Accommodation

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Accommodation

Where you live while you study is key to the success of your college experience. You need to ensure you are going to be happy in your surroundings. If you choose to move away from home, be assured we can help you every step of the way.

Our Duchy Stoke Climsland and Bicton Campus have halls of residence for students studying on those sites.  Please use the links below to find out more.

Although there are no specific halls of residence at our Camborne, St Austell, Eden Project Learning, Newquay University Centre, Falmouth Marine School and Duchy Rosewarne campuses, we have worked closely with local landlords for many years to develop an established network of private sector housing to suit all tastes.

For students under 18 years old we recommend accommodation where the landlord has been DBS checked – click here for a list. Please see our Disclaimer below for more information.

For students studying at The Golf College please find more information here

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Current Vacancies

Reef Island, 30-32 Island Crescent, Newquay TR7 1DZ

Reef Island, 30-32 Island Crescent, Newquay TR7 1DZ

  • Location – Reef Island Lodge, 30-32 Island Crescent, Newquay TR7 1DZ, UK
  • Type – Bed and Breakfast
  • Cost – 32 week contract from 16th September 2023 From £4,200 per academic year (term time only)
  • Current vacancies – 25
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Blue Reef Lodge, 10-12 Berry Road, Newquay TR7 1AR

Blue Reef Lodge, 10-12 Berry Road, Newquay TR7 1AR

  • Location – Blue Reef Lodge, 10-12 Berry Road, Newquay TR7 1AR, UK
  • Type – Bed and Breakfast
  • Cost – 32 week contract from 16th September 2023 to 7th June 2024 From £4,200 per academic year (term time only)
  • Current vacancies – 18
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12 Burlawn Drive, St Austell  PL25 3FN

12 Burlawn Drive, St Austell PL25 3FN

  • Location – Burlawn Drive, St Austell, UK
  • Type –
  • Cost – £450 p.c.m. all inclusive of bills, 1 month’s rent as deposit
  • Current vacancies – 1
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Porthpean

Porthpean

  • Location – Porthpean, Saint Austell, UK
  • Type –
  • Cost – £125 p.w. plus £50 p.month towards utilities, 1 month’s rent as deposit
  • Current vacancies – 2
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10 Tower Road, Newquay TR7 1LR

10 Tower Road, Newquay TR7 1LR

  • Location – 10 Tower Road, Newquay TR7 1LR, UK
  • Type – Lodgings full-time
  • Cost – £110 and £115 p.w. inclusive of bills. £500 deposit per room.
  • Current vacancies – 2
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14a Trerice Drive, Newquay TR7 2RL

14a Trerice Drive, Newquay TR7 2RL

  • Location – 14a Trerice Drive, Newquay TR7 2RW, UK
  • Type – Flat
  • Cost – £750 p.c.m. (inclusive of water and wifi) between 2 (prepay key meter for electric). 1 month’s rent as deposit.
  • Current vacancies – 2
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14 Kingfisher Drive, St Austell

14 Kingfisher Drive, St Austell

  • Location – 14 Kingfisher Drive, St Austell, UK
  • Type – Lodgings full-time
  • Cost – £100 all inclusive of bills (subject to reasonable use), 1 month’s rent as deposit
  • Current vacancies – 1
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29a Sycamore Avenue, St Austell PL25 4DR

29a Sycamore Avenue, St Austell PL25 4DR

  • Location – 29a Sycamore Avenue, St Austell, UK
  • Type – Lodgings full-time
  • Cost – £400 p.c.m. all inclusive of bills (subject to reasonable use), 1 month’s rent as deposit
  • Current vacancies – 1
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9 Trevarthian Road, St Austell PL25 4BH

9 Trevarthian Road, St Austell PL25 4BH

  • Location – 9 Trevarthian Road, Saint Austell, UK
  • Type – House of Multiple Occupancy (5 or more people)
  • Cost – £500 p.c.m., single room £450 for 11 months (all inclusive) (apart from TV licence), £500 deposit p.p.
  • Current vacancies – 8
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The Annex, 23 Chester Road, Newquay TR7 2RH

