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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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The Orchard, Leicester

Private Room/ Studio Flat

59 Friar Ln, Leicester LE1 5RB, United Kingdom Distance From University

About The Orchard

Book The Orchard student accommodation with the world’s largest student housing provider and get offers upto . Starting at £175/week. No booking fee, free cancellation! You can choose from ensuites, studios, shared rooms, and apartments. The Orchard is the top choice for students from around the world, and houses students from University of Leicester, and many more of Leicester’s top universities.

The Orchard is inspired by the fruit farms across the Leicestershire countryside, which have helped to produce wines, fruit cordials, and presses for many years, the most popular of which is Belvoir Farm Elderflower Cordial. 

Our latest development, The Orchard, is ideally suited for all students looking for accommodation that has everything they need. The new apartments are modern and luxurious, with all the amenities needed in the building.

​Make the most of the summertime sunshine with the private outdoor garden exclusive to The Orchard residents. Generous communal areas provide a perfect space to chill with friends, with a large TV and comfortable areas to relax. There are two communal laundry rooms on-site that are available 24/7 and the building has 24-hour CCTV and on-site security overnight.

The Orchard is located on Friar Lane, ideal for students at De Montfort University, it’s only a 3 minute walk to the centre of campus. 

Based in the city centre, all amenities are a short walk from The Orchard  - ideal for anyone looking to experience the city lifestyle. There are a number of supermarkets within walking distance, including international supermarkets on the doorstep. 

Leicester’s top shopping centre is less than a 5-minute walk away, which also has a Showcase Cinema de Lux so you can keep up-to-date with the latest releases. 

The Orchard also sits in the heart of Leicester’s rich historical culture and Roman heritage with museums, galleries and the cathedral only minutes away. Castle Gardens is a popular spot for soaking in the sun, right next to the River Soar, and only a 4-minute walk. 

Public transport is frequent and accessible enabling the surrounding countryside and nearby towns to be visited easily.  Leicester’s Train station is just a 20 minutes walk where there are regular trains to London taking just over an hour.

Features

Cleaning Facility Available - Additional Cost

Deep Cleaning Available - Additional Cost

Maintenance - Oncall in the daytime

Fully Furnished

Free Bedding Pack

Close to City Centre

Close to Universities

Lockable Post Boxes

On-Site Laundry Facilities

Elevators

Outdoor Courtyard

Common Room

Bike Storage

Wifi

Safety

24/7 CCTV

Biometric Fingerprint Entry

Night Security Only

Price also includes

Electricity Bill

Gas Bill

Heating Bill

Water Bill

Wifi

Rooms from
£175 Per week

Studio Flat(13 types to choose from)

Superior Studio - Second Floor
1 single bed
Ensuite Bathroom

Superior Studio - Second Floor is nicely built holding good storage and living space covering an area of approximately 27.1m². The apartment comes fully equipped with a fully fitted kitchenette, ensuite bathroom, fully furnished, electric heater, under sink boiler, shower heater, study desk, and chair for a comfortable stay at the property.

Price £225/week

Move in

Move out

Total

16 Sep 2024

6 Sep 2025

£11,411

Stay 51 weeks

Superior Studio - First Floor
1 double bed
Ensuite Bathroom

The Superior Studio - First Floor is nicely built holding good storage and living space covering an area of approximately 27.1m². The apartment comes fully equipped with a fully fitted kitchenette, ensuite bathroom, fully furnished, electric heater, under sink boiler, shower heater, study desk, and chair for a comfortable stay at the property.

Price £220/week

Move in

Move out

Total

16 Sep 2024

6 Sep 2025

£11,157

Stay 51 weeks

Premium Studio - Fourth Floor
1 double bed
Ensuite Bathroom

Premium Studio - Fourth Floor is nicely built holding good storage and living space. The apartment comes fully equipped with a fully fitted kitchenette, ensuite bathroom, fully furnished, electric heater, under sink boiler, shower heater, study desk, and chair for a comfortable stay at the property.

Price £200/week

Move in

Move out

Total

16 Sep 2024

6 Sep 2025

£10,143

Stay 51 weeks

Premium Studio - Third Floor
1 double bed
Ensuite Bathroom

Premium Studio - Third Floor is nicely built holding good storage and living space. The apartment comes fully equipped with a fully fitted kitchenette, ensuite bathroom, fully furnished, electric heater, under sink boiler, shower heater, study desk, and chair for a comfortable stay at the property.

