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I love this accommodation, it’s been the perfect little home away from home the past two years. The lovely, large communal areas are perfect for late night uni work sessions. One thing I have to point out is how cozy the bedrooms are, it’s the perfect amount of space. I personally do an arts course, and the room provided is a very suitable size. We are also provided with a full length mirror inside the wardrobe and mirror cabinets in the bathroom. The kitchen has two hobs, two ovens, two sinks ans two fridges. Overall, my stay at riverside way has been an amazing one. I feel very at home here and also very safe with the 24/7 security. The staff is amazing, Jade in particular is a very friendly face, she’s always made me feel supported and goes above and beyond to curate fun events and activity’s for the building.
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Winchester Hall Rankings
| Riverside Way | #1 |
| Unilife Sparkford House | #2 |
| Cathedral Point | #3 |
| Burma Road Student Village | #4 |
| Queen's Road Student Village | #5 |
| West Downs Student Village | #6 |
| St Elizabeth's | #7 |
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Most helpful review
I love this accommodation, it’s been the perfect little home away from home the past two years. The lovely, large communal areas are perfect for late night uni work sessions. One thing I have to point out is how cozy the bedrooms are, it’s the perfect amount of space. I personally do an arts course, and the room provided is a very suitable size. We are also provided with a full length mirror inside the wardrobe and mirror cabinets in the bathroom. The kitchen has two hobs, two ovens, two sinks ans two fridges. Overall, my stay at riverside way has been an amazing one. I feel very at home here and also very safe with the 24/7 security. The staff is amazing, Jade in particular is a very friendly face, she’s always made me feel supported and goes above and beyond to curate fun events and activity’s for the building.
Value for money
Location
Property management
Cleaning
Social spaces
Social experience
Internet / Wifi
Riverside Way Information
| Telephone | 01962 587 750 |
| Postcode | SO23 7RX |
| Price from | £211.00 per week for 25/26 (subject to availability) |
| Top tip | Riverside Way offers everything you need and even more to enjoy your university experience, with exceptional amenities including a spacious social lounge, study rooms to learn with friends and a beautiful courtyard. Visit the website to find out more! |
Room Types
Single Studios Premium Studio
Amenities
This property offers all bills included, social lounge, games area, WiFi, on-site laundry, 24/7 CCTV security, study rooms, courtyard, games area & on-site cinema. Discover more!
Popular
- Communal Events
- Library or Study Area
Features
- Communal Kitchen
- Vending Machines
Internet Access
- WiFi
Laundry
- Coin-operated Communal Laundry
People/Staff
- Courtesy Officer (Night Patrol)
- Onsite Manager
Recreational Facilities
- Communal Events
- Entertainment Room
- Outdoor Area
Security & Safety
- CCTV / Surveillance Cameras
- Secure Building Entry
Special Policies
- No Smoking
Study Support
- Library or Study Area
TV
- Cable TV
Transport
- Bike Storage
Travel Times
Riverside Way is located in the heart of the city centre & has easy access to art galleries, shops, restaurants, & bars.
University of Southampton
Winchester Campus22 mins3 mins22 mins0.9 mi
University of Winchester
West Down Campus45 mins9 mins34 mins2.2 mi
King Alfred Campus43 mins8 mins39 mins2.4 mi
Riverside Way Biography
Riverside Way offers residents the ideal student experience close to the city centre and with everything you need within easy reach, including the University of Winchester campus, which is only a short bus ride away.
The accommodation has a variety of social spaces and events where you can meet your neighbours. There is a common room, games area, an onsite cinema and landscaped courtyard. When needing to buckle down and focus on your work, you can take advantage of the fast WiFi and study rooms. For your benefit, there is also on-site laundry facilities, 24/7 CCTV security and all-inclusive bills.
At Riverside Way, you can choose to stay in an en-suite room with shared kitchen facilitites or a self-contained studio. Each room type comes with a private en-suite bathroom, a bed, study desk and chair and storage space.
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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 Riverside Way Reviews
Staff are so lovely, absolutely great!
Amazing accommodation, it is my third year living here and have loved every second of it. Special shout out to Jade who is always there if there's anything or even just to chat to!
Overall it was quite nice, some of the staff were really nice and welcoming. The property itself was slightly far from any transport ie bus stops and train station. The big Tesco next to it was really useful.
I love this accommodation, it’s been the perfect little home away from home the past two years. The lovely, large communal areas are perfect for late night uni work sessions. One thing I have to point out is how cozy the bedrooms are, it’s the perfect amount of space. I personally do an arts course, and the room provided is a very suitable size. We are also provided with a full length mirror inside the wardrobe and mirror cabinets in the bathroom. The kitchen has two hobs, two ovens, two sinks ans two fridges. Overall, my stay at riverside way has been an amazing one. I feel very at home here and also very safe with the 24/7 security. The staff is amazing, Jade in particular is a very friendly face, she’s always made me feel supported and goes above and beyond to curate fun events and activity’s for the building.
