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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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East Shore St Andrews

Private Room

East Sands,St Andrews, KY16 8TU, United Kingdom Distance From University

About East Shore

East Shore is a stylish beachfront student accommodation in St Andrews located on East Sands and is just minutes away from the University of St Andrews and city centre. Enjoy the community feel at this East Shore accommodation in a spacious, well furnished en-suite bedroom shared apartment with other university students.

East Shore offers No Place, No Pay ­which means that if your university cancels your course, or you don’t get a place, you can cancel your booking for free, and No Visa, No Pay which means if you don’t get your Visa, you can cancel your booking for free. This way, you can book East Shore well in advance before it sells out!

All rooms at East Shore student accommodation are luxurious and well furnished with large bed, personal study area, well-fitted modern kitchen, large bathroom and ample space for storing your personal belongings. Spend your evenings with your friends in the TV lounge or just play a game with your friends in the games room. There is so much to help you unwind and relax after a long day at university. This way you can go back all refreshed to lectures the next day. On top of it all get direct access to East Sands Beach and regular social events to help you in making more friends.

East Shore St Andrews offers you the best of what city has to offer right at your doorstep. Looking for bars, restaurants or just some shopping that has been on your mind, all of this and more just a short walk away.

St Andrews will not disappoint you and if you are an international student in St Andrews you will find Aquarium is a great place to start your exploration journey. It is located besides the sea and you have the West Sands overlooking the same. You will find seals, sharks, piranhas, seahorses along with penguins, reptiles and plenty more land-based species. Eden Mill Distillery and Brewery is also something that you will enjoy exploring. See beer, gin and whiskey being crafted here. Discover the brewing techniques and key ingredients. Take a tour and have a tasting session, so in the end you will leave quite satisfied. Central, could make for a great spot to relax and unwind with your friends with chilled beer and good music! Being a student entails long study hours, endless submissions and preparations for lectures so Maxin Chinese Takeaway, which is just a short walk from the property and great takeaway spot.   

Book this beautiful East Shore student accommodation St Andrews now. This accommodation sells out in a New York minute. Keep a lookout.

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Features

Bike Storage

Parking

Close to Universities

On-Site Laundry Facilities

On-site management

Outdoor Courtyard

Common Room

Wifi

Safety

Access to Sonder Safety App

CCTV

Price also includes

Electricity Bill

Gas Bill

Water Bill

Wifi

Rooms from
£220 Per week

Private Room(5 types to choose from)

SUPERIOR ENSUITE
1 single bed
Shared Bathroom

    SUPERIOR ENSUITE having private bedroom with a ¾ bed, en-suite bathroom, study area and wardrobe. The shared area includes a lounge and kitchen area with TV and up to 100Mbps WIFI throughout. It is well equipped with all the modern amenties required for a comfortable living.

    Price £255/week

    Move in

    Move out

    Total

    31 Aug 2024

    24 Aug 2025

    £13,041

    Stay 51 weeks

    Deluxe Ensuite
    1 single bed
    Ensuite Bathroom

    The Deluxe Ensuite has a private bedroom with ¾ sized bed, en-suite bathroom, study area and wardrobe. The shared area includes a lounge and kitchen area with TV and up to 100Mbps WIFI throughout. It is nicely built and is equipped with all the modern amenities required for a comfortable living.

    Price £245/week

    Move in

    Move out

    Total

    31 Aug 2024

    26 Aug 2025

    £12,600

    Stay 51 weeks

    Price £199/week

    Move in

    Move out

    Total

    4 Sep 2021

    27 Aug 2022

    £10,149

    Stay 51 weeks

    STANDARD PLUS ENSUITE
    1 single bed
    Ensuite Bathroom

    STANDARD PLUS ENSUITE measures 16.5 sqm having a Private bedroom with  ¾ bed, en-suite bathroom, study area and wardrobe. The shared area includes a lounge and kitchen area with TV and up to 100Mbps wifi throughout. It is well equipped with all the modern amenties required for a comfortable living.

