Accommodation in Athlone
Accommodation in Athlone
Please remember to make your reservation for accommodation in advance of arrival in Athlone
If you are travelling in Ireland, details of accommodation is listed on web site: www.ireland.ie
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National transport services: www.buseireann.ie and www.irishrail.ie
Details on Athlone town: www.athlone.ie
Short-term Accommodation
Temporary accommodation may be found by contacting any of the following addresses, which may be used as a base to find something more permanent (please contact the International Office if you need assistance in booking temporary accommodation). The International Office in association with the Students’ Union Accommodation Officer will assist you in finding suitable permanent accommodation for the duration of your stay. If you are booking bed & breakfast or hostel accommodation, please contact the accommodation provider in Athlone to inform them of your date and approximate time of arrival in Athlone.
Bed & Breakfast
All within a 10-minute walking distance of the institute
Beech Tree B&B, Dublin Road, Athlone
- Tel. + 353 (0)90 647 8653
Dun Mhuire B&B, Bonavalley,Dublin Road, Athlone
- Tel. + 353 (0)90 647 5360
Burren Lodge, Dublin Road, Athlone
- Tel. + 353 (0)90 647 5157
Shelmalier House B&B, Retreat Road, Athlone
- Tel. + 353 (0)90 6472245
Bed & Breakfast costs approximately €35.00 per night.
Long-term Accommodation
Houses
Houses range from €55-€80 per week. In most houses you will pay your electricity bill and heating costs yourself, unless your landlord/lady includes it in the rent. Four weeks written notice must be given by the student if he/she wishes to leave the house, likewise for the landlord/lady if they wish the student to leave. Houses are generally furnished and kitchens are normally fully equipped. However, bed linen is not provided.
Student Apartments
1. Heatherview Student Accommodation
Heatherview Court is 5 minutes walk from AIT's Main Campus. It is a stylish, modern development with every aspect of modern student living provided for. This development is highly secure with its own private individually coded security system.
Student accommodation rate September 2011
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- Single room ensuite € 85 per week; €1,615 1st moiety (19 weeks).
- Double room ensuite €140 (per person) per week; € 2,660 1st moiety.
- Or agreed payment plan
Booking Deposit
A booking deposit of €800 will secure your accommodation and will be used as follows
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- Security deposit €150 (refundable)
- All Utilities, i.e. electricity, heat, waste, internet and TV licence. Total €650
Facilities
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- 24 hour security – CCTV full-time manager
- Permanent broadband hi-speed internet connection
- Gas heating
- Launderette on site
- 30 car parking spaces available
Method of payment
By international bank draft payable to Heatherview Court Athlone. Please post by registered mail to:
Mr. Leonard Flynn, Heatherview Court Apartments, Dublin Road, Athlone, Co. Westmeath, Ireland
Tel: + 353 86-6082803
Web: www.heatherviewcourt.com
Email: flynnleonard@gmail.com
2. Croí Oige Student Accommodation
Croí Oige is located across the road from AIT's Main Campus and consists of superb 2, 3, 4 and 5 bedroom apartments adjacent to the college at competitive rates. It is a mix of townhouse, apartment and duplex units with total accommodation of 191 beds. These comprise 127 single rooms (23 en-suite) and 64 twin rooms (10 en-suites).
Student Accommodation rates Sept 2011
- Per week single room €75 per week; €1,425.00 1st moiety
- Single En-suite €85 per week; €1,615 1st moiety
- Twin room €55 per week; €1,045.00 1st moiety
- Twin en-suite €60 per week; €1,140.00 1st moiety
- Two bed apartment €170 per week; €3,230 1st moiety
Booking Deposit
A booking Deposit of €650 will secure your accommodation and will be used as follows:
- Electricity charge prepayment €250 (May not cover full 38 week period)
- TV/internet connection/Refuse: €270 (Non refundable unlimited internet access)
- Security deposit €130 (Refundable)
Payment
Payment will be made in "advance" in two moieties; first payment not later than August 24th 2011 (19 wks). Second payment not later than January 9th 2012 (19 Wks).
