Hi there, I’m Jordan and I’m going to be showing you around Vine Court, one of our
on-campus accommodations here, at the University of Liverpool.
Staff can appreciate that it can be daunting moving into halls, so we want to give you
as much information as possible about what to expect and what you’ll need to bring
with you when moving in. Vine Court has about 750 rooms, containing
single and double beds. There are self-catered and catered options available.
The halls are based on south campus, next door to the Sydney Jones Library, Management
School and local shops. Let’s take a look at a typical room at Vine.
They’re super cosy inside, but as you can see there’s plenty of space – particularly
in the premier and premier plus rooms. You get a mattress, but you will need a mattress
protector, duvet, pillows and sheets. There’s a large desk for you to work at,
with a chair, notice board, lighting and shelves, so there’s no excuse not to study.
Storage is one thing you won’t be short of here. There’s a sizeable wardrobe in
all of our rooms with a rail, even more drawers, and also plenty of space under the bed.
Our single rooms are very similar – you’ll get everything that you get with our premier
rooms, except it’s more compact and it’s a bit cheaper.
However, there’s still plenty of room for your stuff.
You’ll also get a mirror, hooks, Wi-Fi and temperature controls included, all to help
you feel right at home. All rooms at Vine Court are en-suite and,
as you can see, they’re super modern. They come complete with a powerful shower,
toilet and sink, and you’ve also got a huge mirror to help you get ready for those big
nights out. As your bathroom is, well, yours… you’ll
be responsible for cleaning, as well as providing your own bathmats, towels and toiletries.
Let’s run through what you’ll need for your room – bring as much as you can on
arrival day, but don’t worry if you’ve forgotten something as there’s plenty of
shops around and you’re only 10-15 minutes’ walk from the city centre.
Bring a few posters and photos from home. Decorating your room can help you to settle
in if this is your first time away from home. Things like clothes, your computer and mobile
phone are good, but coat hangers, chargers and cables are just as important.
Please remember not to bring any fairy lights or candles to Vine Court as they don’t meet
the health and safety regulations of the halls. In shared flats you will get some space to
prepare and cook food, as well as relax with your friends.
The communal area comes complete with a flat screen TV for streaming videos, games or live
television, and there’s plenty of seating for you and your friends.
There’s lots of counter space for preparing food and your kitchen has all the cupboards
you could possibly need. There are communal cupboards under the sink
and around the room, but in addition to this you get at least one or two cupboards to yourself.
You’ll be able to find yours by looking for the label which matches your room number.
You’ll have a hob, microwave, toaster, kettle and oven, and you’ll be pleased to hear
that you don’t have to go out and buy yourself a fridge-freezer, because we took care of
that too! In larger flats, you might have more than
one of each appliance. The size of the communal area and the arrangement
of the room will depend entirely on the number of people in the flat and your room type.
If you are self-catered, it’s essential that you grab yourself a set of plates, bowls,
cutlery, mugs and glasses, but please don’t spend too much on these as things can easily
get broken throughout the year. Tea towels, wooden spoons, ladles, pots, pans
and chopping boards are all equally as important. If you’re in a catered room, you might want
to bring a few utensils to prepare snacks, but don’t worry too much!
Most of your food will be cooked here! Liv2Eat is our fabulous on-site restaurant
available to catered students. Residents can come down twice a day to receive
a freshly cooked breakfast and 3 course dinner and, I can confirm that the hash browns are
delicious! There’s plenty of seating around and flats
often tend to come down as a group to eat, so the catered option can be a pretty social
way to start the day. The team here are super friendly, so if you
do have any questions about the day’s menu, just ask!
If you have any problems during your residency, the 24 hour reception team can help.
They can assist you with problems in the room or even collect parcels on your behalf.
Vine Court’s very own common room, on the mezzanine above reception, comes complete
with study space, a communal Xbox, as well as board games and books to help keep you
occupied during your downtime. With an on-site repairs team, laundry facilities,
bike storage and more… we think you’ll love your time at Vine Court.
Our on-site residential advisor team are on hand if you have any trouble when you’ve
moved in and the accommodation team - based at Crown Place - can help with your accommodation-related
queries. Before making an application, we strongly
recommend that you visit our website, where you’ll find information about each of our
halls of residence. You can also visit our Halls Life website
and social media pages, which give you an idea of what it’s like to live in our halls.
You’ll find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube.
All the links you need can be found in the description, below.
You can apply for accommodation as soon as you receive your Student ID number via email.
Applications are made via the Accommodation Portal on Liverpool Life - apply early and
think carefully about what is important to you when choosing your preferences.
If you have any questions about Vine - or any of our accommodations - be sure to visit
our website at www.liverpool.ac.uk/accommodation, or email the team at accommodation@liverpool.ac.uk.
We’re always happy to help!