    Price £230/week

    Move in

    Move out

    Total

    31 Aug 2024

    24 Aug 2025

    £11,763

    Stay 51 weeks

    Premium Ensuite (With Sea View)
    1 single bed
    Ensuite Bathroom

    Premium Ensuite (With Sea View) measures 12.5 sqm having a private bedroom with  a ¾ bed, en-suite bathroom, study area and wardrobe. The shared area includes a lounge and kitchen area with TV and up to 100Mbps WIFI throughout. It is well equipped with all modern amenties required for a comfortable living.

    Price £240/week

    Move in

    Move out

    Total

    31 Aug 2024

    24 Aug 2025

    £12,274

    Stay 51 weeks

    Price £170/week

    Move in

    Move out

    Total

    4 Sep 2021

    27 Aug 2022

    £8,670

    Stay 51 weeks

    Standard Ensuite
    1 single bed
    Ensuite Bathroom

    Standard En-Suite measures 12.5 sqm having private bedroom with a ¾ bed, en-suite bathroom, study area and wardrobe. The shared area includes a lounge and kitchen area with TV and up to 100Mbps WIFI throughout. It is well equipped with all the modern amenties required for a comfortable living.

    Price £220/week

    Move in

    Move out

    Total

    31 Aug 2024

    24 Aug 2025

    £11,251

    Stay 51 weeks

    Price £185/week

    Move in

    Move out

    Total

    3 Sep 2022

    8 Jul 2023

    £8,140

    Stay 44 weeks

    Payment Info

    Deposit Fees: 

    Deposits vary by property ranging from £50-£250 and your deposit is placed into a deposit protection scheme, where it is held safely throughout the academic year and will be returned to you at the end of your contract subject to the contract terms.

    The deposit you pay when making the application cannot be used towards a rent instalment as this is secured with a deposit protection scheme for the duration of your tenancy.

    Your deposit will be returned to you after your tenancy agreement has ended and your room has been inspected. The amount returned to you will depend on any outstanding charges and any damage found in your room or the communal areas of your apartment. Please see your tenancy agreement for more information. The deposit can take up to 30 working days to be credited at the end of your tenancy period.

    Rent Payments:
    -If you have a valid UK Guarantor, you can choose to pay your rent in three instalments, which are due in September, January and April.
    -If you don’t have a valid UK Guarantor, you are required to pay the full rent in August, 1 month prior to your contract start date.
    -Please note you must have paid the rent due by the time you arrive to check in.
    -Pay in 10 instalments with an additional one-time admin fee (UK based guarantor required) 

    Mode of Payment:
    -Pay using a debit card or a credit card online, over the phone or at the reception
    -Pay via direct debit or bank transfer
    -No cash payments are accepted

    Booking Info

    FIRST YEAR STUDENT WAITING FOR EXAM RESULTS
    If you’re still waiting for your exam results and you’re not sure whether your place at
    university is confirmed, don’t worry, you can still apply. 
    If you are a prospective first year Undergraduate or Postgraduate student and your
    offer of a place at your preferred University or Higher Education Institute is
    withdrawn by the University or Higher Education Institute because you do not
    achieve the required entry grades, you may be eligible to be released from this
    agreement. 
    You must provide written evidence from the University that you do not have a place
    within 3 days of your results being published (and no later than 28th August,
    whichever date is sooner) and we will release you from the contract without penalty
    and refund the deposit paid. 
    You may also be eligible to be released from this agreement if you are a prospective
    first year Undergraduate student and you choose to go to a different University
    because you have exceeded your expected grades. 
    To apply to be released from this agreement in the circumstances referred to above,
    you will need to supply us with a copy of: 
     A written or email confirmation that you wish to cancel your reservation,
    stating full name and full details of the property booked;
     A written rejection letter from your chosen university/college or UCAS, a
    screen shot of your UCAS status which confirms that the required results
    were not achieved, or a copy of the proof of acceptance of your new
    university by UCAS adjustment.
    These document(s) must be received by us within 3 calendar days from the date
    your results are published. 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.

