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University of Essex - Colchester Campus<\/a> is 17 minutes by public transportation. Colchester Institute<\/a> is 22 minutes by public transportation. The nearest bus stops are Sportsman's Club, a one-minute walk; Town Railway Station (Stop B), a two-minute walk; Town Railway Station (Stop C), a three-minute walk; Mill Street, a four-minute walk<\/p>","place_id":"ChIJbThvVy0F2UcRwUZ6yVMe5z8","rating":"4.2","user_ratings_total":"90","last_google_review_date":"2026-11-01","reviews":[{"id":19813,"build_id":"1281","author_name":"Emma Anderson","author_url":"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/contrib\/112077427246340416720\/reviews","language":"en","profile_photo_url":"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/a\/ACg8ocKrw252KauAox7jYdAW6aJFOuX9eavtl7SXy2fd9zazKCpc6g=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo","rating":"5","relative_time_description":"2 months ago","text":"I can\u2019 say enough good things about my experience at Host! 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From the moment I arrived, I felt welcomed and comfortable. Emma and Hayley at reception were always kind, professional, and ready to help with anything I needed, which made settling in so much easier.\n\nA very special mention goes to Loui, who became like a best friend during my stay. He is an incredibly friendly, genuine, and helpful person who supported me a lot throughout my time there. His positive attitude and willingness to go the extra mile really stood out and made a big difference in my experience.\n\nThe entire team created a warm and supportive environment that made me feel at home while being abroad. 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It\u2019s not that far from the uni there\u2019s buses that go straight there and it\u2019s super close to town. Would deffo recommend to anyone starting at Uni of Essex xx","time":"1777476100","created_at":"2026-08-01 19:53:32","updated_at":"2026-11-01 12:57:24","deleted_at":null,"deleted_by":null}],"apartments":[],"distance":"25 mins by public transport to Central Colchester","no_place":"1","no_visa":"1","covid_offer":"0","deposit_type":"Deposit","admin_fees":false,"hide_from_website":"0","university_only":"0","desc":"

Host's 27 Magdalen Street is a Colchester student accommodation<\/a> by Victoria Hall - Host<\/span> offering multiple facilities and room types for your comfort and convenience. <\/p>

This Colchester accommodation is ideal for students looking for student housing in Colchester. The Colchester student accommodation offers a variety of rooms adding flexibility to your choice of accommodation and budget. The rooms available are ensuites and studios. The ensuite rooms are Bronze, Silver, Silver Plus, Gold, Gold Plus, Platinum, Platinum Plus, Deluxe and Deluxe Plus. <\/p>

All ensuites have a \u00be bed, a large study area, lots of storage space (wardrobe, drawers, bedside shelf, under-bed storage, and coat hooks) and bookshelves for your books. They also have private bathrooms and showers. What sets each room apart is the size and window views. Each \"Plus\" ensuite has courtyard views. Each room varies slightly in furnishing style.<\/p>

The Bronze ensuite starts at 12.9 m\u00b2; the Bronze ensuite is larger, starting at 13.3m\u00b2. The Silver Plus and Silver ensuite start from 13.3m\u00b2.The Gold and Gold Plus start at 13.9 m\u00b2.  The Platinum and Platinum Plus start at 14.7m\u00b2. The Deluxe and Deluxe Premium start at 16.6m\u00b2.<\/p>

All ensuites share a kitchen equipped with a fridge\/freezer, microwave, toaster, kettle, breakfast bar & stools, and an oven and hob. They also share common rooms equipped with a sofa, coffee table & Freeview TV. <\/p>

The studios offered are Platinum and Platinum Plus, with the Platinum having courtyard views. These studios are self-contained, meaning they have their kitchen and small living space. These rooms are larger than the ensuites starting at 23.5m\u00b2. They have all the amenities of the ensuite rooms and a private kitchen containing a fridge\/freezer, microwave, toaster, kettle, oven & hob. These studios also include Freeview TV and breakfast bar & stools.<\/p>


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Features<\/h3>

The Colchester student accommodation, 27 Magdalen Street, has communal lounges, a game area, a gaming room with a PlayStation, a study area for a calm day of studying, a courtyard with garden space, bike storage, and a laundry room. The building also offers many benefits and services, such as free Wi-Fi, all-inclusive bills, and contents insurance. In addition, the building has lifts to all floors, an on-site staff, 24\/7 security through CCTV, and disabled access.<\/p>

Colchester's history spans more than 2000 years; it is considered Britain's oldest city. The city used to be the regional capital before London during Roman times. It is located in Essex and has the River Colne running through it. It is in the Eastern part of England and was once renowned for its cloth trade. <\/p>


