Rushford Court, Durham

Rushford Court is a student accommodation in Durham, ideally located within a 5 minute walk to the bus station and Durham train station. There is a Dominos restaurant right across the street and a supermarket such as Tesco within a 5 minute walk, so students don't have to worry about buying the essentials. The city centre is about a 10-minute walk from the flats, where students can visit the various markets or meet up with friends at the cafes along the street. If you want to relax, a walk along the River Wear is a great option, or, if the weather is fine, a paddle.

Rooms at Rushford Court are furnished to the highest standards: communal areas such as study rooms and common rooms provide a full sense of community, while up-to-date security equipment such as surveillance cameras and secure gates guarantee a safe and convenient life for students.

Accommodation Facilities

Rushford Court Student Residence opened for bookings again in September 2018, offering 363 beds over 6 floors in total.

They provide Ensuite and Studio rooms, both of which have their own bathroom. Ensuite rooms accommodate 3-11 people and studio rooms are equipped with private kitchens.The studio area starts from 20 square meters.

The flats have clean and comfortable communal spaces, bright and spacious study areas, and all the facilities imaginable in a student residence, such as laundry, games and social areas.

The rent includes all expenses : high speed WIFI, water, electricity, heating, etc. Payment by installments are acceptable.

Location

Rushford Court is close to the bus and train stations, making it easy to get around.

1 minute walk to bus stop, 5 minutes to Durham Station train station and all Durham University campuses can be reached by bus.

Within 15 minutes walk of Durham city centre with its supermarkets, shops, bars, restaurants and cultural venues.

3 minutes to Chinese supermarkets, Tesco supermarkets;

6 minutes to The Riverwalk shopping centre, Sainsbury's supermarket;

10 minutes to Durham Market Hall Durham Market

Surrounding Life

Rushford Court is ideally located within a 5 minute walk to the bus station and Durham train station, with a wide range of shops, supermarkets, restaurants, shopping centres and bookshops in the train station and city centre, making it very convenient for everyday shopping. The Riverwalk is a 5 minute walk away and has a wide range of brand name shops, discount shops, second hand shops and a Chinese restaurant called Inshanghai. The shopping centre is located right on the River Wear, so you can enjoy a coffee inside the mall with a view of the river. Across the river is the other side of the city centre, which is even busier, with a wide variety of shops that blend in with Durham Castle and some of the colleges of Durham University, making for a lively, old-town feel.

Security and services

The flats have electronic access control, CCTV video surveillance and barrier-free access. A 24-hour team is on hand to help students with any problems they may have and to proactively enquire about their needs. The flats are also covered by a superfast internet connection, which students can use for free. There is a bicycle garage and folding bicycles in the garage for free use by students in the flats. There is also a free gym available for students who like to exercise.