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Internships London Housing - Group Flats
Global-Eyes works with two sets of group flats. The bookings depend on how many interns confirm their space in a group flat as well as the availability of each location. We will confirm with participants which flats they are confirmed in prior to their arrival to London
Group Flat 1
These flats are located directly on Oxford Street in zone 1 of central London only 3 minutes walk from Tottenham Court underground Station. It is accessible to all amenities, shops, bus lines, tubes and all that central London has to offer. It was a location only few can dream of while living in London .
The flats are fully furnished and are comprised of two or three twin shared bedrooms and one double bedroom in each flat. The doubles have one double and can be used for couples or as a single. Each room has a bed, desk and chest of drawers for each occupant. Two of the flats have "lounges" - actually the first floor flat (A), has a large hallway area with a sofa, two chairs and a coffee table and flat C has a small "living room" which is a nice room with fireplace.
- Kitchens are very spacious with extendable dining tables to seat at least 6. Kitchens are fully supplied with all kitchen amenities.
- All have washing machine/dryer combos. These are located in the kitchen and are very small and slow as per normal British standards.
- There is one plasma screen TV in every bedroom.
- Double/Single and Twin Bedrooms are available with brand new modern furnishings.
- Shared bathrooms within each flat.
- Wireless internet access is available for 30 GBP per person per month to log into the central system.
- All utility bills are included such as hot water, electricity, TV licence, gas and council tax.
- There is no landline telephone at the flats
- Toilet paper and garbage bags are provided
- Cleaning service comes in every Saturday and will replace your linens and towels. They will do general cleaning but will not do your laundry, dishes or personal items. They will clean communal areas only and empty the garbage in communal areas only. Residents are responsible to leave their own garbage outside the building for pick-up.
- Interns will be responsible for any and all damage done to the flat above and beyond normal wear and tear.
- Interns that lose their keys will pay for replacement keys for themselves and all of their flatmates as well as the charge to change locks on the flat and the front door of the building.
Regulations:
Residents may not:
- Smoke (or take drugs of any kind) on the premises
- Have any overnight guests without prior arrangement
- Guests must leave the flat by 11.00 p.m.
- Burn candles or incense or use space heaters.
- Paste, stick or tack posters or pictures to the walls
Group Flat 2
You will be housed in self-contained flats in zone 2. This year the flats we have are generally in St. Johns Wood, Edgware Road and Finchley Road (location will vary due to availability). All will be located near shops, amenities and transportation. .
The flats are suitable for full-year interns and are all fully-furnished, centrally heated, and generally comprise 2-3 double bedrooms with two twin beds each, closet space and a chest of drawers for each. In some cases there will be triple rooms due to odd number bookings. They are also equipped with a fully-fitted kitchen with all utensils, appliances and a microwave oven, separate television lounge with TV, couch, chairs, coffee table and dining table, a bathroom with shower, basin and toilet as well as a separate WC. One telephone per flat is provided. Interns may purchase their own extra phones [plus hook up charges] if they wish.
- central heating
- 2 and 3 bedroom apartments to sleep up to 6 persons. Usually booked as twin shared rooms
- 1-2 bathrooms
- fully furnished kitchen, with microwave ovens
- all have washers and most have dryers
- large living room
- dining area with large table for 6
- private balcony off some living rooms
- color TV
- elevator
- once a week maid service
- linens and one towel per resident is provided each week
- direct dial phone (receives all incoming calls, however outgoing calls can only be made through an 800 number or a calling card)
- Some flats have internet connection capability
Regulations:
• The flats are non-smoking – this is strictly upheld.
• Parties are not permitted - there is an excessive noise ordinance in London . If a neighbor complains about you or your flatmates, the authorities could issue you with a fine up to £5,000.
• Overnight guests, owing to fire regulations, are not permitted.
• Visitors must leave the apartments by 11.00PM
• Candles or incense sticks are not permitted.
• Posters, pictures, etc. are not permitted on walls