The Annex, 23 Chester Road, Newquay TR7 2RH

  • Location – 23 Chester Road, Newquay TR7 2RH, UK
  • Type – Annexe
  • Cost – £150 p.w. all inclusive of bills. 1 month’s rent as deposit.
  • Current vacancies – 1
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101 North Roskear Road, Camborne TR14 8PX

101 North Roskear Road, Camborne TR14 8PX

  • Location – 101 North Roskear Road, Camborne, UK
  • Type – Lodgings (16-18 year old catered), Lodgings (16-18 year olds), Lodgings full-time
  • Cost – £380 p.c.m. room only (inclusive of bills) or £135 per week with meals included Monday to Friday, breakfast and evening meal
  • Current vacancies – 1
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Tregarth House, 33 Bodmin Road, St Austell PL25 5AE

Tregarth House, 33 Bodmin Road, St Austell PL25 5AE

  • Location – 33 Bodmin Road, Saint Austell, UK
  • Type – Annexe
  • Cost – Top suite £500 p.c.m. inclusive of bills, deposit 1 month’s rent
  • Current vacancies – 1
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Treganoon House, Lanlivery PL30 5DA

Treganoon House, Lanlivery PL30 5DA

  • Location – Treganoon House Lanlivery, Lanlivery, Bodmin PL30 5DA, UK
  • Type – Lodgings full-time
  • Cost – £150 p.w. single occupancy, £200 p.w. double all inclusive of bills and weekly room clean/sheets & towels. Opportunity to have a reduction in rent in exchange for help in the garden (for work exchange they offer a reduced price of £400 per month).
  • Current vacancies – 2
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Newquay, TR7 1NN

Newquay, TR7 1NN

  • Location – Newquay, UK
  • Type – Lodgings full-time
  • Cost – £450 p.c.m. including bills, 1 month’s rent as deposit
  • Current vacancies – 1
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6 Wesley Close, Stenalees, Nr St Austell

6 Wesley Close, Stenalees, Nr St Austell

  • Location – 6 Wesley Close, Stenalees, Saint Austell, UK
  • Type – Lodgings full-time
  • Cost – £360 p.c.m. (2 weeks rent as deposit)
  • Current vacancies – 1
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4 Windsor Cottages, off Berry Road, Newquay, TR7 1AP

4 Windsor Cottages, off Berry Road, Newquay, TR7 1AP

  • Location – 4 Windsor Cottages, off Berry Road, Newquay, TR7 1AP
  • Type – House Share 2 & 3 bed properties (up to 4 people)
  • Cost – £1300 p.c.m. plus bills. Whole house tenancy agreement. Deposit £1300
  • Current vacancies – 2
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Dobell Road, St Austell PL25 4NB

Dobell Road, St Austell PL25 4NB

  • Location – Dobell Road, Saint Austell, UK
  • Type – Lodgings full-time
  • Cost – £410 (4 weekly) double room, £390 (4 weekly) single room all inclusive of bills (includes cleaning of room once a week and launder of bedding provided) 1 month’s rent as deposit.
  • Current vacancies – 2
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12G South Park Road, Tywardreath PL24 2PT

12G South Park Road, Tywardreath PL24 2PT

  • Location – Southpark Road, Tywardreath, Par PL24 2PT, UK
  • Type – House Share 2 & 3 bed properties (up to 4 people)
  • Cost – Currently £450 p.c.m. for larger rooms, £380 for smaller room, inclusive of bills. 1 month’s rent as deposit. Price being reviewed for September 2022.
  • Current vacancies – 1
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The Old School House, Tregrehan Mills, St Austell PL25 3TJ

