Single Rooms 7 Bedroom Standard Ensuite - room
28-34 Weeks
Tenancy Length
04 Jan
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£159.00
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0.7 mi
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"I've had a fantastic experience living here, thanks in large part to Sam! He is incredibly friendly, always willing to help, and genuinely makes the accommodation feel more like a community. Sam goes above and beyond to ensure everyone feels comfortable and welcome, creating a positive atmosphere for all residents.
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"I've had a fantastic experience living here, thanks in large part to Sam! He is incredibly friendly, always willing to help, and genuinely makes the accommodation feel more like a community. Sam goes above and beyond to ensure everyone feels comfortable and welcome, creating a positive atmosphere for all residents.
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Riverside Information
| Postcode | CT1 1JX |
| Price from | £185.00 per week for 25/26 (subject to availability) |
Room Types
Single Rooms 8 Bedroom Standard Ensuite - room
28-34 Weeks
Tenancy Length
04 Jan
Move in from
£159.00
From (Per week)
Single Rooms 6 Bedroom Standard Ensuite - room
28-34 Weeks
Tenancy Length
04 Jan
Move in from
£159.00
From (Per week)
Single Studios Premium Studio
28-34 Weeks
Tenancy Length
04 Jan
Move in from
£270.00
From (Per week)
2 Single Rooms Ensuite Twodio - room
51 Weeks
Tenancy Length
06 Sep
Move in from
£240.00
From (Per week)
Single Rooms 7 Bedroom Standard Ensuite - room
45-51 Weeks
Tenancy Length
06 Sep
Move in from
£187.00
From (Per week)
Single Rooms 8 Bedroom Standard Ensuite - room
45-51 Weeks
Tenancy Length
06 Sep
Move in from
£185.00
From (Per week)
Single Rooms 6 Bedroom Standard Ensuite - room
45-51 Weeks
Tenancy Length
06 Sep
Move in from
£189.00
From (Per week)
Single Studios Premium Studio
51 Weeks
Tenancy Length
06 Sep
Move in from
£325.00
From (Per week)
Single Studios Deluxe Studio
51 Weeks
Tenancy Length
06 Sep
Move in from
£335.00
From (Per week)
Amenities
Popular
- Cinema
- Common Room
- Gym
- Library or Study Area
Features
- Common Room
- Communal Kitchen
Internet Access
- WiFi
Laundry
- Coin-operated Communal Laundry
- Free Communal Laundry
People/Staff
- Courtesy Officer (24-hour Patrol)
- Maintenance Team (24-hour on call)
- Onsite Concierge
Recreational Facilities
- Cinema
- Entertainment Room
- Gym
Security & Safety
- CCTV / Surveillance Cameras
- Controlled Access Gate
Special Policies
- No Smoking
Study Support
- Library or Study Area
Transport
- Bike Storage
Travel Times
Canterbury Christ Church University
Canterbury Campus10 mins3 mins9 mins0.7 mi
University for the Creative Arts (UCA)
Canterbury26 mins6 mins19 mins1.4 mi
University of Kent
Canterbury27 mins4 mins26 mins2.7 mi
Q&A
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If my friend comes and visits would they be allowed to stay at the accomodation with me for a night or two
By member9116309 On 27th September 24
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What dates would i require to pay my rent f i went for a 4 instalments payment lease?
By member997624 On 19th January 24
Hi there! thank you so much for getting in touch!
The payment dates for a 4 instalment plan are as listed below. if you have any other questions or would like to arrange a viewing, please feel free to get in touch on riverside@novelstudent.com, or give us a call on 01227939010.
First instalment - 5th August (to be paid prior to move in 7th September)
Second instalment - 1st Octo
By member1283937 On 19th January 24
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When will you refund my daughters deposit back this is gone on for too long.
By member886409 On 18th May 23
Hi,
Thank you for reaching out, to assit you further can you please provide your daugthers full name, contact details including a mobile number and email address to hello@novelstudent.com so we can resolve this issue.
Thank you,
By Adele Maybank On 19th May 23
Q
Are there still rooms available
By member482826 On 30th March 23
Yep, still plenty of availability on the website!
By member1283937 On 11th April 23
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Sam offered me great service when I presented him with my challenge with my flat, he was very reliable and friendly and solved my problem with a positive attitude. He’s a great member of riverside staff and of great help.
Today I was helped by Sam at reception. Sam was super friendly and approachable. I appreciate that he was quick to address my issue too! This has given me confidence to return to reception if I ever face any other problems in the future!
Improve the gym equipment as the the dumbbell weights starts at 5kg - would appreciate if there are dumbbells of lesser weights
Lots of fun and lovely people as well as staff.
"I've had a fantastic experience living here, thanks in large part to Sam! He is incredibly friendly, always willing to help, and genuinely makes the accommodation feel more like a community. Sam goes above and beyond to ensure everyone feels comfortable and welcome, creating a positive atmosphere for all residents.
