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I cannot recommend it highly enough! From the moment I arrived, the staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming. The location is fantastic, in a central area with easy access to local shops, restaurants. Despite being close to everything, the accommodation was peaceful and quiet. The facilities were top-notch, with high-speed Wi-Fi, a fully stocked kitchen, and a cozy living area.
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I cannot recommend it highly enough! From the moment I arrived, the staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming. The location is fantastic, in a central area with easy access to local shops, restaurants. Despite being close to everything, the accommodation was peaceful and quiet. The facilities were top-notch, with high-speed Wi-Fi, a fully stocked kitchen, and a cozy living area.
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The Glassworks Information
| Telephone | 0343 253 9188 |
| Postcode | LE1 5AN |
| Price from | £159.00 per week for 25/26 (subject to availability) |
| Top tip | The following offers are currently available:
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Room Types
Single Rooms - Standard Ensuite
Single Rooms - Standard Ensuite (DMU)
2 Single Rooms Shared Bathroom Two Bed Flat - room
Single Studios Standard Studio
Single Studios Premium Studio
Single Studios Compact Studio
Single Studios Standard Plus Studio
Single Rooms - Premium Ensuite
Single Rooms - Standard Ensuite
2 Single Rooms Shared Bathroom Two Bed Flat - room
Single Studios Deluxe Studio
Single Studios Standard Studio
Single Studios Premium Studio
Single Studios Deluxe Plus Studio
Single Studios Standard Plus Studio
Amenities
This property offers a courtyard, study room, all utility bills included, WiFi, fitness studio, cinema room, post collection, communal lounge, on-site laundry, 24/7 on-site team, CCTV, games room, communal TV, bike storage, study area & pool table. Discover more!
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- Elevators
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- Common Room
- Communal Kitchen
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- WiFi
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- Coin-operated Communal Laundry
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- Onsite Manager
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- Cinema
- Communal Events
- Entertainment Room
- Gym
- Outdoor Area
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- CCTV / Surveillance Cameras
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The Glassworks is within walking distance of local universities, cultural attractions, the city centre, shops, restaurants, green spaces, historical attractions, bars, live music venues, sports venues & pubs.
De Montfort University (DMU)
Main Campus3 mins1 min3 mins0.1 mi
University of Leicester
Main Campus18 mins5 mins16 mins0.8 mi
Loughborough University
Loughborough Campus4 hours 30 mins30 mins48 mins14.9 mi
The Glassworks Biography
Residents at The Glassworks can take advantage of its ideal location as the property is within easy reach of both De Montfort University and the University of Leicester. When you are not busy with classwork, you can explore the city centre, cultural attractions, historical attractions, live music venues, bars, restaurants, pubs, shops and green spaces that fill the surrounding area.
The accommodation is equipped with all the bells and whistles to ensure a comfortable stay. After a long day of lectures, you can hang out in the communal lounge and watch TV, relax in the cinema room or courtyard or challenge your friends to a game of pool in the games room. For added convenience, there is a study room and study area, WiFi, fitness studio, post collection, bike storage, on-site laundry and post collection. To keep you safe and secure, there is CCTV and staff on-site 24/7.
The Glassworks has a room for everyone. You can choose to stay in an ensuite room with a shared kitchen and living space, in a 2 bed flat or in a private studio. Each room is equipped with all the essentials, so all you need to do is add your homey touches.
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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 The Glassworks Reviews
I booked a studio apartment as its very spacious and good value for money, the studio is bigger than others I have seen in other accommodations the furnishings look brand new and the amenities are all in working order.
Thank you for leaving us a positive review, we are so pleased to hear that you are enjoying your stay at The Glassworks :)
I cannot recommend it highly enough! From the moment I arrived, the staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming. The location is fantastic, in a central area with easy access to local shops, restaurants. Despite being close to everything, the accommodation was peaceful and quiet. The facilities were top-notch, with high-speed Wi-Fi, a fully stocked kitchen, and a cozy living area.
Thank you for leaving us a 5* review, we are so pleased to hear that you are enjoying your stay at The Glassworks :)
From friendly staff to a more mature and professional suited space, everything you need for university student living is all inclusive at glassworks. Helpful and king staff makes collecting packages and maintenance smooth and the common room, gym and cinema room offer great secondary facilities and great interactive activities for social interaction.
