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Carters Yard

12 Dumbarton Road Stirling, FK8 2FB

Carters Yard is a modern student residence right in the city centre. It’s conveniently close to the University of Stirling, just a short bus ride away. The accommodation offers a range of spacious studios and en-suite rooms, all with comfy double beds, stylish kitchens, wardrobes, and study desks. Residents can enjoy facilities like a cinema room, a gym, and a cosy dining area. The property includes high-speed Wi-Fi and laundry facilities for rent. With its great location, Carters Yard is perfect for students who want to be near their university while enjoying Stirling’s shops, restaurants, and historic sites.

Features

Carters Yard student housing in Sterling offers a range of features to make student living comfortable and convenient. Each apartment comes with essential amenities like Wi-Fi, storage cabins, and a dining room, all with utility bills included. The community benefits from bike storage, special access for those with disabilities, and an on-site gym. Residents can enjoy a laundry room, vending machines, and insurance. For entertainment and security, there’s a game room, theatre, electronic key fob entry system, CCTV, and 24/7 dedicated support. Plus, parking space is available for those who drive.

Location

Carters Yard, Stirling, is perfectly situated, with plenty of dining and essential services nearby. Students can enjoy a variety of restaurants and cafes, including Nando's, Brewdog Starbucks, and Subway. For healthcare needs, Stirling Community Hospital is reachable in about 5 minutes by car or 20 minutes by bus. Grocery shopping is convenient, with Tesco Express and Co-op Food just a 10-minute walk from the accommodation. This prime location ensures students have easy access to everything they need for a comfortable and convenient lifestyle.

Commute

Carters Yard boasts excellent transport links for students. The nearest bus stop is just a 3-minute walk away, with local buses running frequently from early morning to evening, providing convenient access to various parts of Stirling and the University of Stirling. Stirling Train Station is less than a 5-minute walk from the accommodation, offering rail services to major cities like Glasgow and Edinburgh. A bus ride to the University of Stirling takes around 20 minutes, making commuting straightforward. Overall, Carters Yard’s transport connections make it easy for students to travel around the city and reach their university.

Room Types

Carters Yard offers a range of room types to suit different preferences and budgets. You can choose from private studios like Deluxe and Premium Studios, which come with a bed, study desk, under-bed storage, wardrobe, and private bathroom. One Bed Studio and Mezzanine Apartments are available for those needing more space,. En-suite rooms in shared flats are perfect for those who enjoy community living.

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Room Options

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Classic 6 Bed En-suite
Private Room (12.2 Sqm.) • Private Bath
study-deskStudy desk and chair
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Bed3/4 Double Bed
Stay 51 weekMove in 2025-09-06Deposit £150Rent £206 / week
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2 Bed En-suite
Private Room (12.2-16.9 Sqm.) • Private Bath
study-deskStudy desk and chair
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wardrobeWardrobe
Bed3/4 Double Bed
Stay 51 weekMove in 2025-09-06Deposit £150Rent £205 / week
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Facilities in Carters Yard

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Explore Beyond Carters Yard

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Location & Maps

location12 Dumbarton Road Stirling, FK8 2FB

Payment Details

Booking Deposit: A holding deposit is required to secure your room with the property, and the amount depends on the room type you choose.(refundable at the end of tenancy)
Installment Plan: You can choose to pay in full or in 3 to 4 installments.
Please note that a UK-based guarantor is required for installment plans.
Guarantor: UK based guarantor required.
Mode of Payment: Recurring Card, Direct Debit or via Bank Transfer.

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House Policies

Cancellation Policy

CANCELLATION BY YOU – CANCELLATION WITHIN THE COOLING OFF PERIOD
If you choose to cancel your booking with Property Manager, you have 14 calendar days after receiving the original Accommodation Offer to do so and get a full refund of the Holding Deposit paid. If you have made your booking less than 14 days before your scheduled check-in date, you may cancel your booking until the earlier of
(a) 14 days after receipt of the Accommodation Offer email and
(b) the Tenancy Start date on your Tenancy Agreement. You may cancel your booking by sending an email to the relevant Accommodation Office email address listed on the individual sites. Property Manager will refund your Holding Deposit within 7 calendar days of cancellation. If you cancel your booking after the cooling off period has expired, you will not get your Holding Deposit returned to you and you, and your guarantor if reasonable, will be required to meet the obligations set out within the Tenancy Agreement.

PERIOD BEFORE YOU ENTER INTO YOUR TENANCY AGREEMENT
The Landlord and Property Manager reserve the right to not return your Holding Deposit and cancel your booking on notice if:
1 Property take all reasonable steps to enter into the Tenancy Agreement before the deadline and you fail to do so, for example, if you fail to complete your application or provide guarantor details and supporting documentation in good time;
2 You provide us with relevant false or misleading information; and/or 3.3 Property are prohibited from entering to the Tenancy Agreement because of the Immigration Act 2014.

PERIOD FROM AND INCLUDING WHEN YOU HAVE ENTERED INTO THE TENANCY AGREEMENT
If you have entered into the Tenancy Agreement and you cancel your booking after the cooling off period has expired, Property will release you from the contract up to and including 22nd August 2025 where you meet the following criteria and can provide sufficient evidence:
If you are a first-year prospective undergraduate student and your offer of a place at your preferred University/Higher Education institution is withdrawn because of you not achieving the required entry grades or you have surpassed your required entry grades and choose to go to a different University. To meet the criteria, you will need:
 To provide a written rejection letter from your chosen university/higher education institute within 72 hours of your exam results being published o To provide a copy of the acceptance letter from your new university. Where proof is provided in accordance with these terms and conditions and to our and the landlords reasonable satisfaction, you will be entitled to cancel the booking and you will not be liable for the contractual obligations laid out in the Tenancy Agreement from the date of cancellation.

Failure to obtain a UK Visa If you fail to obtain a UK Visa before the start date of your tenancy, Property will cancel your Tenancy Agreement and refund any rent payments made, so long as you provide within 72 hours of receiving your official confirmation:
• Supporting official evidence that your Visa was declined.
• Written confirmation that you wish to cancel your booking.

Cancellation for any other reason If you have entered into the Tenancy Agreement and you wish to cancel your booking after the cooling off period has expired and you do not fit into our eligible criteria above, you will not get your Holding Deposit returned to you, and you and your guarantor, will be required to meet the obligations set out within the Tenancy Agreement regardless of whether you have collected your keys. If you cancel your booking and can find an eligible replacement tenant, subject to our agreement, you will be released from the contractual obligations as set out in the Tenancy Agreement. Any overpaid rent will be refunded to you, less an amount equal to your Holding Deposit as a cancellation fee. The site team will confirm your official release date.

CANCELLATIONS AFTER YOU HAVE MOVED INTO THE ACCOMMODATION
1. Property hope you have a happy stay in your accommodation, but if for any reason you decide to leave during your contracted term, the landlord may agree to release you from your contract. Providing the conditions set out below are met:
1.1. You agree that you will not transfer or sublet the tenancy created by the Tenancy Agreement to anyone else without obtaining our written consent inline with point 11.1(m) of the Tenancy Agreement.
1.2. You find a suitable replacement to take a new Tenancy Agreement for your room for the remaining period of your contract.
1.2.1. Replacement tenants must be 18 years old or over and enrolled as a full-time student in a university or college in proximity to the accommodation. Where the accommodation has agreements with set universities, the replacement may be restricted to that university - Please check with your Accommodation Team.
1.2.2. The incoming tenant must enter into a Tenancy Agreement with us and pay sums due within this agreement.
1.2.3. The incoming tenant, where reasonable, must provide a suitable Guarantor. The Guarantor must accept the Terms and Conditions set out in the Tenancy Agreement.
1.3. Refunds due will be processed once the replacement taking over the contract has signed the Tenancy Agreement, paid, and moved into the accommodation.
1.4. If you do find someone to take over your contract, you will need to pay a £50 administration fee.
1.5. If you fail to find someone to take over your tenancy, you will be responsible for paying the full rent until the end of your contracted time at the accommodation.

CANCELLATIONS BY PROPERTY MANAGER OR THE LANDLORD
Our terms and conditions require you to sign your Tenancy Agreement online within 14 calendar days of receiving the Offer of Accommodation. If you fail to sign your agreement within this timescale, Property may cancel your booking, giving notice by email and you will forfeit any booking fee paid if it is outside the cooling off period above. If you fail to check-in on your accommodation start date and you have not signed your agreement, Property may cancel your booking at any time by giving notice by email. If you are outside the cooling off period, your Holding Deposit will not be refunded. Once you have signed your Tenancy Agreement, it may only be terminated if Property mutually agree to do so or in the circumstances set out in point 3 above.

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 smoke in the accommodation?

Smoking is not allowed within the accommodation, however there is a designated smoking area outside the building.

Can I have pets?

No pets are permitted under the term of the tenancy agreement.

Can I have my groceries delivered to site?

Yes. Groceries can be delivered to the reception area, but you are to ensure that you are available to take receipt of the delivery. Delivery drivers are not to be given access to the flats.

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