Sam has always been incredibly kind, accommodating and helpful! So happy with everything during my stay! Would highly recommend! 🌟
love the accommodation, easy access to everything and everywhere
Sam was very accommodating, easy to talk to and was more than happy to answer any questions about the accommodation! Couldn’t have asked for a smoother process.
Pretty new accommodation, great area, lots of restaurants, bus stops around. The city centre is pretty close. The team hosts a lot of events which is exciting. There is someone in the property even at night to help.
Really good accommodation, deffo staying next year.
its really nice rooms and bathrooms
Staff, specifically hanna is so so sweet and really helpful, my favourite member of staff
Overall, the riverside is good to live due to the location and atmosphere.
Great place to stay, really close the the city centre. Always feels clean, with good amenities on site. Big thanks to Hannah for helping me move in and a great tour.
The Staff are nice Jodie and Hannah do a good job majority of the time but can be very harsh if you break the rules so don’t break the rules
Jodie and the team have provided nothing but excellent customer service when I’ve had to resolve some issues during my stay. I feel welcome enough to bring up my concerns and I do not feel like I am being treated like a burden while doing so. They have been quite patient and understanding, even whilst dealing with other issues. The repair service team is great also, and have been nothing but polite when dealing with issues that I’ve had.
Staff members are very polite and lovely.
Here’s a shorter version: Sam was incredibly helpful during my move-in at the student accommodation. He made the process much easier by assisting with my luggage and ensuring everything in my room was ready. His friendly attitude and willingness to help made a big difference. Huge thanks to Sam for making the experience smooth and stress-free! .
Hip was very nice and informative answering any questions we had. She was friendly and showed us everything that is included with the accommodation.
Hibaq is the friendliest and most supportive member of the Riverside team, so grateful for all she does!
I would 100% recommend riverside to a friend. It is welcoming to all and provides a very friendly safe environment for many. Security is up to par and staff are always willing to help no matter the scenario, shout out to Hibaq who always makes an effort for me and my flatmates to give a helping hand!
Great accommodation for all types of students, great staff but the best without doubt is Hip.
Best accomodation, near to everything Thanks for ur explanation Sam!!
Sam was very helpful when needed
I recently had the pleasure of being assisted by Sam, the receptionist, and I cannot praise his service enough. From the moment I arrived, Sam was incredibly helpful, polite, and respectful. Moving into a new place can be quite stressful, but Sam's welcoming demeanor immediately put me at ease. Not only did he efficiently handle all the paperwork and logistics, but he also went above and beyond by helping me move in. He assisted with my luggage and ensured that everything in my new room was in perfect order. His attention to detail and willingness to help with every little request made the entire process smooth and hassle-free. Sam's professionalism and genuine kindness truly stood out. It's rare to encounter someone so dedicated to making others feel comfortable and supported. I am extremely grateful for his assistance and would highly recommend him to anyone in need of exceptional service. Thank you Sam!
It's really up and down. I'm coming upto my third (academic) year here. 1st year in an 8 bed eunsuite, 2nd in a luxe studio and I'm going back to a 7 bed in September. 1st year was amazing. I really had no complaints. Everything was reasonable and then came the 2nd year. Prices increased but I understand, everything drastically increased. It is what it is. Everything went a little chaotic. Most of the staff had left by then which was a shame. The 2nd lot of staff were also super sweet but towards the end, they had also quit and no one really knew what was going on. That's when I kind of questioned if I want to stay here any longer or not... in a way it kind of got out of control. HOWEVER. I do believe that it is back in order and I honestly don't have many bad things to say anymore. It's always hectic towards the end of the year but that's just how things are . Is it expensive.... yes... but I would say the eunsuites are definitely worthit.
My experience has been amazing! I just wish my flatmates were more sociable.
Moved recently and it’s been a great experience, The team has been very helpful and I’ve met many new friends and gained amazing memories.
Very good overall, very welcoming.
Great facilities for it's size, such as a very modern, clean study area and a games room that is usually in very good condition. The studio room is very spacious with all the necessary utilities included. The location is great, it's easy to get to the main universities, a very short walk from the city and near the necessary amenities.
I think management could be a lot better in terms of fixing doors as there are so many people with broken doors and anyone can just walk in which then becomes a safety problem I like how there’s more events now
A good place to live in general
Stunning, well kept , nice staff
I had a great experience with Hip whilst rebooking my room for next year. She made the whole process very smooth and simple.
A good place to live in with easy to comute.
