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Waterways is in a great location.. The rooms are well kept. It’s nice and quiet, noise doesn’t travel much. The freebies/events reception put on are sweet. Reception team are also lovely, I can’t remember everyone’s names but always enjoy a catch up with Shane. My only complaint is that there’s only 2 circuit laundry washers and dryers. It’s not the end of the earth though, I just try to go when it’s not busy.
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Waterways is in a great location.. The rooms are well kept. It’s nice and quiet, noise doesn’t travel much. The freebies/events reception put on are sweet. Reception team are also lovely, I can’t remember everyone’s names but always enjoy a catch up with Shane. My only complaint is that there’s only 2 circuit laundry washers and dryers. It’s not the end of the earth though, I just try to go when it’s not busy.
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Waterways Information
| Telephone | 0300 303 8642 |
| Postcode | LE11 5AP |
| Price from | £145.00 per week for 25/26 (subject to availability) |
| Top tip | Home to 179 students and perfectly placed for the centre of Loughborough, Waterways offers canal-side living in a location. Visit the website for more information! |
Room Types
5 Single Rooms - Premium Range 1 Ensuite
2 Single Rooms - Premium Range 4 Ensuite
5 Single Rooms - Classic Ensuite
Amenities
This property offers an outdoor social space & parking at other properties (extra charge). Discover more!
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- Common Room
Features
- Common Room
- Communal Kitchen
Internet Access
- WiFi
Laundry
- Coin-operated Communal Laundry
People/Staff
- Maintenance Team (Daytime Only)
- Onsite Manager
Security & Safety
- CCTV / Surveillance Cameras
- Secure Building Entry
Services
- Contents Insurance
Special Policies
- No Smoking
Transport
- Bike Storage
Travel Times
Waterways has easy access to Sainsbury’s supermarket, Market Place, Baxter Gate, bars, restaurants, shops & an 8-screen cinema.
Loughborough University
Loughborough Campus13 mins3 mins9 mins0.7 mi
University of Nottingham
Sutton Bonington Campus1 hour 50 mins15 mins17 mins6.2 mi
Nottingham Trent University (NTU)
Clifton Campus4 hours 8 mins24 mins48 mins14.6 mi
Waterways Biography
Waterways is conveniently located only a twenty-minute walk away from Loughborough University Campus and not far from the city centre. The accommodation is near the Rushes, Sainsbury’s supermarket, Market Place and Baxter Gate where you can find endless shops, bars, restaurants and an 8-screen cinema.
There are comfortable sofas in the reception area where you can meet up with friends. If you are looking to work up a sweat, you can pop next door to the 24/7 gym, as they offer great rates for students. There is parking available at other sites for an additional charge.
Waterways offers residents comfortable en-suite rooms with a shared kitchen and lounge. In your room, you can find a bed, a private bathroom, a bedside table, under-bed storage, a desk and a desk chair.
Visit the website to find out more and book your room today!
All the Answers You Need About Student Accommodation
What tenancy length do I need?
Some students choose to stay during the academic year, whilst others – particularly international students – require a tenancy that covers the entire year. You can also find student accommodation that is available for one or two terms, classified as a “short stay” on our search filters.
Should I stay in catered student accommodation?
This is totally up to you! Catered accommodation means you will be served meals at set times in a dining hall, and you’ll likely have access to fewer kitchen facilities than if you were to stay in self-catered accommodation.
What is a guarantor and do I need one?
A guarantor is a person who signs a contract to agree to pay your rent if you are unable to. Most university accommodation requires a guarantor, and this applies to both domestic and international students.
Will I need to pay a deposit on student accommodation?
Most likely, yes, you’ll need to pay a deposit. This will be refunded at the end of your stay as long as there is no damage to the room or property.
What bills will my rent include?
If you are staying in university-run accommodation or private halls, your rent should include any utilities such as electricity, gas, water, and internet. Students are not required to pay council tax, however you may need to fill in an exemption form so make sure you check with your local council.
What is purpose-built student accommodation?
Purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) are residential buildings designed for students. They are often located close to campus, boast modern facilities, include all bills, and often have staff on site to assist residents.
Will my student accommodation be furnished?
