UL off-campus accommodation??

Luize · 20-08-2013 2:12pm #1

Left it a bit late I know, but where is the best/cheapest place for off campus accommodation for UL?
Someone helppp

chicgroovy101 · 20-08-2013 2:14pm

We've a double room in briarfield that we need to fill! 250e a month so cheap enough

pm me if interested!

HungryEmperor · 20-08-2013 2:18pm

Same boat, didn't expect to get UL.

Ave Sodalis · 20-08-2013 2:36pm

There's quite a few rooms off campus adveritised on here. If anyones very stuck, I know two rooms in Elm, I can ask about so just pm

Ginge Young · 20-08-2013 9:36pm

Not 100% certain it is the most up to date but check the first PDF file available here http://www.ulsu.ie/student-info/accom.

Geraldino1 · 21-08-2013 5:33am

Hi i just got accepted into Ul and was wondering what Groody Student Park is like and whether many first years go there?

Luize · 21-08-2013 7:54am

Geraldino1 wrote: »

Hi i just got accepted into Ul and was wondering what Groody Student Park is like and whether many first years go there?

I tries to apply there, their all booked out!

ricimaki · 21-08-2013 10:47am

Look up Troy village, Courtyard village and Brookfield hall. Although they are a bit of a walk to UL (20-30 minutes), there is a free shuttle bus included with each of them .

mrsound · 21-08-2013 6:52pm

Same problem left everything to the last minute! Plassey and kilmurry both full, can't afford any where else on campus, just wanna share a decent house with a few sound people who are a bitta craic! and not live miles away from the university! proving difficult though!

Luize · 21-08-2013 7:05pm

mrsound wrote: »

Same problem left everything to the last minute! Plassey and kilmurry both full, can't afford any where else on campus, just wanna share a decent house with a few sound people who are a bitta craic! and not live miles away from the university! proving difficult though!

I know how you feel, trust me!
I'm going viewing a few places on Saturday that still have rooms available, I can give you the numbers if you like?

mrsound · 21-08-2013 7:33pm

that would be great, pm me! it's all about the atmosphere for me, gotta be a good buzz about the place (and be cheap)! 50-70 quid a week!

ynwa14 · 21-08-2013 9:21pm

I booked Brookfield because Groody was all gone and I didnt wanna be on a wait list for on campus once the term had started. Plus I do prefer the prospect of my own bathroom, and it was cheaper. Don't know anyone else staying there though so a bit nervous

Luize · 21-08-2013 9:28pm

ynwa14 wrote: »

I booked Brookfield because Groody was all gone and I didnt wanna be on a wait list for on campus once the term had started. Plus I do prefer the prospect of my own bathroom, and it was cheaper. Don't know anyone else staying there though so a bit nervous

I was gonna book it but I wasn't sure about it.
How much is it? And how long before they get back to you and let you know if you can have a room?

mrsound · 21-08-2013 10:46pm

was considering brookefield myself, a bit put off by how far out it is from the college though! Have you been up there to view it?

ynwa14 · 21-08-2013 11:42pm

Can't remember the exact fee but its about 3100 for a year. They have 2, 3 and 4 bedroomed apartments and all your bills and stuff are included. All the rooms have ensuits and you get free internet and full sky tv package as well. I went down to visit a friend there last year and it was basic enough, but quite nice I though. Kitchen/living room area with table, couch, tv, all the electrical stuff and bedrooms have single beds, desks, wardrobe and shelving.

As soon as I paid my deposit of 290 my booking was confirmed that day, they told me students can start moving in from the 2nd of Sept and as far as I know they still have rooms available

Oh, and its not too far - took me 15 minutes to cycle? They have a regular shuttle bus and nightlink though, which are free as well as discounted taxis!

lilmissbob · 22-08-2013 12:59am

If you want to be a bit closer, try Milford. There's a few nice places in Briarfield as well. It's a bit of a walk, but there are better shops closer to Briarfield and Elm than there is to Brookfield, you have superquinn, cinema, McDonalds, a pharmacy and some other shops!

mrsound · 22-08-2013 1:03am

ynwa14 wrote: »

Can't remember the exact fee but its about 3100 for a year. They have 2, 3 and 4 bedroomed apartments and all your bills and stuff are included. All the rooms have ensuits and you get free internet and full sky tv package as well. I went down to visit a friend there last year and it was basic enough, but quite nice I though. Kitchen/living room area with table, couch, tv, all the electrical stuff and bedrooms have single beds, desks, wardrobe and shelving.

As soon as I paid my deposit of 290 my booking was confirmed that day, they told me students can start moving in from the 2nd of Sept and as far as I know they still have rooms available

Oh, and its not too far - took me 15 minutes to cycle? They have a regular shuttle bus and nightlink though, which are free as well as discounted taxis!

Cheers for the info, sounds pretty good, probably the best I can hope for at this stage! single bed myt be a problem though..ha

numnumcake · 22-08-2013 6:28pm

If you go on daft.ie there is always a good few houses to rent or share around the Castletroy area! I stayed in Milford last year and loved it. It's close to college as well as Superquinn and Lidl etc. Elm Park has some nice places too and it's only about an extra 5-10 minutes from college.

