premium Range 1, 2, 3 & 4 rooms. This diverse selection ensures that students can find an accommodation option that suits their preferences and needs. Each ensuite apartment is thoughtfully designed and well-equipped, providing a comfortable and private living space for students to thrive during their university experience. With its convenient location, modern amenities, and flexible room options, Waterways stands as an excellent choice for students seeking a fulfilling and enriching living environment.

Key Locations:

Universities Miles Transportation Miles Places Of Interest Miles
Loughborough University - Main Campus 0.4 Loughborough Train Station 1.0 Loughborough University 0.3
The University of Nottingham - Sutton Bonington Campus 7.9 Various Bus Stops along Derby Road and surrounding areas Within 0.1 mile radius Charnwood Museum 0.5
De Montfort University - Leicester Campus 10.6 East Midlands Airport 8.1 Queen's Park 0.6
University of Leicester - Main Campus 10.2 Birmingham Airport 33.7 Loughborough Town Centre 0.7
Nottingham Trent University - Clifton Campus 12.4 Manchester Airport 71.8 Great Central Railway - Loughborough Station 0.9
 

Waterways is managed by Unite Students

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Room Types
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Room Options

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En-Suite, Basic
Private Room • Private Bath
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Stay 51 weekMove in 2025-09-20Advance Rent £250Rent £135 / week
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En-Suite, Premium Range 1
Private Room • Private Bath
study-deskStudy desk and chair
underbed-storageUnderbed Storage
wardrobeWardrobe
windowWindows / Curtains
Stay 51 weekMove in 2025-09-20Advance Rent £250Rent £155 / week
Stay 42 weekMove in 2024-11-22Advance Rent £250Rent £154 / week
Stay 44 weekMove in 2025-09-20Advance Rent £250Rent £159 / week
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Facilities in Waterways

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Explore Beyond Waterways

Derby Road (Stand DB)

2 mins walk
Derby Road (Stand DA)

2 mins walk
The Rushes (Stand RA)

5 mins walk
GM Loughborough Taxis

12 mins walk
The Turkish Barber

13 mins walk
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Location

location23-29 Derby Rd, Loughborough LE11 5AP, United Kingdom

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I had a really good experience booking through uniacco, the customer service was very fast and easy. They also gave me instant replies and good advice with queries that I had and helped me book a really good accomodation.
Blessy Eldho
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The moving in process was extremely easy and all the staff were helpful. I had no problems regarding checking in and if I had any issues it was dealt with immediately.

Payments

Booking Fee: £250 to confirm your booking (Adjustable in your rent).
Instalment plan: 2 or 4 installments, or make a full payment.
Guarantor: International Guarantor required.
Mode of Payment: Debit/credit card, Bank transfer.

 

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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.

 

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Waterways 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.

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.

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