Student accommodation is typically fully furnished. Your room should include at least a bed, clothes storage, desk and chair. You’ll likely need to bring things such as bedding and kitchen utensils, but we have a full list here of everything you’ll need.
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Steph and Siniad work in reception and have made my stay here incredible
Good experience, would love an actual common room / area for socialising.
Waterways is in a great location.. The rooms are well kept. It’s nice and quiet, noise doesn’t travel much. The freebies/events reception put on are sweet. Reception team are also lovely, I can’t remember everyone’s names but always enjoy a catch up with Shane. My only complaint is that there’s only 2 circuit laundry washers and dryers. It’s not the end of the earth though, I just try to go when it’s not busy.
amazing, perfect service and lovely staff
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Friendly helpful staff amd excellent accom
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review! Our team really appreacite the nice feedback :)
Very nice accommodation, great events and very welcoming. Steph’s been great in helping me settle in and helping me out. Will be here next year!
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In general, as expected. On-site staff act promptly on complaints, and rooms are maintained to the standard. There is very little in the way of social space within the accomodation itself, but this is made up for by the social spaces in the vicinity. As with much of University life, value for money is essentially non-existent, where "scalping" is encouraged by the current ecosystem. It was thousands of pounds cheaper (per person) to rent a 5 bedroom house closer to the University for the calendar year, than this accomodation for the academic year, and if anything I would favor the former for overall quality of life. Waterways does not facilitate students who drive, despite its cost.
I think it would be better if the management team could spend more money on regular cleaning in kitchen rather than social activities as activities only fit a small portion of students and kitchen is for everyone.
Staying at Waterways has been an incredible experience! The accommodation offers not only comfort but also a vibrant community atmosphere, thanks to the free events that are regularly organized. These events have provided great opportunities to socialize and make the most out of my stay. The service has been top-notch, with a special mention to Sinead, Stef, Ellie, Priya, and Shain. Their dedication and friendliness have truly made a difference, ensuring that every need is met with a smile. Their efforts have made Waterways feel like a home away from home. Overall, I couldn't be happier with my time here. The combination of excellent facilities, engaging activities, and exceptional staff has made my stay at Waterways unforgettable. Highly recommend!
All property managers are amazing and are superstars. Special thanks to Steph and Sinead.
A great stay, no issues, loved it. Big shoutout to Priya and Shane who have been so welcoming and friendly and always such a pleasure to see everyday!
Great team at the reception Needs more social space
Thank you for leaving a review! Kind regards, Emma
A lot and really good events run by the team especially Priya and Sarah and convenient location to get anywhere nice and easily
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review! We will ensure Priya and Sarah see your kind words :) Kind regards, Emma
Priya was very nice and chatty. The staff were helpful and there were lots of social events. The buildings especially block 23 need a bit of TLC but overall not a bad place to live
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review! We hope you have enjoyed your stay with us :) Kind regards, Emma
Kitchen is always dirty no matter what, but events in reception are good.
We are sorry to hear about your kitchen, please feel free to speak to reception and we will be happy to support your flat. Thank you for leaving us a review - we hope to see you at our events soon! Kind regards, Emma
It was an enjoyable experience with all the events that the place offer
We are pleased to hear you enjoyed the events at Waterways! Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. Kind regards Emma
I’ve really enjoyed it here at Unite students! The staff as lovely and incredibly helpful. Priya made sure that I was able to extend my stay here and Grace was able to sort out an issue I had very quickly. Overall I would highly recommend this accommodation to anyone.
Thank you for leaving a review! We are delighted to hear you have extended your stay and are enjoying your time with us :) Kind regards Emma
lovely staff especially priya!
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All the staff here have been really lovely (especially Priya). Waterways has a very friendly, warm and welcoming energy.
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review! We are pleased to hear you are enjoying your stay at Waterways, we will make sure Priya and the Waterways team hear your positive words. Kind regards, Emma
The staff is consistently outstanding and readily accessible, making the overall experience at the establishment highly enjoyable.
