Straits Meadow, Edinburgh

Straits Meadow is a luxurious student accommodation in Edinburgh, with six floors of flats available in both en-suite and studio styles. The studio option also offers a private kitchen.

In addition, there is plenty of social space for students who want to make new friends. Head to the common room to chat with new friends or relax in the garden with a few drinks when the sun shines. The flat has private study rooms and study areas for those who want to give their full attention to their studies. When you need a break, there is a game room with a pool table for endless hours of fun! There is also a car park and laundry room, bike storage and CCTV surveillance to ensure student safety in the flats. The flat's on-site maintenance team will also be on hand to deal with any problems, big or small, to make the student's stay as comfortable as possible.

Accommodation facilities

Straits Meadow is a new 2021 student accommodation in Edinburgh with 6 floors, floor0-floor5, with 274 beds, comprising two room types: En-suite and Studio. Each bedroom and studio is equipped with a small double bed and study area. The studio features an en-suite kitchen, a separate bathroom and 250MB of broadband. En-suite has its own bathroom.

1. Includes bills (plumbing and heating network), wireless high-speed Internet, laundry room, communal kitchen, and bicycle storage.

2. All leisure facilities are available, including a recreation area with pool, foosball and video games; a movie screening area for watching the latest movies. An outdoor activity area is also provided, where students can barbecue and play sports.

3. The study area is suitable for reading and studying and for group activities, where students can enjoy a quiet space.

4. Each room has ample storage space, mattresses, tables and other essential facilities.

Surroundings

Straits Meadow is close to Holyrood Park and Arthur's Seat, and is a short 9 minute walk from downtown. There are also many bus stops within a 3 minute walk. The Meadow is also within a 5 minute walk of Meadowbank shopping area, which is very convenient for supermarkets and shopping. There is also a 24-hour McDonald's downstairs and a wide range of entertainment facilities, including nail salons, beauty shops, fencing schools, gyms and more, all within walking distance.

Location

Straits Meadow is a 15-minute drive from Edinburgh city centre, with a bus stop 2 minutes downstairs.

Approximately 24 minutes walk to Moray College of Education;

22 minutes by bus to the GS campus;

40 minutes by bus to the KB campus;

approximately 28 minutes by bus to Edinburgh College of Art;

Approximately 35 minutes walk (about 18 minutes by bus) to the School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures;

Approximately 30 minutes on foot (approximately 14 minutes by bus) to the Law School;

38 minutes by public transport to Heriot-Watt University.

Security and services

Straits Meadow has 24/7 security access and night security, and a management and maintenance team to help you with any equipment issues. A parcel collection service is also available and regular social events are organized.