A stunning accomodation. Lovely place to be situated just behind the new market and near story house. The social areas are always clean and tidy and we are always able to hang out with staff in the office if we're having a rough time at uni. Jess will even make sure you go to uni and be your personal alarm clock when needed. Really recommend the accomodation.
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Granary Studios | #1 |
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Tudor Place | #3 |
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A stunning accomodation. Lovely place to be situated just behind the new market and near story house. The social areas are always clean and tidy and we are always able to hang out with staff in the office if we're having a rough time at uni. Jess will even make sure you go to uni and be your personal alarm clock when needed. Really recommend the accomodation.
Granary Studios Information
Telephone | 01244 621033 |
Postcode | CH1 2AR |
Features | 14-minute walk from the University of Chester. All-inclusive bills, social events, Wi-Fi, social spaces, games room, laundry room, cycle store & the option to use the gym at Tudor Place. |
Top tip | Granary Studios is a collection of modern studios in a brilliant location in the heart of Chester, just a short walk from the University. Visit the website to find out more! |
Granary Studios Biography
Granary Studios offers independent living all whilst being perfectly located in the heart of Chester. You don’t have to worry about being late for class as the University of Chester is only a fourteen-minute walk away. If you are looking to get out and about, you can explore the many shops, restaurants, cafes, pubs and nightlife spots all of which can be found on your doorstep.
If you are in a sociable mood, you and your friends can make use of the games room, and social spaces or attend one of the social events hosted throughout the year. For added comfort, there is superfast Wi-Fi, all-inclusive bills, a laundry room and a cycle store. You can skip your gym membership as residents have the option to use the gym at Tudor Place.
When it comes to selecting your room, you have a variety of stylish studio rooms to choose from. These spacious studio rooms have modern finishings and come equipped with a cosy bed, private en-suite bathroom, plenty of storage space, a study area and a kitchen, so all you need to do is simply move in and add your homey touches.
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I’ve enjoyed my time at Granary. The main office staff and student wardens are very welcoming and helpful. The rooms are spacious and the building is very clean.
This is a really good accommodation with any issues always attended to in a matter of days. Never had a problem living here for the last two years and excited to have booked for a third.
Lovely accommodation for students in the area. Easy to get to. Local to the university. Easy travelling around. Nice area
A stunning accomodation. Lovely place to be situated just behind the new market and near story house. The social areas are always clean and tidy and we are always able to hang out with staff in the office if we're having a rough time at uni. Jess will even make sure you go to uni and be your personal alarm clock when needed. Really recommend the accomodation.
Great building location and friendly staff onsite. Lived here for 2 years and would change that at all. Really good anc lean facilities and the vending machine is perfect for that little pick me up late at night. Pleanty of events on as well and ample opportunities to get to know others in your building. Would highly recommend to anyone who enjoys their own space and company.
Amazing building with a lovely community and excellent support from the staff. Stayed here for 2 years and I consider it good value for money
Really appreciate the hospitality of the facility management team, especially Jess. I’ve had a lovely experience at Granary, it’s a very modern building with a great team behind it.
Student wardens are amazing. Love having them and so convenient to have individuals living with you in the building who can let you in if you forget your key… which I always do. I love the community vibe here and love all the events put on by staff and residents. Would stay here 100000 x times over.
The student wardens are always available if you need anything in the evenings (especially when i lock myself out my room lol) and Jess in the office is very helpful during the day. If you are looking for a place to stay with a homely feel, that feels so much more than just an accommodation building I cannot recommend Granary enough.
As a mature student and a very anxious person. I knew a studio was what I was after but anything more than that I was unsure. 7 months in, I can happily say I’ve been able to socialise to a degree I never would have dreamed of. The people are very pleasant and staff lovely. I’ve had no issues with my room since moving in and the shared amenities such as the bike store have been a blessing for when bringing a car isn’t an option. I am a very anxious person so knowing that staff are always happy to listen and help has aided me immensely, they never make me feel like I am taking up their time and have consistently made me feel valued as a resident living with them.
Great location, exceptional staff that always go above and beyond for every resident. Always there to help ease any concerns, health problems and everything in between. I couldn't ask for a better student accommodation as a mature student. The team here have been fantastic in helping me settle in before, during and after moving in!
Staff are very helpful and provided any help and support when I need. The studio itself provided everything I needed, it was bright and clean and a modern vibe. I’ve found all my friends love staying over and I’m frequently the accommodation everyone wants to visit. The shared facilities are always kept clean by Lorna and are often decorated with a theme for upcoming events. Jess in the office a balloon arch and is always putting consistent effort in to making sure the atmosphere is a good one.
