Student Accommodation in Winchester | University Housing in Winnall

Student living | Designed around you

Welcome to Riverside Way…

…we love it and we hope you will too! Whether it’s the superfast broadband, the comfy double beds or the fantastic common room, everything in this student housing has been designed around you.

Now open for 2020/2021 bookings, If you are looking for student lettings, this modern student accommodation offers a mixture of en-suite rooms with shared kitchens and self-contained studios and our friendly staff will make you feel right at home. We’re always here to help… whatever the question.

Take a look around our rooms or student flats and find out more about what’s included in our University accommodation and if you want a chat, then get in touch at hello@winchesterstudent.com we’d love to hear from you.

Our rooms

Premium studio

£204.50/week, fully inclusive
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Your very own self-contained accommodation, fully fitted with kitchenette, breakfast bar and chair, study area, double bed with storage under, and en-suite shower room. The perfect private student accommodation.

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En-suite bedroom

£179.50/week for 47 weeks, fully inclusive
£172.50/week for 51 weeks, fully inclusive

This cleverly designed study bedroom sits within a shared student apartment of either 6, 7 or 9 bedrooms. You have your own private study area, double bed with storage under and an en-suite shower room. The large, modern communal kitchen is equipped with a flat screen TV with your own storage and fridge space. A more social experience for student digs.

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What's included

100Mb wireless internet

Fully inclusive rent

En-suite shower

Premium quality furniture

Laundry facilities

Video game consoles

Vending machines

Common room with table tennis table

Bike storage

Professional friendly on-site staff

TVs in all shared kitchens

Art area

Monthly events

Great transport links

Close to local amenities

Secure key fob access

Landscaped courtyard

CCTV

Frequently Asked Questions

How much will it cost me?

Our current room rates can be found on our rooms page

Do I need a guarantor?

If you select to pay the full amount before moving in then you do not need a guarantor. If you select to pay in instalments then you will need a guarantor. A UK resident guarantor is required for all UK resident. Tenants based outside the UK - the guarantor does not have to be UK resident.

Can I get an accessible room...

There are a limited number of accessible rooms on site, please contact us for further details.

Do I need a TV licence?

You may depending on what you are watching. Please visit the TV Licensing website for more information.

What about maintenance?

For any urgent maintenance issues we have staff available on site 24/7 to report to. We will endeavour to rectify any issues as quickly as possible.

What about pets?

Sorry, pets are not allowed.

What’s included?

With the exception of laundry costs, all bills are included.

Is WiFi available?

Yes, WiFi is available for all residents through our provider, ASK4. Residents can enjoy up to 100mbps and add six devices free on their ASK4 account.

How long is the contract?

Contract lengths for 2019/2020 will be for 51 weeks only.

How do I pay my rent?

We ask you to pay your rent direct into our bank account. Sorry but we do not take payment by card.

What about cleaning?

You will be responsible for cleaning your bedroom, kitchen and any shared area within your flat such as the corridor (don’t worry, we provide a vacuum cleaner!) but we clean everywhere else.

Can I smoke?

Smoking/vaping is not permitted anywhere in the building or in the grounds.

Is there a deposit?

No, we don’t require deposits but we take £300 upon reservation of the room and this amount is then deducted from your first rental payment.

Can we book as a group?

Absolutely, our smallest flats accommodate six people. If there are fewer of you in a group then you will need to share with others.

Can I bring my car?

The development is car free and so there is no student parking on site. You are not allowed to keep a car on the surrounding roads either. However Riverside Way is conveniently located for all local facilities and we have some great bike storage.

Can I have visitors to stay?

Occasional short term visitors are fine, however we ask that they keep any overnight stays to 2 nights in every 7.You are responsible for their behaviour and we would always suggest that you speak to your room mates first and make sure they don’t mind! If it becomes an issue then we may have to ask visitors to leave.

Can I see the tenancy agreement before I sign?

Yes, please feel free to download our tenancy agreement and take a look.

Can I pay in instalments?

Yes but only if you have a valid guarantor.

Can I choose my room?

As far as possible we will try and give you the room of your choice but this may not always be possible. Let us know if you have a particular requirement.

What about post and parcels?

Post and parcels will be delivered to reception. Parcels are securely stored until they are collected, post will be available from the shared flat post boxes in the waiting area.

What about security?

The halls will be staffed 24/7 so there is always someone to talk to if you are concerned about security. Access to the building, the flats and the individual bedrooms is via an electronic locking system and you will be given a unique key fob when you move in. These fobs are fully programmable so we can instantly cancel should yours be lost or stolen. There is also CCTV around the building.

Are my possessions insured?

We provide a basic level of possession insurance cover but there are limits/exclusions so if you are thinking of bringing valuable items then we would suggest contacting us first.

What are your thoughts on equality and diversity?

Riverside Way is committed to promoting a culture of equality and diversity within our site. We expect a standard of behaviour from all staff, visitors and contractors to ensure a harmonious environment that promotes tolerance, fairness and equality. For more information, please read our full equality and diversity policy.

Anything else?

Download our student handbook, email us at hello@winchesterstudent.com or phone us Monday to Friday 9.00AM – 5.00PM on +44 (0) 7823 345 695

What's on

Last Friday of every month Open Mic Night @ Guildhall Winchester Local artists have the opportunity to take to the stage in our Wintonian Bar and give us all you've got! Any age welcome, free entry.

16th October Breakfast to Go Come grab a free breakfast on your way to Uni.

30th October Cathedral Point Halloween Party Cathedral Point Halloween Party.

1st November Halloween Film Night Come down to the common room and treat yourself to a scary film and some popcorn.

3 - 10 November 2018 Winchester Short Film Festival @ Winchester Discovery Centre The 2018 Winchester Short Film Festival will be the 7th edition, and is open to both British and foreign filmmakers. The festival boasts even more screenings than ever before, giving you the chance to have the general public, peers, and industry professionals view your film in the historic cultural city of Winchester, England.

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The neighbourhood

Winchester City centre provides a great range of shops, bars, restaurants and pubs as well as a busy mainline railway station (Southampton 16 min, Bournemouth 46 min, London Waterloo 1 hour 5 min) so our student housing in Winchester gives you easy access to everything the South Coast has to offer. And the glorious South Downs National Park is just on the doorstep.

We think Riverside Way is a perfectly located Winchester university accommodation for student life in Winchester. Located just a 12 minute walk away from the Winchester School of Art and under two miles from the University of Winchester Sparkford Road campus makes living in our student accommodation in Winchester pretty convenient… (did we mention there’s a 24 hour supermarket just around the corner?)