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200 Cowgate, Edinburgh

3.9 (7 reviews)

Student Accommodation

200 COWGATE, Edinburgh, Scotland EH1 1NQ

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Property ID: S00735350
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Basic Info

Near supermarket Elevator Walk to school Bills included Parcels collect

67 Beds

Highest Floor 5

Built in 2008 · Renovated in 2008

200 Cowgate is a popular student accommodation in Edinburgh with a wide selection of En-suite and Studio rooms. The flats also offer communal areas such as cinema rooms, study rooms and games rooms where students can study, relax and have fun. The apartment is located in the heart of Edinburgh city centre and is within easy reach of all schools. The University of Edinburgh is a 4-minute walk away, and the Moray House School of Education and Sport is a 7-minute walk away. With a wide range of leisure and amenity venues nearby, 200 Cowgate student flats are the ideal choice of accommodation for students.

 

Features

200 Cowgate offers En-suite and Studio accommodation, with everything you need. 200 Cowgate offers high-end accommodation with high-speed Wi-Fi, comfortable double beds in all rooms, a desk, a chair, and a clean bathroom. The kitchens are equipped with a cooker, refrigerator, and dishwasher for the convenience of students' daily lives.

 

In addition, a separate standard room, self-service laundry, and bicycle parking are available for students to use in the flats to meet their daily needs. The rent includes all expenses, including high-speed WIFI, financial insurance, water, electricity and gas.

 

Location and What's Hot?

200 Cowgate is located on Royal Avenue and offers a wide range of leisure and convenience venues in the neighbourhood, making it very convenient for living and studying. There is a restaurant, Zara Takeaway, right underneath the residence halls, a Chinese restaurant, Noodle 'n' Rice, a Thai restaurant, Shamoli, an Italian restaurant, Frankie & Benny's and many more. There is a convenience store, Sainsbury's Local and a supermarket, Tesco Express, opposite the hostel, and the nearest gym, Pleasance Sports Centre & Gym, is about a 3-minute walk away—Jenners Edinburgh, etc. Alternatively, you can walk to all of Edinburgh's famous venues, such as Princes Street, Calton Hill, and many more.

 

Transport

200 Cowgate is located in Edinburgh's city centre and is easily accessible to all schools. From the residence halls, students can walk to the University of Edinburgh's GS campus in 9 minutes, the Edinburgh College of Art in 13 minutes, and Heriot-Watt University in 33 minutes by bus. Students easily commute to classes, with the bus stop South Bridge within a 2-minute walk, where you can travel to most places in Edinburgh by bus. The train station, Edinburgh Waverley, is a 6-minute walk away, from where you can catch a train to other cities in the UK.

 

Security and Service

200 Cowgate is secured by a 24-hour electronic access control system with video surveillance, and external visitors are required to pass through multiple electronic gates before entering the halls of residence, guaranteeing the safety of the student's accommodation. 

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3.9

7 reviews

Amazing facilities · 1
Super-fast internet · 1
Amazing area · 1
Great customer service · 1

AN**

5.0

20 Jun 2023 10:23

The early service was very good, I hope the follow-up cash return service is very good.
The early service was very good, I hope the follow-up cash return service is very good.

ZHANG**

5.0

20 Jun 2023 10:22

Very good, the geographical location is very superior!
Very good, the geographical location is very superior!
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House Rules

Cancellation Policy

No Visa No Pay

Prospective international students who have applied to attend a University or a Higher Education Institution in any of the cities in which Homes for Students operates, and who book a room with Homes for Students, will be allowed to be released from their Tenancy Agreement if they do not receive the entry Visa they require for their study in the UK and evidence is provided.

Only new customers who have never lived at a Homes for Students property are eligible.

If a customer does not receive the entry Visa they require for their study in the UK and wishes to be released from their Tenancy Agreement, they must provide Homes for Students with evidence of their refusal of entry to the UK to study no later than 7 days after notification of their refusal.

Evidence can be a copy of the letter from the Home Office, UK Visas and Immigration service or other official Visa issuing body as well as a letter from the university, sponsor or institution where they were supposed to be studying. It must clearly show the student's full name, address and date of issue. This can be emailed to salesenquiries@wearehomesforstudents.com or posted to Homes for Students, 3 Clock Tower Park, Longmoor Lane, Fazakerley, Liverpool, L10 1LD.
Customers who do not apply to be released from their Tenancy Agreement within this timescale will be bound by the terms and conditions set out in the Tenancy Agreement.