My experience of this accommodation had been outstanding. Definitely better than my previous year’s stays elsewhere. Lovely having staff available 24/7 is a great help when you need help with something and nice to know staff are always happy to have a chat. My mum was nervous for me to leave home and stay elsewhere for uni, but even she is happy to see me at Granary, so they must be doing something right.
No place like it. Once you’ve been elsewhere and then been to Granary you know there is no comparison.
Great overall ambience through the building and there’s always something to do. I feel that the events are catered towards bringing people out of their shells and allowing them to meet new people and have an incredible university experience. There really is something for everyone, crafty events, party’s, food related and freebies.
A high level service consistently. Staff made freshers week! They helped elevate freshers weeks and helped all of us mingle together. A great location less than a minute away from the city centre and only a ten min walk to uni. Really happy to have rebooked for next year and will definitely be aiming to rebook for a third.
absolute exceptional student accommodation with staff that are always committed and help me, in more ways than just the typical move in worries. The building is well ran by Claire and Jess is always available and helpful in the office. Lorna keeps the building lovely and clean and Paul maintenance man is always quick to respond and fix any issues. overall would really recommend this accommodation to others and gutted I only found this place in my final year of uni.
I have thoroughly enjoyed my times here at Granary Studios. From move in week the atmosphere created has been next level, consistent weekly events including freebie Friday. The place is well secure with staff in the office and student wardens at night. The student wardens are very friendly. Cleaning is 100%.
Jess is unbelievably helpful in the office, pre moving in she helped me with all my questions, pre-moving jitters, and worries. Since moving in she has gone above and beyond with not just myself but everyone in the building ensuring they are okay, happy, and most importantly attending university! She has also managed to create such a fun environment for all residents with such a vast array of events and freebies for everyone. The building is always clean and tidy, and the room layouts are exactly what a student needs. Overall, could not recommend the building, staff, and company enough. I am so excited to be staying here next year and there is a reason they are consistently sort after for accommodation in Chester.
Wow what a fabulous review. It is fanastic to read how happy you have been living with us here at Granary Studios. Jess and the team will be delighted to read how highly you regard them, they work hard to create a friendly, supportive and welcoming community. Your recommendation is hugely appreciated. Many thanks Collegiate
great location tesco and rosie’s down the road
Thank you for taking the time to leave your much appreciated review, it is great to read how happy you are with our location. Many thanks Collegiate
Granary Studios is located in the heart of Chester, with great access to local shops and other city amenities. The main university campus is only a 15-minute walk away which makes it very convenient. The rooms are spacious, modern and bright . The social space is large and contains a TV , a fussball table , and a vending machine along with seating for bigger groups. The staff organise regular events catered to the residents, so there is never a dull moment. The office staff is always on hand and very helpful, they ensure the safety and wellbeing of all the students, The building is kept extremely clean by the fantastic cleaning team which keeps the building presentable and home-like. The internet is very fast with speeds of over 300mb/s meaning that doing any remote lectures ore enjoying videogames is never interrupted by a bad connection
We completely agree that Granary is ideally situated! It is amazing to see such a great response to our services and wonderful accommodation team, who will be delighted with your kind words. Thank you for taking the time to leave us the review, we really appreciate it and are so happy you are enjoying your stay with us!
I have loved staying here. Good social events, great and helpful staff and “Friday freebies”. This week we’ve made bookmarks.
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us this positive rewiew! We are delighted to hear you are enjoying your stay at Granary Studios and making the most of the great social events!
really helpful staff and welcoming
Thank you for your positive feedback about your stay at Granary! We have the best staff!
Grateful for the wonderful accommodation experience! The staff is incredibly lovely, and the place feels secure. Its ideal town center location and short walk to the uni campus make it perfect. Granary is my home away from home, and its homely atmosphere is truly comforting.
Thank you for taking the time to write this positive review. We love to hear that you are satisfied with your student experience. Your review matches our vision, purpose and values of feeling secure and at home!
Very clean, building management and staff are very good and issues with your studio cab be quickly resolved.
Thank you very much for taking the time to write this review.
I joined granary studios as a mature student (24) in sept. Nervous to meet new people as I expect people to be much younger. But Claire and Jess have made my stay amazing. Definitely recommend!
Thank you so much for taking the time to write this review! We are delighted to hear you are enjoying stay at Granary Studio's we take great pride in the staff creating a home from home experience for our residents!
Staff are so lovely and the accommodation feels so safe and secure. Location is ideal as it’s right in the town centre and only a short walk to the uni campus. Granary feels so homely, and has become my home away from home.
