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Holbrook, located on Victoria Road in North Acton, London is a brand new student halls London offering quality, affordability and accessibility to all London Universities. Choose from a range of self-contained studios, en suite room in shared apartments or a non-en suite room in shared flats. Enjoy amenities like social spaces, cycle storage, cinema room, gym, roof terrace, study room and many more.
Whether you would like to live with your own friends or with new people or like to live independently; there is something for everyone at Holbrook student accommodation. If you are looking for a more sociable student life experience you should opt for the en suite room in a flat shared among 7-8 students. All rooms are well furnished with a comfy bed, more than ample storage spaces, study station and your private en suite bathroom. The kitchen and living area is shared among the flatmates and is inclusive of a flat-screen TV and comfortable sofas; where you can unwind and socialize with new people. If you are a group of 3, you can go in for the 3DIO apartments, which have 3 non-en suite bedrooms, communal kitchen & living space and 2 shared bathrooms. If you like having the place to yourself you can choose from an assortment of studios. All of them have similar features to the en suite room, with the addition of a flat-screen TV and well-equipped kitchen.
Holbrook student accommodation London has excellent facilities that you can benefit from during your stay. If you love cycling and want to bring your bike to uni, don’t hesitate! There is a secure cycle storage onsite, so you won’t have to carry it to and fro from your flat. Your safety is very important; therefore, there is CCTV security round the clock. Washing clothes may seem like a mammoth task, especially when you’re pressed on time. With the onsite laundry facility, you can get fresh clothes, whenever it suits you. If you have a group project to work on and find it difficult to accommodate so many people in your room, utilize the study room. You can continue your fitness regime and work on those calories regularly at the onsite gym, fully equipped with hi-tech machines. There is a friendly management team onsite and can be contacted in case of any queries and problems you may be facing in your flat. They will take care of everything! Holbrook has fantastic social spaces to ensure that you get a chance to meet new people from the diverse student community and grow your friend circle immensely. There is a common room with comfy seating, where you can just relax after a long day at uni. Don’t you like the sound of watching the season finale of Game of Thrones on the big screen? Well, you can absolutely make that happen in the cinema room onsite. Last but not the least, there is a roof terrace, perfect to catch the sun and have get-togethers with friends.
Owing to its strategic location, Holbrook London is within easy walking distance of local amenities like pubs/ bars, restaurants and cafes. On days when you’re too tired to cook, you can just walk to Sandflames Gourmet Grill, Barbar and Casa Bardotti, only to name a few restaurants. When you want to unwind with friends over drinks, you can head to pubs and bars less than 7 minutes walk away. The hot favourites among students are the Castle – Fuller’s, Addictive Bar and The Foundry Bar & Kitchen. There are Café Bleu and Esquires Coffee less than 5 minutes away, so you can refresh yourself with a cup of coffee any time of the day.
Holbrook is right on the central line and a few steps away from the tube station, allowing you to explore London city with ease. There is much to do in London like visiting St. Paul’s Cathedral, Big Ben, a picnic at Hyde Park and for a variety in bars and restaurants head straight to Leicester Square and Trafalgar Square. With Oxford Circus just 20 minutes away, you need to look no further for shopping!
Booking Deposit:
£100 to confirm your booking.
Rent Payments:
Pay in Full (1.5% discount), due in August (included in the price per week)
Pay in installments, due in August, September, January, and April (UK guarantor required)
Pay in installments, due in August, October, December, and February (Without UK guarantor)
Mode of Payment:
Pay using a debit card or a credit card (with 2% surcharge) online, over the phone or at the reception.
COMPLETION/ACCEPTANCE OF TENANCY AGREEMENT
Upon receipt of the Tenancy Offer, whether delivered via the online booking process, by email or by any other means, you have 48 hours to complete the agreement. If the agreement is not completed in this time frame the Holding Deposit will be retained in lieu of cost already incurred by the Landlord and their Managing Agent and the property will be re advertised.
