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Read our guide to LeedsJoseph Stones House is situated directly above the conservatoire's St Peter's Square building and offers private bathrooms to all rooms.
It comprises of 190 study bedrooms, all with en-suite facilities, clustered in flats with shared kitchen and living spaces. There are a small number of studios for students who’d prefer to live alone.
It is managed by Unite Students.
During the 2023-24 academic year, works will be carried out to the external facade of this property between 8am and 6pm Monday to Friday. There will be some low noise disruption during working hours, and scaffolding on site. Unite Students will communicate notice of these works to all residents ahead of them starting. This is in addition to the ongoing construction opposite Joseph Stones House which may impact some residents.
Information for 2023/24 Applicants
Joseph Stones House is currently full for September 2023. Applicants can contact the accommodation team for help finding suitable accommodation. The accommodation team can be contacted by email at accommodation@leedsconservatoire.ac.uk
How to apply for accommodation
Please email accommodation@leedsconservatoire.ac.uk if you need help finding accommodation.
What if my application is unsuccessful?
If you apply for a room and Joseph Stones House is full, we will keep a small waiting list in case of vacancies at the last minute.
Usually there are no more than a few withdrawals, so most people will be better booking other places if they haven’t got a room. We have a list of alternative accommodation you can look into.
Please get in touch if you need advice on which accommodation would suit you best.
When can I move in?
Your accommodation contract will have a start date. You will be able to move in at any time from that date onwards.
How to cancel accommodation
Contact the accommodation team as soon as you can, and before the end of August – accommodation@leedsconservatoire.ac.uk
Please note:
Should you choose not to come to Leeds Conservatoire and the reason is neither a serious personal issue nor failure to get your grades, then you may be tied in to paying your tenancy for the full year if your room cannot be reallocated.
Should serious personal reasons prevent you from taking up your place please contact us for advice.
Please read carefully the terms of the Unite Students Cancellation Policy which you can access alongside your tenancy documents.
Room Types & Costs at Joseph Stones House
Basic en-suite in 3 or 4 bed flat
Rent per week: £176
Total cost of tenancy (43 week tenancy): £7,568
Note: These rooms have restricted views and reduced natural light.
Number of rooms available per year: 7
An advanced rent payment of £200 is required when booking.
Included
- Bedroom: Comfy three quarter-sized bed (requires double bedding), bedside table, desk chair, chairs, curtains, desk, full length mirror, under bed storage, wardrobe
- En-suite Bathroom: Shower, basin, mirror, toilet.
- Kitchen (Shared between 3 or 4 rooms): Cooking hobs, oven, fridge freezer, microwave, cupboards, breakfast bar, sofa, stools, iron, ironing board, bin, dustpan and brush, mop and bucket, vacuum cleaner, noticeboard.
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Note: Exact room specifications may vary.
Shared Kitchen
Basic en-suite in 5 or 6 bed flat
Rent per week: £176
Total cost of tenancy (43 week tenancy): £7,568
Note: These rooms have restricted views and reduced natural light.
Number of rooms available per year: 10
An advanced rent payment of £200 is required when booking.
Included
- Bedroom: Comfy three quarter-sized bed (requires double bedding), bedside table, desk chair, chairs, curtains, desk, full length mirror, under bed storage, wardrobe
- En-suite Bathroom: Shower, basin, mirror, toilet.
- Kitchen (Shared between 5 or 6 rooms): Cooking hobs, oven, fridge freezer, microwave, cupboards, breakfast bar, sofa, stools, iron, ironing board, bin, dustpan and brush, mop and bucket, vacuum cleaner, noticeboard.
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Note: Exact room specifications may vary.
Shared Kitchen
Classic en-suite in 5, 6 or 7 bed flat
Rent per week: £182
Total cost of tenancy (43 week tenancy): £7,826
Number of rooms available per year: 155
An advanced rent payment of £200 is required when booking.
Included
- Bedroom: Comfy three quarter-sized bed (requires double bedding), bedside table, desk chair, chairs, curtains, desk, full length mirror, under bed storage, wardrobe
- En-suite Bathroom: Shower, basin, mirror, toilet and towel rails.
- Kitchen (Shared between 5, 6 or 7 rooms): Cooking hobs, oven, fridge freezer, microwave, cupboards, breakfast bar, sofa, stools, iron, ironing board, bin, dustpan and brush, mop and bucket, vacuum cleaner, noticeboard.
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Note: Exact room specifications may vary.
Shared Kitchen
Premium en-suite in 6 or 7 bed flat
Rent per week: £197
Total cost of tenancy (43 week tenancy): £8,471
Premium rooms are larger than Classic en-suite rooms.
Number of rooms available per year: 9
An advanced rent payment of £200 is required when booking.
Included
- Bedroom: Comfy three quarter-sized bed (requires double bedding), bedside table, desk chair, chairs, curtains, desk, full length mirror, under bed storage, wardrobe
- En-suite Bathroom: Shower, basin, mirror, toilet and towel rails.
- Kitchen (Shared between 6 or 7 rooms): Cooking hobs, oven, fridge freezer, microwave, cupboards, breakfast bar, sofa, stools, iron, ironing board, bin, dustpan and brush, mop and bucket, vacuum cleaner, noticeboard.
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Note: Exact room specifications may vary.
Classic Single Studio
Rent per week: £230
Total cost of tenancy (43 week tenancy): £9,890
An advanced rent payment of £200 is required when booking.
Number of rooms available per year: 8
Included
- Bedroom: Comfy three quarter-sized bed (requires double bedding), bedside table, desk chair, chairs, curtains, desk, full length mirror, under bed storage, wardrobe
- En-suite Bathroom: Shower, basin, mirror, toilet and towel rails.
- Kitchen (self-contained within studio room): Cooking hobs, oven, fridge freezer, microwave, cupboards, stools, iron, ironing board, dustpan and brush, vacuum cleaner, noticeboard.
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Note: Exact room specifications may vary.
Premium Double Studio
This room is unavailable for the 23/24 academic year.
One tenancy but can be shared by a couple.
An advanced rent payment of £200 is required when booking.
Number of rooms available per year: 1
Note: This studio has a restricted view and reduced natural light.
Included
- Bedroom: Comfy bed, bedside table, desk chair, chairs, curtains, desk, full length mirror, under bed storage, wardrobe
- En-suite Bathroom: Shower, basin, mirror, toilet and towel rails.
- Kitchen (self-contained within studio room): Cooking hobs, oven, fridge freezer, microwave, cupboards, stools, iron, ironing board, dustpan and brush, vacuum cleaner, noticeboard.
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Note: images are of a Classic Single Studio. Exact room specifications may vary.
Communal Facilities & Services
Use this communal facilities and services comparison table to help decide which accommodation building is best for you - Joseph Stones House or One Mill Street.
Entrance and post boxes
Common room and laundry entrance
What you need to provide:
- Your own bedding, towels, crockery, cutlery and cooking utensils
- A TV licence, if you have television receiving equipment in your room – this includes a computer that receives TV pictures. Visit tvlicensing.co.uk/students
Fire safety
Applicants and parents can find fire safety information for student accommodation on the website of Unite Students (Joseph Stones House).
Location
Joseph Stones House is adjacent to the conservatoire's St Peter's Square building and situated in the Quarry Hill Cultural Quarter of Leeds.
Contact
If you have any questions, please contact the accommodation team on accommodation@leedsconservatoire.ac.uk
