Glassyard Building is a student residence on Stockwell Green in Vauxhall, SW9, offering Studio and Premium Studio rooms. Each is a self-contained private space with its own bathroom and kitchen, giving residents an entire place to themselves rather t...
Location
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Neighbourhood
Vauxhall
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Rooms
Choose your room.
Each tier has its own rate. Every room has the run of the building’s shared spaces.
What the weekly price covers at Glassyard Building.
Laundry
Security Team
The building
Shared spaces at Glassyard Building.
Open to every resident.
Wi-Fi
Hot Water
Electricity
Content Insurance
Residents' Events
Great Location
Cycle Store
TV Lounge
Wi-Fi & Broadband
Vending Machine
Social Space
Study Room
Getting there
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In the residence’s words
Glassyard Building answers.
How Do I Book?
It’s easy - just click on any of the "Book Now" buttons around the website and start your application. If you need any help or advice or want to book their short-term lets or summer stays, you can speak to the amber agent.
What Do I Need to Know About the Booking Process?
The booking process is quick and easy but it will be helpful to have some information to hand when you start your application – having the name, email and address of your guarantor, a head and shoulders photo of yourself and a bank card to make your advance rent/booking fee payment (ROI only) will all save you time!
Do I need to pay a deposit to book a room at this property?
To learn more about the deposit requirement, please check the policy section above, or feel free to reach out to your amber agent.
How Can I Choose the Best Room For Me?
We want you to choose a room you are going to be happy living in and we know everyone has a different wish list – from the floor the room is on to the view and the amenities in the room, the Residents’ Team will be on hand to discuss this with you and help you make the best selection.
What Size is a Small Double Bed?
Their room descriptions explain whether you will have a standard or small double bed. A small double is the same length as the standard but just a tiny bit narrower. Also known as a 3/4 size bed, small doubles measure approx. 120cm wide x 190cm long. Still plenty of room for a good night's sleep, even if there's two of you sharing.
Can I Come to Have a Look Around Before I Book?
Of course! They are very proud of their properties and would love to show you around. If you want to bring some friends or family members that’s absolutely fine too – they just ask that you speak to their Residents’ Team in advance so they can make sure they have some rooms available to show you. If you find yourself in the area and haven’t had a chance to speak to they you can still pop in, whilst they might not have a room to show you they will still be able to show you around their Residents’ Shared Spaces.
They can also offer online video viewings if you don’t live locally so let they know what works for you!
I Have a Medical Condition Which Means I Have Certain Requirements for My Room
Please get in touch with their Residents’ Team – they are experts on their properties and most have rooms with varying levels of adaptations so their team will be able to help you.
If you book online with the help of amber agent, and you indicate you have a medical condition, the booking process will automatically pause so you can speak with them.
Can I Book Together With a Group of Friends?
Yes! The residence team know that choosing who you live with is really important so in their properties with shared apartments group booking can easily be organised by getting in touch with your amber agent.
When Can I Move In?
A few weeks before the start of your tenancy they will get in contact to ask you to watch our induction video and book a move-in slot. You will need to do this so they can make sure they are expecting you!
Can I Order Bedding and Kitchen Packs?
Yes! Order bedding, kitchen packs and other uni essentials from their shop.
Do I Need a TV Licence?
Yes, unless they tell you they're covering it, if you watch or record programmes as they are being shown, watch catch up TV such as iPlayer or watch live TV online you will need a license.
This applies to any provider you use and any device, including a TV, desktop computer, laptop, mobile phone, tablet, games console, digital box or DVD/VHS recorder.
Can I Have A Pet?
Student accommodation is often not a suitable environment for pets and that’s why pets of any shape or size aren't allowed.
I’ve had a really great experience staying at Glassyard Building! The building is very quiet and peaceful, and the location is incredibly convenient for public transport. All the staff are lovely, friendly, and always helpful. The room is also comfortable and well maintained, making it a really pleasant place to live. Overall, I’m very happy with my stay and would definitely recommend it!
My experience living at glassyard this year has been very turbulent. On the plus side, it is an incredibly social accommodation with lots of lovely people from different campuses (I will say the majority are from LCC so if you are at a different uni prepare to only meet a few from yours). The general building is good and the rooms do their jobs. Transport and connection to the city are very good, with clapham just a short walk away.
The management of the building is poor. Kitchen inspections every month but don’t forget they can actually just come and inspect your kitchen whenever they like and charge you over £100 to get it ‘professionally cleaned’ if they fancy it (pictures attached of kitchen after said professional clean). They will charge you if you haven’t taken the bins out that day or if there is water in the bottom of the fridge (seems like something they should fix if I’m being honest).
You will be charged £60 for your wall to be repainted if there is even a single mark on it when you move out.
On top of this, we were robbed at knifepoint right outside the building and were informed by the night staff that the cameras don’t work over there. He also did not even ask if we were okay.
Reception staff were generally nice and friendly however they did not sort an ongoing bedbug infestation in one of the flats which I think is completely ridiculous.
I recommend this place only if you have infinite money to spend on kitchen fines x
I’ve been staying at Glassyard Building for almost a year, and it has been a really good experience. The accommodation provides all the basics you need, and although the rooms are on the smaller side, they feel cozy and comfortable.
Security is reliable, and the managers are friendly and approachable, which makes things much easier. The location is convenient, with both tube and bus connections nearby, plus several supermarkets and shops within walking distance.
The atmosphere is lively, with plenty of student activities to get involved in, making it easy to meet people. Maintenance is carried out regularly, which sometimes brings a bit of noise and room checks, but it also means the facilities are being looked after and improved.
Overall, Glassyard feels like a safe, welcoming, and social place to live, and I’ve enjoyed my time here.
It is a lot of money for what you get. Yes you get your own ensuite but be prepared for a dirty room with damage from previous tenants on your move-in. Not only did I experience this but several of my flatmates and friends in other rooms have expressed this to me as well.
It's also a huge pain to try and have a maintenance request filled. Be prepared to wait a while. I find it funny how despite all this, the maintenance man seems to just appear in your room out of nowhere with usually no advance notice (really makes me feel uneasy about the security of my belongings and general privacy, thanks guys!) Not to fix your issue of course, but at the request of management for some other random issue.
Only reason I'm leaving more than one star on this already long review is for the two ladies who generally work the front desk during the day. They're incredibly professional and kind. Wish the same could be said about night staff, sort of would appreciate if they mind their own business when I'm trying to enjoy a cig at night. As an adult I don't need input on my chosen smoking spot if it's outside the building in a public place away from others who may not want to breathe it in. If I'm out on the sidewalk minding my own business there is no need to bother me.
Email communications are often sent in error as well, leaving confusion over whether certain messages are actually meant for that resident.
Honestly just wouldn't recommend. I've lived in several different student accommodations now and this is one of the worse ones simply because the management is so poor.
Cannot comprehend the bloodsucking antics ran by the buildings management who are out to get every last penny out of you. Whilst it's reasonable to have fines for actual damage, staff will actively look for anything to charge. For students on maintenance or budgeting, you will need to factor in a few hundred pounds at least into paying for fines from random hallway inspections (they won't care who made the damage if they can charge the whole floor), suprise kitchen inspections and into paying upper management staff who do not care. Whilst you can read the good reviews and convince yourself that the bad experiences are in the minority, just know that you truly will not enjoy your time here. You can get better accomodation elsewhere for the amount of money you will have to spend here.
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