Coventry City Village is a modern form of student accommodation located at Bond St, Coventry, CV1 4FQ, United Kingdom. It provides students with easy access to the city's universities, shops, and transport networks. City Village Coventry offers ensuite rooms. The distance between Coventry University and City Village is roughly 7 minutes on foot, whereas the University of Warwick takes 20 minutes via public transport. In light of this central location and student facilities, City Village student accommodation becomes an ideal place to live when one goes to university.
The estimated population of Coventry is about 345,000 people (Office for National Statistics), and there are many students studying there. The cost of living that a student has to pay is estimated at approximately £900-£1,200 monthly depending on personal habits. The level of safety is rated at approximately 37.94 (Numbeo), and the walkability is about 78 out of 100 (Walk Score), and the employment rate is 74% (Office for National Statistics). The small size of the city centre, relatively inexpensive lifestyle compared with big UK cities, presence of universities, and good transport make this place attractive for students.
The room options offered at the City Village Coventry are ideal for students who need their own room yet prefer sharing facilities with others. The ensuite room comes with a spacious bed, television, study zone, en-suite shower room, refrigerator, microwave, iron, ironing board, and vacuum cleaner; some include lounge zones and more kitchen appliances. This room setup allows students a private space to undertake studies and unwind, along with shared kitchen facilities with other flatmates. The separate study zone is helpful for doing coursework and online lectures, while other household appliances and adequate storage facilities are beneficial for daily activities.
City Village offers plenty of spaces designed for both productivity and downtime. Students can move between the study room, study zones, meeting rooms, and common room when they need somewhere suitable for coursework. The social lounge, games room, cinema room, and social spaces provide opportunities to unwind and meet other residents. The state-of-the-art gym supports an active lifestyle, while cycle storage, laundry facilities, parcel collection, and a courtyard make day-to-day life more convenient. The 100Mbps Wi-Fi is perfect for studying and streaming, whereas CCTV security, contents insurance, and round-the-clock on-site support provide peace of mind. These utilities, including Wi-Fi, electricity, heating, and water supply, are inclusive of the rent and will save you approximately £16 per week.
The location of City Village Coventry is central, and this makes it easier for students to visit universities, stores, coffee places, eating places, and leisure spots. FarGo Village is an excellent place nearby that comprises independent food outlets, creative companies, and other events. Coventry Market helps the students get their grocery items and daily needs. Students can visit The Pod Café or different eating joints in the centre of Coventry. Healthcare facilities include the University Hospital Coventry, which is accessible through public transport.
There are also several cultural sights in Coventry that are well worth visiting outside class hours. The Coventry Cathedral is undoubtedly one of the most prominent structures in Coventry, while the nearby Herbert Art Gallery & Museum hosts various exhibits concerning the local history, culture, and art. For those who are interested in the automobile industry history, there is a Coventry Transport Museum, which displays numerous examples of old cars. For green space and outdoor downtime, War Memorial Park provides large open areas, walking routes, sports facilities, and places to relax. City Village accommodation Coventry is particularly convenient for students who prefer having most everyday essentials within easy reach rather than relying on long commutes. In addition, the central position of the city will make it possible for you to move around easily, with trains running to cities like Birmingham, Leicester, and London, among others. Students can therefore take many weekend excursions without making their university journey difficult on a day-to-day basis. There are many experiences that can be enjoyed by students looking for Coventry University accommodation during the whole academic year.
Traveling from City Village Coventry is easy, especially for those enrolled in the center. There is the Coventry Railway Station, which is about 3 minutes away from City Village Coventry, where you can catch trains to different parts of the country such as Birmingham, London, and other places in the United Kingdom. It takes about 18 minutes to get to Birmingham Airport via car from City Village Coventry. Local buses, cycling routes, and walking paths facilitate shorter trips, whereas train links enable you to make longer trips. In addition, you can use the local transport services for shopping and travelling to other places without using your own vehicle while living in student accommodation in Coventry UK.
The en-suite room, with an average floor plan of 14.3m2, offers plenty of space. Simply add your own choice of bedding to the large bed, and bring towels for the en-suite shower room. The shared area includes a modern kitchen and lounge complete with all the essentials, including a TV, fridge/freezer, microwave, iron, ironing board, vacuum cleaner, just add utensils.
