What is included in the rent?

Rent includes all utility bills and council tax.  There is no charge for the high-speed broadband, weekly cleaner for the communal areas or gardener.  The washing machine and tumble dryers have a small additional charge to ensure efficient and effective use for all housemates.

What furniture is in the room?

We provide a minimum of double bed, mattress and mattress protector, wardrobe, chest of drawers and bedside table or shelf unit, desk and desk chair. Our larger rooms also include one or two armchairs, or in some cases a sofa.  Every room has its own ensuite (although a small number are located out of the room but are still private) which includes as a minimum a shower, toilet, handbasin, mirror with light over and extractor fan.  The majority of ensuites also include storage and a radiator or heated towel rail.

Do you have WiFi?

Yes.  We have high-speed fibre-optic broadband (up to 350MB) and each room has an ethernet point.

Do you take couples?  Can I share with a friend?

Not normally but contact us and we can discuss the options.

Who lives in the house?

The majority of our housemates are young professionals aged 20 – 40 who work in and around Cheltenham and Gloucester.  We have one female only house (98 Fairview Road) and the remaining houses are generally mixed.

Do you do short term lets?

We have a minimum tenancy agreement of 6 months.  In this way we can build up a home for people who enjoy living and working in Cheltenham.  On rare occasions we offer shorter lets for certain occupations and interns.

What if I leave early?

We always require a month and a day’s notice when you decide to leave us.  If you need to leave within the first 6 months, an additional payment will be required.

Do I need references?

Yes, the majority of our referencing is completed in-house, we take previous landlord and current employment references.  You will also be asked to provide three months’ bank statements.

How do I take a room?

Let us know you’d like a room and we can have a chat about what’s available.  After a quick telephone conversation, we’ll arrange to meet you at the house to show you around and we go from there.

Where are the houses in relation to the train or bus station?

Our Houses page shows more information about the location and includes maps.  Click here for more information >

You can use the Stagecoach Route Planner to view all the local bus journeys or view the maps…

> Cheltenham Area
> Cheltenham and Gloucester

What happens to my deposit?

We take one full month’s rent as a deposit  which is placed securely in the Government-run Deposit Protection Service.

What do I need to bring?

The kitchen is fully equipped with everything that you will need from cutlery to oven and everything in between and you should not bring any additional appliances as there will be little space to store them.  In your room we supply a mattress cover but you must bring your own bed linen, towels etc.

Do you charge agency fees?

No