The Old School House, Tregrehan Mills, St Austell PL25 3TJ

  • Location – Tregrehan Mills, Saint Austell, UK
  • Type – Lodgings full-time
  • Cost – £450 p.c.m. all inclusive of bills (subject to reasonable use)
  • Current vacancies – 1
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3 Parkenbutts, St Columb Minor, Newquay TR7 3HE

3 Parkenbutts, St Columb Minor, Newquay TR7 3HE

  • Location – 3 Parkenbutts, Newquay, UK
  • Type – Annexe
  • Cost – £495 p.c.m. all inclusive of bills. 10 months Assured Shorthold Tenancy Agreement
  • Current vacancies – 1
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Swallows Barn, Resparva, Summercourt TR8 5BE

Swallows Barn, Resparva, Summercourt TR8 5BE

  • Location – Swallows Barn, Resparva, TR8 5BE
  • Type – Shared House (up to 4 people)
  • Cost – £420 p.c.m single room, inclusive of bills subject to reasonable use. Assured Shorthold Tenancy agreement (Whole house rent £1750 p.c.m. divided between four rooms)
  • Current vacancies – 1
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45 Mountwise Newquay TR7 2BL

45 Mountwise Newquay TR7 2BL

  • Location – 45 Mount Wise, Newquay TR7 2BL, UK
  • Type – House of Multiple Occupancy (5 or more people)
  • Cost – rooms from £115 p.w. inclusive of bills £200 deposit + 50% of rent. 12 month contracts.
  • Current vacancies – 1
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Kandi Lodge, 4 Fairview Terrace, Newquay TR7 1RJ

Kandi Lodge, 4 Fairview Terrace, Newquay TR7 1RJ

  • Location – 4 Fairview Terrace, Newquay, UK
  • Type – House of Multiple Occupancy (5 or more people)
  • Cost – £475 p.c.m. all inclusive of bills. £200 deposit. Deposit Protection Service used.
  • Current vacancies – 2
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7 Meadowside, Newquay TR7 2LJ

7 Meadowside, Newquay TR7 2LJ

  • Location – 7 Meadowside, Newquay TR7 2LJ, UK
  • Type – Lodgings full-time
  • Cost – £120 p.w. all inclusive of bills (subject to reasonable use) and Wi-Fi. 1 month’s rent as deposit.
  • Current vacancies – 2
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Useful information

We offer, the following housing options: rental through letting agents, private rental or a self-catering room within a family home.

Students must contact landlords/agents direct to arrange viewings of property. Any contracts you enter are between the landlord and yourselves, but we are here to help if you have any questions/queries.

House share
Renting a property with friends via a letting agent/private sector.

Note: letting agents have to be a member of one of three letting agent redress schemes. The letting agent redress scheme provides a free, independent service for resolving disputes between letting agents and their customers. Landlords and tenants can use the schemes. The decision made by a redress scheme is binding on all parties. Ask your letting agent which scheme they belong to or check their website. Some letting agents display details on stickers in their windows. There are three government approved letting agent redress schemes:

  • The Property Ombudsman (TPO)
  • The Property Redress Scheme
  • Ombudsman Services Property

Room in a private house
This is where you rent a room out in a house where the landlord currently lives, you are the lodger. This type of accommodation can offer a bit more support when it is your first time living away from home.

Please note that at Newquay and Falmouth campuses there is only limited accommodation for under 18’s living with landlords where they have a DBS check, so please ensure that you book early.

Private Flats/Studio Flat
Private flats can appear extremely appealing if you’ve had a bad experiences previously sharing with other students. The two things to consider are firstly, whether you enjoy your own company – understand that whilst you’ll probably be out socialising in the day; you’ll most likely be by yourself most nights. The other thing to consider with private flats is the price – they are likely to be the most expensive accommodation.

