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Accommodation and Hospitality
Queen’s University Belfast
Elms Village
78 Malone Road
Belfast
BT9 5BW
T +44 (0) 28 9097 4525
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Elms Village
Introduction
Facilities
Inventory
Price
Welcome to Elms Village, purpose built accommodation with undergraduate students in mind. At Elms Village, you have a choice of 1127 en suite and 505 standard single study bedrooms (standard rooms have a wash hand basin, but share a bathroom between five). The accommodation is in apartment blocks which are three floors high, each floor with 10–11 bedrooms and a shared kitchen and common room.
Elms Village is an ideal introduction to student life. There is live-in support from our team of Residential Life Coordinators and Residential Life Assistants whose role is to help students deal with transition issues such as settling-in, making friends, managing money and sharing communal living space.
The postal address for Elms Village is: Elms Village, 78 Malone Road, Belfast, BT9 5BW.
Lifestyle Options
In addition to our en suite and standard rooms you can choose a specific block in Elms Village which offers a lifestyle option. There is a limited availability for:
- Single Sex accommodation (SS)
- Quiet Living accommodation (QL)
- No Alcohol accommodation (NA)
You also have the option of living with other students who have similar interests to you.
Why Elms Village?
With an all-inclusive package, Elms Village offers superb value for money, whether your choice is standard or en suite accommodation. There is also the convenience of being able to reach the University and Belfast city centre easily on foot or by public transport; the Belfast Metro bus passes the Elms Village on the Malone Road.
Location
Everything you need is within walking distance, so there are no transport costs in getting to Queen’s campus for lectures, to sport and recreation venues or Queen's Students’ Union.
Fun
Elms Village is at the centre of the local social and cultural scene. So it is the best possible location to make the most of your studies, and enjoy your social life to the full.
Value
We provide an all inclusive price, top quality accommodation, excellent facilities and a secure environment specifically for the student market. Even better, we only ask you to commit to a 38 week contract rather than the full year, saving you money.
University is about more than academic achievement. It offers wonderful opportunities to make new friends, meet new challenges and become involved in new activities. Living in Elms Village enhances these aspects of your university experience by creating community and offering social opportunities.
The common areas in the accommodation blocks and the Treehouse are where relationships are built and lifetime friends are made. Here is some of what is on offer at the Elms Village Treehouse:
Treehouse Bar and Restaurant
Offering a wide range of food and drink, this is an ideal place for you to meet your fellow residents and friends to enjoy a meal, have a drink with friends, watch Sky Sports or play a game of pool or air hockey. Entertainment is organised throughout each week to suit all tastes, including regular quiz and music events and promotions.
MACE at Elms Village
For all your shopping needs; it also has a deli section which offers hot and cold snacks, ready meals, frozen goods and useful items such stationery.
ATM/Cash Machine
A cash machine with no charge for cash withdrawals.
Laundry
18 washers and dryers available to use for a small charge; there is also an iron and ironing board and a plasma screen TV to watch while waiting.
The Lounge
A great no-alcohol student common area equipped with soft seating, big screen TV, a computer suite which has a photocopier and printer for student use and a bank of computers to surf or use Skype. There are board games, computer games, you can watch DVDs, swap books and DVDs or just relax. Regular events also take place here in the evenings like DVD nights and poker nights. Student clubs and societies also meet here.
Treehouse Reception
Providing hoovers (vacuum cleaners) for checkout and serves as the home of the Residential Life Coordinators. Please stop by and say hello!
What's included in the price:
- Heating, electricity and hot water
- Heating and hot water are at set times:
- Monday-Friday 7:00-9:00am & 5:00-10:00pm (3:30-10:00pm, December-February)
- Saturday/Sunday 9:00-11:00am & 5:00-10:00pm (3:30-10:00pm, December-February)
- Internet service provided throughout all Queen's accommodation. A base package includes:-
- A dedicated 10Mb (speed not data) hardwired connection and wireless in each student bedroom
- 'Freeview' television supplied via the network in the living areas
- Access to gaming ports and online gaming systems
- A Pay As You Go internet telephone service is available
- Upgrades to bandwidth and television are available
- More details about this service can be found on the Accommodation website www.stayatqueens.com
- Weekly cleaning of communal areas during core teaching periods
- Cooker, microwave, oven, toaster, kettle, fridge, freezer
- Television in common rooms/living areas (covered by Queen’s University TV licence)
- Prompt repairs and maintenance service
- Carbon aware low energy equipment and recycling bins
- Pay phones available in Elms Village Reception and the Treehouse
- 24 hour Reception
- 24 hour Security
- Support through Residential Life Coordinators and Residential Life Assistants
What else do we offer at a small charge?
- Guest rooms for visiting family and friends (subject to availability)
- Laundry facilities
- Car parking
- Bicycle Hire
What do you NEED to bring?
All Queen's accommodation is furnished but you will need to bring some items to make it your home. Please note that trips to local supermarkets and Ikea will be arranged during check in week therefore we don't expect you to carry everything in your luggage. You will need to consider bringing these items:
- Basic provisions for the first few days, until you have time to go to the shops.
- Bed linen, including sheets, pillows and duvets or blankets (please note that you can purchase a bedding pack at reception upon your arrival for £30).
- Crockery, cutlery, cooking utensils and pots and pans.
- A kitchen pack can be purchased at reception upon your arrival for £35. This includes items such as saucepan, dinner plate, side plate, cereal bowl, mug, knife, fork, tea spoon, slotted spoon, tea towel, tin opener, small vegetable knife and baking tray (please note that if the bedding and kitchen pack are purchased together the total cost is £60).
- Towels and a tea towel.
- Hairdryer and toiletries.
Kitchen Common Room
- Fridge/Freezer
- Oven & grill
- Microwave
- Toaster
- Kettle
- Lockers (you will need to bring your own padlock)
- Dining table and chairs or bench seating
- Soft seating area
- TV (licence provided in common area)
- Curtains
- Mop & bucket
- Broom
- Dust pan & brush
- Recycling bags
- Waste bins
- Notice board
- Rice cookers available upon request at reception (subject to availability)
En suite Room
- Bed
- Desk & desk chair
- Desk lighting
- Notice board
- Internet cable
- Waste paper bin
- Curtains
- Wardrobe
- Toilet
- Sink
- Shower
- Shower curtain
- Towel rail
- Toilet brush with holder
- Mirror
- Glass shelf
Standard Room
- Bed
- Desk & desk chair
- Desk lighting
- Notice board
- Internet cable
- Waste paper bin
- Curtains
- Wardrobe
- Sink
- Mirror
- Shaving light
| Key Facts | |
|---|---|
| Number of En suite Rooms | 1127 |
| Number of Standard Rooms | 505 |
| Internet Access | Yes - fibre optic broadband |
| Laundry Facilities | Yes (charge per use) |
| Lifestyle Options | Singe Sex, Quiet Living, No Alcohol |
| Length of Contract | 38 week |
| Cost 2013-14 | 38 week contract | Weekly |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Room |
£3279.02 |
£86.29 |
| En suite Room |
£3895.00 |
£102.50 |