No Place No Pay

Prospective first year students who have applied to attend a University or a Higher Education Institution in any of the cities in which Homes for Students operates, and who book a room with Homes for Students, will be allowed to be released from their Tenancy Agreement if, as a result of not achieving the required A-Level, Scottish Higher (or equivalent) results, they do not gain a place at their chosen university and evidence is provided.

Only new customers who have never lived at a Homes for Students property are eligible.

If a customer does not gain a place at their chosen University or College and wishes to be released from their Tenancy Agreement, they must provide Homes for Students with evidence of their rejection and evidence of the reason why (proof of results achieved etc) no later than 3 working days after their results day.

Evidence can be a written rejection letter from the University/College/UCAS, or a screen shot of the customer's UCAS status along with the results etc. This can be emailed to salesenquiries@wearehomesforstudents.com or posted to Homes for Students, Clock Tower Park, Longmoor Lane, Fazakerley, Liverpool, L10 1LD.

Customers who do not apply to be released from their Tenancy Agreement within this timescale and provide the correct evidence will be bound by the terms and conditions set out in the Tenancy Agreement.

Refund Guarantees Time Limit

7 days cooling off period
You can cancel your booking up to 7 days after you accept your offer or pay your deposit, providing you have not already moved in to the property and the apartment will refund your security deposit in full. Deposits will normally be refunded within 28 working days of cancellation, however the legal obligation as a landlord is to secure all deposits with a third party protection scheme. In the event that your deposit has already been sent to the protection scheme by the time you cancel your booking, your refund could take up to 60 days to be refunded due to the protection scheme's processing period and your deposit refund will come directly from them - you will need your repayment ID which will be sent to you directly by the protection scheme. If the deposit has already been sent to the deposit protection scheme, then the apartment is unable to influence their processing time.

Details

1.Initial Cancellation Period
You can cancel your booking up to 7 days after you accept your offer or pay your deposit, providing you have not already moved in to the property and the apartment will refund your security deposit in full. Deposits will normally be refunded within 28 working days of cancellation, however the legal obligation as a landlord is to secure all deposits with a third party protection scheme. In the event that your deposit has already been sent to the protection scheme by the time you cancel your booking, your refund could take up to 60 days to be refunded due to the protection scheme's processing period and your deposit refund will come directly from them - you will need your repayment ID which will be sent to you directly by the protection scheme. If the deposit has already been sent to the deposit protection scheme, then the apartment is unable to influence their processing time.
2.Out of Initial Cancellation Period
If you cancel your booking after the 7 day Initial Cancellation Period, you will remain liable for the weekly rent (for each and every week or part week) until the apartment is able to re-let the room. If they are able to re-let the room they will release you from the agreement upon payment of a £50 variation of contract fee which they will recover by retaining part or all of your deposit. If you have paid a lower deposit amount, that's the amount that will be retained.

Pets Policy

No Pet

Double Occupancy Policy

Double occupancy rooms:

Penthouse: Increase of £50 per Week

200 Cowgate FAQs

Can I live with my friend?

Yes, we will try to put you and your friends together where possible. When applying for accommodation, you should let us know your preferences, including the names of your friends, and we will contact you to confirm your request.

Can I cancel the contract after signing it?

Note that once you have signed the contract with the apartment, unless due to exceptional circumstances, you will be bound to the contract and bear your rent unless you are able to find another tenant to take over your room contract. If you are concerned (due to visa issues etc.) that you may not be able to stay, please contact your Accommodation Manager as soon as possible.

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Will my room be cleaned?

Your accommodation will be cleaned prior to your arrival. Once you move in, you will be responsible for cleaning the room as well as the shared areas within the suite.

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Student Accommodation in Edinburgh

When is the best time to look for accommodation in Edinburgh, Scotland?

From March to May. Most universities in Edinburgh start in September or October, but it is recommended that you start looking for student flats edinburgh as early as March so that you have enough time to secure a place and avoid the rush before the start of term.

How much does student accommodation cost in edinburgh?

The cost of Edinburgh accommodation depends on your choice:

  1. Studio: £389.10/week
  2. En-suite:£242.49/week
  3. Non En suite: £224.29/week
  4. Shared flat: £383/week
  5. 1B: £1,083.19/week
  6. 2B: £2,194.68/week
  7. 3B: £1,025/week

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