Student Living

PointView

Sitting on the banks of the River Chelmer and only a minute’s walk from Anglia Ruskin University, PointView offers modern, high-quality accommodation with scenic views of the local nature reserve.  


The Lofts

Located at the heart of the Islands and inspired by their industrial heritage, The Lofts offers a modern and luxurious take on student accommodation in Chelmsford. What’s more, it’s just a stone’s throw from campus and right next door to City Bowl, our sports bar and bowling alley!


PointView

Sitting on the banks of the River Chelmer and only a minute’s walk from Anglia Ruskin University, PointView offers modern, high-quality accommodation with scenic views of the local nature reserve. 

The Lofts

Located at the heart of the Islands and inspired by their industrial heritage, The Lofts offers a modern and luxurious take on student accommodation in Chelmsford. What’s more, it’s just a stone’s throw from campus and right next door to City Bowl, our sports bar and bowling alley!

What Our Rooms Offer

Each of our rooms have the following comfort features (and more!) 

Double bed

En suite bathroom

Study desk and chair

Wardrobe

Secure bicycle storage

Shared kitchen/lounge

High-speed internet

Weekly cleaning included

All bills and utilities included

Laundry Available on-site

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Ensuite
Ensuite+
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Ensuite Premium
Ensuite Premium
Ensuite Premium
Grand Ensuite
Grand Ensuite
Grand Ensuite
Bathroom
Ensuite, Ensuite+ & Ensuite Premium Bathroom
Bathroom
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Grand Ensuite Bathroom
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Views
Enjoy views over the Chelmer Valley Nature Reserve
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Shared between 4 people
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Shared between 5 people
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Shared between 6 people
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Find A Room That Works For You

We offer 3 different types of rooms to suit your preferences and budget. Check out our building layouts and find the room that’s right for you.   

Ensuite

Our economy option provides a relaxed and comfortable feel with plenty of room, featuring a double-bed and ensuite bathroom, to make you feel at home.

Ensuite+

A spacious bedroom, boasting floor to ceiling windows and views of the riverbank or the local nature reserve. Like all of our rooms, you’ll also be able to enjoy the comfort of your own en-suite bathroom complete with a toilet, sink, and shower.

Ensuite Premium

Enjoy even more space and lots off natural light through our floor to ceiling corner windows and mesmerising views.

Grand Ensuite

The largest rooms we have to offer with an armchair, coffee table and huge walk-in showers. Each room is a real home away from home

Ensuite

A spacious bedroom, boasting floor to ceiling windows and views of the riverbank or the local nature reserve. Like all of our rooms, you’ll also be able to enjoy the comfort of your own
en-suite bathroom complete
with a toilet, sink, and shower.

Ensuite+

A spacious bedroom, boasting floor to ceiling windows and views of the riverbank or the local nature reserve. Like all of our rooms, you’ll also be able to enjoy the comfort of your own
en-suite bathroom complete
with a toilet, sink, and shower.

Ensuite Premium

Enjoy even more space and lots off natural light through our floor to ceiling corner windows and mesmerising views.

Grand Ensuite

The largest rooms we have to offer with an armchair, coffee table and huge walk-in showers. Each room is a real home away from home

Explore Your Place

Each of our rooms have the following comfort features (and more!) 

Bedroom

Our bedrooms are spacious and fully-furnished. All rooms include a double bed, study desk, chair and large wardrobe. 

Ensuite

Every room at Rivermead Islands has its own ensuite bathroom. Enjoy the comfort and privacy of your own toilet and shower, helping you to feel right at home! 

Kitchen

The shared living space features a sizeable and modern, open plan kitchen and living room shared between 3-9 people. Perfect for cooking, socialising, and relaxing. 

Cleaning & Maintenance

All buildings are kept clean by our professional cleaners. Weekly cleaning of your room and living space is included in your rent, as well as maintenance, upkeep and repair. 

Why Choose Rivermead?

Rivermead Islands offer more than just accommodation… Stay with complete peace of mind.

Close to Campus

Rivermead Islands is the only private community of student accommodation in Chelmsford and is right next door to the ARU Chelmsford campus.

Close to Campus

Rivermead Islands is the only private community of student accommodation in Chelmsford and is right next door to the ARU Chelmsford campus.

Safe and Secure

At Rivermead, we place the safety of our residents above all else. Our friendly concierge team is on site 24/7 and each team member has 20+ years of experience in security and customer service. 

 

Rivermead Islands is also comprehensively monitored by CCTV for your safety and peace of mind.  

Flexible and Convenient 

We offer 45-week tenancies as standard so you don’t have to pay for accommodation over the summer (though summer stays are available). All bills are included in the rent and our flats are fully furnished, so you don’t have to buy and move lots of furniture.

Share with friends

For the first time we're offering group bookings so that you can easily share a flat with friends. Check out our FAQs for more information and see our building layouts to decide which flat you want to share with your friends.

Safe and Secure

At Rivermead, we place the safety of our residents above all else. Our friendly concierge team is on site 24/7 and each team member has 20+ years of experience in security and customer service. 

Flexible and Convenient 

 

We offer 45-week tenancies as standard so you don’t have to pay for accommodation over the summer (though summer stays are available). All bills are included in the rent and our flats are fully furnished, so you don’t have to buy and move lots of furniture.

Share with Friends


For the first time we’re offering group bookings so that you can easily share a flat with friends. Check out our FAQs for more information and use our building layouts to decide which flat you want to share with your friends. 

 

Do You Have Some Questions?

Visit our FAQ Page to view our most asked questions. 

Alternatively, send one of our friendly team members a message to:

info@rivermeadislands.co.uk

Do You Have Some Questions?

Visit our FAQ Page to view our most asked questions. 

 

Alternatively, send one of our friendly team members a message to:

 

info@rivermeadislands.co.uk