From £170 per week
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Your room
This Classic en-suite, measuring approximately 12.4 – 14.1m², is the ideal balance of comfort, privacy, and functionality. After a long day, relax in the super comfortable bed and enjoy the study area, which has plenty of storage for all of your personal belongings. The private washroom makes mornings easier, and the 40″ Samsung Smart TV provides excellent entertainment. You will also have access to a shared kitchen, which is fully equipped for simple meal preparation. This room has it all, including air conditioning to keep you comfortable all year, secure fob access, and a safety deposit box for added peace of mind.
Room layouts, furnishings, and views may vary. The images shown are for illustrative purposes only and may not reflect the exact room you are allocated.
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
Air Conditioning in every room
Gym
Cinema room
Games room
CCTV and secure entry
All bills included
Communal Lounge and Courtyard
TV in every room
Wi-Fi Up to 400mbs**
Life at Hythe Mills
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’re welcome to ask to be placed in a room near your friends or within the same flat, and we’ll do our best to make it happen, depending on availability. If you prefer to live in a single-sex flat for cultural or religious reasons, you can also request this, and we will accommodate it where possible.
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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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Closer to your move-out date, we’ll send you a step-by-step guide. You’ll need to return your keys and leave your room as you found it.
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For safety reasons, we don’t allow candles, incense burners, deep fat fryers, or any electrical items that don’t meet UK safety standards E-scooters and similar alternatives aren’t permitted on-site either. Please leave these at home.