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I had a viewing with an employee named paris, she helped a lot in making decisions for booking next year with unite, she is very nice and made booking with unite easier. She was very helpful, with maintenance issues and general issues with the room i currently stay in.
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Most helpful review
I had a viewing with an employee named paris, she helped a lot in making decisions for booking next year with unite, she is very nice and made booking with unite easier. She was very helpful, with maintenance issues and general issues with the room i currently stay in.
Value for money
Location
Property management
Cleaning
Social spaces
Social experience
Internet / Wifi
Lakeside Information
| Telephone | 0300 303 8642 |
| Postcode | B4 7UP |
| Price from | £169.00 per week for 25/26 (subject to availability) |
| Top tip | Lakeside sits inside Aston University Campus and is close to the city centre. Living here you’ll be part of Aston Student Village - a thriving community of over 2,000 students. Visit the website to find out more! |
Room Types
Single Apartments One Bedroom Apartment
9 Single Rooms - Classic Ensuite
Amenities
This property offers a common room, study room, vending machines (snack food) & outdoor social space. Discover more!
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- Common Room
Features
- Common Room
- Communal Kitchen
- Vending Machines
Internet Access
- WiFi
- WiFi In Communal Areas (All Free)
- WiFi In Room (All Free)
Laundry
- Coin-operated Communal Laundry
People/Staff
- Maintenance Team (Daytime Only)
- Onsite Manager
Security & Safety
- CCTV / Surveillance Cameras
- Secure Building Entry
Services
- Contents Insurance
Special Policies
- No Smoking
Study Support
- Computer Lab
TV
- Cable TV
Transport
- Bike Storage
Travel Times
Lakeside is just a few minutes away from the city centre, Tesco Express, Sports Centre, Birmingham’s world-class shopping, culture & nightlife.
Aston University
Main Campus3 mins2 mins3 mins0.1 mi
Birmingham City University
City Centre Campus6 mins4 mins6 mins0.3 mi
Ulster University
Birmingham (QABS)5 mins1 min12 mins1.0 mi
Lakeside Biography
Lakeside provides residents with the perfect home away from home in a prime location. The building is located on the Aston University campus and overlooks Aston University Chancellor’s lake. On the campus grounds, you can find a Tesco Express and Sports Centre meaning you have everything you need within easy reach. The city centre is only a few minutes walk away and is teeming with shops, nightlife and cultural attractions. Being so close to the city centre means Lakeside is also a popular choice for Birmingham City University students.
Inside the building, you can find everything you need to ensure a comfortable stay. There is a common area equipped with cosy couches, foosball and a pool table to enjoy with friends after a long day of lectures. For added convenience, there is also a study room for private and group study sessions and vending machines in case you need a midnight snack. There is also an outdoor social space that you can enjoy during the warmer months.
If you are looking to stay with friends or simply feel part of a community then this is the place for you. Lakeside offers modern, yet homey en-suite rooms with private en-suite bathrooms and a shared kitchen and lounge.
Visit Unite Students website and book your room today!
All the Answers You Need About Student Accommodation
What tenancy length do I need?
Some students choose to stay during the academic year, whilst others – particularly international students – require a tenancy that covers the entire year. You can also find student accommodation that is available for one or two terms, classified as a “short stay” on our search filters.
Should I stay in catered student accommodation?
This is totally up to you! Catered accommodation means you will be served meals at set times in a dining hall, and you’ll likely have access to fewer kitchen facilities than if you were to stay in self-catered accommodation.
What is a guarantor and do I need one?
A guarantor is a person who signs a contract to agree to pay your rent if you are unable to. Most university accommodation requires a guarantor, and this applies to both domestic and international students.
Will I need to pay a deposit on student accommodation?
Most likely, yes, you’ll need to pay a deposit. This will be refunded at the end of your stay as long as there is no damage to the room or property.
What bills will my rent include?
If you are staying in university-run accommodation or private halls, your rent should include any utilities such as electricity, gas, water, and internet. Students are not required to pay council tax, however you may need to fill in an exemption form so make sure you check with your local council.
What is purpose-built student accommodation?
Purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) are residential buildings designed for students. They are often located close to campus, boast modern facilities, include all bills, and often have staff on site to assist residents.
Will my student accommodation be furnished?
Student accommodation is typically fully furnished. Your room should include at least a bed, clothes storage, desk and chair. You’ll likely need to bring things such as bedding and kitchen utensils, but we have a full list here of everything you’ll need.
Read Lakeside Reviews
Tom and Mommin all ways are a great help at reception. very good night team and manager. thank you
Hello, Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review - we really appreciate the feedback! Best wishes, Your Unite Students team in Birmingham
Aimee and Mehrdad are amazing at organizing the accomodation events. They engage with students and are very helpful while being on campus. Can't wait to see what they do next.
Thankyou really appreciate your kind words.
lovely place to live staff very friendly
Thankyou glad your enjoying your stay!
