University Quays, Colchester

University Quays is an affordable fully furnished student accommodation in Colchester near University of Essex (10 min walk) at University Quays, Colchester CO2 8GY, United Kingdom. This student housing features ensuite rooms, along with modern amenities such as shared kitchen, communal dining, free gym membership, & secure bike storage. With its ‘walk to campus’ location, all-inclusive rent, high-speed Wi-Fi, secure access system, and student friendly policies like No Visa No Pay, it provides a safe, stress-free, & convenient student living experience, making it better than other student accommodation in UK.

Where is University Quays accommodation located?

University Quays student housing is located in Colchester, which is also known as the “University Town of the United Kingdom” at CO2 8GY, United Kingdom, in the well-connected Hythe area. It provides a waterside living, with University of Essex just 10 min walk away and University Centre Colchester 12 min drive away and top attractions like the Colchester Castle just 10 min drive away. This student accommodation allows students to easily access green spaces, Wivenhoe Nature Park (7 min drive) as well as keep up with a vibrant city life with cafes, restaurants and shopping malls, all within a few minutes distance.

Why is University Quays a top choice for students?

University Quays residence offers a budget-friendly, fully furnished and secure student housing near University Centre Colchester with its No Visa No Pay & No Place No Pay policy, all-inclusive rent structure, modern ensuite rooms, shared communal kitchen and social spaces, free gym membership, security staff, secure door access and CCTV surveillance. It offers a key location that gives easy access to the nearby transport links (super quick access to London), eating spots, top attractions, shopping centres and natural green spaces, and basically everything a student needs is within easy reach.

Which universities and colleges are close to University Quays Colchester?

University Quays housing is conveniently located between University of Essex Colchester Campus (10 min walk) and the Colchester City Centre (12 min drive). Students living at this student accommodation Colchester have a quick access to their universities and do not have to worry about missing the morning lecture. The distance and time taken to reach these universities from the University Quays accommodation is as follows:

What are the top attractions and hangout spots near University Quays residence?

Top attractions like the Colchester Castle (10 min drive) and Hollytrees Museum (8 min drive) that contain the rich history of Colchester which is a modern town with ancient roots are easily accessible from the University Quays accommodation. Students can also enjoy good food (Bamboo Vietnamese, 5 min walk), hang out with friends, go on shopping sprees (Lion Walk Shopping Centre, 9 min drive) and unwind from their college routines in green spaces (Wivenhoe Nature Park, 7 min drive) nearby:

City Highlights:

• Colchester Castle, 2.3 miles away (10 min drive) houses one of England’s oldest castles and stores rich Roman history.

• High Woods Country Park, 3.8 miles away (14 min drive) is perfect to unwind in nature with scenic trails, open green spaces, and peaceful picnic spots.

• Hollytrees Museum, 2.1 miles away (8 min drive) showcases local history through interactive exhibits.

Friendly neighbourhood spots:

• Mission Cafe, 0.6 miles away (13 min walk) is a great spot to grab a quick coffee or enjoy a relaxed brunch.

• Bambu Vietnamese, 0.2 miles (5 min walk) is perfect for fresh and flavourful Vietnamese dishes.

• Lion Walk Shopping Centre, 2.3 miles away (9 min drive) offers a variety of retail stores, cafes, and essentials for shopping and leisure.

• Wivenhoe Nature Park, 2.3 miles away (7 min drive) provides a scenic riverside environment, for relaxing walks, outdoor activities, and study breaks in nature.

What transport options are available near University Quays student accommodation?

This student accommodation Colchester provides good connectivity to public transport with Hythe station 14 min walk away, Colchester Town station 8 min drive away, and Wivenhoe station 12 min drive away, providing quick access to buses and trains to hop on and roam around the city or take a quick trip to London (under 1 hour). The average transportation cost in Colchester ranges between £14 – £16 per week. The distance and time taken to reach these universities from the University Quays accommodation is as follows:

What does the rent at University Quays cover?

The rent at University Quays student accommodation is all-inclusive, including water, gas, electricity, and high-speed Wi-Fi. This allows students to manage their budgets with confidence and avoid unexpected costs with the average cost of living in Colchester between £226 – £370 per week. The rent at University Quays accommodation covers:

• Utilities (water, gas, electricity)

• Fully furnished Rooms

• High-speed Wi-Fi

• Silver Essex Sport Gym Membership

What type of students should choose University Quays accommodation?

University Quays Colchester is home to several types of students based on their lifestyle preferences, academic needs, and social interests as follows:

• Students who want to balance academic focus with an active social life.

• Students who love being socially active.

• Students who prefer sharing a room with a friend (double en-suite rooms).

• Students who love staying on top of their physical wellbeing.

• Students who love spending time in nature (green spaces nearby).

• Students who want a hassle-free budgeting.

• Students to love to travel and explore new places.