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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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Bills included
Flexible Move In
No Visa No Pay
No University No Pay
Best Payment Plan

Special Offers

Short Term Let Offer!
Lifestyle Voucher Offer
UniAcco Exclusive Cashback Offer
£100 Amazon Voucher

Distance from City Centre

9 mins9 m
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3 mins3 m
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£123
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4 room options

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Room Options

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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 6 weekMove in 2025-07-29Advance Rent £100Rent £124 / week
Stay 51 weekMove in 2025-09-20Advance Rent £250Rent £155 / week
Stay 44 weekMove in 2025-09-20Advance Rent £250Rent £159 / week
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waterways-loughborough-En-Suite Classic
En-Suite Classic
Private Room • Private Bath
study-deskStudy desk and chair
underbed-storageUnderbed Storage
wardrobeWardrobe
windowWindows / Curtains
Stay 51 weekMove in 2025-09-20Advance Rent £250Rent £145 / week
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Facilities in Waterways

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iron-boardIroning Board
microwaveMicrowave
cleaning-equipsCleaning Equipments Available
electric-stoveElectric Stove
radiatorRadiator / AC
sofaSofa
utility-billsUtility Bills Included

Community

study-areaCommunal Relaxing & Study Area
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paid-laundryLaundry Room
cctvCCTV
insuranceContents Insurance
accessibleSpecially Abled Access
support24x7 Dedicated Support
bike-storageBike Storage
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Explore Beyond Waterways

places iconDerby Road (Stand DB)

2 mins walk
places iconDerby Road (Stand DA)

2 mins walk
places iconThe Rushes (Stand RA)

5 mins walk
places iconGM Loughborough Taxis

12 mins walk
places iconThe Turkish Barber

13 mins walk
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Location

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

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

Cooling Off Period
Unless you have already collected the keys to the accommodation, you may cancel your booking by writing or completing our Cancellation Form within 7 days after we send you confirmation that your booking is complete (the “7 Day Cooling-Off Period”).

If your Tenancy is for a room in Wales, please contact us directly as a different cooling-off period may apply.

If you cancel within the 7 Day Cooling-Off Period, you will not be charged, and we will return your deposit or any advance rent payments made.

After the 7 Day Cooling-Off Period, you will remain liable for all amounts due under your Tenancy Agreement unless a replacement tenant is found for your room or you enter a new tenancy with Unite Students.

Replacement Tenant Policy
Before Your Tenancy Start Date
If you propose a replacement tenant before your Tenancy Start Date, Unite Students has complete discretion to:

Accept the proposed replacement tenant and enter into a tenancy agreement with them.

Place the room back on general sale.

Allocate the room to a student from the waiting list.

You will be released from your tenancy agreement seven days after any of the above occurs.

After Your Tenancy Start Date
If a replacement tenant is found after your Tenancy Start Date, you will be released from your tenancy agreement from the start date of the new tenant’s agreement.

If you have occupied the room before this, you will be charged £50 to cover the costs of preparing the room for the new tenant.

No Place No Pay (Applicable to first-year students only)
If you are a first-year undergraduate student and your university withdraws your offer due to not meeting the required grades, you may be eligible for a tenancy cancellation.

If you choose to attend a different university because you exceeded your expected grades, you may also be eligible for a tenancy cancellation.

To apply, you must submit:

A rejection letter from your university or a UCAS status screenshot confirming the required results were not achieved.

Proof of acceptance at a new university via UCAS Adjustment.

These documents must be submitted within 7 days of your results being published. Upon verification, your tenancy will be canceled, and any deposit or advance rent paid will be refunded in full.

No Visa No Pay (International students only)
If your visa application is rejected, you must send us the visa rejection letter within 7 days of receiving it.

Once verified, we will cancel your tenancy agreement and refund any deposit or advance rent paid in full.

This option is not available after 31st August in the year your tenancy start date is due.

No ATAS Certificate No Pay (International students requiring an ATAS certificate only)
If your ATAS certificate application is rejected, you must send us the rejection letter within 7 days of receiving it.

Upon verification, we will cancel your tenancy agreement and refund any deposit or advance rent paid in full.

This option is not available after 31st August in the year your tenancy start date is due.

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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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