Filbert Village, Leicester

Filbert Village is a perfect student accommodation in Leicester. With 11 floors and a capacity of 664 students, Filbert Village offers 2-bedroom suites and 4-6-bedroom suites for those who want to stay with friends and make lots of new ones. There is also a range of studio apartments for those who prefer to live independently. Popular with students because of its location, Filbert Village is the ideal place to study and live. It is situated on Lineker Way, between the River Soar and Leicester Tigers rugby stadium, and just 5 minutes by car from the bustling city centre. The De Montfort University and the University of Leicester are about a 10-minute from Filbert Village Apartments.

Features

Filbert Village has three types of residence halls: suites, studios and one-bedroom flats. If you choose a suite, you must share the kitchen with 2-4 people, while studio suites have kitchens with fridges, microwaves, ovens, hobs and cooker hoods. There is ample storage space under the bed for your luggage.

There is a den, recreation room, laundry room, outdoor patio and WIFI covered area. So you are free to organise your time to study and have fun. Want to play table tennis? You can call your friends to play in the recreation room! Don't have time to do your laundry? You can leave that task in the laundry room! Want to go out for a break? The outdoor terrace is a good choice! The rent includes everything from water, electricity and internet, saving you the hassle of paying for it.

Location and What's Hot

There's plenty of food near Filbert Village. If you're after culinary delights, head to The Cosy Club, an authentic British eatery known for unique, well-crafted dishes. Highcross Shopping Centre offers many retail choices for shopping lovers, from high street to high end. Coffee lovers will adore Saint Martins Coffee Shop, a café renowned for its organic brews and artisan pastries. Leicester Royal Infirmary and Boots Pharmacy provide top-tier, reliable health and pharmaceutical services. Convenient banking solutions are available at NatWest and Barclays in the city's heart. 

Transport

Filbert Village student accommodation is a beacon for students seeking comfort and convenience. A mere stone's throw away, the bustling Leicester City Centre Bus Station lies approximately 1.2 miles away, a brief 15-minute bus ride or an invigorating 20-minute walk for those inclined towards soaking in the scenic beauty of Leicester's streets.

For academia-driven inhabitants, the esteemed University of Leicester is conveniently located just 0.9 miles away, promising a mere 18-minute saunter or a 10-minute bus commute. Similarly, De Montfort University reflects proximity’s charm, being only 0.5 miles away. This translates to a brisk 10-minute walk or a shorter 5-minute bus ride, ensuring your academic pursuits are never hampered by distance.

Rail enthusiasts or those planning weekend escapes will find solace in the Leicester Railway Station, located one mile away. A 20-minute walk through Leicester’s historic lanes or a swift 10-minute bus ride will whisk you away to this gateway, connecting you to the UK’s vast railway network.

Security & Services

Filbert Village rooms offer 4Mb broadband internet access (IPTV, IP phone service and wireless downloads). The flats have a CCTV surveillance system, bike storage, limited car parking, widescreen TVs in communal areas with wireless internet access, laundry, wireless internet access, a secure door entry system, vending machines, coin-operated shared telephones and disabled access.