    FIRST YEAR POST GRADUATE STUDENT WAITING FOR EXAM RESULTS
    If you’re still waiting for your exam results and you’re not sure whether your place at
    university is confirmed, don’t worry, you can still apply. 
    If you are a prospective first year Postgraduate student and your offer of a place at
    your preferred University or Higher Education Institute is withdrawn by the
    University or Higher Education Institute because you do not achieve the required
    entry grades, you may be eligible to be released from this agreement. 

    INTERNATIONAL STUDENT WAITING FOR VISA
    If you’re still waiting for your VISA to study in the UK and you’re not sure whether
    your place is confirmed, don’t worry, you can still apply. 
    If you are a prospective international student who has applied to a University
    or Higher Education Institute and booked a room, you will be allowed to be released

    from your Tenancy Agreement if you do not receive the entry Visa required for your
    study in the UK and evidence is provided.
    You must provide written evidence of your refusal of entry to the UK to study within
    7 days of your notification of refusal. For more information, please speak with our
    team.

    CANCELATION POLICY (UK PROPERTY)
    You can cancel your tenancy agreement for up to 14 days after the date of your
    booking (the Initial Cancellation Period). For bookings made from 1st August to 30th
    September ahead of the academic year the booking is for, the Initial Cancellation
    Period reduces to 7 days. We will refund the full security deposit. 
    Please note, £20 will be deducted from the refunded amount to cover any
    international bank charges for deposit refunds made to non-UK banks. 
    If you cancel your booking after the Initial Cancellation Period, you remain liable for
    the weekly rent (for each and every week or part week) until you are able to find
    another tenant that is acceptable and we are able to re-let the room. The
    replacement tenant must be over the age of 18 and have the necessary student
    status (it is your responsibility to find another tenant and provide them with the
    correction information). If you find a suitable replacement tenant and the room is re-
    let we will refund your deposit, less any appropriate charges, as well as a deduction
    of £50 for the variation of the contract.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Q. Can I live here?

    You must be a full-time student, and be 18 years or older to live in the property. You can book with this property whether you have a conditional or unconditional offer. However, please be aware of the cancellation policy prior to booking should your place at university not yet be confirmed.

    Q. Are pets allowed?

    No, pets are not permitted in the buildings.

    Q. Can I choose who I live with?

    If you are applying to live with friends, please ensure that you enlist the details of friends that you would like to live with in the booking form with us.

    Q. Can I choose my room?

    Rooms are allotted on first cum first served basis.

    Q. Can I request to move rooms during my tenancy?

    You would need to make a formal request to the accommodation team of the property you are residing at. If you request to move rooms during your tenancy please note there is a room move admin fee of £50.00, you would also be issued with new documents confirming the details of the room move.

    A room move would be impacted by the availability at the time of the request and if there is a waiting list for the requested room or flat type.

    Should your requested room move result in moving to more expensive accommodation then yourself and the Guarantor shall be liable to pay the higher rent from the date the Tenant is given access to the more expensive accommodation.

    Q. Do you provide summer accommodation?

    Yes, the summer accommodation of the same provider usually opens around March.

    Q. Do I have to move out in the holidays?

    No, your room is yours for the full contract period! You won’t have to move out in the holidays, so you won’t have to remove your belongings every term.

    Q. How do I book a viewing?

    You can book a viewing of any selected property by sending us an email.

    Q. How do I cancel or re-arrange my viewing?

    By dropping us an email for the same.

    Q. Can I book a room without a viewing?

    Absolutely. However, we would always recommend booking a viewing wherever possible.

    Q. How long does a viewing take?

    Usually up to 30 minutes. However, the sales team are always happy to spend as much time as is needed assisting you with your booking.

    Q. What will I be shown on my viewing?

    All communal areas and room types requested (dependent upon availability).

