The Meadows is located near the River Colne estuary, close to the Essex Business School. It's only a ten-minute walk from all the central campus facilities.
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Property amenities
Free WiFi
Bills Included
Walking to Uni
Shops Nearby
Contents Insurance
Cleaning Included
The Meadows is located near the River Colne estuary, close to the Essex Business School. It's only a ten-minute walk from all the central campus facilities.
With a real sense of its own community, The Meadows has its own shop for those last-minute essentials and common room where you can meet other students from around the world to chat, exchange experiences, and learn about new cultures.
Great for living with your friends or if you want to make new ones.
Great for living with your friends or if you want to make new ones.
We understand that you may have a lot of questions before moving into your new room.
Below is a list of FAQ's to help answer any questions you may have.
If there is anything you still need help with please do not hesitate to get in touch!
You will be located on our Colchester campus, it is a 10 minute walk to central campus facilities.
If you have gone through clearing and now have a place at University, you can still book accommodation with us. Check the room availability above, or call us on 01135311000.
Yes! As standard, all Derwent's students are automatically covered by the #1 Student insurer, Endsleigh. However this cover may not be sufficient for your needs, for example if you have expensive computers and smart phones so we strongly recommend you review your policy and upgrade your cover if you feel you need it. Visit endsleigh's website to check your policy details.
If you are returning student or a postgraduate student then you will be required to make a £250 prepayment, this will be deducted from your first terms rent.
Colchester city centre is around a 20-minute bus journey from the university. We have many bus stops on campus running every 10 minutes. Alternatively, it’s about a 45-minute walk / 20 minute cycle.
There is a small shop at The Meadows, nearby for your essentials and we have a Tesco about a 10-minute walk / 3-minute cycle from campus.
We have our own onsite medical centre which you can register for when you arrive.
We have a cashpoint on central campus on square 3 right by the Security and Safety centre.
The nearest police station is in the city centre, about 20 minutes from campus.
The nearest post office can be found via the Royal Mail website
We have our own sports centre on south side of campus, your accommodation will include an off-peak silver membership.
The bus stops are located all around our campus. The closest train station is Hythe station, we also have Wivenhoe, Colchester town, and Colchester main station nearby.
There is a bus stop right outside the Copse accommodation on Capon Road.
The room will be furnished with a small double bed and mattress. You will also get a desk, chair, bookshelves, wardrobe, a bin, mirror and a lamp.
All kitchens are self-catered and are provided with a cooker, fridge, freezer, microwave, kettle, ironing board and storage units. You will need to provide your own crockery and cooking utensils. Starter packs are available to pre-order before you arrive here.
The communal areas such as your kitchen and bathroom will be cleaned once a week. If you have an ensuite these will not get cleaned. Rubbish in bins are removed daily.
Sorry, pets are not permitted on any PfP Students properties.
The laundrette is located in the social pavilion right outside the Meadows.
Yes, you can personalise your room with accessories and bedding, but you must not make permanent changes (e.g. painting walls, using nails, or making modifications that cannot be undone). We ask that you don't attach anything to your walls or ceilings as any damage caused will be chargeable.
Guests are permitted for up to 3 nights, but if you would like any longer then you will need to email askthehub@essex.ac.uk for permission.
Yes, we have multiple bike stores all over our campus which are free to use.
Post is normally delivered on weekdays to the flats. Large items or those requiring a signature will be stored at the Meadows reception for collection. The post room staff will email you to let you know when it has been delivered and to confirm where to collect it from.
If you have any maintenance issues that you need to report then you can contact the reception on mqessexhelpdesk@derwentfm.com or report online at https://www.essex.ac.uk/student/accommodation/repairs-and-faults
Room exchanges and transfer to vacant room applications usually open around November, further information can be found here https://www.essex.ac.uk/student/accommodation
Yes, you need a TV licence if you watch live TV or BBC iPlayer, even on a laptop or mobile device.
We have many facilities on campus, find all we have to offer here - https://www.essex.ac.uk/life/student-facilities
No, you cannot store them in your room. However, the university does have Central Stores where you can pay to keep your belongings in storage if needed. You can contact them on: stores@essex.ac.uk
The university does offer summer vacation bookings however, it is unlikely it will be in the same room. Applications will open in April 2024 https://www.essex.ac.uk/life/accommodation/apply/short-stay-and-vacation
Unfortunately, we only accept arrivals from the agreed contract start date.
We have 24 hour security on our campus, further information is available here
Information about the internet provision in accommodation, can be found here
Students who are living in the accommodation are not able to have a parking permit on our site unless you require disabled access.
Your Resident Assistant will advise what events are happening on campus.
