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Silk Mill in Edinburgh is a top-notch student pad just a 12-minute walk from Edinburgh Napier University Merchiston Campus and 26 minutes from the University of Edinburgh. It offers a variety of room types, from 8-bed and 7-bed standard ensuite to luxe and executive studios. Each room has a study space, a comfy bed, and a dishwasher, plus there’s a free washer-dryer in every unit. The place has a gym, karaoke rooms, private dining areas and more. You’ll also find a games zone, outdoor cinema, and a lively social calendar to keep things buzzing.
Features
Silk Mill. Edinburgh student accommodation has everything you need for the ultimate student living experience. With all utility bills included, you will also get essentials like a fridge, microwave, electric stove, and WiFi in your room. On top of that, the community spaces are packed with perks, including bike storage, CCTV for security, and a game room to unwind. There's an on-site gym for those fitness goals, a chilled communal area for study or relaxation, and a cinema to catch movies with mates. It’s student life made easy and fun!
Location
Silk Mill on Dundee Street in the bustling Fountainbridge area of Edinburgh, making it super convenient for students. You’re just a 12-minute walk from Edinburgh Napier University’s Merchiston Campus and 26 minutes from the University of Edinburgh. Haymarket train station is only 10 minutes away, so you can easily travel around the city and beyond. The local area has excellent amenities, including the Fountain Park Entertainment Centre, where you’ll find a cinema, bowling alley, and restaurants like Five Guys and Pizza Hut. For groceries, there’s a Lidl nearby, plus Tesco and Sainsbury’s for your daily essentials. Foodies will love the variety of Asian restaurants offering Korean BBQ, Japanese, and Cantonese options. For a bit of culture and history, the Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle are just 20 minutes away by bus. With bus stops outside your door, you’ll have no trouble exploring Edinburgh's rich history, vibrant shops, and scenic spots.
Commute
Silk Mill’s prime location on Dundee Street provides fantastic connectivity around Edinburgh. The Grove Street bus stop is just a short walk away, with convenient routes that take approximately 12 minutes to reach Edinburgh Napier University Merchiston Campus and 26 minutes to the University of Edinburgh. For those using the train, Haymarket Railway Station is a 10-minute walk from the accommodation, offering easy access to various destinations across the city and beyond. Edinburgh’s comprehensive public transport network includes buses with single-journey tickets and the Ridacard for unlimited travel on buses, trams, and trains in certain areas. Trams also provide a speedy option, with a single-day ticket and the Ridacard covering unlimited trips.
Room Types
Silk Mill offers a variety of room types to fit your student's lifestyle and budget. Choose from our ensuite rooms and studios, with options like the 7-bed and 9-bed standard ensuites, or upgrade to a luxe or executive studio for that extra comfort. Each room type features a private bath and study desk, while studios come with a kitchen for those late-night snacks. Whether you are after a classic standard room or a premium studio, you’ll find something that suits your needs and style.
8 Bed Standard Ensuite£199 / week
7 Bed Standard Ensuite£207 / week
9 Bed Standard Ensuite£220 / week
7 Bed Premium Ensuite£234 / week
6 Bed Standard Ensuite£262 / week
Standard Studio£285 / week
Luxe Studio£337 / week
9 Bed Premium Ensuite£240 / week
Essential Studio£305 / week
Executive Studio£399 / week
Studio Premium£404 / week
Booking Deposit: £100 to confirm a booking (adjustable in rent).
Installment Plan: Flexible 9 or 10 Instalments? on all room types
Guarantor: UK based guarantor required, If you’d like to pay in instalments but don’t have a UK guarantor, you can do so but will incur a 5% upfront fee on top of your total accommodation fees.
Mode of Payment: Debit/Credit cards and Bank Transfer.
You will have 3 days from making your booking to sign the Tenancy Agreement. The Reservation Rent is fully refundable if you cancel your booking within this period. Once the Tenancy Agreement has been signed, the Reservation Rent will be held until the first rental payment falls due under your Tenancy Agreement and will be offset against the amount due.
To cancel your booking, you must tell Property in writing by sending an email to the property you booked with.
You may be eligible to be released from your agreement if:
No Place, No Pay
Eligibility: This policy is only available to first-year undergraduate or first year postgraduate students.
Conditions:
• You must inform Property within 3 days of receiving your university place rejection.
• You must provide Property with a written rejection letter from your chosen
university/college.
• The final date to submit this evidence is 30th August.
Outcome: If these conditions are met, you can cancel your booking, and we will refund any rent paid.
No Visa, No Pay (International Students)
Eligibility: This policy is applicable only to first-year undergraduate or postgraduate international students coming to the UK.
Conditions:
• You must inform Property within 3 days of receiving notification that your visa application has been declined.
• You must provide Property with an official notification from the visa authorities.
• The final date to submit this evidence is 30th August.
Outcome: If these conditions are met, you can cancel your booking, and we will refund any rent paid.
Cancellation by Property
In the unlikely event that we have to cancel your booking, we will notify you in writing and provide you with alternative accommodation. If the alternative accommodation is not suitable, you will have the option to cancel your booking and receive a full refund of any rent
paid.
General Conditions
• Any refund due will be processed within 14 days of receiving the necessary evidence.
• This policy does not affect your statutory rights.
• If you have any extenuating circumstances that prevent you taking your place at
University or your room with Property, you will need to provide evidence of your circumstances. Cases of this nature are considered on a case by case basis, please contact the residence you booked at to enquire and to understand what evidence we may require.
It is important that you understand that when you sign your Tenancy Agreement, you are entering into a legal agreement with the Landlord, and are liable for the full rent due for the Residential Period.
Cancellation of your Booking by Property
Our terms and conditions require you to sign your Tenancy Agreement online within 3 days of receiving the Offer of Accommodation.
If you fail to sign your agreement within this timescale we may cancel your booking, giving notice by email, and you will forfeit any ‘reservation rent’ paid if it is outside the 3-day cooling off period.
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You have the right to cancel your booking within 14 days of the booking date ("Cooling-Off Period") and receive a full refund of all payments made, including any booking fees or deposits, provided that the residential period ("Tenancy Period") has not yet commenced.
If you cancel after the Cooling-Off Period but before the tenancy start date, you may still be eligible for a refund only under the following conditions:
You are unable to secure a place at a university or college located in the same city as the accommodation.
In either case, you must provide supporting evidence. If approved, a full refund will be issued, excluding any non-refundable booking fees, if applicable.
Once your tenancy begins and you have moved in, your security deposit will be held in a separate bank account and used against any damages (excluding fair wear and tear), unpaid rent, or other charges incurred during your stay. The remaining balance of the deposit will be refunded to you within 14 days of the end of the tenancy agreement.
It is important to understand that by booking the accommodation, you are entering into a legally binding agreement with the property owner and are liable for the full duration of the tenancy unless a valid cancellation reason is accepted.
In order to pay rent in three instalments, you will need to provide evidence of a guarantor based in the country of your accommodation, such as a family member or friend. The first rent instalment must be paid 10 days prior to your tenancy start date. Your second rent payment will be due in January, and your third and final rent instalment will be due in May.
If you are unable to provide a guarantor in the country of your accommodation, your rent payment will need to be made a year in advance, in full, 10 days prior to your tenancy start date.
If you are unable to provide a guarantor in the country of your accommodation, your rent payment will need to be made in advance, in full, 10 days prior to your tenancy start date.
Yes, you can still live in Collegiate accommodation without a guarantor. In this case, full payment for the year is required in advance, 10 days before the tenancy starts. Housing Hand (www.housinghand.com) is also accepted as a guarantor with additional costs.
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