Staff are really friendly especially Hip she's lovely, and it's nice to see that the staff put care and time in for us and our questions and that they run events like pancake day for us 😊☀️
Very informative and the staff were very friendly
The wifi is horrible here, ever since I’ve moved in the wifi has not worked well with my phone as well as my speaker. Had an issue with my shower and it still is not fixed which was reported in September. The heater does not work well either, the max amount of minutes that it stays on is for about 10 minutes which is unfortunate since the weather is cold now. There are only 7 washing machines when there are about 500 residents that live here. Even before I started living here it was hard to get in contact with riverside canterbury to discuss my contract, must’ve been calling for a week straight before someone answered the phone. The cupboard and fridge space in the kitchen are too small, I can’t even put all of my pots and pans in there. My app that displays my balance and how much rent left I have to pay is always malfunctioning and showing the wrong balance which is frustrating, it hasn’t shown the correct balance at all since I’ve started living here. Room space is nice though.
Absolutely loved my accommodation with Novel, building nice and clean and staff always helpful, however since leaving this June I have emailed and phoned on numerous occasions to get my deposit back as this is needed to help cover rent in my new accommodation, I have not received one email or phone call back from anyone to assist me, this is really poor and leaves me in a really bad position financially.
Nice accommodation, great communal area, awesome people, decent location (large grocery store 3 mins away), could of had a better roommates as kitchen hygiene was 2/5
The best living experience with a convenient locations with the best staff.
A very nice place to stay and the reception staff are very helpful and kind. There are very beautiful places to enjoy and relax
Good place, it takes like ten minutes to go to town centre and ten minutes to go Asda, aldi, Lidl, b&m and other stores.
pretty epic and cool hell yeah
Great social spaces and the rooms are a great size
Friendly staff, and good AC perfect for students
Nice and clean, friendly staff.
Has been a lovely experience. Tad slow to fix maintenance issues
I absolutely love my studio, it’s very spacious, and the set up is very functional. Management is so nice and clearly care about the residents. I would definitely recommend Riverside to anyone looking to study in Canterbury.
Fun experience at the this place, met some nice people
the absolute best staff! they made moving to a new city alone not so lonely. games area and communal area make finding friends so easy!! also the wifi is surprisingly fast.
I have enjoyed being near all my friends I have made since starting my first year.
Staff are super friendly and useful, the facilities are surprisingly useful and it's a nice little community.
It’s been a great start to my life as a student and has helped me find my feet
When I arrived on my first day, the room was not clean. It was dusty and found dead bees all around the room. The shelves in the kitchen should be labelled according to the room so that no one can use more than needed. Also some kitchen appliances were dirty before the students arrivals. Overall, other things are good, like the staff members whom are friendly. Other thing, on my first day the lift was out of use, but they manage to fixed it overnight, in fact I found the lift working the next morning which is very good.
Amazing place, lovely stafff, amazing facilities
I love It here it’s peaceful I made friends and staff is lovely and it’s. Very clean
Great place, with great people, in a great location. Love it!
Good location and helpful staff.
Riverside is actually the best thing that happened to me in Canterbury I net the best people and the staff members are the sweetest
Really good experience. Clean and very good common areas. The elevator isn’t working. But I’m general everything really good
I love! The room heating isn’t that good but it is what it Is
Riverside Canterbury is a great location for students studying at either Kent unit or Canterbury Christ Church. I’m currently in my final year at the university of Kent and I have to say Riverside is the best location I have stayed at. Friendly staff and security
Such a wonderful place to live, management are truly incredible, lovely people. Any problems I’ve had they’ve helped me with straight away. Communal areas are lovely spaces to relax and meet new people! Even the security at night are really lovely and it’s nice to be able to have someone to talk to if you’ve got any issues not matter what time it is, there’s always someone willing to help you. I love living here I’ve made some amazing friends and I would recommend living here to anyone, my boyfriend doesn’t even live here but when he visits he’s treated with the same amount of kindness as everyone that does live here. Overall, this is such an exceptional place to live and a wonderful little family!!
Riverside is an absolutely lovely place to live- perfectly positioned between the universities & city centre, and with lots of social spaces it's really easy to feel right at home. Everything is fresh and clean & any issues that arise are quickly sorted so there's a major family-vibe between staff and students. It's a great space to be, 100% recommend if you're on the fence!
Lovely accommodation, the staff will go out of their way to do anything for you. All social spaces are a great place to hang out with friends that live in other clusters and the study room is a highly effective space to work in when your not at uni.
I’ve been here since last week of October last year and I actually enjoy it here. The staff is friendly and caring, my room was more spacious than I thought and comfy, the social communal area & kitchen is nice (with block courtyard soon) and it’s situated perfectly. Shout out to the lovely peoples Andy, China, Catherine, April, Danny always helpful (sorry if I forgot some names). Already so far access to laundry (that was even free for us when was building), a gym and a gaming/home theatre and big study room! Great for meeting fellow flatmate students and for late night work as it’s 24/7 with security! Maintenance are extremely accommodating quick on the job when I first moved in my door 4/5pm didn’t close properly literally next morning 8/9am they came to fix. The whole ‘estate’ area itself is still in construction process but we are given access anything newly completed as soon as possible.