Thank you so much for taking the time to write this review! It is fantastic to hear about your positive experience within Granary, we take great pride in the accomdation becoming your home!
Great place to live, close to everything. Nice spacious rooms and very modern. Great for the social aspect too.
Thanks so much for taking the time to write this review, we love to hear that you are enjoying your Granary experience!
Best location for uni students
Thank you very much for your positive feedback!
Staffs are nice and friendly and willing to help in the first place when u encounter any problems from your room. Great location just in the city centre which make everything accessible.
Thank you very much for taking the time to this review! We very pleased to hear that you are enjoying your stay in Granary!
Great value for money for the space you get, i always get called posh for where i live because of how immaculate the property is and how it looks. Ideal location as it's only a 10 minute walk to both campus and work for me. Now we have a cinema right on our doorstep what more could you want!
We really appreciate you taking the time to write this review! Thank you so much for your kind feedback towards Granary, we love to know that you are enjoying your experience!
Value for money! I've had really good memories in this place so far and will be sure to rebook. Will always tell everyone this is the place to be.
Thanks for taking the time to leave us a review, your feedback is much appreciated. We are so happy to hear you wish to rebook with us next year and hope we can continue to exceed expectations and add to your already good memories at Granary Studios.
Perfect sized accomodation. Great space to live cofortably but still have the social aspect. Building is always tidy and inviting. Location is great only 10 min walk to campus which is always useful.
We completely agree with you that Granary is ideally placed. An ideal central location, the city centre and bars & restaurants are only a stone’s throw away and perfect walking distance to the university campus.
Great accomodation. Will be rebooking for next year as i have found the accomodation welcoming and easy to socialise. Staff are always helpful and i always feel that I can come to them with something.
Thank you for such kind words! We do our very best to accommodate and help all residents at Granary Studios. We are so glad that you have found the experience a positive one and look forward to seeing you next year.
An amazing accomodation, with staff that are caring and look out for us. We are in the city centre, so always something to do. Claire is a great property manager and Jess is always availble in the office to offer assistance.
Once again, we are overwhelmed by the positive feedback, this is truly heart-warming to see such a great response to our services and accommodation team. Jess is a truly wonderful addition to the team, and we look forward to many more years of her service to the residents and building.
Excellent accomodation, always clean and lovely. Staff are very attentive and always looking out for us. Wellbeing information is always shared and staff are always a quick email away.
Wow.... what wonderful feedback! Our Granary Studios Cleaner will be so touched to hear such a great comment. Our Housekeeper takes amazing pride in the work that they carry out, which absolutely shows in the quality of cleanliness in the building. Thank you very much for the review.
A great accomodation with lots of social events. Clearning of the communal areas is 100% and the managment team are always there for me. They are knowledgable and i will be rebooking for next year.
Fantastic to hear of another potential rebooker! We are looking forward to hopefully welcoming you back next year, with lots more social events and activities to come.
I have stayed at this accomodation for multiple years now and have always felt welcomed and listened too. The accomodation team (Claire and Jess) is excellent and afre always attentive and deal with any issues I have promptly. Would 100% reccomend.
Thank you very much for leaving such a lovely review. As a team we really try to ensure that your studio becomes a home away from home for you, so it is lovely to read that you feel so at home at Granary Studios. Reviews like this just confirm we are doing something right and strive to always be the best and ensure each resident has as good of an experience as you are having.
Only joined in September but already as a fresher I have had an amazing experience. I have felt so welcomed and the quality of the studio is top notch. Feel really safe and happy here.
We are so glad to read that Granary Studios has created an 'amazing experince' and has provided your with a Studio you feel safe and welcomed in. Thank you for your review.
Reception staff are always friendly and there to help
Thank you for the lovely review, the team at Granary will be so pleased you are happy with the service provided!
really helpful whenever i have problems approachable team
Thank you for the 5* review! We have a great team at Granary who are always happy to help!
A wonderful accomodation! Jess and Claire and lovely and welcoming and have always made the place feel like a home. Staff always go above and beyond to make you feel comfortable.
What a lovely review! We take great pride in trying to provided a home away from home for our residents. Jess, Claire and the team at Granary will be delighted with this lovely feedback and to hear how happy you are here.
Lovely and clean accomodation that provides everything I need. I am very happy here and have found making friends easy enough in a studio building. Wellbeing by staff is ace and I feel valued!
Thank you for the kind review. It is fantastic to hear how happy you are living with us, the team at Granary will be so pleased!