I had a viewing with an employee named paris, she helped a lot in making decisions for booking next year with unite, she is very nice and made booking with unite easier. She was very helpful, with maintenance issues and general issues with the room i currently stay in.
Thankyou for your kind comments we are here to help at all times.
You’d regret taking a contract with unite students. They are the worse customer services most of the times. It’s absolutely ridiculous, can’t even believe how stupid I was thinking of stability and I chose them again. For that word “stability’, Unite student doesn’t give that. Sorry, I’ve had the worse time living and contracting with this people since September.
So sorry to hear about your experience we have been very busy over the last few months getting all students settled in ,we have now come to a quieter period so if there anyhing we can do to support you please let us know as we want to offer the best service possible please get in touch or head down to Harriet Martineau main reception and speak to one of our team members.
Many maintenance issues in building that are rarely fixed quickly, like doors, mould, gates and lights. Staff are slow to respond, parcels missing etc. Social space is small and not as advertised. Rooms are big and kitchens very modern. Good amount of storage and big beds.
Thankyou for your review.If you do have any maintenance issues which have not been resolved as of yet please do get in touch with us so these can be looked into further.
At the start of my first year of uni I thought my room was good however I shortly realised after seeing the opposite accommodation in the building opposite mines I realised my kitchen was a lot worse and I felt as tho I couldn’t have the best experience in the building I was in. This is why I wouldn’t recommend it to others.
Where shall I start, the s******* student accommodation I've seen in my life, unfriensliest redemption people, who don't give a f about your problems in flat, where shall I start with problems since I had past 3 months of living here. 1. The flat lock wasn't working for all this 3 months I've been here and my flatmates who were her2 before me said it was broke since he mov3d in in September and kept telling us they had ordered new one for 5 months until I wrote angry complain and saying I wont pay my next rent they fixed it. 2. The fridge was broke for 3 months wrote 3 complaints, and each time they said they had fixed the problem and each time it froze our foods inside until again with angry complain they changed it in 2 days 3. Our kitchen had no power for 18 hours when we rang 24/7 They said 20 min we waited 3 hour for them to come and fix our problem again our food went bad. Listen kids don't trust them they're the worst place you could stay in, big room and toilets but old, stinky
Very spacious room for what I’m paying, the new kitchens are really nice
Amazing, experience of a lifetime!
Best year of my life, met friends for life.
Wasn't too bad, internet didn't work without Ethernet cables.
Better to stay where the Birmingham uni students reside imo.
Everything has been great, but security and common spaces are lacking
I may be biased as I live in Lakeside currently, but I would say it's the best option for accommodation on campus. It's the cheapest option, yet gives you the greatest amount of space in your room. Also, the kitchens are fairly modern. The only compromise you make in Lakeside is that the furniture in your room and your bathroom aren't the most modern. But in all honesty, once you've moved all your stuff in, you barely notice.
The kitchens are really modern and comfortable to socialise in with your friends. However the social area/common room is a bit small.
My worst experience in student accommodation by far! From day 1, the kitchen and the rooms were dirty. The water 80% is cold. The hall management is not helpful at all. The location is good but other than that is an old, messy, dirty hall.
Amazing, would never leave it if I could
If you want scenic, modern and affordable accommodation then Lakeside at Aston is for you!! Not only is the location conveniently on campus but it's affordability also leaves you with plenty of money for the sesh.
Wouldn't have been too bad apart from the horrendous booming nightclub opposite which opened whenever it fancied and often blasted bass so loud that you could feel it in your room until 10 am the next morning. Again, would have been ideal had the University actually taken note of a fellow student stalking and harassing myself and Uni friends and dealt with him instead if leaving it solely to the Police until he was sentenced to prison. You can imagine you don't feel very safe if that's going on around you. Moreover, another fundamental point here is that one of my flatmates killed himself in the room of the flat in which we lived at the Lakeside residences in April 2014. To make things even worse, the University seemed to have no policy for an event such as this and wrongfully swore myself and his other flatmates to secrecy to avoid bad press. Then they proceeded to let slip to me how he killed himself with the greatest level of unprofessionalism and lack of respect I have ever seen.
Really nice large rooms although not as modern as some of the other accommodation. Also a nice kitchen with plenty of facilities. Quiet on a night! But still lots of social events going on.
The place to be. Party central. The best value for money and the most social of Aston's halls. Would not satay at James Watt even if you paid me. Who even is William Murdock? I don't even know the names of the other halls that's how much they matter.
This is the cheapest on campus but, I think the best. More people live together but, you have your own room and bathroom. The people in there also tend to be more willing to mix. Best flat parties happen here!
Fab halls of residence. Modern and kept clean. Lovely view of the lake from my room. The most expensive halls but if finances allow well worth it.
Although it is the cheapest accomdation at Aston I had the most fun here. Beautiful view of the lake, great security and large bedrooms with ensuits. What more could you ask for!
The main thing lacking from Lakeside is a common room which the other accommodation seems to have, however there are plenty of other areas that can be used