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Really great accommodation, right across the road from DMU and lovely staff!
Thank you so much for leaving us a 5* review and giving us such lovely feedback! We are so grateful to have such amazing residents living here at The Glassworks :) I hope you enjoy the rest of your stay here!
I’m currently staying at glassworks and I really recommend this to come if your deciding where to stay while at uni. The staff are very friendly and there whenever u need advice/help, the social areas located on the bottom floor have different events on to meet new people and do activities and the rooms come with everything you need and the perfect size. The location can’t get any better with where it is as it’s a 2-5 min walk to uni!!
Thank you so much for leaving us a positive review and giving us such lovely feedback! We are so grateful to have such amazing residents living here at The Glassworks :) I hope you enjoy the rest of your stay here!
I absolutely love love LOVE living here!! It is honestly Such a great place to live. The rooms are really nice and spacious (lots of storage for clothes) a big bed and the ensuite bathrooms are definitely a big bonus. The whole team here are lovely and always willing to chat. Special mention to Joe Who is definitely an excellent maintenance manager always friendly and giving out lots of free stuff at Reception. Both receptionist at the front desk are lovely and always willing to chat and always wondering how your day is going and always give me a good laugh. Staff here go above and beyond. One member of staff even tracked down my missing washing that disappeared from the launderette. They have great facilities I love using the cinema room and the gym really gets me in the zone during my workouts and motivates me. I love the events they put on and the free food, drinks and student offers they provide to you at Reception. Absolutely love it here can’t wait to rebook for next year!
Thank you so much for leaving us a positive review and giving us such lovely feedback! We are so grateful to have such amazing residents living here at The Glassworks :) I hope you enjoy the rest of your stay here!
This is a lovely accomodation, there are lots of great facilities and the staff are fantastic especially Kerry on reception and Gary the caretaker
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It’s very accommodating and Kelly, Lois, and Joe is amazing and sorted out any issues we had immediately and got my friends and I booked in together. 10/10, love it
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Absolutely Goregous Location, there is a lot of facilities which are fantastic for students such as a cinema room, common room and a gym. The staff are all so accomodating and kind and are always willing to help. Especially Kelly, Joe and Lois.
Thank you so much for leaving us a 5* review and giving us such lovely feedback! We are so grateful to have such amazing residents living here at The Glassworks :) I hope you enjoy the rest of your stay here!
Here's a review you could use: --- I had a fantastic stay at Glassworks! The rooms were always tidy and well-maintained, creating a comfortable and welcoming environment. The staff, Kelly, Lois, Joe were incredibly kind, always willing to help with any questions or concerns. Their warm and friendly attitude made settling in so much easier. From the moment I arrived, I felt truly welcomed. I highly recommend Glassworks to anyone looking for a great place to stay—it’s a great choice for students!
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Extremely friendly and helpful staff, who are more than happy to help with any requests, even when time consuming. Really good place to live, everything you need is right near you, and the room is amazing to live in.
Thank you so much for leaving us a positive review and giving us such lovely feedback! We are so grateful to have such amazing residents living here at The Glassworks :) I hope you enjoy the rest of your stay here!
it’s been a great place to stay, all the staff are very friendly and helpful
Thank you so much for leaving us a positive review and giving us such lovely feedback! We are so grateful to have such amazing residents living here at The Glassworks :) I hope you enjoy the rest of your stay here!
Had lots of fun with friends, the music and snacks were lovely and the drinks made it even better. I had a really good time
Thank you so much for leaving us a positive review and giving us such lovely feedback! We are so grateful to have such amazing residents living here at The Glassworks :) I hope you enjoy the rest of your stay here!
Always have good social events on, clean space and friendly staff
Thank you so much for leaving us a 5* review and giving us such lovely feedback! We are so grateful to have such amazing residents living here at The Glassworks :) I hope you enjoy the rest of your stay here!
I’ve had a fantastic experience living here! All the staff are lovely—especially Kelly, who is always so helpful at the front desk, and Joe, who is always there when you need assistance. The gym is amazing; it’s never too busy, so you can work out in peace with all the equipment available. The rooms are modern and well-maintained, and any issues I’ve reported have been dealt with quickly and professionally. The overall atmosphere is great, making it a perfect place for students. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for quality accommodation!
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The glassworks is an amazing accommodation and is one of the best in lei! All the staff are so amazing and helpful and have helped my social experience at university so much especially kelly! This is my second year booking and i’ll be booking next year too!!
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the staff here work really hard to ensure that students are comfortable in their accommodation
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modern, clean accommodation with friendly staff and sense of comfort in the building and outside areas, always fun activities taking place and staff are very enthusiastic about providing outstanding services and raising concerns when necessary, perfect accommodation couldn’t recommend anymore
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Loved my stay here. It’s sociable but also quite do it’s easy to relax. Staff are super friendly and respectful! i feel very safe living here which is definitely something important. Would highly recommend living here at all stages of university.
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I love the staff, they set up nice events and the maintenance is efficient. The location is amazing right in-front of my lecture building.
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As soon as I discovered The Glassworks, I immediately knew it was the place for me. The social area is nicely decorated and welcoming, the staff are very understanding, and the bedrooms have plenty of space. It’s everything I had hoped for!
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I have stayed here at the Glassworks for my first year, I am currently in my second year here, with plans to stay for my third. This accommodation is in a close distance to the DMU campus and the staff here are incredibly friendly and always willing to help. They also organise events throughout the year that are fun and give opportunities to socialise with other students
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The staff all are nice. The basic facilities are pretty good.
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Awful management, never tell you when mail arrives, last minute information given out, rude security and no consideration about rent over covid.
BE AWARE - DO NOT STAY AT HOST,they are the most non-considerate towards students As a student you will be tied up in a biased contract
One of only a few accommodation sites linked to DMU that still charged the full amount for the 3rd rent payment in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic. All other either cancelled this payment or reduced it. This accommodation is nice, but HOST seldom care for the well being of its tenants, same goes for the building owners, a multimillion pound company with trustees registered in the Channel Islands, a well known spot for tax dodging. Communication with this company can only be done through HOST since the building owners only have physical addresses listed. Rest assured should prospective tenants find themselves in a similar situation to us, any concerns you might want to voice to the building owners through HOST will be promptly binned, and you will be met with the same copy and pasted, unsympathetic response from the hall manager. Profits come before people at The Glassworks.
For a company that's webpage is full of content related to how students wellbeing comes first, this is obviously not true. Money is the only thing that matters. As most of the services offered by the halls are not available due to the Covid-19 lockdown I moved out in March. Despite me not living there, Host are still unwilling to come to any new arrangements about the rent from April - June. Having looked around for accomodation for next year I have realised that the Glassworks is very over priced for what you get. The only benefit is its location, all the other factors can be found elsewhere for far less money. For instance standard wifi is poor and you need to pay extra for a decent connection. I would recommend those considering accomodation with Host next year that they look around as they will get far more for their money.
Host obviously do not have student wellbeing as their priority. During this COVID-19 outbreak we have been forced to leave and students and family members have lost our jobs due to the government closing most things. Host however are still making us pay 1.3k in rent. Some students are struggling during this unprecedented time and there has been no sympathy from them or glassworks. We have emailed them many times as a collective and still received no adequate response. We have had to take some drastic measures such as rent strikes and making petitions to hopefully get through to them. They are acting as if upholding the contract is the most important thing to do when they themselves have breached their own contract, due to COVID-19, by closing all of the facilities and common room that we pay extra for in the rent, that they still want us to pay.
One of the nicer student accommodation at DMU, meaning slightly more expensive but it's pretty new and the aesthetics are good. Wifi is fast, room sizes are adequate, the common room is big and stylish. The guys who work there are friendly, chatty (sometimes a bit too much), and are helpful. There's free printing in the study area and there's also a cinema room. The walls in the flats are a bit thin though, meaning you could hear certain activities at night. Also the lift in C block is out of order a lot. The only thing which could truly tamper your experience are your flatmates.
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I've really enjoyed living at Host this year! The common rooms are huge, and the staff have been really helpful. I'm in a shared flat and share my kitchen with 5 other people. For the size of the flat, the kitchen and lounge are a good size and my bedroom is a good size too.
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