H.M.O. – Houses of Multiple Occupation
These are houses licenced by the local Council. From 1st October 2018 an HMO needs a licence if it is occupied by five or more people who form two or more households. The Council is responsible for enforcing HMO standards and can make a landlord take action to correct any problems. If you live in an HMO your landlord has to meet extra responsibilities which are in addition to their repair responsibilities. These are on:

  • fire and general safety – mainly the provision of properly working smoke and/or heat
    detectors with alarms and a safe means of escape in case of fire
  • water supply and drainage – these cannot be unreasonably interrupted and must be kept
    clean and in good repair
  • gas and electricity – appliances and installations must be safe, which includes arranging an
    annual gas safety check and having electrical installations checked at least every five years
  • communal areas – such as staircases, halls, corridors and entrances, must be kept in good
    decorative repair, clean and reasonably free from obstructions
  • waste disposal – there must be enough bins for rubbish and adequate means of disposing of
    rubbish
  • living accommodation – the living accommodation and any furniture supplied must be clean
    and in good repair.

Here are some useful websites to give you hints on what to consider when looking for a student rental:

Save the Student – House viewing checklist

Gov.uk – How to rent

For students studying at The Eden Project there are various options. Eden is situated within travelling distance of Lostwithiel, St Austell, Newquay and Truro.

St Austell
St Austell is a medium sized town with a shopping centre consisting of a variety of both local and national shops. The town centre has a popular 4 screen cinema, a tenpin bowling centre and a range of pubs, restaurants and cafes. There is also a leisure centre with sports hall and swimming pool. St Austell is approximately 1 mile from the coast and boasts wonderful coastal footpaths and several outstanding beaches. The beautiful Georgian village of Charlestown is a hugely popular tourist attraction and has been used as the location for many films and TV dramas, the latest being Poldark.

St Austell is on the main London to Penzance railway line with a link to an hourly bus service to the Eden Project and students studying at The Eden Project will benefit from free bus journeys from St Austell train station to the Eden Project.

http://staustelltown.co.uk/
http://www.visitthecornishriviera.co.uk/

Falmouth
Falmouth is a booming tourist destination and the town has continued to flourish, with the recent influx of students. Falmouth is an appealing place, with a cobbled and pedestrianised main street, a series of fine sandy beaches at the opposite end of town to the harbour, many attractive old pubs and an abundance of cafes and cocktail bars and a vibrant night life. Places of interest include Pendennis Castle and the National Maritime Museum. The National Maritime Museum is a centre of nautical excellence and is based in Events Square. This is a vibrant part of Falmouth’s water front with a great mix of shops, businesses and cafes and restaurants. Falmouth has good rail links to and from Truro.

https://www.falmouth.co.uk/

Truro
Truro is a bustling Cathedral City and is Cornwall’s main shopping hub and is home to all the major stores and chains, although there are plenty of small, independent shops hidden away down narrow back streets. The Royal Cornwall Musuem, on River Street, contains exhibits from archaeological excavations across the county as well as a genuine Egyptian mummy. Truro has a vibrant nightlife with many clubs, bars and restaurants. It also has a leisure centre. With its central location and good transport links, (it is on the main London to Penzance rail line), Truro makes a great base for
exploring the rest of Cornwall.

www.enjoytruro.co.uk
www.visittruro.org.uk

Newquay
Newquay is a bright and bustling town and is one of the ‘go to’ places in Cornwall. It is busy all year round with locals, visitors and students and offers beautiful beaches, spectacular coastal scenery and a thriving night life. Particularly famous for its association with surfing, Newquay has a host of
beaches. Towan, Great Western, Lusty Glaze and Tolcarne are all reasonably safe and sheltered and within easy reach of the town centre, while the more exposed Fistral regularly plays host to major surfing events, attracting competitors from all over the world. Newquay Zoo and the Blue Reef Aquarium are popular attractions. There are a good selection of local shops, cinema and a leisure centre. It has good bus links and a links up to the main London to Penzance rail line via the Par to Newquay branch line.

