The nearest bus stop is a one-minute walk from your student accommodation, and from there, it’s a 25-minute hop to the city centre. Browse the best high street stores at Westquay Shopping Centre, or catch a matinée performance of a West End musical at the Mayflower Theatre. Closer to home, Southampton Common offers 365 acres of sprawling parkland perfect for summer picnics; while next-door bar The Brook is a local landmark and live music venue.

The Court Yard’s light-filled studio apartments offer a new take on student housing in Southampton. You can walk to Highfield Campus in 15 minutes or take the bus to Avenue Campus and Southampton Solent University in under 20 minutes. The property has safe bike storage.

24-hour CCTV gives you peace of mind, while all-inclusive bills make it easy to stay on top of your budget. Your rent also covers high-speed Wi-Fi, which comes in handy when researching an assignment at your bedroom desk or in the communal study areas. Later, use it to stream a series from the comfort of your double bed.

When you feel like a workout, head to the on-site gym. An ensuite bathroom means you don’t have to wait in line for a shower, while laundry facilities save you from having to cart your dirty clothes across town. In the evening, save money by cooking for yourself and your friends in your private kitchen.