Chapel Heights is a new purpose-built student accommodation located on Gilesgate, Durham. It is only a 5-minute walk from St Bedes and Hilds campus of Durham University. It offers great amenities like a roof terrace, cinema room, gym, social space, outdoor social space, bike storage and Wi-Fi. They offer studio apartments.
Get to live in your own spacious studio apartment at Chapel Heights Durham. In your student room, you will have your private, fully furnished bedroom with en-suite shower room, study area, storage area, fully equipped modern kitchenette and lounge area. So, you can copy famous dance steps while watching TV in your living area or make a midnight snack for yourself in the kitchen area. Chapel Heights accommodation provides a rooftop terrace where you can enjoy the breathtaking view of the sunset with your friends or have a good laugh with your friends and flatmates while watching a great comedy movie in the cinema room. This student accommodation Durham provides an on-site gym where you can maintain your weight by regular workouts or use the indoor social space to relax your mind by playing games like table tennis, pool, board games or simply watch TV with them. One can also make use of the outdoor social space to enjoy the summer breeze with their friends and flatmates. Chapel Heights student accommodation also provides bike storage facility for those who own a bike or one can utilise the on-site Wi-Fi to learn Feng Shui or be in regular touch with friends and family members. Chapel Heights Durham provides CCTV surveillance to safeguard its resident students.
International students in Durham must visit Durham Cathedral which is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and contains some of the finest pieces of Norman architecture. One can also go to Durham Museum and Heritage Centre to know about the local history of Durham City and see interesting exhibitions. Others who don’t like sightseeing historical places should go to Durham City Centre.
Give your taste buds a Turkish food delight by going to Akarsu Turkish Restaurant and Grill with your friends. Kick-start the weekend with a couple of drinks with flatmates and friends at The John Duck which is close to the Chapel Heights student accommodation.
Live a jovial student-life experience at this perfect accommodation for students.
Why book Chapel Heights 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 cancelation 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.
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.
Bookings for Academic Year 2020-21
7-Day 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 you will receive a full refund of your booking fee. No fees, no fuss.
If you decide to cancel your booking following the 7-day cooling off period, the below procedures will apply depending on your circumstances:
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
If you secure your accommodation and then for the above reasons are no longer able to attend the affiliated University, official written evidence from the University (and/or UCAS/relevant VISA authorities) must be sent directly to the Property Team within 3 calendar days of the results or decision being published. If sufficient evidence is provided, you will be eligible for release from the tenancy agreement and the full booking fee will be returned.
The following procedure applies to the below:
Change of mind
Booking different accommodation
Accepted onto a placement
If you do not wish to live at Student Roost for 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 and secure this with payment of the booking fee. If a replacement is found, you will be released from your tenancy agreement and Student Roost will return your booking fee in full. Please note that your booking fee will be retained, and you will remain liable for all accommodation fees until a replacement person is found.
Bookings on or after 1st August 2020
If you book your accommodation after 1st August 2020, your cooling off period will reduce to 24 hours only from point of acceptance. If you cancel your booking within these 24 hours, your full booking fee will be returned. Should you wish to cancel after these 24 hours, the previous procedures will take place depending on your circumstances.
Cancellations following tenancy start date:
If you book your accommodation on or after the tenancy start date, there will be no cooling off period. Should you wish to cancel, the below procedures will take place depending on your circumstances.
The following procedure applies to the below:
Fail to make grades required to complete academic year
Eviction from University
Voluntarily withdrawn from University
If you are unable to continue your studies at University and no longer will be a University student, you may be eligible to be released from your Student Roost tenancy. Your request to cancel must be submitted directly to the Property Team in writing or via email and be accompanied by sufficient evidence to your withdrawal and the reasons behind this.
If you are granted a tenancy release, your deposit will be returned to you (minus any deductions relating to the condition of the Property upon your departure).
The following procedure applies to the below:
Placement
Single Semester Course
If are required to cancel due to the above reasons, you will be required to find a replacement person for the remainder of your tenancy. The replacement person must sign a contract for the remaining length of your contract and secure this with payment of the booking fee. The replacement person must be a student and match the preferences of the accommodation (e.g. female only flat). If a replacement is found, you will be released from your tenancy agreement and Student Roost will return your deposit (minus any deductions relating to the condition of the Property upon your departure). Please note that your deposit will be retained, and you will remain liable for all accommodation fees until a replacement person is found.
Illness/Extenuating Circumstances
If you wish to leave the accommodation due to illness or any extenuating circumstances, this will be assessed on a case-by-case basis. The request to cancel must be made in writing or via email and any accompanying documentation must also be provided. Until a decision has been made, you will remain liable for all accommodation fees. 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, your deposit will be returned to you (minus any deductions relating to the condition of the Property upon your departure).
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.
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