The Mill House, edinburgh

The Mill House Edinburgh Student Accommodation

The place you live can affect how easily your university routine comes together. A manageable commute, a room that suits the way you live and facilities you can actually use all matter once lectures, coursework and everyday errands start competing for your time.

The Mill House is located on Gorgie Road in Edinburgh, putting students within reach of several university campuses as well as shops, transport links, gyms and places to eat. The residence offers both en-suite rooms in shared flats and private studios, so students can choose between a more social setup and greater independence.

With furnished rooms, bills included and shared spaces for studying and spending time with other residents, the mill house edinburgh offers a practical base for students living in the city.

About The Mill House

Not everyone approaches student accommodation in the same way. Some students enjoy sharing a flat and having people around after lectures, while others would rather have their own kitchen and bathroom at the end of the day.

The Mill House caters to both preferences. Students can choose an en-suite room within a shared apartment or move into a self-contained studio, depending on their budget and how much privacy they want.

The shared accommodation gives residents access to communal areas where they can cook and spend time with flatmates. Studios, meanwhile, keep the main parts of everyday living within one private space.

There are also dedicated areas for studying and relaxing around the residence, including a study lounge, garden and outdoor courtyards. For students who spend long days at university, having somewhere to work or take a break without leaving the building can be useful.

The Mill House Address & Location

Address: The Mill House, 396–400 Gorgie Road, Edinburgh EH11 2RN, United Kingdom

The Mill House is located in Gorgie, a district of Edinburgh with easy access to the city center and beyond, with frequent buses to the city center and neighbouring areas.

The property is located within walking distance of the Gorgie Road Bus Corridor, providing easy access to academic campuses and other parts of the city. For lengthier journeys across Edinburgh, