Fairholme House is a 3 storey Victorian Building with a basement, on the corner of Fairholme Road and Gledstanes Road. It provides accommodation for up to 15 students at a time. With direct routes to the College, this residence is conveniently located on the Piccadilly and District lines. This residence is owned by the College.
Fairholme House
Underground station
Accommodation Type: There are 3 studios and 13 single rooms, 4 of which are en-suite.
Availability: All year around.
Location: The apartments are on Fairholme Road, only a 10 minute walk to West Kensington and Barons Court underground stations.
How to get to the college: Walk to West Kensington Station, take the District Line (green) direct to Tower Hill. The college is at 31 Jewry Street, just a 3 minute walk from the station. Total travel time is approximately 40 minutes.
Minimum/Maximum stay: One week minimum stay. No maximum stay.
Check-in/out: Check-in is between 12-9pm. Check-out before 10am.
Cancellation policy: Two weeks prior to arrival.
Security: A 24 hour emergency number is provided in case of emergency. There is also a night warden at the building.
Meal time: This is a self-catering residence so there are no set meal times.
Facilities offered: Access to shared kitchen and bathroom facilities. There is a coin-operated launderette in the building. Each room provides you with a wash basin, TV, kettle and fridge. Rooms are cleaned weekly and there is a daily cleaning service of the common areas. Bed linens are provided with a changing service every other week. Students are required to provide their own towels.
Accommodation Fees
| Minimum Age | Room | Board | Price from |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18+ | Single Studio | Self-Catering | £320 per week |
| 18+ | Ensuite Single | Self-Catering | £260 per week |
| 18+ | Standard Single | Self-Catering | £200 per week |
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