The en-suite room in this 4 bedroom apartment offering plenty of space. Simply add your own choice of bedding to the large bed, and bring towels for the en-suite shower room.
Simply add your own choice of bedding to the large bed, and bring towels for the en-suite shower room.
If you like to soak in the bath tub at the end of a hard day, you will love the Deluxe with bath which also includes a shower. The Deluxe en-suite room, with an average floor plan of 18.7m2, offers plenty of space. Simply add your own choice of bedding to the large bed, and bring towels for the en-suite shower room.
A holding deposit is required to confirm the booking. The holding deposit is deducted from the first rental payment after the tenancy offer is accepted.
With a UK-based guarantor or approved guarantor service, installments can be paid in July, August, September, January and April. Without a guarantor, installments can be paid in July, August, October, December and February. Students can alternatively pay in full. Payment dates are specified in the tenancy agreement, with the first instalment typically due before move-in around July.
Payments can be made through the property website online portal. Major debit and credit cards and bank transfers are accepted. Future card payments under the tenancy agreement are authorised when the offer is accepted. Card payments are subject to validation and authorisation by the card issuer. If the card issuer refuses payment authorisation, the booking will not be accepted.
A UK-based guarantor or approved guarantor service is required for the instalment plan aligned with UK student finance payments. Without a guarantor, the shorter instalment schedule is available.
This is usually given to you when you enrol at University, or you can apply to your Students Services/Registrations office.
Contents insurance is free at City College Coventry and is provided by Endsleigh Insurance. You can take a look at the policy terms and conditions and find out what’s covered here. Any enquiries about contents insurance must be directed to Endsleigh.
Yes, you will need a TV Licence at City College Coventry. Anyone in the UK watching or recording television as it’s being broadcast or simulcast on any device – including mobiles, laptops and PCs – must, by law, be covered by a valid TV licence. Buying a TV Licence is your own responsibility and is not included in your rent.
Unfortunately there is no car parking available on site at City College Coventry.
Yes, City College Coventry has ample storage for bicycles.
Only full time students can live at City College Coventry. You may be asked to provide proof of your student status and it is very important that you notify them immediately if this changes.
If you provide written evidence from the University, within SEVEN days of your results being published and no later than 1st September (which ever date is the sooner), that you do not have a place they will release you from the contract without penalty and refund the deposit paid.
Provided, you have NOT collected the keys, and that you have evidence in writing that your application has been refused they will release you from the tenancy and refund the deposit. If the Tenancy has already commenced, and you have NOT collected your keys, you will be charged for the period from the ‘Tenancy Start Date’ to the date you provide them with evidence that you have not been granted a VISA If you have moved into the accommodation prior to your Visa application being declined you will be responsible for the rent until they can find a student to rent your room.
Rental is paid termly, in advance, by debit or credit card. Tenancy agreements cannot be completed by the Landlord until your payment card details have been provided. This information is needed to complete your online booking and can be given by yourself or by your guarantor. Students who can’t provide a Guarantor who permanently resides in the UK, are required to pay their rent in advance in August, October, December and February. Please see the tariff for more details. If you’re awaiting a student loan and can’t meet payments as scheduled you should contact them at least 48 hours (Monday to Friday) before the payment is due. You will be liable for all bank and administration charges incurred by the Landlord for failed payments and will be expected to reimburse the Landlord for these charges upon demand.
All Studios and Standard Ensuites are let on an Assured Shorthold Tenancy and the length of the tenancy will be set out in the Tenancy Agreement.
You can move in on or after the ‘Tenancy Start Date’ as specified in your tenancy agreement. they will write to you near to the time with more information about collecting your keys and their Reception opening hours.
All their shared apartments and Studios will be furnished but bedding and personal linen (sheets, duvets, pillows, towels etc.) is not provided. ‘Double’ size bedding is suitable for beds in all rooms. Standard en-suite beds (in shared apartments) measure approx. 120 x 200cm, while Premium, Deluxe and Studio beds measure approx. 140 x 200cm. (Please note that a small number of Studios have beds that measure 120 x 200cm) In a shared apartment there is a TV in the lounge area, while all studios have a Smart TV. All kitchens include microwave, kettle, toaster, fridge and freezer. Irons, ironing boards and vacuum cleaners are available. Kitchen utensils (crockery, cutlery, pans, etc.) are not provided. You will not be allowed to bring your own fridges, tumble dryers, portable heaters or other large electrical appliances. Chip pans and deep fat fryers are forbidden, as is the use of candles.