www.newquay.co.uk
www.visitnewquay.org

Camborne
Camborne is best known as a centre for the former Cornish tin and copper mining industry. The town centre offers traditional, local businesses and national chains. Some of Cornwall’s finest scenery, heritage and nature can be found right on Camborne’s doorstep. Within just a few miles, there are the cliffs at Hell’s Mouth, and the bluebell-strewn woodlands at Tehidy and Pendarves. Portreath is a North Coast beach approximately 4 miles from Camborne and is a popular beach for surfers and body boarders and a few shops, cafes and pubs. Portreath also forms part of the Coast to Coast trail to Devoran. Camborne has good public transport and is on the main London to Penzance rail line.

http://www.cambornetown.com/

Accommodation costs can vary from location to location. Some accommodation will include all bills, utilities etc., and with some there will be additional costs. It is important to budget carefully.

Additional costs to consider when renting
When renting a property, the monthly rent is unlikely to be your only expense. There will be other costs you should consider in order to calculate how much you and your new housemates can afford each month.

TV licence:
This can be paid either annually or in monthly instalments. If you are renting a property on a group tenancy then you will be liable for only one licence, however if sharers with individual agreements will need a licence for each occupier that owns and uses a TV. If you’re renting a room in a private hall, you need to check if you need a TV licence for a TV in your living area or bedroom. You’re also required to purchase a TV licence if you watch live streaming via your PC or laptop. (see links below)

Utility bills:
These are payable in a number of ways and it is advisable to check with your landlord/letting agent what exactly they require from you (many will ask for proof of payments before returning your deposit).

Internet/Digital TV:
Internet access and TV not always included in monthly rental.

Contents insurance:
Definitely something to consider and well worth the money just in case something were to happen.

Council tax:
Whilst full–time students are exempt from this, part–time students are not. If you are planning on living with part–time students, you will need to take council tax into consideration. (You will need to obtain a certificate from the college confirming your course details to take to the
Council to obtain exemption).

Food:
Food can be expensive. Cut down the costs by eating together – it’s a great social activity and it’ll save you money.

From September 2016 Renting A Home
You need to be covered by a TV Licence to watch or record live TV programmes on any channel, or download or watch BBC programmes on iPlayer.

This could be on any device, including a TV, desktop computer, laptop, mobile phone, tablet, games console, digital box or DVD/VHS recorder. If you do any of the above without a valid licence, you risk prosecution and a maximum penalty of up to £1,000, plus any legal costs and/or compensation
you may be ordered to pay. You will also still have to buy a TV Licence if you need one.

To find out more, go to tvlicensing.co.uk/studentinfo

How can I buy a TV Licence?
There are lots of different ways to buy a TV Licence. Whether that’s through weekly cash payments, using your nearest PayPoint outlet, spreading the cost with monthly, quarterly or yearly direct debit, credit/debit card or by post – just choose the one that suits you best.

For more information on the ways to pay, go to tvlicensing.co.uk/payinfo

What if I live in a shared house?
You’ll probably only need one licence between you if you have a joint tenancy agreement for the whole house – this is the most common type of shared house arrangement. You might need your own licence if your accommodation is self-contained. That means you have exclusive access to washing facilities, or your own entrance to the property. You will also need your own licence if you have a separate tenancy agreement for your own room. If you’re not sure, check our advice for tenants and lodgers.

Won’t my parents’ licence cover me?
Your parents’ licence will not cover you while you’re away at uni unless you only use a device that’s powered solely by its own internal batteries and not connected to the mains.

What if I’m not at uni for the summer?
If you’re leaving your halls or rented accommodation and moving back home for the summer, there’s a good chance you won’t need your TV Licence if there’s one at home. You can see our policy and apply for a refund online

Assured shorthold tenants have a number of important rights.

Most landlords will give you an inventory at the start of your tenancy. You will be in a much stronger position to argue about maintenance issues if you have filled out an inventory; or have taken photographs of the property on the day of moving in.