    Q. I'm in a different country, how do I view a property?

    All the properties of the provider have access to Skype option, so you can view a property from wherever you want. Just drop us an email the date & time that suits you and we would arrange a viewing for you.

    Q. What do I do if I’m a first-year student and I’m still waiting for my exam results?

    If you’re still waiting for your exam results and you’re not sure whether your place at university is confirmed, don’t worry! You can still apply. You just need to ensure that if you do not get your place at university, you let us know on your chosen property in writing a maximum of 3 days after the A Level results day, to cancel your booking. You must provide a UCAS letter to verify your change in circumstances. In this instance, you will receive a full refund of your deposit. If you don’t let us know within 3 days, your tenancy agreement will remain in place, and you will be liable for the rent on your room for the entire contract period.

    Q. What do you need from me to book a room?

    Register with us.

    Tell us your preferences and then select your chosen room

    Complete all of your personal information and pay your deposit

    Accept your tenancy agreement

    Provide a UK guarantor (Only if you’re requesting to pay by instalments)

    Q. Can I book if I’m under 18?

    The bookings from students who are under 18 are accepted only if they will turn 18 in the first term of the academic year. Unfortunately, for health and safety reasons, applications from students who won’t turn 18 in their first term are not accepted.

    Q. What is included in my rent?

    All utility bills are included in your rent such as gas, electricity and water and unlimited wifi*. However, your TV license is not included and this is the sole responsibility of the resident as this is not classed as a utility. 

    Q. Can I  pay my rent from overseas?

    You can pay your rent either online, or by bank transfer depending on your chosen property. Please note that if you make your payment using a credit card or an overseas debit card, you will be required to pay a surcharge of 1.5%.

    Q. Can I pay my rent weekly?

    The largest instalment plan is 10, the total contract value is divided into 10 equal amounts and this is paid across 10 months.

    Q. What do I need to provide to be a guarantor?

    Please note to be a guarantor you must be in full time employment or a homeowner and lived in the UK (England or Wales) for more than 5 years.

    You can provide:

    A copy of proof of identity (with photograph) such as:

    • Passport
    • Driving License
    • ID Badge

    A copy of proof of address (less than 3 months old) such as: Utility bill statement (i.e. Electricity, Water, Telephone)

    • Bank statement
    • Council tax bill for current year

    Q. Can I move in before I pay my rent?

    Students who are up to date with their rental schedule are only allowed to move in early.

    Q. What do I do if my student loan hasn’t arrived yet?

    A deferred rent payment option is available for students paying their rent instalments with student finance.

    Please note the following steps in order to request a deferred rent instalment plan if you are student who has rebooked to live in a Homes for Students property.

    In order to defer your 1st, 2nd and 3rd rent payments you will be required to do the following:

    1. Provide evidence of your student loan finance schedule, showing when you will receive your 1st payment, please forward this by email to the property you will be living at in September.
    2. Make a payment of 2 weeks rent, 14 days prior to your contract starting, the date of your tenancy can be found on your tenancy agreement.
    3. The 2 week rent payment will be deducted from the 1st instalment and the remaining balance will need to be paid in line with the date your student finance will be paid.
    4. You will also need to advise if you wish to defer the date of the 2nd and 3rd rent payments in line with your student finance, this request also needs to go to your property team.

    There is no additional charge for the deferred payment plan for rebooking student

    Q. Do I need a guarantor?

    If you wish to pay your rent in three instalments, you will need a guarantor. Your guarantor must be a homeowner or in full-time employment.

    Q. What happens to my deposit?

    Your deposit is placed into a Deposit Protection Scheme, where it is held safely throughout the academic year.

    Q. When do I get my deposit back?

    Your deposit will be returned to you after your tenancy agreement has ended and your room has been inspected. The amount returned to you will depend on any outstanding charges and any damages found in your room or the communal areas in your flat. Please see your tenancy agreement for more information. The deposit can take up to 30 days to get credited.

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