Castle Mill
This property was completed in summer 2004. It is located in central west Oxford at the end of Roger Dudman Way off the Botley Road close to the Railway Station. There is also a new designated cycle track that leads from the site to Port Meadow car park and Walton Well Road. This gives cycle and pedestrian access to Jericho, North Oxford and the Science site bypassing the city centre.
There are 65 study bedrooms, all of which have an ensuite shower room. They are in clusters of 4,5 or 6 with a shared kitchen/dining room. One study bedroom has been adapted to meet the needs of a wheelchair user. There are also 3 single studios.
Please note that building work on 3 new accommodation blocks is currently taking place at the back of the site behind Block C, and will be ready to move into during September 2013. For single tenants there will be 44 bedsits and 138 ensuite study bedrooms.
Bicycles
There are cycle stores and a shed on site.
Car Parking
There is no parking at Castle Mill.
Cleaning
All tenants are responsible for the cleaning of their own room/studio. The kitchens and other common areas are cleaned regularly.
Common Room
A common room is on site and can be booked for parties and other gatherings.
Computer Connection
All study bedrooms and studios have a computer connection to the University Network. Please note connection must be by CABLE only - WIFI is not permitted.
Utilities
Utilities are included in the rent for the ensuite rooms. Studios are billed quarterly for electric.
Furnishing/Equipment
Tenants must provide their own bed linen, crockery, cutlery, cooking and household items.
Heating
All study bedrooms and studios are centrally-heated and this is included in the monthly rent.
Laundry
There is a coin-operated laundry on site. It has four washing machines and four dryers. There are also four ironing boards available.
Telephone
All study bedrooms and studios have a telephone connection, via the University Network, which gives free calls to other University extensions. The cost of the telephone line rental and all calls outside the University network (plus VAT) is charged quarterly.
