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The Spireworks

163 Cowley Road, Oxford, OX4 1UT

Are you looking for a great place with all the amenities and facilities you could imagine? If yes, The Spireworks is the perfect student accommodation property in Oxford. The properties are large and spacious, with sleek interiors and modern decor. Starting from GBP 265/week, this student housing in Oxford provides a luxurious stay for international students. Moreover, you can enjoy a ‘no visa, no pay’ and ‘no university, no pay’ offer to ensure your money doesn’t go to waste. With a huge number of features and facilities, The Spireworks in Oxford is the ultimate place to stay!

Features:

Some of the most prominent features at The Spireworks, Oxford, are the on-site gym and game room. The former is as good as a commercial gym, with all equipment and hygiene standards maintained. The game room is a specific area designed and maintained for gaming enthusiasts and students to unwind and relax. You can also socialise in the communal relaxing and study area, catch the latest movie in the theatre room, or rejuvenate in the garden. Top security features include an electronic key fob entry system and CCTVs. Other apartment or room facilities are a fridge, electric stove, microwave, and WiFi.

Location:

Staying at The Spireworks ensures you never have to worry about food. This student housing property has numerous affordable eateries, restaurants and cafes within walking distance of 5 minutes, like Il Gusto, Heat African Seafood & Grill House, Red Star Chinese, Za’atar Bake, Le Kesh, Antep Kitchen, etc. When it comes to sightseeing, you can visit the Oxford Botanic Garden to rejuvenate or take the popular Oxford Ghost Tour. If you need a quiet, calm place to catch up on your studies, visit the St Hilda’s College Library. Or you can walk to the closest public library within a minute.

Commute:

Walking and riding a bike are often the most feasible commuting options for an international student. If you’re staying at The Spirework and studying at one of the famous universities in Oxford, like the University of Oxford, Oxford Brookes University, Ecole de Management de Normandie - Campus d’Oxford, McTimoney College of Chiropractic, Kellog College, or Ruskin College, biking is the best option. You can also use public transit through the Plain bus stop, which is only 8 minutes away on foot.

Room Types:

The housing options at The Spireworks include five types of studios, one private room, and one room with a dual bed. All rooms include a study desk and chair, wardrobe, under-bed storage, private kitchen, and private bathroom. The rooms are designed to be luxurious, spacious, and comfortable. To make your stay in the United Kingdom memorable and worry-free, book The Spireworks today!

Key Locations:

Universities Miles Super Market Miles Places Of Interest Miles
University of Oxford 1.0 Tesco Express 0.1 Oxford University Museum of Natural History 1.1
Oxford Brookes University 1.5 Sainsbury's Local 0.3 The Ashmolean Museum 1.2
University of Reading 23.0 Co-op Food 0.4 Bodleian Library 1.2
University of Warwick 34.5 Marks & Spencer 0.5 Christ Church College 1.5
De Montfort University, Leicester 46.2 Oxford Covered Market 1.0 Oxford Botanic Garden 1.0
 
 
Metro Miles Bus Miles Train Miles
Oxford Train Station 1.2 Cowley Road/James Street Bus Stop 0.1 Oxford Train Station 1.1
Islip Train Station 5.6 Cowley Road/Bartholomew Street Bus Stop 0.2 Islip Train Station 5.6
Hanborough Train Station 8.3 Cowley Road/Prudence Place Bus Stop 0.3 Hanborough Train Station 8.3
Radley Train Station 4.2 Oxford City Centre Bus Station 1.0 Radley Train Station 4.2
Didcot Parkway Train Station 10.1 St. Clements Bus Stop 0.5 Didcot Parkway Train Station 10.1
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Room Options

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Bronze Studio
Private Room (18.0 Sqm.) • Private Bath • Private Kitchen
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study-deskStudy desk and chair
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Stay 51 weekMove in 2025-09-06Deposit £389Rent £389 / week
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Silver Studio
Private Room (18.0 Sqm.) • Private Bath • Private Kitchen
Entire-PlaceEntire Place
study-deskStudy desk and chair
underbed-storageUnderbed Storage
wardrobeWardrobe
Stay 51 weekMove in 2025-09-06Deposit £399Rent £399 / week
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Facilities in The Spireworks

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Community

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Explore Beyond The Spireworks

places iconJames Street east

2 mins walk
places iconManzil Way

2 mins walk
places iconManzil Way

3 mins walk
places iconOxfordshire Ethnic Minorities Business Services

3 mins walk
places iconAll Nations Tutorial College

5 mins walk
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Location & Maps

location163 Cowley Road, Oxford, OX4 1UT

Payments

Booking fee: One week's rent required to confirm your booking (Adjustable in rent).
Installment Plan: Full payment and 4 instalments(UK Guarantor required)
Guarantor:Internaional / UK based Guarantor required (To pay in instalments).
Mode of Payment: Credit/Debit Card.

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House Policies

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation Policy England: 2025-26:
 

Cooling-Off Period:

  • Standard Cooling-Off Period (Bookings made before 1st August 2025):
    • You can cancel your booking within 7 days of accepting your tenancy agreement.
    • You will be deemed to have accepted your tenancy agreement once you have signed the tenancy contract.
    • To cancel, send an email directly to .

