Located in Birmingham, United Kingdom
Lakeside Unite Students is a well-located Birmingham student accommodation , with the added convenience of living within the Aston University campus . As part of Aston Student Village, Lakeside gives students easy access to lectures, the library, Students' Union, sports facilities and other campus amenities. It is also a University Partner accommodation for Birmingham City University , with just a 6-minute walk to the City Centre Campus. With Aston University is right on the doorstep, while Birmingham city centre is around 9 minutes away on foot, putting shops, restaurants, nightlife and entertainment within easy reach. Alongside its convenient location, Lakeside Birmingham offers fully furnished en-suite rooms , shared kitchens and living spaces, a common room with pool and foosball, communal study space, included bills and Wi-Fi, and 24/7 support . Rooms & Amenities at Lakeside Unite Students Refurbished in September 2019, Lakeside offers fully furnished en-suite rooms designed to balance privacy with shared student living. Each room has a private bathroom , while the kitchen and living space are shared with 3-9 flatmates , depending on the room type. Every rooms at Lakeside Birmingham features a small double bed, study desk and chair, wardrobe, under-bed storage, chest of drawers and full-length mirror, while each flat has a fully equipped kitchen with an oven, microwave, fridge freezer and cooking hobs. A vacuum cleaner and basic cleaning equipment are also provided in each flat. Depending on availability, uhomes offers 43-, 45-, 49- and 1-week booking options , giving students more flexibility when choosing their stay. Lakeside accommodation Birmingham also offers a practical range of facilities for studying and socialising. Students can play foosball or pool in the common room , relax in the communal areas or use the communal study space for individual and group work. Other on-site facilities include bike storage, laundry, vending machines and printing (extra charge). Bills are included , covering heating, water, gas, electricity and Wi-Fi, with ultrafast broadband available in flats and communal areas. For safety and everyday support, Lakeside Unite Students provides CCTV, secure access , a fire system, contents insurance, 24/7 assistance, an on-site service team and maintenance support. Students can also use the Unite Students app as part of your stay. Location & What's Nearby Lakeside Birmingham? Unite Students Lakeside Birmingham enjoys a campus-based location on Coleshill Street , sitting within Aston University and overlooking the peaceful Chancellor's Lake . This makes everyday student life particularly convenient, with Tesco Express, Sport Aston, cafés, bars and other campus facilities all within easy reach. Aston Students' Union is also nearby, with places such as The Gosta Green, Sacks of Potatoes and The Lounge providing convenient options for food and drinks without leaving campus. When you want to eat off campus, Rio's Piri Piri, Dixy Chicken and other restaurants around Aston and the city centre are just a short walk away from Lakeside accommodation. The location also puts students close to Birmingham's growing Eastside area, where you can find cafés, restaurants and casual places to meet friends. Beyond the immediate campus area, Birmingham city centre is only a short walk away within 10 minutes, bringing a much wider choice of shopping, dining, entertainment and nightlife. The Bullring and Grand Central form the city's main shopping destination, with more than 160 shops and restaurants, while New Street Station provides convenient rail connections across Birmingham and beyond. For culture and leisure, Thinktank Birmingham Science Museum and Eastside City Park are close to the Aston campus, while the city centre also offers Victoria Square, Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, St Philip's Cathedral and the Jewellery Quarter to explore. With the city centre, shopping district and cultural attractions all within easy reach, Lakeside offers a convenient base for enjoying both campus life and Birmingham city life. Transport around Unite Students Lakeside Transportation around Birmingham Lakeside accommodation is convenient, with several bus stops nearby, including Ryder Street, Upper Corporation Street and James Watt Queensway . Located within Aston University campus , Lakeside puts Aston students just steps from their classes and campus facilities. The BCU City Centre Campus is also only a 6-minute walk away, making it particularly convenient for BCU students. For tram and rail connections, Bull Street tram stop and Birmingham Snow Hill Station are both around a 10-minute walk from the accommodation. Lakeside also offers easy access to other universities and key areas of Birmingham. University College Birmingham is around a 14-minute bus journey , while University of Birmingham can be reached by bus in approximately 30 minutes . With frequent bus connections nearby and the city centre within walking distance, students can easily travel between university campuses, shopping areas, entertainment venues and other parts of Birmingham.