You can order kitchen and bedding packs online to be delivered direct to your accommodation. The range of packs include bedding, linen, towels, cooking equipment, crockery, cleaning and stationery. You will need to allow time for delivery so place your order as soon as possible!
If you wish to terminate your tenancy, they must be notified in writing and you must complete their Re Let Form. You will remain responsible for the rent until a new tenant is found or until the end of the tenancy (whichever is sooner). they will aim to find a new tenant who is both acceptable to them and who is prepared to meet the financial and legal requirements of the tenancy agreement at the current prevailing rent. they can’t always guarantee finding another tenant, as obviously this becomes more difficult as the academic year progresses, however, you are able to suggest a replacement to them. Please note that you will also need to cover all administration charges incurred in reassigning the tenancy.
All authorised refunds are returned to source i.e. the bank or card the payment originate from, and where source can be established. It is recommended that the account/card from which payments are made remains in operation for the duration of the tenancy and a short time thereafter to facility a timely refund. All refunds will be calculated in UK Sterling. The property will not refund any shortfalls due to exchange rate fluctuations, or offer compensation for any bank /agent, or other charges incurred. No refunds will be made in cash.
Internet (and WIFI) is included in your rent. In the unlikely event it's not fast enough you can upgrade.
Please see the information below:
• Wired Base Speed shall be up to 950Mbps with a typical average of 600Mbps and standard deviation of 110Mbps during peak hours of 20:00-22:00. • Wireless speed are a minimum speed of 100Mbps (subject to device performance).
At City Village there are a number of Studios available for double occupancy at an additional charge of 25% of the total rent.
Property will be happy to accept parcels on your behalf. They won't accept anything they think may contain offensive, dangerous, illegal or illicit material, anything that's too big or heavy for them to store or food deliveries. To pick up your parcels you'll need to bring along some photo ID and sign for it. They'll do their best to look after parcels safely but, in the unlikely event of something going wrong, they won't be liable for any damage to, or loss from, any parcel that you've authorised them to accept on your behalf.
You will need to make sure that property have evidence that you have been exempt from paying Council Tax during your stay with them. You can get a Council Tax exemption certificate from your university to prove this.
Once property have this, and they have inspected your room and found no damage they will release your deposit to the Deposit Protection Service or in Scotland the Lettings Protection Service. You can then claim your deposit back from this service (this is a legal requirement in the UK).
You can return your keys to reception in person or you can post them through reception's post box in a key return envelope which you can collect from reception. Please make sure the keys are labelled with your name, room and flat number. If the keys are not returned you will be charged for a replacement key and fob.
You may return your keys before the end of the tenancy, this will not constitute the termination of the agreement and tenants will waive their right to return to the property, to access the accommodation or request keys at any time prior to the end of the tenancy.
You will need to discuss this with the reception team as it will depend on when your current tenancy ends and the new one begins, and whether someone else will be staying in your room over the summer.
They normally advise students to contact a storage company in the area if they cannot keep their belongings in their room.
• Bring your key collection pass and valid photo ID when you check in (you get your key collection pass by completing your online induction on their website)
• Your accommodation fees must be paid before arrival. If there’s any outstanding money on your account, you’ll have to pay this before you check-in.
Children cannot stay over or live in the property.
Coventry is the 9th largest city in England and the 12th largest in the United Kingdom.
The City College Coventry is 7 mins drive away by car and the Coventry University is 6 mins drive away by car from this student accommodation.
Yes, Coventry Cathedral, Herbert Art Gallery & Museum, and Belgrade Theatre are nearby cultural landmarks.
Yes, there are shared laundry facilities with washing machines and dryers that are available for students and residents.
Students can visit the West Orchards Shopping Centre and Lower Precinct Shopping Centre, both whic are within the walking distance.
Students can take the U1 or U2 bus from Pool Meadow Bus Station, reaching the University of Warwick in about 20 to 25 minutes.
Coventry's night-time economy has been awarded a major international recognition for the very first time, recognising the city as a safe destination after dark.
City Village, Coventry