The only place where i have added 4 stars i because the location is a bit far from the city centre however the nearby tesco just adds some brownie points and the management is superb however i have had instances with just one staff where that person has been really rude to my friends and me and hasn’t been nice to us in any way possible.
Thank you for sharing your feedback! We're glad to hear that you appreciate the management and find the nearby Tesco convenient. We understand that location preferences can vary, and we appreciate your perspective. We're sorry to hear about your experience with a staff member, as we always strive to provide a welcoming and friendly environment for all residents. If you'd like to discuss this further, please feel free to reach out to the management team—we’d love the opportunity to address your concerns. Your feedback is valuable to us, and we appreciate you taking the time to share it!
Very good and lovely apartment，love it！ I keep it cleanest as i can. The room is very sweet.
Thank you for your kind words! We're so happy to hear that you love your apartment and find it a lovely place to live. It’s great to know that you’re enjoying your room and taking such good care of it! 😊
This is my second year living here and I’m loving it. It’s very welcoming and Jade is such a great person and love chatting with her.
This is amazing to hear! Jade and the team will be delighted to read this. Thank you for the review and for rebooking with us for a second year!
I’ve had a wonderful time living here, the staff has been amazing especially jade. Helping any issues we may have.
What a lovely 5* review. We have a great team who will be pleased you are happy with the services provided! Thank you :)
Soooooooo good I love JADE!!!!!!!!!!
Thank you for the 5* review, Jade will be delighted to read this!
The environment here is very comfortable, with a Tesco just five minutes away. The nights are quiet, and some rooms get direct sunlight in the morning, making it very comfortable.
Thank you for the 5* review! The team at Riverside will be delighted to hear how comfortable you feel at your home away from home!
Some of the most lovely, welcoming and helpful staff I’ve ever experienced! I truly feel at home in my accommodation and couldn’t be happier
We are so happy to hear you are loving your stay at Riverside, our staff are amazing! We’re really grateful and appreciate you taking the time to share your rating with us.
Visited Riverside Way for 10 days in the summer between tenancies. Naturally, there weren't a lot of people to come by so I can't speak about the social aspect but the amenities were good for the price with a nice clean kitchen and ok room. A Tesco nearby is definitely a plus but the location overall is not great. 10min to get a bus and 30min to the train station by foot. Great for a shorter stay I think!
Riverside way I had a good experience living in Riverside the rooms are very accommodating to students have lots of storage space and the receptionists are very nice. Especially jade who was always willing to have a chat and very accommodating for any problem I may have had.
Everything’s are perfect here.
I’ve loved living here, great room, friendly staff, brilliant location and made friends for life. Thank you for making my time at university!
PLEASE do not pick this property!!! The Management team is useless. They are rude and they do not take their residents seriously. I have have had multiple maintanance problems and they have been neglected. They show a strong sense of poor communication and no sense of respecting their residents. Please do not book! it is not worth the money
The worst experience. Stuff are very rude, like the prison police. They are particularly unfriendly to visitors. They will never let your parents live in. Not even one day. One day, I called my friends to come to my party and forgot to sign in. A security stuff pointed at all of us and said how could you not sign in and get out. Every time my girlfriend came over, they would prevent her from entering, with a bad attitude. Once my girlfriend stayed in my house for a week, the employee told her not to come again. I accidentally cut my finger this year. The stuff downstairs were not trained for emergencies. So they did not do anything. Finally, I had to call a taxi myself to take me to the A&E. So I wanted to move out. I asked a refund, but I didn’t expect them to say that if I want to talk about a refund, I need a lawyer to meet them in court. The cooker hood has been broken for three months and we have reported repairs countless times. No one came to repair it.
I have been living here since last two years and since last year my room flooded many times due to shower leakage and no attention is given and on several requests i have been asked to vacate the room in the middle of my semester and the management attitude is very negative to compansate me for my rent due to this.My kitchen flooded many time.I highly recommend to stay away from this and find elsewhere.
Nice rooms and facilities. The common room is amazing and reception area is welcoming. However I do wish I could've actually shared these spaces with my friends/family without feeling like I'm constantly being watched/told off. They are not too happy about guests visiting frequently, which as a first year student is very hard to get around because you're trying to meet new people and make new friends. I've had bad experiences having friends over (who do not live at Riverside way) being told to leave the common room as they dont live there. It feels very unwelcoming and makes the cost of living here feel a bit pointless. Although if you're happy not having much of a social aspect where you live, or you prefer to go out instead, this is probably a good place for you to live. Also, if you live on the side facing the industrial estate, its almost impossible to sleep with your window open because of the noise, which is a problem because the building gets very hot.
place was v clean, amazing people, amazing atmosphere. water leaks though
Riverside way is a great place to live, it's not on campus but is only a short 10 minute walk to the university (Winchester School of Art). The communal areas are very spacious and the facilities downstairs in the common room make it easy to make friends and play a game of pool or on the play station. I would live here anything year if I could!