Method of Payment
By international bank draft payable to A.C. Property Management and forwarded to: The Manager, Croi Oige, Dublin Rd, Athlone, Co Westmeath, Ireland. Telephone: + 353 (0) 90 6479449 or + 353 87 9184424
Further information:
All apartments have electric storage heaters (night saver rate), immersions heaters (night saver rate), and bedroom panel heaters all on time-switch control. The electricity charge of €250 for electricity may not cover the entire 38-week period of occupancy. TV-Internet fee includes TV license plus unlimited internet access (non-optional). All applications must contain: Student I.D. No. (or CAO No.) and a recent photo (passport size). To make a booking, an application form needs to be filled out. After returning this, you will receive an acceptance offer, a guarantee form and an AIB Lodgment Slip. Forms must be signed and returned and deposit paid using the Lodgment Slip within 10 working days of dispatch in order to secure your accommodation.
Bookings may be made through the manager Croí Oige Student AccommodationDublin Road, Athlone, Co. Westmeath, Ireland. Telephone & Fax: +353 90 64 79449 Mobile: +353 87 9184424 E-Mail: bookings@acpropertie.ie. Bookings can also be made via the website: http://www.croioige.com
3. Glen Abhainn Village – Student Village
Glen Abhainn Village is a state of the art purpose-built student village. The complex is superbly located opposite Athlone Institute of Technology and a short distance from the town centre. The Village has 99 purpose-made apartments with shared kitchen/living areas designed for single or twin high quality accommodation.
Features include
- Broadband internet service in each bedroom
- Eircom telephone with voicemail service
- Secure free parking
- Bike rails
- Individual storage lockers in kitchen
- Seminar room
- Individual refuse store
- Drying/utility room
Rates for Sept 2011 to June 2012 are set as follows:
- Per week: single room €75 per week; €1,425 1st moiety
- Single en-suite room €85 per week; €1,615 1st moiety
- Twin room €55 per week; €1,045 1st moiety
- Single apartment €125 per week; €2,375 1st moiety
Booking Deposit
A booking deposit of €650 will secure your accommodation and will be used as follows;
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- Electricity charge prepayment €250 (May not cover full 38 week period)
- Chorus/Refuse: €270 (Non-refundable unlimited internet access)
- Security Deposit €130 (Refundable)
Method of Payment
By international bank draft made payable to Glen Abhainn Property Management Co Ltd and forward to Johnny Mullally, Glen Abhainn Village Student Accommodation, Management Office, Dublin Road, Athlone, Co Westmeath, Ireland.
Payment will be made in advance in two moieties; first payment not later than August 24th 2011 (19 wks). Second payment not later than January 11th 2012 (19 wks). The booking deposit of €650 per person will secure your accommodation for all apartment types. Security deposit: €130 (refundable pending final inspection of apartment). ESB charge prepayment: €250
Note:
All applications must contain Student ID no. and a recent passport photograph. Students are required to sign a lease agreement detailing rules and regulations. The ESB charge of €250 may not cover the academic year; ESB meters will be read at regular intervals. For further information:
John Mullally, Accommodation Manager, Glen Abhainn Village, Dublin Road, Athlone, Co. Westmeath, Ireland.
Tel: +353 90 649 1110 ext. 21; Mobile: +353 87 250 2557; Email: glenabhainn@eircom.net Web: www.glenabhainn.com
4. M Buckley Student Accommodation
Located across the road from AIT's Main Campus.
Rates for Sept 2011 to June 2012 are set as follows:
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- Single Room €75 per week; €1,425 1st moiety
- Single En Suite €85 per week; €1,615 1st moiety
- Twin Room €55 per week; €1,045 1st moiety
- Twin En Suite €60 per week; €1,140 1st moiety
- Two bed apt. €180 per week; €3,420 1st moiety
Booking Deposit
A booking deposit of €650 will secure your accommodation and will be used as follows:
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- Electricity charge prepayment €250 (May not cover full 38 Wk. period)
- Internet/TV connection/refuse: €270 (Non refundable)
- Security Deposit €130 (Refundable)
Payment will be made in " advance" in two moieties; first payment not later than August 23th 2011 (19 Wks). Second payment not later than January 10th 2012 (19 Wks).
Method of Payment:
By International Bank Draft made payable to Malachy Buckley and forwarded to: Malachy Buckley, Glassan, Athlone, Co Westmeath, Ireland.
Telephone: + 353 87 2724134, email: info@buckleyapartments.com, web: http://www.buckleyapartments.com
5. Wellmount - Student accommodation
Wellmount is located half-way between Athlone town centre and AIT. The accommodation is an energetic mix of apartments, townhouses and duplexes. This mix has been purpose designed to maximise space and to create an environment that is enjoyable to live in.
Rates for September 2011:
- €77.50 per week consisting of 3 moitres
- 1st September - €930
- 1st December - €930
- 1st March - €930
All details can be found on our web site www.wellmount.com which includes Booking Forms, Rules and Tenancy Agreement.