CANCELLATION POLICY
APPLICATIONS MADE/COMPLETED BEFORE 30TH NOVEMBER 2020
APPLICATIONS MADE/COMPLETED ON OR AFTER 30TH NOVEMBER 2020
Subject to the cancellation periods stated above once you have signed your tenancy agreement you will be legally bound by the terms stipulated in your tenancy document.
These document(s) must be received by us within 7 calendar days from the date your results are published or by 1st September (which ever date is the sooner).
On receipt of the required documentation it will be verified and, provided we are satisfied, we will cancel your agreement and refund your deposit in full.
Q. Do I need to be a student?
Only full time students can live with Downing Students. You may be asked to provide proof of your student status and it is very important that you notify us immediately if this changes.
Q. Do I need to be studying at a particular University or College?
As long as you are a full time student you do not have to study at a particular university or college to live in our student accommodation.
Q. Will I need to pay a deposit?
Yes, a deposit is required and will be held with the Deposit Protection Scheme. The deposit will be refundable at the end of your tenancy providing the property is left clean, damage free and in the same condition as at the start of your tenancy and that you have provided a copy of your Council Tax Exemption Certificate or your Registration Certificate. The deposit only becomes refundable at the end of the agreed tenancy, so if the main agreement is not completed we will consider the deposit as payment in lieu of expenses incurred. However, first year applicants with a conditional offer of a place (dependent on grades) will be refunded the deposit if they can show written confirmation from the University that they have not been successful in securing a place.
Q. Do I need a Guarantor?
Yes, a Parent or legal Guardian resident in the UK must stand as Guarantor.
Q. What if I fail my end of year exams/A Levels and the University does not offer me a place for September?
If you provide written evidence from the University, within SEVEN days of your results being published and no later than 1st September (which ever date is the sooner), that you do not have a place we will release you from the contract without penalty and refund the deposit paid.
Q. What if I cannot get a Visa to study in the UK?
If you cannot get a VISA to study in the UK: Provided that you have NOT collected the keys, and you have evidence in writing that your application has been refused, we will release you from the tenancy and refund the deposit, provided that you send this evidence to us within 1 week of your notification.
If the Tenancy has already commenced, and you have NOT collected your keys, you will be charged for the period from the ‘Tenancy Start Date’ to the date you send us with evidence that you have not been granted a VISA, provided that we receive the evidence in writing within 1 week of your notification. If you have moved into the accommodation prior to your Visa application being declined you will be responsible for the rent until we can find a student to rent your room.
Q. When can I move in?
You can move in on or after the ‘Tenancy Start Date’ as specified in your tenancy agreement. We will write to you near to the time with more information about collecting your keys and our Reception opening hours.
Q. My Partner and I are both Students; can we share a room or Studio?
At Holbrook there are a limited number of Studios available for double occupancy. There is an additional charge per week for double occupancy, usually a one-off fee of £250.
Q. Can I live in a female only apartment?
We do have a number of flats where rooms are occupied by females only. If you book one of these rooms and wish to re-let it at a later date, it can only be let to a female student.
Q. Can I have visitors?
Unless otherwise stated, bedrooms are for single occupation only. Occasional overnight visitors will be allowed, at the discretion of the management, provided that no disturbance or inconvenience is caused to other occupants. You will be held fully responsible for the actions and behavior of your visitors.
Q. Is there Car Parking?
Unfortunately, there is no car parking available on site.
Lowest price & best deals, guaranteed!
Get the lowest prices, plus Unilodgers exclusive offers that guarantee a sweet deal on every booking
Flexible is fun
Changed your mind? We don’t mind. Cancel or modify your booking easily within a specific time frame
Smart and easy
Our online interface makes it easy for you to safely and easily browse, book, and pay online for the spaces that make you go😍, with just a few clicks.
Real people, real time
Our easy system lets you do everything on your own. However, if you need any help, our Personal Student Advisors (who are real people, not bots!) are there to help you. From the day you start looking, until the day you move out, we offer 24x7 support.
The rent, the whole rent, and nothing but the rent
No extra fees - the rent is all you pay.
All. The. Choices.
With over 1.5 million student rooms, we have something to suit every preference. Studios private rooms, shared apartments, shared rooms - we’ve got them all.