Luize · 22-08-2013 7:28pm

Is Briarfield a good place? I'm going to look at a few houses there on Saturday.
Like how far is it? And is it safe?? :P

braveheart1 · 22-08-2013 7:32pm

Got a 3/4 bedroom house in elm park to rent. All mod cons. Very comfortable house. 087 6210700

crazyjav101 · 22-08-2013 10:56pm

My dad has 4 rooms to rent in no,32 Oaklawns, total 7 rooms. There are 3x 4th year girls will be there. Doing mind sharing with 1st years. More than likely, the rest of the house will be filled with 1st years. 65 euro a week minus bills. Electricity is on pre-pay. Broaband is UPC at average 7 euro odd a month when divided amongst 7. Oaklawns is very near the East Gate. Estate is mostly 1st and 2nd years. ). If you see this ad, contact us a.s.a.p. as we are having a lot of inquiries from 1st years. here it is on daft http://www.daft.ie/searchsharing.daft?id=719320

Confusled247 · 23-08-2013 11:51pm

I've also booked Brookfield. Did not expect to be going to UL so I just booked the quickest thing I could because I was afraid I mightn't get anything and Brookfield seemed to be the only place with rooms left. I was told after by a UL student that its sbose to be full of foreigners, I don't know anyone else going there and I'm ****ting it. I want a bit of craic couldn't care less that it's a bit far from college. It seems grand out and the owners or whoever it was i was talking to seemed sound out! anyone heard anything else or know anyone who has stayed there before? Eeeeeeeek

numnumcake · 23-08-2013 11:57pm

Confusled247 wrote: »

I've also booked Brookfield. Did not expect to be going to UL so I just booked the quickest thing I could because I was afraid I mightn't get anything and Brookfield seemed to be the only place with rooms left. I was told after by a UL student that its sbose to be full of foreigners, I don't know anyone else going there and I'm ****ting it. I want a bit of craic couldn't care less that it's a bit far from college. It seems grand out and the owners or whoever it was i was talking to seemed sound out! anyone heard anything else or know anyone who has stayed there before? Eeeeeeeek

I haven't stayed there but I know people that have and loved it! The management there are meant to be fairly sound and the place itself is nice too, good sized rooms etc. There are always a few international students in every place especially on- campus but there's always loads of Irish people too so don't feel like you'll be left out! I was at many a good house party there are you'll meet loads of people up for the craic so I wouldn't worry about it too much!

ynwa14 · 24-08-2013 12:48am

Confusled247 wrote: »

I've also booked Brookfield. Did not expect to be going to UL so I just booked the quickest thing I could because I was afraid I mightn't get anything and Brookfield seemed to be the only place with rooms left. I was told after by a UL student that its sbose to be full of foreigners, I don't know anyone else going there and I'm ****ting it. I want a bit of craic couldn't care less that it's a bit far from college. It seems grand out and the owners or whoever it was i was talking to seemed sound out! anyone heard anything else or know anyone who has stayed there before? Eeeeeeeek

Same boat mate! There are a few from boards Ive talked to staying at Brookfield and I've heard good things from those who've stayed before. Apparently management are sound as which is good. (I'm english I'm assuming I'm not considered one of the foreigners in this situation :P ) I'm moving down Monday week though so will report then sure if you're not already down yourself!

irelandjoe · 24-08-2013 3:02am

Have rooms in a very nice house
https://www.facebook.com/JCPropertyIreland

irelandjoe · 24-08-2013 3:07am

Luize wrote: »

Is Briarfield a good place? I'm going to look at a few houses there on Saturday.
Like how far is it? And is it safe?? :P

Hi is safe and is 7 mins from UL walking. See you up there on Saturday

Confusled247 · 24-08-2013 2:30pm

Cheers for that!

tbh I think I'm more worried about who ill be housed with rather than the living standards

I'll be up Tuesday week, looking forward it!

irelandjoe · 24-08-2013 2:48pm

Confusled247 wrote: »

Cheers for that! tbh I think I'm more worried about who ill be housed with rather than the living standards I'll be up Tuesday week, looking forward it!

have to agree with you that is why we interview Parents / students going in, Our houses are high standard and clean.

If you want to view we are here all day and next week.

detail here

https://www.facebook.com/JCPropertyIreland

Fireball07 · 26-08-2013 12:16am

Gonna be in Elm Park, house seems pretty nice, definitely one of the best I've seen there.

But yeah unless the place is absolutely horrible, I'd also be more worried about who I'm living with rather than the house, I'm fairly tolerant in that regard.

ProfanityURL · 26-08-2013 9:26pm

I would go for troy over brookfield, its a bit closer to UL and more importantly its only around the corner from Grudy pizza (epic) and generally I think the apartments are a lot nicer aswell... There are lots of nice empty houses in curragh birin which is the estate behind grudy and troy which tend to be a little bit more modern, nicer and warmer than a lot of the houses in elm park and milford.

LimerickX · 28-08-2013 4:44pm

have house to rent in BRIERFIELD. 6 bedroom. large house in excellent condition.pm me if interested and can share the daft.ie ad also.

Kate_B7 · 28-08-2013 5:05pm

Booked brookfield, most other places booked out! How far is it from nearest shops etc has anyone any idea?

ProfanityURL · 28-08-2013 8:12pm

Do you have a car? Aldi would be your nearest supermarket, but it would be quite far to walk, there are some fast food places just up the road from you beside grudy. I would definitely advise that you buy a bike to go in and out to college because the bus is ok but its a pain waiting for it and the traffic in the morning and evening time are absolutely sick, plus even if you have a car and avoid rush hour getting parking is a nightmare. Youd bike it from apartment to college in 10 minutes handy, you can get a bike half price under the bike to work scheme through your parents.

UL off-campus accommodation??

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