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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

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The Towpath, Chester

Private Room/ Studio Flat

Wharf View, Chester CH1 4GX, United Kingdom Distance From University

About The Towpath

Book The Towpath student accommodation with the world’s largest student housing provider and get offers upto . Starting at £169/week. No booking fee, free cancellation! You can choose from ensuites, studios, shared rooms, and apartments. The Towpath is the top choice for students from around the world, and houses students from University of Chester and many more of Chester’s top universities.

Student Roost The Towpath is a design-led canalside student accommodation located on Wharf View in Chester. The city centre is only 5mins walk away and the same is for the University of Chester too, Kingsway Campus is another 10mins away. The property also has great transport links, so getting anywhere in the city will be convenient. Choose from a range of ensuite rooms and studio flats to live in here. There are a host of facilities available at the property as well – social spaces, quiet study areas, a gym and plenty more.

At Student Roost The Towpath student accommodation, rooms are luxuriously furnished and ensure that all your necessities are taken care of. You get to choose from private rooms, en-suites and studios. Come home to relax in your room or sit down with your flatmates in the living area and catch up with each other. Try finding new ways of making monotonous chores fun. Such as instead of slaving in the kitchen alone, start cooking together. This will not only help you enjoy the process but you will also learn something new in the kitchen. Studio flats are perfect for those of you who enjoy their independence. Living in a studio will not mean that you will not be able to enjoy the social life or the great student community experience that the property has to offer. No matter what you choose, you will always feel that you are at home here. Student Roost The Towpath student accommodation also allows for couples to live together and better yet they do not charge any extra fees or rent for the same. The fabulous facilities at this Student Roost Chester accommodation ensures that you spend time outside of your room with other residents, socialising and making new friends. The social spaces are perfect to unwind and relax with your friends. Bring your laptops and watch a movie or simply catch up over coffee. If you are looking for a place for your Pre-Drinks Friday, why not get your friends and drinks down to the common room! When you are looking to work on your assignment or have a presentation coming up that you need to work on with your group then the study spaces are perfect for that. Study in the quite rooms with your friends and take advantage of the large open spaces. To ensure that you take care of your health despite your busy schedule the property has a fully equipped Gym in the building. This student accommodation in Chester is extremely safe as it has round the clock security and CCTV surveillance canvasses the entire building. There is easy maintenance available as well. If there is something that needs to be fixed in your room then don’t worry the on-site maintenance team will have it taken care of for you.

There is a lot for international students to explore in Chester. The magnificent architecture and so much lost history among the walls are bound to leave you intrigued and spellbound. Chester Cathedral is one such stop that you have to make and here you will find the Early Decorated Choir.  The 14th Century architecture peeks right through the beautifully carved walls and the volunteering choir here is divine. The Grosvenor Museum is another one that you must not miss. Boasting of a fine collection of Roman antiquities, there is also a special display illustrating the life of the Romans. You will find here an impressive collection of modern artwork, numerous paintings and sculptures dating all the way back to five centuries.

When you are at home and looking to foster your no-cook mood you will enjoy the fact that you are surrounded by the city’s best restaurants. Literally, next door is Restaurant at the Chester Town House where you can your friends can head over whenever you are looking for a break. Weekends will be equally indecisive as you are surrounded by plenty of clubs. Rosies is across the street and is a glamorous 3-floor dancing venue, Since it is a classic favourite amongst students as well, you are bound to have a great time here!

Why book Student Roost The Towpath with Unilodgers?
1. Book now and pay later!
Book your room with a small security deposit of £250 which will be fully refunded at the end of the tenancy.
Pay your rent only after you have moved in. First rent payment due in October. Choose to pay in 3 instalments or even monthly instalments available at no extra cost - Unilodgers Exclusive deal.

2. Free cancellation!
No question asked for cancellation within 7 days of paying the deposit, if booked before 1st of Aug. In special cases, after cancellation period till anytime before tenancy start date - free cancellation (even 100% refund of your deposit) - Either you don’t get into Uni, or you don’t obtain a visa or you decide to join any other University. 

3. Anyone can be your guarantor!
Anyone from your home country can act as your guarantor, does not have to be necessarily UK Based Guarantor. For UK students - anyone from UK can be your guarantor. 

4. Dual occupancy allowed!
Looking to share? Dual occupancy allowed in selected Studios and Apartments at no extra cost - Unilodgers Exclusive deal.

