Elms Village
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Elms Village

Introduction
Facilities
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Price

Welcome to Elms Village, purpose built accommodation with undergraduate students in mind. At Elms Village, you have a choice of 1125 en suite and 505 standard single study bedrooms (standard rooms have a wash hand basin, but share a bathroom between five). The accommodation comprises of 50 apartment blocks which are three floors high, each floor with 10–11 bedrooms and a shared kitchen and common room.

The Treehouse is at the heart of Elms Village, where there is a shop, bar, ‘The Lounge’, laundry and ATM. There is a Student Support Reception in the Treehouse where help can be found from the Community Youth Workers. The Facilities Team are also based here and can help with everything from housekeeping queries to borrowing a vacuum cleaner. The Elms Village Accommodation Team and security staff are based in the Elms Village Reception building. We are here to help, so call in any time to collect your post or report any issues or problems you may have.

Elms Village is an ideal introduction to student life. There is live-in support from our team of Community Youth Workers and Residential 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 
              • Quiet Living accommodation 
              • No Alcohol accommodation 

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, poker nights.  Student clubs and societies also meet here.

Treehouse Reception

Providing hoovers (vacuum cleaners) for checkout and serves as the home of the Community Youth Workers. 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)
              • A fibre optic broadband base package
              • Weekly cleaning of communal areas during core teaching periods
              • Cooker, microwave, oven, toaster, kettle
              • Television in common rooms (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 Community Youth Work team and Residential Assistants

 

What else do we offer at a small charge?

              • Guest rooms for visiting family and friends (subject to availability)
              • Laundry facilities
              • Car parking

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:

              • Either bring your own kitchen utensils, cutlery and crockery or purchase a kitchen pack from us when applying or on arrival – we don’t expect you to carry everything in your luggage.
              • Your own bedding or purchase a bedding pack from us when applying.
              • Basic provisions for the first few days, until you have time to go to the shops.
              • Hairdryer and toiletries

Kitchen Common Room

              • Fridge/Freezer
              • Oven & grill
              • Microwave
              • Toaster
              • Kettle
              • Lockers
              • Table & benches
              • Soft seating area
              • TV (licence provided in common area)
              • Curtains
              • Mop & bucket
              • Broom
              • Dust pan & brush
              • Recycling bags
              • Waste bins
              • Notice board

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 1125
Number of Standard Rooms 505
Internet Access Yes - fibre optic broadband
Laundry Facilities Yes (charge per use)
Length of Contract 38 week

 

 

 

Cost 2012-1338 week contractWeekly
Standard Room
£3183.65
£83.78
 En suite Room
£3781.32 
£99.51