Thank you for leaving a review. We are delighted to hear you are enjoying your experience at Waterways, the team appreacite your kind words! Kind regards, Emma
Very nice staff Over all great value Only issue is the laundry
Ellie is great! Just a bit more refrigerator space would be appreciated
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We will make sure Ellie knows you appreciate her at Waterways :) Kind regards Emma
I really enjoy my stay here. Its the perfect distance from town and the university campus. Its quiet and peaceful and the staf fis really friendly and welcoming, especially Surprise and Sneha
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are delighted to hear you are enjoying your stay at Waterways. The team really appreciates your kind words :) Kind regards, Emma
Good experience and nice people especially Surprise, she smiles and open the door for me every time
Thank you for the 5 stars! We are delighted to hear the team at Waterways are making you feel welcome :) Enjoy the rest of your stay! Kind regards, Emma
The rooms and flats are really lovely and the staff are helpful and friendly. Looking forward to living here again next year!
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are currently planning events to enhance the social experience, if you have any ideas please let the reception team know - we are always looking for feedback and ideas :) It's amazing to hear you will be staying with us again next year! Kind regards, Emma
Clean, welcoming staff and good facilities
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We are delighted to know that you are enjoying your stay at Waterways and appreciate that you took some time to write us a review! Kind regards, Emma
Always has the best service, friendly, helpful and accommodating staff. It has an ideal location between town and university campus. Very organised with getting to issues immediately. Ideal room space and en-suite bathrooms.
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. It's amazing to hear you are enjoying your stay with us at Waterways :) We will make sure the lovely comments are passed onto the team! Kind regards, Emma
Lovely place to live for students and I’m always greeted with a smile by Sneha !
Thank you for sharing your experience at Waterways! We are glad to hear you are enjoying your stay with us and appreacite you took the time to leave us a review. Kind regards, Emma
Sneha is so helpful and kind reception and she always helps me with my problems x
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We will make sure that Sneha knows about how much you appreciate her services :) Kind regards, Emma
Amazing experience so far, staff are great. Especially Sneha on the desk
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience! Sneha will be delighted with the shout out and appreciation :) Kind regards, Emma
I didn’t know what to expect when living in serviced accommodation but it is so much easier than living in a house like I did in second year. Location is brilliant too, so close to Loughborough town centre.
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. it's lovely to hear the positive feedback, our team strive to create a welcoming and stress-free environment! We hope you enjoy the rest of your stay with us at Waterways :) Kind regards, Emma
Staff are extremely helpful, kind and friendly especially Sneha!
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are so pleased to hear Senha is making you feel welcome! We hope you enjoy the rest of your stay at Waterways :) Kind regards, Emma
Surprise, Sneha and Nazma are very good receptionists. They always help me to solve the problems.
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are so pleased to hear the team are making you feel welcome and giving great service to our residents! Kind regards, Emma
Surprise is fantastic she is always cheerful and always happy to help
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are so pleased to hear Surprise is making you feel welcome at Waterways! Kind regards, Emma
I'm feeling really good to live here. They have good facilities and well- communication reception team.
Thank you for taking the time to tell us about your positive expereicnce at Waterways. The team apprecaite your kind words! Kind regards, Emma
Receptionist Surprise is super helpful and friendly!
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Surprise will love the positive feedback and kind words :) We hope you enjoy the rest of your stay with us! Kind regards, Emma
Extremely nice accomodation, in a great location, with a great value for money and lots of facilities. I've been living here for the last 3 years (almost) and I would definitely choose to do it again. Amazing staff, all of them very friendly and helpful, but I would especially like to thank and recommend Surprise. I think she should be viewed as an example and a model in what she is doing.
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. The team really appreciate positive feedback, they will be delighted to hear your kind words :) Thanks again for your valuable feedback! Kind regards, Emma
Great reception team including Surprise and Sneha !
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. The team are always on hand to make sure you all have the best experience during your stay! Kind regards, Emma
Sneha at reception is great and helpful.
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. Sneha will be delighted to see your positive feedback! Thanks again for your valuable feedback. Kind regards, Emma
Great accommodation always clean, all staff are always really lovely
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review.The team really appreciate positive feedback and are delighted to hear you are enjoying your stay at Waterways!Kind regards, Emma
Decent Good value for money Love it