If you are looking for student accommodation in Durham, you might have stumbled upon the best one that is available! Houghall Court is one of the modern student accommodations in Durham that offers students a wide range of studios and en-suite rooms that are completely equipped with first-class features. With this said, this student accommodation is placed in a location that isn't as loud as the city centre and not as quiet as you are living in the middle of nowhere. It is close to the University of Durham and New College Durham. The peace you will experience while living at Houghall Court will be sublime!

Living a bit far from the city centre of Durham allows you to be at peace but ensures you don't miss out on the events taking place. The city of Durham is home to many historic landmarks and iconic attractions, which you can visit on the days you are free. There are many tourists that come to Durham for the city's magnificent monuments that are named UNESCO World Heritage sites. From majestic cathedrals to historic museums, there is no end to the wonders you'd find here. There are plenty of restaurants, cafes and clubs to relax after a long day at college, and if you are a person who prefers to connect with nature, there are a few parks and green spaces available as well. While living at Houghall Court, you can experience everything this lovely city has to offer at your own pace. Located right next to the city centre and various universities, Houghall Court is one of the best student accommodations in Durham. Book your stay now and discover what we mean by how peaceful it would be.

Features

When you are booking your stay at Houghall Court, you can expect the best in the world amenities. In your en-suite or studio room, you will find a fully equipped room with a comfortable double bed for you, under-bed storage, a wardrobe and a desk to keep yourself organised and neat, an ironing board and iron so that you can press your clothes when urgent and you will also find a vacuum cleaner to keep the room clean! You will also find a fully equipped kitchen in your room with a microwave and oven, a refrigerator, and cooking hobs. One more thing: your room and the entire place are fitted with super-fast WiFi.

If you are not in the mood for cooking, you can grab a bite from the vending machine present in the student accommodation. If you want to relax with friends, you can head to the common area or the TV rooms filled with bean bags to relax on! You can also head to the outdoor social area to relax with your mates while enjoying the cool breeze. A laundry facility is also available for use when your clothes get stained or dirty. For all the cyclists out there, Don't be worried about your security as the entire property is fitted with CCTV, and there is also an on-site service team and 24/7 assistance; as for your belongings, you also get contents insurance. With all these features, Houghall Court is among the best student accommodations in Durham.

Nearby places

Houghall Court's great location makes it accessible for you to visit the city centre and enjoy your student life. Houghall Court, Durham, is perfectly located close to your university, keeping students' needs and wants in mind. If you are wondering about where you are going to work out as there is no gym in the student accommodation, In that case, just across the road, you'll find Durham University's Graham Sports Centre - home to a fully-equipped gym, indoor sports hall, tennis courts, artificial sports pitches, running track, and more. It is close to the University of Durham, which is just a 6-minute drive away from Houghall Court, Durham and New College Durham, which is a 10-minute drive. Now, doesn't this make travel to and from the university convenient?

There are plenty of clubs close to Houghall Court that you can visit for some parties or grab a drink and watch some football, like Blue Eye, for some delicious cocktails; the Half Moon Inn, where you can have a drink right next to the river, Fabio's Bar a bar where you will need to wear your dance shoes, and The Library if you are looking for something modern. Suppose you are looking for a place to eat. In that case, you can visit restaurants such as Barrio Comida for some Mexican food, Zen if you are looking for some Thai cuisine, Fat Hippo for some U.S-styled burgers, and Restaurant 17 for some wine and European food in a cosy setting. You can relax and enjoy the sun in any of the many parks that are in the city. If you are looking for things to do in this lovely city, then you can read our blog on the things to do in Durham.

Commute

There are many means of transport from Houghall Court and in the city of Durham, like buses, trains and cycling! Your average bus fare for a one-way trip would be £1.5. It is connected to cities around the nation, including Manchester, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, and London, so you can roam the country easily. From Houghall Court, Durham, travelling around the city will not be a hassle for you as the Durham University Bus stop is located within walking distance of 10 minutes, and the Durham Train station is a short 8-minute drive from this property.

Cooling Off Period

Cancellation policy (for Short Term Lease(STL)

If the booking is for check-in within 7 days, there will be no cooling off period. Additionally, if the student collects the keys to their accommodation the cooling-off period will not be applicable.

Cancellation policy (Domestic):

Unless you have already collected the keys to the accommodation, you may cancel your booking by writing or sending an e-mail to the property management at any time during the 7 days after they send you an e-mail confirming your booking is complete (the 7 Day Cooling-Off Period). If you do that, you will not be charged and they will return your deposit or any Advance Rent Payments you have made.

Cancellation policy (International):

Once a booking is processed, the student has 3 days to accept the offer. It means for the student and the guarantor to accept the contract and pay the advance rent payment. Once these steps are done, the booking is completed. If one of the step is not completed within these 3 days, the offer will expire. If the student still wants a room, they can re-process a booking, but they cannot guarantee that the same room or the same price will be available. Once the booking is completed, the student has another 7 days to change their mind and cancel their booking without any reasons. This is called the cooling-off period.

No Place No Pay

For domestic students:
Applicable to 1st year students only. If you are a prospective first year undergraduate student and your offer of a place at your preferred University/Higher Education Institution is withdrawn by the University/Higher Education Institution as a result of you not achieving their required entry grades, you may be eligible to be released from this agreement. You may also be eligible to be released from this agreement if you are a prospective first year undergraduate student and you choose to go to a different University because you have exceeded your expected grades. To apply to be released from this agreement in the circumstances referred to above, you will need to supply them with a copy of:

1. A written rejection letter from your chosen university/college or UCAS or a screen shot of your UCAS status which confirms that the required results were not achieved; or

2. A copy of the proof of acceptance of your new university by UCAS adjustment.

3. These document(s) must be received by them within 7 calendar days from the date your results are published. Please email the documentation. On receipt of the required documentation it will be verified and, provided they are satisfied, they will cancel your agreement and refund any deposit or advance rent paid in full.

For international students:
If the student fails their exams or is rejected by the UK University, the student needs to send the property management the university rejection letter, or proof that the exam results don't meet the requirements of the university, and they will cancel the booking and refund the money to the student. The student must send them the proof documents within 7 days of receiving them. This policy is valid until the 31st August.
No ATAS certificate, No Pay: Some international students coming to the UK to study in very specific fields need to apply for an ATAS certificate. (Academic Technology Approval Scheme). If a students ATAS certificate application is rejected they will cancel the booking and refund the money to the student. The student must send them the ATAS certificate application rejection letter within 7 days of receiving it and they will cancel the booking and refund the money to the student. This policy is valid until the 31st August.
NOTE: The cancellation requests along with the proof documents must be sent by the student, from the email address they have registered their account with Property.

Replacement Tenant Found

Provided the 7 Day Cooling-Off-Period has expired, you will have to pay all amounts due under your Tenancy Agreement unless a replacement tenant is found for your Room or you enter into a new Tenancy. If a replacement Tenant is found for your Room before your start date, the property management will release you from your Tenancy Agreement on the date seven days after the new Tenants Tenancy Agreement is signed. If a replacement Tenant is found for your Room after your start date, they will release you from your Tenancy Agreement from the start date of the replacement Tenant's new Tenancy Agreement. If you have occupied the Room prior to this, you will be charged GBP 50.00 to cover their costs of preparing the Room for the replacement Tenant.

No Visa No Pay

No Visa No Pay: if the student doesn't get their visa to come and study in the UK, the student must send them the visa application rejection letter within 7 days of receiving it and they will cancel the booking and refund the money to the student. This policy is valid until the 31st August.

The cancellation requests along with the proof documents must be sent by the student, from the email address they have registered their account with Property.