A Guide To Living In Loughborough
The process of moving to Loughborough from your family home can be quite a hectic time and it is very easy to get caught up in the whirlwind without doing any actual preparation for living in the area. With a wide range of activities, shops and restaurants, Loughborough is a great place for all tastes and preferences.
As a first-year student, it is easy to get overwhelmed by how vast the town is and all the potential places you could or should visit, which is why we have put together this helpful guide. This guide will help you understand what student life at Loughborough is like and how best to make the most of your time in the town. Join us as we run through some of the best places to visit in the area from the experiences of all our wonderful tenants.
Our Experience of Loughborough here at Andrew Chell Premier Student Homes
Before we get into the reasons Loughborough is such a great place to live and study, we thought it would be important to state why you should trust us. Here at Andrew Chell Premier Student Homes, we have years of experience helping students of Loughborough University find student accommodation in the town. With hundreds of students helped we like to think we’ve got a pretty good grasp on how to make the most of your time in Loughborough.
The Loughborough Golden Triangle - The Best Place to Live in Loughborough
To begin our guide we think it is best to establish the best places to live in Loughborough in order to get the most out of your time studying in the town. While there are a whole host of different locations with a variety of perks to living there, the golden triangle is one of the most talked about places in Loughborough. Offering accommodation located roughly halfway between the main campus and the town centre. This as you can imagine makes it a highly sought-after area for student housing which is why it is key that you start looking early in the academic year if you wish to live here.
The Loughborough Golden Triangle consists of a roughly triangular-shaped area dissected by Ashby Road (between the Carillon Court Shopping Centre and Rosebery Way), with its uppermost point fixed at the corner of Derby Road and Station Street. If you’re lucky enough to land yourself a place within this area, you are just a short walk away from a range of shops, pubs and restaurants.
Of course, if you do not wish to live in this area there are plenty of great other areas in the town which offer relaxed living options. Browse our selection of student homes in Loughborough to see all the town has to offer.
Get out and experience all the town has to offer
Now that you have decided which area of the town you want to live in, we would always recommend you get out and get to know your surroundings. What gives the Loughborough student experience its highly-acclaimed reputation is the range of things to do in such a small vicinity.
On those days when you want to take a break from studying and have a spare afternoon, you will never be short of entertainment. You could catch a movie at the local Odeon cinema in the town or even visit the Loughborough Town Hall for a live performance of some of the best plays and musicals.
Loughborough is famed for its sporting prowess so it should come as no surprise to you that the town is a haven for sports fans and enthusiasts. Boasting state-of-the-art sporting facilities and hosting a range of events throughout the year, sporty students will be in heaven with the facilities at their disposal. There are also several gyms and fitness centres in the town, including a PureGym and a DW Sports Fitness.Of course, student life means there are a few things that are essential to excelling in your time at Loughborough. Access to shops in order to buy things such as food is vital, especially when you may be running on a budget. There are several supermarkets in the town, including a large Sainsbury's and a Tesco Extra, where you can stock up on essentials.
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Student Nightlife in Loughborough
A big part of Loughborough student life is the nightlife. While this isn’t for everyone, no guide to living in Loughborough would be complete without some advice and places to visit if you fancy a drink and maybe a dance as well.
Loughborough town centre is home to several popular nightclubs, pubs and bars. The Orange Tree is especially popular with those in the student community and The Amber Rooms is a safe bet for those looking for a bar with a buzzing vibe. If you’re after more of a dancing venue, Loughborough does also happen to have a host of nightclubs including Echo’s and Vodka Revolutions. Both of these venues serve reasonably priced drinks and provide all the cheesy hits you could want to dance the night away into the early hours.
The student village is also a great option for those looking for a cheap drink around other students. With a couple of pubs including The Paget Arms and The Shed, which offer a more relaxed atmosphere, it’s a great place to kick back and relax after a day of lectures.
Get in touch for more information on securing your student home in Loughborough
While we can’t help you with deciding which pub to go to first when you move to Loughborough for university, we can help you find the perfect student accommodation. Get in touch with the team here at Andrew Chell and we can help you with any query you may have about moving to the area and how to secure your accommodation for the next academic year.
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Premier Location
When you're a student looking for somewhere to live there are just three rules; location, location, location. In Loughborough, location means an area known as the Golden Triangle, it's seriously premier league, exactly halfway between campus and town centre, and less than 10 minutes walk from each.
All our houses are in the Golden Triangle, buzzing with student life and definitely the place to be.
A cosy home from home
- Big rooms with luxury double beds
- Matching solid pine furniture; large desks
- Network & digital TV point in all rooms
- New leather sofas; modern furniture
- 37" LED HD TV with Freeview
- Stylish fitted kitchen with dishwasher
- Extra-large fridge and freezer capacity
- Separate laundry room; washer & dryer
- Sparkling white bathrooms; bath & shower
- Freshly decorated; professionally cleaned
- Energy efficient; thoroughly insulated
- 24 / 7 unlimited hot water
- Garden with pub style picnic bench
- Lockable bike shed
- Henry vacuum & other cleaning tools
Premier service
- Friendly family business
- Unrivalled customer service
- All inclusive rent; no bills to pay
- Viewings arranged at a time to suit you
- No signing fee; nothing to pay until July
- Deposits protected & paid back promptly
- 24 / 7 priority maintenance response
- Gardening & window cleaning included
Safety, security & reliability
- DASH / NLA landlord; reliable choice
- MUL-T-LOCK high security locks
- Double glazed for warmth & security
- Latest fire detection & alert system
- Certificates for gas safety & electrical
- HMO licensed & Housing Act compliant