Excellent accomodation, this is my second year here and i would never think to choose elsewhere. Social events have been exceptional in recent months with staff trying really hard and always super helpful. Even issues not relating to the accomodation, the staff have still helped me through.
Thank you for this lovely review! We have a great team at Granary, they will be delighted to hear how happy you have been living here! Great to hear you are loving the social events, we really appreciate the feedback!
been so much better now jess is in the office😎😎 love you claire and jess
Thanks you for the 5* reveiw! So nice to read you are happy with the great team at Granary!
Granary studios is the best accomodation it has a perfect location surrounding town and public transport links its a very spacious accomodation i feel very happy here and i love having my own kitchen and bathroom as havung my own space is important for me so its perfect
What a lovely review, we agree the location is ideal! The team at Granary will be so happy to hear you are enjoying living at your home away from home! Thank you for your feedback!
A lovely warm social environment, where everyone can get along with clean and functioning facilities.
Had a great year here, however online it is advertised as having staff onsite 24/7 - this is not true as there is only staff 8-5 if lucky. Most times 8am-1pm. No overnight staff and when they were requested due to a broken entrance, they were unfriendly and unreasonably aggressive.
Wonderful staff who are friendly and easy to approach. Studios are definitely worth every penny as the furniture they come with are good quality and the mattresses are comfortable. Lots of small events/online presence (such as helpful tips for budgeting etc. on the Instagram page).
The staff are always friendly and amazing to be with. Security offer a fast service but could be a little bit friendlier. The location is 10/10 close to my town everything within a 5 - 10 minute walk.
Excellent facilities & location with friendly and understanding staff
Being a 1st year student, opting for a studio rather than a flat share or house share, granary is a really comfortable place to settle in on your own, the rooms have more than enough space even for a bronze, social space and events could be used a lot more, the company could help fund more events for the students here as it has been hard to meet people here with them being studios accommodation.
Claire is an exceptional member of Granary Studios. She has looked after me from day 1. Always helping me in times of need. Not just due to my accommodation but as well as general life.
Awwww.... it so nice to hear such positive feedback regarding our staff members.... this shows that the accommodation team are doing a great job to make you feel so much at home. Thank you for the lovely comment.
Lovely and friendly environment, management is always there when you need support with anything. Amazing staff and they made me feel at home
Thank you very much for leaving such lovely feedback. As a team we really try to ensure that your new home becomes a home away from home for you so it is lovely to read that you feel so at home at Granary Studios
Spacious and comfortable flats with a modern design, has everything I need. The management team is always friendly and easy to reach with any queries, plus they keep us up to date with everything via email.
Thank you for taking the time to leave us your lovely feedback. Your comments are a testiment to the constuction company that built Granary nearly four years ago now, for you to state about the modern design of the building. They truly captured a design that would stand the test of time.
Staying at Granary studios is fantastic. The rooms are very conducive, and the location is central such that you never have to worry about getting to the main areas in Chester on time.
We could not agree more.... Granary Studios really is in a central location in Chester. With the City Centre being only a 5 minute walk away and the University only a 10 minute walk away, it really is not hard to easily get yourself around.
location is amazing!! also extremely clean, very friendly and accommodating staff. I love living here so much I’m going to live here again next year
Yaay.... it so nice to read that you have enjoyed Granary Studios that much, that you are going to stay with us again next year.... this shows that the accommodation team along with the building and its facilities are doing a great job to make you feel so much at home.
Honestly couldn’t have asked for a better place to stay, loveliest staff and will always say hi when passing by. The most helpful and supportive people ever. Facilities amazing anything you need help with is immediately dealt with. Cleaner in every week to ensure social spaces are intact. And also super comfortable !
Wow.... what lovely feedback!! It is so nice that you have mentioned about our Granary Studios Cleaner because so often, they are the unsung heroes of any building. Our Housekeeeper takes amazing pride in the work that they carry out, which absolutely shows in our building and as said, it is great that you have included this in your review. Thank you very much
Great facilities and building. At the minute there is often no people in the office but they are still making do after losing a valuable worker (James).
Thank you for your feedback. Completely agree, James was a very valuable member of the team and it has proven difficult to find a replacement who is just as good. However, we do believe we have found this now and that normal office hours will resume soon. Even if the office is closed, a member of the accommodation team is available 24/7 and always responds to give assistance.
I have thoroughly enjoyed my first year stsying at Granary Studios. It is very clean and all of the appliances are exceptional.
Thanks for taking the time to leave us a review, your feedback is invaluable. We, the same as you, believe that Granary Studios is a great place to live and offers all the necessary appliances and amentities to ensure everyone's stay is pleasant and enjoyable.
