Raglan House is student accommodation on Raglan Street, Coventry CV1 5QF, 0.9 miles from the city centre. Unite Students runs this low-rise complex of three blocks, home to 212 students in en-suite rooms and studios. Coventry University is 0.3 miles away, about 7 minutes on foot. Coventry railway station has direct trains to London Euston and Birmingham New Street.
Rooms: Large Standard Double Ensuites have a double bed, desk, wardrobe and underbed storage, plus a private shower room. Their kitchen and lounge, with a sofa and breakfast bar, are shared by 3-5 flatmates. In the Three Bed Flat version, only 2 flatmates share the kitchen and living area. The Extra Large Standard Double Studio adds a private kitchen with oven, hob, fridge freezer and microwave. A Double Wheelchair Accessible Studio is modified for wheelchair access and has its own kitchen. Each room comes with a vacuum cleaner, iron and ironing board.
What's included: Gas, electricity, water, heating and ultrafast wifi are part of the rent, together with contents insurance. Unite takes a £250 advance rent payment rather than a deposit, and it reduces your first instalment. Students living outside the UK can pay in 1, 2 or 4 instalments. Those with a UK home address can pay in 1 or 3. Direct bookings need a guarantor over 25, and international guarantors have 5 days to accept. Cards accepted include Visa, Mastercard, Maestro and UnionPay.
Getting around: Coventry University is 0.3 miles away. The listing puts it at a 7-minute walk, while Unite says 10 minutes. City College Coventry is 0.4 miles away. For the University of Warwick, 3.4 miles off, Warwick's guidance lists buses 12 and 12A from the city centre bus station, about 25 minutes. Arden University is 3.1 miles away and South & City College Birmingham 14.8 miles.
In the building: Residents share a common area and outdoor social space, with laundry, bike storage and recycling on site. Printing is available at extra cost. Security comes from CCTV, a fire system, secure access, an onsite service team and 24/7 assistance. Maintenance support is managed through the My Unite app.
Good to know: Cancellation within 7 days of the confirmation email is free, or 5 days for international students, if keys are not collected. After that, a replacement tenant is needed to leave. A £50 room preparation fee applies if you are replaced after moving in.