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Features

Housekeeping Available

Content Insurance

Close to Universities

On-Site Laundry Facilities

Study Room

Gym

Common Room

Bike Storage

Car Parking

Wifi

Safety

CCTV

Onsite security

Secure Door Entry

Price also includes

Electricity Bill

Free Content Insurance

Gas Bill

Heating Bill

Water Bill

Wifi

Rooms from
£169 Per week

Private Room(5 types to choose from)

Platinum En-suite - Balcony
1 double bed
Ensuite Bathroom

Platinum En-suite - Balcony is nicely built featuring good storage and living space. It includes fully equipped shared kitchen, private bathroom and private bedroom having small double bed, balcony, wardrobe and study desk-chair. En-suite contains all modern facilities required for an easy and comfortable living.

Price £211/week
£201/week

Move in

Move out

Total

7 Sep 2024

30 Aug 2025

£10,761£10,251

Stay 51 weeks

Gold En-suite
1 3/4 Bed
Ensuite Bathroom

Gold En-suite waterfront is nicely built featuring good storage and living space. It includes fully equipped shared kitchen, private bathroom and private bedroom having small double bed, wardrobe and study desk-chair. En-suite contains all modern facilities required for an easy and comfortable living.

Price £199/week

Move in

Move out

Total

7 Sep 2024

30 Aug 2025

£10,149

Stay 51 weeks

Silver En-suite - Canal View
1 single bed
Ensuite Bathroom

Silver En-suite - Canal View is nicely built holding good storage and living space. It includes private bedroom having a bed, wardobe, study desk chair, private bathroom and an open plan shared kitchen. En-suite is well equipped with all modern amenities required for an easy stay.

Price £181/week

Move in

Move out

Total

7 Sep 2024

30 Aug 2025

£9,231

Stay 51 weeks

Silver En-suite - Accessible
1 3/4 Bed
Ensuite Bathroom

Silver En-suite - Accessible is nicely built holding good storage and living space. It includes private bedroom having a bed, wardobe, study desk chair, private bathroom and an open plan shared kitchen. En-suite is well equipped with all modern amenities required for an easy stay.

Price £169/week

Move in

Move out

Total

7 Sep 2024

30 Aug 2025

£8,619

Stay 51 weeks

Price £169/week

Move in

Move out

Total

9 Sep 2023

14 Jul 2024

£7,460

Stay 44 weeks

Price £149/week

Move in

Move out

Total

17 Dec 2021

9 Jul 2022

£4,342

Stay 29 weeks

Price £149/week

Move in

Move out

Total

17 Dec 2021

6 Aug 2022

£4,938

Stay 33 weeks

Bronze En-suite
1 3/4 Bed
Ensuite Bathroom

Bronze En-suite is nicely built featuring good storage and living space. It includes fully equipped shared kitchen, private bathroom and private bedroom having small double bed, wardrobe and study desk-chair. En-suite contains all modern facilities required for an easy and comfortable living.

Price £159/week

Move in

Move out

Total

9 Sep 2023

31 Aug 2024

£8,109

Stay 51 weeks

Price £155/week

Move in

Move out

Total

9 Sep 2023

14 Jul 2024

£6,842

Stay 44 weeks

Price £145/week

Move in

Move out

Total

17 Dec 2021

9 Jul 2022

£4,226

Stay 29 weeks

Price £145/week

Move in

Move out

Total

17 Dec 2021

30 Jul 2022

£4,661

Stay 32 weeks

Price £145/week

Move in

Move out

Total

17 Dec 2021

6 Aug 2022

£4,806

Stay 33 weeks

Studio Flat(4 types to choose from)

Silver Studio - Canal View
1 single bed
Ensuite Bathroom

Silver Studio -  Canal View is nicely built holding good storage and living space with waterfront view. It includes 3/4 sized bed, wardrobe, study desk chair, private bathroom and an open plan private kitchen. Studio is well equipped with all modern amenities required for an easy and comfortable stay. 

Price £242/week

Move in

Move out

Total

7 Sep 2024

30 Aug 2025

£12,342

Stay 51 weeks

Silver Studio
1 3/4 Bed
Ensuite Bathroom

Silver Studio is nicely built featuring good storage and living space. It includes an open plan private kitchen, private bathroom and a bedroom area having small double bed, wardrobe and study desk-chair. Studio contains all modern facilities required for an easy and comfortable living.

Price £226/week

Move in

Move out

Total

7 Sep 2024

30 Aug 2025

£11,526

Stay 51 weeks

Bronze Studio
1 3/4 Bed
Ensuite Bathroom

Bronze Studio is nicely built featuring good storage and living space. It includes an open plan private kitchen, private bathroom and a bedroom area having small double bed, wardrobe and study desk-chair. Studio contains all modern facilities required for an easy and comfortable living.