A deposit of €700 is required and must be paid to secure accommodation. The deposit consists of €450 electric, €50 refuse and €200 security deposit.
Contact details
John Joe Tumulty, Accommodations Officer, Wellmount Student Village, Dublin Road, Athlone, Co. Westmeath, Ireland
Tel:+353 90 6491471 Email: info@wellmount.com
6. Rockbrook Court Student Accommodation
New 1 & 2 bedroom student apartments located across the road from AIT's Main Campus
Rates for September 2011 to May 2012 are set as follows:
- Single Room €80 per week
- Twin Room €110 per week (€65.00 per person sharing) per week
Booking Deposit
A deposit of €500 (€250 required when booking the room) is required and must be paid to secure accommodation
Contact details
Property Matters, 20 Sean Costello Street, Irishtown, Athlone, Co. Westmeath, Ireland
Tel: +353 90 6491531 and +353 86 8579121
7. Gate Lodge Student Accomodation
Located across the road from AIT's Main Campus
Rates for September 2011 to May 2012 are set as follows:
- Single Room €80 per week
- Single Room ensuite €95 per week
- Twin Room €110 per week (€65.00 per person sharing) per week
Booking Deposit
A deposit of €500 (€250 required when booking the room) is required and must be paid to secure accommodation.
Contact details
Property Matters, 20 Sean Costello Street, Irishtown, Athlone, Co. Westmeath, Ireland
Tel:+353 90 6491531 and +353 86 8579121
8. Daly’s Apartments
Conveniently located across from AIT's main campus.
Rates from September 2011 to May 2012 (38 weeks):
- Single room: €75 to €80 per week (depending on size)
- Single en suite: €85 per week
- Twin room as single: €95 per week
- Twin room sharing: €65 per week
Deposit is €300 refundable + €200 electricity.
Payment will be made in 8 separate installments payable monthly from September 2011 and finishing April 2012.
Features include:
- Gas Heating
- Broadband Internet
- Normal garbage
- Washer & Dryer in each apartment
- UPC TV
The entire building is monitored by CCTV for the safety and security of tennants.
Contact Details:
Phone: +353 9064 75482 and +353 86 2576752
Fax: +353 9064 76274
Email: dalypaddy@eircom.net
9. Brookview Apartments
Located beside the main campus of AIT.
Well presented apartments in a private gated community consisting of two separate double bedrooms, living room, kitchen and bathroom.
Rates from September 2011 to May 2012 (38 weeks):
Rent: €390 per person per month
Deposit: €390 Heating and electricity is metered and charged extra
Features include:
- Gas Central heating
- Washing machine/Dryer
- Broadband Internet
- Car parking (area is gated)
- Dishwasher
- Shed
Contact details:
Phone: +353 906475482 and +353 862576752
Fax: +353 906476274
Email: dalypaddy@eircom.net
10. Merrion Accommodation:
Properties located in Wellmount Student Village:
3 & 4 Bedroom Apartments.Each student has their own bedroom with –
- Large built in study area
- Unlimited high speed internet connection to study area
- Bed, wardrobe, heater, window, study lighting & reading light.
- Key to your own bedroomShare facilities –
- Kitchen/ sitting room
- Cable TV services
- Dishwasher, oven, hob, microwave, cutlery delph, etc all provided
- Bathroom, shower with pressurised water systemHeating:
- Heating via Electricity, Bills issued every month for actual usage of ESB –Students have full control of their cost. – No deductions from deposit etc.
Rent per week per student for their own room €72. Deposit €500
Rent of €72 per week includes Internet, Cable TV & refuse - services
Rent paid in advance 3 semesters - €936 per semester.
No hidden extra charges!
Deposit fully refundable if apartment is returned in condition found.
Lease agreement, accommodation approved by Students Union, PRTB registered & property tax returned.
Rental of property is for the full Academic year only – 1st September to the 1st of June.Facilities on site: common area laundry facilities, basketball court, Tennis court, parking, security on call etc. 160 bed spaces in Wellmount Student Village with car parking. Located between AIT & Town Centre, near to AIT, cinema, shopping centre, restaurants, bars, disco, train, bus etc. approx 7 min walk from AIT College, 5 mins from town centre.
Email: info@rentaplace.ie or call 00 353 (0)87 831 3764 for further information & pictures of rooms, village etc.
Rooms held on receipt of deposit & completion of application form.