Staff fantastic Great Modern Studios! Overall Amazing Place To Live !
Thank you so much for your lovely words. It is great to read that overall, you believe Granary Studios to be an amazing place to live
Granary studios provides the best services its clean and friendly. Mainly james who has been there and helped us.
Had an amazing experience so far. I wish the social room had a pool.
Fantastic accommodation, great staff and perfect location. The staff made me feel so welcome and they have been very accommodating.
Made me feel at home straight away! Perfect location right in the city centre and staff are amazing always there to help if you need anything
I live in a gold studio which is very spacious. It has a lot of place for storage. The interior is fantastic. Luckily i have 3 windows in my room so the ventilation is also good. It is located in the city center so its very convenient for students because everything is nearby (banks, markets, stations) . Our service assistant is also very helpful and friendly. The building is well maintained and clean. Overall I’m glad that i choose Granary Studios as my residence.
It’s a money worth experience. Everything is well maintained and clean. Great location, very close to the city center. So everything is nearby.
Granary studios are the cleanest, most modern and quiet accommodation for students I’ve found in Chester. The staff is so helpful and kind, so you will never feel abandoned. You will never regret you chose it.
It’s a really lovely place to live in, feels like a safe home for international students far from home that’s the most amazing part.
Good place to stay in Friendly staff Great facilities
Great location close to everything needed and very helpful staff
A perfect place for a University student to live.
An overall good experience, a great location and lovely staff (James on reception is great!) No out of hours security, which is not so ideal.
Great place to live, quiet, clean and a great space for those who prefer something more private.
It has been a great experience but a shame the COVID has disrupted the social aspect as this accommodation is all studios. Ideal location in Chester to both local amenities and campus
Really enjoy living here. Friendly staff and so nice to be living close to the city centre
I have thoroughly enjoyed my time living in Granary studios, the facilities are great and the staff are really helpful.
Fully furnished room with quiet environment. Best for single type of occupancy. All bills included within rent. Free access to fast Internet (speed up to 20mb downloading speed) and tudor place gym. Worth every single penny spend on it. It's just like living under paradise!
Claire is amazing and she can sort out anything for you! Studios are great, location is in the beginning of the centre and it’s close to everywhere!
Unfortunately, it's such a shame the place was NOT BUILT LAST YEAR!!!! Would have much prefered living here last year than another student accommodation not far from this place. I am only 2 weeks in, however, I have never felt happier in my life, the residents are absolutely amazing people, AND so are the staff not a bad word to say about anyone or anything, Thank you to Claire and Lorna for making me feel so welcomed. I would 100% recommend this place!! I am currently in a Gold Studio by myself and I couldn't have picked a better studio (even though they are all great). Will definitely be staying here for the rest of my university life! Granary Studios stands by its motto "Fresh Start with Fresh!"
What can I say? This is an absolutely lovely place to live. We're a week in now and me and my girlfriend have moved into a Deluxe studio and its amazing! The space, the view, the appliances is all just fantastic. Storage is everywhere and never short of it, the rooms are brand new and modern! It has an amazing, cosy social space which is where the Manager, Claire, and staff member, Lorna, held a big welcome party for those that moved in, where we played some games, eat pizza, cakes, sweets, chocolate... you name it, and had a good chat and a laugh so we all got to knew each other! Overall, what an amazing place to live! We have only lived in one other location beforehand and this is definitely the best decision we made :)
Lovely place, me and my boyfriend have just moved into a deluxe studio and it’s big and spacious and the best studios I have seen in Chester! The manager and staff Lorna are lovely & they threw us a lovely welcome party with pizza to get to know the other students that moved in as well! It was a quick and easy way to get to know each other! All round Granary is the best place so far as there was a problem discovered with my phone in my room and the electrician was called the next day! I cannot say thank you enough.
Lovely staff!!!! Can’t wait to move in! Lovely clean place, staff are more than helpful with the booking process! Can’t wait to move to Chester now in September ☺️☺️☺️
I can't recommend this place enough and it isn't even built yet! Claire the onsite manager is truly amazing, she is there for us with anything and we haven't even moved in yet. I truly cannot wait to move in, in September. Claire helped me and my boyfriend secure the deluxe studio we wanted and went out of her way to get us a hard hat and boots to show us our new room. The social events they will be holding will be amazing including freebie friday, pizza night and more! This place already feels like home to us and we aren't even there yet! please if you have change go and check it out, you will not regret this! So so happy to say i will be living there in September and cannot thank Claire enough for all the help.