Price £222/week

Move in

Move out

Total

7 Sep 2024

30 Aug 2025

£11,322

Stay 51 weeks

Gold Studio
1 3/4 Bed
Ensuite Bathroom

Gold Studio is nicely built featuring good storage and living space. It includes an open plan private kitchen, private bathroom and a bedroom area having small double bed, wardrobe and study desk-chair. Studio contains all modern facilities required for an easy and comfortable living.

Price £246/week

Move in

Move out

Total

7 Sep 2024

30 Aug 2025

£12,546

Stay 51 weeks

Payment Info

Booking Deposit:
£250 to confirm your booking. (Refundable at the end of your tenancy)

Rent Payments:
Pay in Full
Pay in Instalment - 3 instalments due in October, January and April
Pay Monthly - Please inform about the same after making a booking
Guarantor can be any international guarantor, not necessarily UK based.

Booking Info

CANCELLATION POLICY RELATING TO BOOKINGS FOR ACADEMIC YEAR 2022/23

A. During cooling-off period

You can cancel your booking in writing or by sending an email directly to the Property Team within 7 days of accepting your tenancy agreement. If you decide to cancel your accommodation booking within these 7 days, we’ll arrange a full refund of your deposit.

If you book your accommodation on or after 1 August 2022, your cooling off period will reduce to 24 hours only from the point you accept it. If you do cancel your booking within these 24 hours, we will arrange the return of your full deposit.

Please note that at the point you receive your key and check in to your accommodation, the cooling-off period will immediately and automatically end.

B. After cooling-off period has expired

If you wish to terminate your tenancy agreement after the cooling-off period has expired, there are some circumstances where you may be able to be released from your tenancy, e.g. if you can provide evidence that you are not/are no longer a student at university. In other cases, you may need to find a replacement tenant.

To put in a cancellation request, please send an email or letter directly to your Property Team. They will respond as soon as possible, letting you know if there is any extra information you need to provide.

The following procedure applies to the below:

• Failure to receive grades (all academic years)
• Failure to obtain visa (all academic years)
• Studying in an alternative city where Student Roost accommodation is unavailable
• The pre-sessional English language course required to take up your University place is canceled
• Deferment of University entry (all academic years)
• Eviction from University
• Voluntary withdrawal from University

If you’ve confirmed your accommodation but then can longer attend the affiliated University for one or more of the above reasons, you may be able to cancel. If this has happened to you, please email or write to your Property Team immediately, explaining the reason(s) you need to cancel. You must also provide official written evidence from the relevant University to your Property Team within 3 calendar days of the results or decision being published or reached. 

If you have changed your mind about your choice of University and wish to study in a different city, we will seek to place you in Student Roost accommodation in that city, if such accommodation is available. If alternative Student Roost accommodation is unavailable, and you provide sufficient evidence of your change in circumstances as set out above, you will be eligible for release from the tenancy agreement and we will arrange the return of the full deposit (minus any deductions that apply if you have moved in).

The following procedure applies to the below:

  1. Change of mind
  2. Booked different accommodation
  3. Accepted onto a placement
  4. Single semester course
  5. Classes temporarily or permanently being delivered online, or decision to commute to your University city

If you do not wish to live at Student Roost for one or more of the above reasons, you will be required to find a replacement person to take over your tenancy. The replacement person must be a student and match the preferences of the accommodation (e.g. female-only flat).

The replacement person must sign a contract for the entire length of your tenancy agreement and secure this with payment of the deposit. If a replacement person is found, you will be released from your tenancy agreement from the start date of the replacement person’s tenancy. 

Please note that your deposit will be retained and you will remain liable for all accommodation fees until a replacement person is found and their tenancy starts.

If a tenancy release is not granted, you will be required to find a replacement person before you are released from your tenancy. If you are granted a tenancy release, we will arrange the return of your deposit (minus any deductions relating to the condition of your room/flat upon your departure).

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What communal spaces are there?
The property offers excellent communal spaces and guarantees a fun-packed and fully inclusive social calendar for all the students to enjoy, all year round.

Q. What if I have a disability or a special requirement?
Yes, The property offer rooms types with additional and accessible facilities. Please declare any medical information or disabilities on your application. You can always mention your preferences and special requirements. 

Q. How do I pay?
You get the choice on how you pay your rent. You can choose from annual, termly and monthly payment plans across the year. 

Q. Who is a guarantor?
Your guarantor is a person who agrees to pay your rent if you are unable to. The property will only contact your guarantor if there is a delay in payment. Your guarantor should be over 18 years of age. They should be in full time employment and a homeowner and/or renting accommodation.

Why book The Towpath with Unilodgers