You should be given a copy of the tenancy agreement before you move in, and it would normally include the date it began, the rent due and when it must be paid, how and when the rent can be changed and the length of any fixed term. Always a good idea to ask for a copy of the tenancy agreement and to check it carefully before you sign it.

However, if your landlord does have a right to evict you (The tenant) if:

  • The tenant not being able to pay the rent consistently
  • The tenant breaking the tenancy agreement in some serious way
  • The tenant causing damage to the landlord’s property
  • The tenant disturbing the neighbourhood or showing antisocial behaviour
  • The tenant carrying out any illegal activity (e.g. drug dealing) within the rented property

Your landlord must put your deposit in a government-backed tenancy deposit scheme (TDP) if you rent your chosen accommodation on an assured shorthold tenancy that started after 6 April 2007. However, if you do not have an assured shorthold tenancy your landlord doesn’t have to use this scheme but it is advisable. In England and Wales your deposit can be registered with:

  • Deposit Protection Service (Custodial and Insured)
  • MyDeposits
  • Tenancy Deposit Scheme (Custodial and Insured)

They make sure you’ll get your deposit back if you:

  • meet the terms of your tenancy agreement

Your landlord or letting agent must put your deposit in the scheme within 30 days of receiving it.

At the end of your tenancy

Your landlord must return your deposit within 10 days of you both agreeing how much you’ll get
back.

If you’re in a dispute with your landlord, then your deposit will be protected in the TDP scheme until the issue is sorted out.

Holding deposits (this is the payment to secure your chosen accommodation)

Your landlord doesn’t have to protect a holding deposit (money you pay to ‘hold’ a property before an agreement is signed). Once you become a tenant, the holding deposit becomes a deposit, which they must protect.

Deposits made by a third party
Your landlord must use a TDP scheme even if your deposit is paid by someone else, e.g. a rent deposit scheme or your parents.

For more information go to https://www.gov.uk/tenancy-deposit-protection/overview

Residential Bursary 16 – 18 years
If you are studying a further education course, your daily return travelling time would be more than 2 hours and your household income is less than £40,000, you may be eligible for assistance with accommodation costs with a Residential Bursary.

For more details please visit www.cornwall.ac.uk/financial-support .

Residential Bursary 19 – 30 years
If you are studying a further education course, your daily return travelling time would be more than 2 hours and your household income is less than £31,000, you may be eligible for assistance with accommodation costs with a Residential Bursary.

For more details please visit www.cornwall.ac.uk/financial-support .

Go through the inventory with the landlord before you even unpack your belongings. This is a list of all items within the property and the condition they are in. If you disagree with something this is the time to document it on the inventory.

  • Take photographic evidence of all areas of the property (internally and externally) before you unpack. Make sure your photos are dated.
  • Get the landlord to show you where the water stop cock is and where the meters are for gas and electricity. Take meter readings.
  • Ensure that the landlord gives you a copy of your tenancy agreement, details of where the deposit is being held and their contact details in case of emergency.
  • Make sure you know the refuse collection days.

Please note that the accommodation list is made available to you free of charge.  Cornwall College has compiled the list to assist you with securing accommodation close to our academic hubs.  The Cornwall College Group does not guarantee that the properties are safe or meet your requirements. This is not a vetted or approved list.  You must rely upon your own inspection and enquiries.  We do not recommend that you secure a property and sign into a tenancy agreement without first having viewed it.  Should you have any queries about the tenancy, you should take your own independent legal advice.

The Cornwall College Group accepts no responsibility for any losses or damage arising to any student or a student’s property as a result of securing accommodation in a property which is included in this accommodation list.   The Cornwall College Group has the right to remove any property from this list should any relevant concerns be brought to attention.  Landlords providing accommodation for FE students (16-18 years old) must have an standard DBS check prior to going on the accommodation list.

Please note that if you choose accommodation for over 18’s where the landlord is not required to be DBS checked, you must make your own checks to assess suitability for yourselves.

For students under 18 years old we recommend accommodation where the landlord has been DBS checked – click here for a list.

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