Your student accommodation is a 15-minute bus ride from the city centre. On weekends, treat yourself to buttermilk pancakes at Flat White Kitchen, before indulging in a spot of independent shopping at the Indoor Market. If you’re in the mood for a culture fix, Durham Cathedral offers a breathtaking example of 11th Century architecture. Later, meet your friends for a pint of real ale at Half Moon Inn, or get tickets to a play at Gala Theatre.

Collegiate Ernest Place offers first-class student housing in Durham, whether you’re looking for an ensuite room or a private studio. You’ll have a private bathroom, while CCTV guarantees your safety. Use the shuttle services to campus and the city centre, or cycle to Durham University in just 20 minutes.

Catch up with friends over the foosball table in the club lounge, take a nap on your double bed or watch TV from the comfort of your bean bag chair. There’s a desk in your room, and group study areas for brainstorming with friends. Wherever you work, use the high-speed Wi-Fi for research.

Later, work up a sweat in the fitness centre or unwind in the sauna. An on-site laundry makes washing easy, while the glass-walled sky lounge is the perfect place to kick back at the end of the day. Cook dinner in the kitchen, celebrate a birthday in the private party room or opt for movie night in the cinema.