We'll refund your full deposit or advanced rent if you cancel within this period. We will pay this refund within 30 days following receipt of your cancellation email to the bank account you used to make your deposit or advanced rent payment.

 

  • Reduced Cooling-Off Period (Bookings made on or after 1st August 2025):
    • If you book on or after 1st August 2025, the cooling-off period is 24 hours from when you accept the tenancy agreement.
    • You will be deemed to have accepted your tenancy agreement once you have signed the tenancy contract.
    • To cancel, send an email directly to

We'll refund your full deposit if you cancel within this 24-hour period. We will pay this refund within 30 days following receipt of your cancellation email to the bank account you used to make your deposit or advanced rent payment.

 

If you check in and collect your keys during the relevant cooling-off period, the period ends immediately when you accept the keys.

Cancelling After the Cooling-Off :

If you want to cancel your tenancy after the cooling-off period but before you have moved into your chosen aparto residence, you will only be permitted to do so in the circumstances listed below. Otherwise, you will need to find a replacement tenant.

Where we agree to cancel your tenancy after the cooling-off period, we will refund your deposit but you will not be entitled to a refund of any advanced rent already paid to us.

Permitted Reasons for Cancellation:

  • Did Not Get Required Grades (No Place No Pay):
    • You didn't receive the grades needed to attend your chosen university for the academic year .
    • Please refer to the No Place No Pay Policy.
  • Visa Issues:
    • You failed to obtain the visa required to study at your chosen university.
    • Please refer to the No Visa No Pay Policy.
  • Cancelled Pre-Sessional English Course:
    • You made your booking to attend a summer English language course that you needed to complete to qualify and this has been cancelled.
  • Deferred University Entry:
    • Your university entry has been deferred to the academic year 2026-27.
  • Changed University to a Different City:
    • You've decided to attend a university in a city where aparto Student doesn't have accommodation.

What You Need to Do:

  • Send an email explaining your situation and provide official written evidence (e.g., letters from the university, UCAS, visa authorities).
  • Evidence must include your full name and details of the reason (e.g., grade results, visa refusal).

Failure to Check In:

If you fail to check in, you will remain liable to pay any rent, or other fees associated with your original tenancy agreement, and we reserve the right to pursue you for any sums outstanding.

Cancellation after you have moved in:

  • Once you have moved into the residence, you will only be considered for a tenancy release in exceptional circumstances.
  • To qualify for exceptional circumstances, you must:
    • Have withdrawn from your university or institution for medical reasons. You must send us an email with proof of this in the form of a withdrawal letter, signed on headed paper from that institution; and
    • Send us, in an email, a suitable letter from the doctor or medical institution detailing the issue of why you have withdrawn from your chosen university or other higher education institution.
  • Tenancy releases for exceptional circumstances will not be granted where:
  • You are still at university and have not withdrawn from your course;
  • You have left university of your own volition for any other reason, including not attaining correct funding or loan, or suitable grades during the year;
  • You have failed to progress from one academic year to the next; or
  • The university has removed you from your course for any other reason, including disciplinary matters.

Where we agree to cancel your tenancy once you have already moved into your residence, we will refund your deposit minus any deductions for unpaid rent or damages but you will not be entitled to a refund of any advance rent payment you have already and you will also be liable for any further unpaid rent due to us up to the date of cancellation.

Once a tenancy release decision has been made, this decision is final, and any appeal of this decision will be undertaken using the framework of the aparto .

Cancelling for Other Reasons:

Find a Replacement Tenant:

If you wish to cancel for any other reason than those set out above, you must find another student to take over your tenancy before 1st May 2026. After this date, tenancy takeovers are not possible.

  • Requirements for the Replacement:
    • Must be a student.
    • Must meet the accommodation preferences of your booked accommodation (e.g., same gender if in a single-gender flat).
    • Cannot be an existing Student Roost resident or someone who has already booked for the .
  • Tenancy Takeover Fee:
    • You will need to pay a non-refundable fee of £200 to cover administrative costs.
  • Important Notes:
    • You'll remain responsible for rent payments until:
      • The replacement tenant signs their tenancy agreement.
      • Any cooling-off period for the replacement tenant has expired.
      • The replacement tenant’s tenancy period has started.
    • Once the above are complete, you'll be released from your tenancy.
    • We'll refund your deposit minus any deductions for unpaid rent or damages.

 

Frequent Asked Question (FAQ's)

What is platform fees?

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.

Is it Refundable?

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)

Will the booking fee be refunded to the student?

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.

Why should a student book with UniAcco and not directly with the Property Manager?

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.

Can I park my car?

Sorry, we don’t offer car parking at any of our sites.

Where can I smoke?

Our buildings and grounds are strictly non-smoking but you’re welcome to smoke outside of the building, off-site.

Can I live with my friends?

Yep, we want you to be as comfortable as possible when you’re with us. Just let us know you wish to live on the same floor when making your booking. If you don’t know anyone else moving to The Combworks, don’t worry – most students come on their own and soon make friends once they’re here.

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