Hythe Mills
Hawkins Road, Colchester, CO2 8JXFrom £171 per week
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Life at Hythe Mills
£300 Frive Meal Kit Voucher
Eating well just got easier. Colchester residents can enjoy a £300 Thrive meal kit voucher, making healthy, tasty meals simple and affordable all year round.
Less stressing over food shops, more time for uni, socials, and life.
Use code: FRIVE1126
FREE Laundry
Laundry on us for the 26/27 academic year. Colchester residents can enjoy FREE laundry, saving you up to £700 across the year. Fresh fits, zero fuss.
See T&Cs.
Hythe Mills offers modern, riverside student accommodation just a short walk from the University of Essex. Nestled beside the River Colne, it’s a peaceful setting with everything you need close by—shops, cafés, and transport links all within easy reach.
Choose from fully furnished en-suite rooms or private studios, each designed for comfort and practicality. You’ll have air conditioning, a Samsung Smart TV, and high-speed Wi-Fi, making it easy to study, relax, or keep in touch.
There’s more than just a great room. Residents have access to a 24/7 gym, quiet study areas, and communal spaces for meeting others or taking time out. Free laundry facilities and all-inclusive bills mean fewer things to worry about.
Safety and support are built in. With secure entry, CCTV, and an on-site team available 09:00 – 17:30 (Monday – Friday) , on-Site Security (17:30 – 07:30 ( Friday ) / Saturday evenings.
At Hythe Mills, we’ve thought about what makes student life easier—and better. It’s a space to feel settled, focus on what matters, and enjoy your time at university with everything right where you need it.
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Features & Facilities
£300 Frive Meal Voucher
FREE LAUNDRY FOR 26/27
Free Parking
Games room
CCTV and secure entry
All bills included
Communal Lounge
TV in every room
Wi-Fi Up to 400mbs**
Air Conditioning in every room
Gym & Fitness Suite
FAQs
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If you require an accessible room, we ask that you please contact the site you wish to book directly to discuss the availability of accessible rooms.
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Depending on availability, yes. Speak to your site team as early as possible to arrange an extension.
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You’re welcome to bring small appliances, as long as they meet UK safety standards. For everyone’s safety, we can’t allow any overseas electrical equipment that doesn’t meet British regulations.
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Although we love our pets, unfortunately, we don’t allow pets in our accommodation unless they are registered service animals.
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Of course, we would love to meet you and show you around. On each property page you will see a ‘Book a viewing’ button, click this and fill out your details. We can’t wait to meet you.