Couples Domestic Provision and Housekeeping
Couples in our University self-catered flats are provided with various facilities and furnishings.
Bedrooms
All bedrooms are carpeted. Subject to the flat layout they are generally equipped with the following furniture:
- Standard double bed
- Bedside cabinet
- Chest of drawers
- Wardrobe
- Desk and study chair
- Waste paper bin
- Bedding
Bedding, bed linen and towels are not provided in couple flats. You will therefore need to supply these items yourself (such as a duvet, duvet cover, pillows, pillowcases, blankets, sheets and towels).
Kitchen and Living area facilities
University flats offer self-catering accommodation and the kitchens are equipped with the following items:
- Four-ring electric cooker with oven and grill
- Microwave
- Fridge/freezer
- Vacuum cleaner
- Mop and mop bucket
- Broom
- Ironing board (no iron or cover provided)
- Kitchen bin
Southbridge has more limited kitchen provision:
- Microwave
- Fridge
- Vacuum cleaner, available on a shared basis
Cutlery and crockery are not provided in any of the couple flats.
Facilities
Subject to the flat layout, communal areas may be provided with the following furniture:
- Kitchen table and chairs
- Sofa or easy chairs
- Laundry
Students in all self-catered flats have access to laundry facilities. Where possible there is a washing machine in the flat, alternatively a laundry is close by. The Laundry is operated by a pre-paid card or mobile phone App. Please check your inventory.
Housekeeping
There is no cleaning service provided at our family accommodation.