Located directly opposite the University of Edinburgh, and surrounded by restaurants, bars, shops and scenic views, Potterrow is the perfect student home in the city. We are also just a short walk from Edinburgh College of Art, and a bus ride from Edinburgh Napier University and Heriot-Watt University.
Potterrow 1 is currently under a refurb to improve the quality of living for all of our resident's. Expect to experience a High End Boutique Feel, with Bespoke En Suite Pods (unique to Potterrow), and even get fantastic views over the university in the top floor dining room - (private dining only available for Potterrow 1 residents)!
couldn’t be easier...
2 MINS Walk
12 MINS Walk
17 MINS by Bus
49 MINS by Bus
Edinburgh Waverley Station
8 MINS Walk
Our rooms are designed with student living in mind. With a choice of en suite studios, we have the perfect room for you! Plus all our student rooms include all bills*, Wi-Fi and contents insurance.
*T&Cs apply
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We care about your wellbeing. Through the good times and the tough times, our wellbeing and lifestyle programme, Be, is there to connect you with your new community.
An advance rent contribution of £200 towards your first rent instalment will be due at the time of completing your application. This amount is credited to your first rent instalment. Should you fail to proceed with the booking after accepting your Tenancy Agreement, the advance rent contribution will be retained by the Landlord.
If you want to process your booking without the need for a guarantor there is a ‘pay in full’ option where we will ask you to pay the full years rent upfront in one instalment.
Your first rent instalment and Damage Deposit is/ are due as stated in your individual Tenancy Agreement. The good news is that you will get the Damage Deposit back if nothing is owing for damages or outstanding rent at the end of your stay!
We keep your Damage Deposit safe in the Government approved Mydeposit Scotland Tenancy Deposit Scheme.
Take a look at our Fee Schedule for details of charges that may apply during your tenancy. Charges for damages will be applied at the time of your accommodation inspection and will be payable immediately.
Our Landlord Registration Number is 849512/260/18051.
Our Scottish Letting Agent Registration is LARN2104007.
Once you have signed the agreement, you / your guarantor may be subject to Politically Exposed Person and sanction screening before the booking is progressed. This may be required by the Landlord of this property but Fresh will take care of everything for you please see our Booking Terms and Conditions for more information.
- For our Sample Tenancy Agreement please click here.
- For our 2024-25 Booking Terms and Conditions please click here.
- For our 2025-26 Booking Terms and Conditions please click here.
You can view our Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) here.
You can view our Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICR) here.
It's really important to read our our Tenancy Handbook. It includes important information that you'll need to know before you move in. From how to contact our friendly Residents Team and what you'll need to bring with you, to important fire safety information and useful wellbeing contacts. It's your one-stop guide living with Fresh.
You're connected whether you're cramming at your desk, being busy in the kitchen or sunning yourself on the terrace with our 100Mbps fibre optic wired connection and up to 100Mbps wireless service as standard throughout the building. You can connect up to 7 devices. Speed upgrades and product add-ons are available for a little more.
Our internet services are provided by our partner, G5 Technologies. Go to them with all your pre-arrival queries or problems on moving-in day. Reach their support team on 01224 443 896, email [email protected] and they'll be there for you.
Fresh is working in partnership with Howden for Students to provide some cover for the contents inside your room. You don't need to do anything to activate this cover, but it is important for you to check and ensure that you fully understand the protection provided and whether it is sufficient for your needs.
You can find out more here
Your policy number is: HH1819
Visit the review cover link to:
- Check what is covered
- Check how to make a claim
- Extend and personalise your cover
- Download the Howden app
You may find that you need to extend your cover to protect all of your possessions both inside and outside of
your home.
*T&Cs apply, see Howden for Students website for more information.