Price £200/week

Move in

Move out

Total

16 Sep 2024

6 Sep 2025

£10,143

Stay 51 weeks

Superior Studio - Ground Floor
1 double bed
Ensuite Bathroom

The Superior Studio - Ground Floor is nicely built holding good storage and living space covering an area of approximately 23.4-25.3m². The apartment comes fully equipped with a fully fitted kitchenette, ensuite bathroom, fully furnished, electric heater, under sink boiler, shower heater, study desk, and chair for a comfortable stay at the property.

Price £200/week

Move in

Move out

Total

16 Sep 2024

6 Sep 2025

£10,143

Stay 51 weeks

Premium Studio - Second Floor
1 double bed
Ensuite Bathroom

Premium Studio - Second Floor is nicely built holding good storage and living space. The apartment comes fully equipped with a fully fitted kitchenette, ensuite bathroom, fully furnished, electric heater, under sink boiler, shower heater, study desk, and chair for a comfortable stay at the property.

Price £195/week

Move in

Move out

Total

16 Sep 2024

6 Sep 2025

£9,889

Stay 51 weeks

Deluxe Studio - Fourth Floor
1 double bed
Ensuite Bathroom

Deluxe Studio - Fourth Floor is nicely built holding good storage and living space. The apartment comes fully equipped with a fully fitted kitchenette, ensuite bathroom, fully furnished, electric heater, under sink boiler, shower heater, study desk, and chair for a comfortable stay at the property.

Price £190/week

Move in

Move out

Total

16 Sep 2024

6 Sep 2025

£9,636

Stay 51 weeks

Deluxe Studio - Third Floor
1 double bed
Ensuite Bathroom

Deluxe Studio - Third Floor is nicely built holding good storage and living space. The apartment comes fully equipped with a fully fitted kitchenette, ensuite bathroom, fully furnished, electric heater, under sink boiler, shower heater, study desk, and chair for a comfortable stay at the property.

Price £190/week

Move in

Move out

Total

16 Sep 2024

6 Sep 2025

£9,636

Stay 51 weeks

Premium Studio - First Floor
1 double bed
Ensuite Bathroom

Premium Studio - First Floor is nicely built holding good storage and living space covering an area of approximately 20.8m². The apartment comes fully equipped with a fully fitted kitchenette, ensuite bathroom, fully furnished, electric heater, under sink boiler, shower heater, study desk, and chair for a comfortable stay at the property.

Price £190/week

Move in

Move out

Total

16 Sep 2024

6 Sep 2025

£9,636

Stay 51 weeks

Deluxe Studio - Second Floor
1 double bed
Ensuite Bathroom

Deluxe Studio - Second Floor is nicely built holding good storage and living space. The apartment comes fully equipped with a fully fitted kitchenette, ensuite bathroom, fully furnished, electric heater, under sink boiler, shower heater, study desk, and chair for a comfortable stay at the property.

Price £185/week

Move in

Move out

Total

16 Sep 2024

6 Sep 2025

£9,382

Stay 51 weeks

Deluxe Studio - First Floor
1 double bed
Ensuite Bathroom

Deluxe Studio - First Floor is nicely built holding good storage and living space. The apartment comes fully equipped with a fully fitted kitchenette, ensuite bathroom, fully furnished, electric heater, under sink boiler, shower heater, study desk, and chair for a comfortable stay at the property.

Price £180/week

Move in

Move out

Total

16 Sep 2024

6 Sep 2025

£9,129

Stay 51 weeks

Premium Studio - Ground Floor
1 double bed
Ensuite Bathroom

Premium studio Ground Floor is nicely built holding good storage and living space covering an area of approximately 20.5-22m². The apartment comes fully equipped with a fully fitted kitchenette, ensuite bathroom, fully furnished, electric heater, under sink boiler, shower heater, study desk, and chair for a comfortable stay at the property.

Price £180/week

Move in

Move out

Total

16 Sep 2024

6 Sep 2025

£9,129

Stay 51 weeks

Deluxe Studio - Ground Floor
1 double bed
Ensuite Bathroom

The deluxe studio - ground floor is nicely built holding good storage and living space. The apartment comes fully equipped with a fully fitted kitchenette, ensuite bathroom, fully furnished, electric heater, under sink boiler, shower heater, study desk, and chair for a comfortable stay at the property.

Price £175/week

Move in

Move out

Total

16 Sep 2024

6 Sep 2025

£8,875

Stay 51 weeks

Private Room(1 types to choose from)

2 Bedroom Apartment
1 double bed
Ensuite Bathroom

2 Bedroom Apartment is nicely built holding good storage and living space covering an area of approximately 39.3-50.7m². The apartment comes with, an ensuite bathroom, fully furnished, electric heater, under sink boiler, shower heater, study desk, and chair for a comfortable stay at the property.

Price £365/week

Move in

Move out

Total

18 Sep 2023

9 Sep 2024

£18,615

Stay 51 weeks

Payment Info

£400 Deposit is required to be paid at the time of booking (subject to refund at the end of
tenancy).

Payment Plans:

UK-based guarantor students can either pay in full or in 4 equal installments spread across the year.

Non-UK-based guarantor students will have to pay in full.

Payment  Mode:

Currently, we ask all rent payments to be made via bank transfer. Deposit payments are made
through an online payment link that accepts credit/debit cards.

Booking Info

Regular Policy

Either party may terminate this Booking (and the Tenancy Agreement, if completed)
by sending an email to the other party at any time during the 7 days after the date of this
Booking (the “7 Day Cooling-Off Period”) unless the Move-In Date has occurred before
then. If the Booking is cancelled during this period the Landlord will not charge the
Tenant any sums due under the Tenancy Agreement and the Deposit or advance of the
Total Rent paid to the Landlord will be returned to the Tenant.

If the Booking is cancelled after the 7 Day Cooling-Off Period and advance of the
Total Rent is not paid, then the Tenant will not be entitled to the Deposit refund.

If the Tenant is a prospective first year undergraduate student or a postgraduate
student and the Tenant’s offer of a place at the University is withdrawn for one of the
following reasons:

  • by the University as a result of the Tenant not having achieved the required entry
    grades; or
  • if the Tenant chooses to go to a different University as a result of having exceeded
    the Tenant’s expected grades; or
  • the Tenant’s place at the University is withdrawn as a result of the Tenant’s student
    visa being denied; the Tenant may be eligible to be released from this Booking (and the Tenancy Agreement, if completed) provided the Tenant supplies the Landlord with the following evidence:

in respect of clause 2.2.1, a copy of the written rejection letter from the university or a
screenshot of the Tenant’s UCAS which confirms that the required results were not
achieved for the University; or

in respect of clause 2.2.1, a copy of the written rejection letter from the university or a
screenshot of the Tenant’s UCAS which confirms that the required results were not
achieved for the University.

Covid Policy

In addition to any cancellation rights listed in clause 2 of this Booking, the Tenant may cancel this Booking or modify the terms of the Booking (and the Tenancy, if completed):

if the Tenant lives in a country that has government-imposed travel restrictions in
place by either the home country or the United Kingdom and/or local government that
prevent the Tenant from traveling or arriving to the Property to taking possession of the
Unit. If the restrictions are for an indeterminate amount of time, the Tenant may cancel
the Booking (and the Tenancy, if completed). If the restrictions have a published ending
date, the Tenant may post-pone the Move-In Date up to the published ending date.

The Tenant must provide written notice to the Landlord of their desire to cancel or modify the Move-In Date no later than 7 days prior to the Move-In Date and must show evidence of the government-imposed restrictions.

if the Tenant’s University and program of study delay full-time or part-time face-to-face teaching programs, the Tenant may postpone the Move-In Date until face-to-face teaching commences, either full-time or part-time. This clause applies only if no face-to-face teaching occurs.

  • The Tenant must provide written notice to the Landlord of their desire to modify the Move-In Date no later than 7 days prior to the Move-In Date and must show evidence of lack of face-to-face teaching for their specific courses of study for the term in question.

If the Tenant’s University cancels the study program and course, the Tenant may
cancel the Booking (and the Tenancy, if completed).

  • the Tenant must provide written notice to the Landlord of their desire to cancel the Booking (and the Tenancy, if completed) no later than 7 days prior to the Move-In Date and must show evidence of the cancellation of the study programme and course on official correspondence to the Tenant from the University.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Do I have to bring my own Bedding?

No, the bedding pack is free.

Why book The Orchard with Unilodgers