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Places to Visit<\/h3>
  • Tesco Express is a four-minute walk from 27 Magdalen Street.<\/li>
  • St Botolph's Priory is a five-minute walk from the property. <\/li>
  • ST John's Abbey gate is a six-minute walk from the property. <\/li>
  • East of England Co-op Foodstore is a seven-minute walk from the building. <\/li>
  • Bellapais Steak House & Greek Restaurant is eight minutes away.<\/li><\/ul>


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    *All the \u201cPlus\u201d versions of the rooms are courtyard facing <\/strong><\/p>

    Cancellation Policy:<\/strong><\/p>

    You may cancel the tenancy agreement that you have entered with us by giving us written notice of
    your intention to cancel on the following basis:
    *  If your notice of cancellation is received by us in writing within 72 hours after you have
    submitted an application form and the period of the tenancy has not commenced, we will make
    no charge and the initial rental payment of \u00a3200 will be refunded in full; or
    * If your notice of cancellation is received by us 72 hours after you have submitted an application
    form on or before 30th June 2023 and the period of the tenancy has not commenced, you may
    cancel your booking by writing to us provided that we will be entitled to retain \u00a3100 of the total
    initial rental payment; or
    *  If your notice of cancellation is received on or after the 1st July 2023, we will not accept a
    cancellation\/surrender of your tenancy agreement for the Room until a replacement tenant is
    found for the Room. <\/p>


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    Before Signing the Tenancy Agreement<\/strong><\/p>

    • If written cancellation is received within 7 days of the application and before the booking confirmation email, the booking is cancelled at no charge, and the advance rent is fully refunded.<\/p><\/li>

    • If the tenancy agreement is not completed within 7 days, the landlord may retain the advance rent if either party cancels the booking<\/p><\/li><\/ul>

      After Signing the Tenancy Agreement (Before Tenancy Start)<\/strong><\/p>

      • If cancellation is requested within 72 hours of the booking confirmation email, no fee applies, and the advance rent is fully refunded.<\/p><\/li>

      • If cancellation occurs after 72 hours, the tenancy cannot be cancelled unless a replacement tenant is found.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>

        After the Tenancy Start Date<\/strong><\/p>

        • Cancellation is only accepted once a replacement tenant takes over the room.<\/p><\/li>

        • The tenant remains liable for rent and charges until the new tenancy begins.<\/p><\/li>

        • Once a replacement tenant signs and receives booking confirmation, any payments made (including advance rent) will be refunded minus rent owed up to the takeover date.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>

          Additional Conditions<\/strong><\/p>

          • If rent due before move-in is not paid, the landlord may cancel the tenancy and retain the advance rent.<\/p><\/li>

          • If the landlord cancels the booking before move-in due to circumstances beyond their control, all payments will be refunded.<\/p><\/li>

          • Bookings obtained using false or misleading information may be cancelled.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>

            The above cancellation policy is a synopsis of the property\u2019s cancellation policy. There could be a few changes incorporated from time to time. Hence, we recommend you review the full accommodation contract for a comprehensive understanding of their cancellation policies.<\/em><\/p>","payment_terms":"

            What are the payment options?<\/strong><\/p>

            For most room types and contract durations, we offer two payment options:<\/p>

            Full contract payment: You pay for the full duration of the accommodation in one payment at the<\/p>

            time of booking. Some of our locations will offer you the option of splitting the payment by<\/p>

            making an advanced rent payment on booking, this is usually \u00a3200 which is deducted from the<\/p>

            total payment which is due on the 1st August.<\/p>

            NB: If you book a room after the 1st August you will need to make the full payment at the time of<\/p>

            booking.<\/p>

            Instalment plan: The full value of the contract is broken down into several payments spread<\/p>

            throughout the duration of your contract. You will need to make an advanced rent payment<\/p>

            when you book of \u00a3200 which is deducted from your second rent instalment.<\/p>

            Please note: To be eligible for an instalment plan you will need a Guarantor.<\/p>

            NB: If you book a room after the 1st August you will need to pay the advanced rent and first<\/p>

            instalment payments at the time of booking \u2013 a full instalment breakdown is shown once you<\/p>

            select book now and start the booking process.<\/p>

            Do I pay a deposit\/booking fee?<\/strong><\/p>

            We don\u2019t take a deposit or charge you a booking fee when you book with Host. We take an<\/p>

            initial rent payment; this is not a deposit it is a payment made on booking which forms part of<\/p>

            your total rental amount.<\/p>

            When do I pay my rent?<\/strong><\/p>

            If you select an instalment plan for the 2026\/27 academic year on a 51\/45\/44\/43 week contract<\/p>

            your rent is due on the following dates:<\/p>

            Advanced rent: on booking<\/p>

            1st instalment: 1st August 2026<\/p>

            2nd instalment: 28th September 2026<\/p>

            3rd instalment: 13th January 2027<\/p>

            4th instalment: 14th April 2027<\/p>","building_notes":"","booking_procedures":"","price_structure":"Week","minimum_short_term_week":null,"building_views":0,"videos":"