From £195 per week
When you book a room, Ocean Bottle take 1,000 plastic bottles out of the sea.
Your room
This well-designed Premium Plus En-suite, sizing around 17m² and available across multiple floors, offers extra space without compromising on comfort or practicality. A cosy bed, spacious study area, and generous storage help keep your space organised and comfortable. The private washroom adds convenience and privacy, while the 40” Samsung Smart TV lets you unwind with your favourite shows. You’ll have access to a fully equipped shared kitchen for easy meal prep, and air conditioning ensures a comfortable environment year-round. With secure fob access, a safety deposit box, and placement within a 9 or 10 bedroom flat, you’ll enjoy both community and peace of mind.
Room layouts, furnishings, and views may vary. Images are provided for illustrative purposes only and may include the current tenant’s personal belongings, which may not be present at the start of your tenancy
Features
Air Conditioning
WiFi
On Site Maintenance
Study Room
Common Room
Games Room
Gym
Study Area
TV (communal)
Bike Storage
Laundry Room
Recycling
Features & Facilities
£300 Frive Meal Voucher
FREE LAUNDRY FOR 26/27
Gym
Games room
CCTV and secure entry
All bills included
Communal Lounge and Courtyard
TV in every room
Wi-Fi Up to 400mbs**
Air Conditioning in every room
Cinema
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 £300 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 day and night, help is always close by.
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.
What’s next?
It’s just three easy steps to get your room booked!
Let’s get to know you
We just need a few quick details to get started:
• Your contact info, date of birth & photo ID
• Your university, course name & year of study
• Guarantor info (if needed): their contact details, date of birth & photo ID
It’s quick, and it helps us set everything up just right for you
Secure your spot
Secure your room by completing the following steps:
• Paying your advance rent
• Signing your licence agreement
• If you’ve got a guarantor, they’ll need to sign their form too
Time to get excited!
You’re all set — now the countdown begins.
• Get started on packing your bags
• Check out our moving-in guides
• Find out more about your new place on our property pages
FAQs
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You should contact your site team in writing as soon as possible.
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Our summer bookings are risk free until 31st May meaning if your plans change and you tell us before this date your booking will be cancelled and you will receive a refund. After this date, bookings are cannot be cancelled and no refunds are given.
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Whilst we cannot always guarantee the same room being available of the summer, we will do our best where possible to house you in either your current or new room. It simply depends on whether anyone else has occupied your room or if there is any maintenance work ongoing over the summer period.
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New students(due to arrive in September 2026) are welcome to move in early and many do for a variety of reasons – this is subject to availability but we will always do our best to accommodate you.
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Existing students are welcome to extend their stay with us through the summer – this is subject to availability but our team are happy to help.