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Over 1.5 million student rooms across the US, UK, Ireland, & Australia
The world's largest student housing provider
Trusted by students in 177+ countries
24x7 personalised support, Lowest price guaranteed, No booking fee, Free cancellation
Student-certified: on Trustpilot

The world's largest student housing provider

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Eclipse Cardiff

Newport Road Lane Cardiff CF24 0SP, United Kingdom Distance From University

About Eclipse

Book Eclipse student accommodation with world’s largest student housing provider. You can choose from ensuites, studios, shared rooms, and apartments. No booking fee. Best deal guaranteed. Starting at £154 per week. When you book Eclipse with Unilodgers, you get more than just a room. For starters, you get some incredible exclusive offers worth up to . Plus, and that’s some serious insta-cred. Eclipse is the top choice for students from around the world, and houses students from Royal Welsh College Of Music & Drama and many more of Cardiff's top universities.

The Eclipse is a new and sophisticated student houses Cardiff located on Newport Road Lane 2mins from Cardiff's city centre, bringing the best of the metropolitan city life to your doorstep. It is at a small walking distance from University of Cardiff and University of South Wales. It offers great amenities such as on-site party room and exclusive events, private cinema, gym and fitness room, social space with table games, private study room and free Wi-Fi. They provide en-suite rooms in shared apartments and studios.

One can choose between an en-suite room in a shared flat or a studio at the Eclipse Cardiff accommodation. If you choose an en-suite room in a shared flat, you will have your fully furnished bedroom with private bathroom, study and storage space. However, you will have a shared kitchen and living area. So, you can invite your classmate and study in your room or interact with your fellow flatmates in the living area. The Eclipse student accommodation also provides spacious studios which feature a private bedroom with a private en-suite bathroom, study area, storage area, modern kitchenette and living area. So, you can call your partner over and watch a classic romantic movie together or cook a special meal for yourself in the kitchen area. The Eclipse Cardiff provides an exclusive on-site nightclub where you can dance all night with your friends and flatmates or go to the on-site private cinema to watch a movie of your choice with friends and flatmates. The Eclipse student accommodation also offers a private gym and fitness room where you can work out on those problem areas in your body or head to the social space to play a good game of pool or table tennis and air hockey. The Eclipse Cardiff also provides a private study room where you can study with friends or one can also host a private dinner party for their friends in the private party and dining room. The Eclipse accommodation provides free on-site Wi-Fi which students can use to watch dance reality shows or be in regular touch with long-distant family members and friends. The Eclipse Cardiff provides a friendly on-site concierge service which is available 24/7 for residents.

International students in Cardiff must visit the National Museum Cardiff to get to know about the city’s culture and art offerings. Others can head to the Cardiff Castle where you can learn about the cultural history of the city and also go on a clock tour. Others can go to Cardiff City Centre. 

Relish gourmet dining with friends and classmates at The Clink Cymru which is at a walking distance from the Eclipse student accommodation. Grab a drink with your friends on the weekend at the Rummer Tavern.

Live a quiet yet thrilling student-life experience at the Eclipse Cardiff.

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Rooms from
£154 Per week
Payment Info

There are two payment options available - full payment or by instalment.

In order to pay rent in three instalments, you will need to provide evidence of a UK-based guarantor, such as a family member or friend. The first rent instalment must be paid 10 days prior to your tenancy start date. Your second rent payment will be due in January, and your third and final rent instalment will be due in May.

If you are unable to provide a UK-based guarantor, your rent payment will need to be made a year in advance, in full, 10 days prior to your tenancy start date.

For those students paying in instalments, the rent payment dates are:

1st instalment – 10 days prior to your tenancy start date
2nd instalment – the following January
3rd instalment – the following May
These can also be found on your tenancy agreement.

Please note that we don’t accept cash.

Remember: if you have chosen to pay by repeat card transaction, please ensure that you have sufficient funds available in your account at least one working day prior to the rent due date.

Booking Info

To apply for and book, a flat or bedroom at the property, you must pay £100 to reserve the room (described herein as “Reservation Rent”). 

You will have 15 days from making your booking to sign the Tenancy Agreement. The Reservation Rent is fully refundable if you cancel your booking within this period. 

Once the Tenancy Agreement has been signed, the Reservation Rent will be held until the first rental payment falls due under your Tenancy Agreement, and will be offset against the amount due. 

To cancel your booking you must tell us in writing by sending an email to us :

You may be eligible to be released from your agreement if: 

Your offer of a place at your preferred University/Higher Education institution is withdrawn as a result of you not achieving the required entry grades, you have surpassed your required entry grades and choose to go to a different University or you have extenuating circumstances that prevent you taking your place at University. 

In order to meet the criteria you will need one of the following: 

• To provide a written rejection letter from your chosen university/Higher Education Institute 

• To provide a copy of the acceptance letter from your new university 

• Evidence as to why you cannot take your place 

You will be required to pay a deposit (“Deposit”) at the commencement of the Residential Period. This payment will be collected with your first rental payment. 

Your Deposit will be held under a Tenancy Deposit Protection Scheme and will be used as security against any damage to the Room, the Flat or the Property (fair wear and tear excepted), any damage to the furnishings or other equipment provided (fair wear and tear excepted) and any unpaid Rent or other charges incurred during the duration of your Tenancy Agreement. The balance of the Deposit will be paid to you within 28 days after the termination of the Tenancy Agreement, less any reasonable costs incurred for the breach of any obligation under the Tenancy Agreement.

It is important that you understand that when you sign your Tenancy Agreement, you are entering into a legal agreement with the Landlord, and are liable for the full rent due for the Residential Period. 


Cancellation of your Booking by Property

Our terms and conditions reflect that you are required to sign your Tenancy Agreement within 15 days of completing your online booking and paying your Reservation Rent. 

If you have failed to sign your agreement within the above period, we may give you notice by email of your failure to do so which may lead to the cancellation of your booking, and no refund of the Reservation Rent. 

Your Reservation Rent will be refunded by us if we cancel your booking.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Will my room be cleaned?

Room cleaning is generally not included in your rent (although some of our residences offer room cleaning as part of the rental package), so you will be responsible for cleaning your room. If you’re not a fan of doing the cleaning yourself, we offer a range of room cleaning services. You can choose from weekly, monthly, ad hoc and end-of-tenancy cleans.

Q. Do I have to pay for a TV License?

You will be responsible for providing a TV licence should you use a TV in your room/apartment

Q. Who can be a qualified UK Guarantor?

A resident of the United Kingdom being Northern Ireland, Wales, Scotland and England. A resident needs to be someone who resides within the UK and is recognised as a resident for tax purposes with HMRC.
The guarantor must have a fixed address – Proof of address, in the form of a utility bill (less than 3 months old), and photo ID is required.
The guarantor must be able to enter their National Insurance number when completing the booking.

Why book Eclipse with Unilodgers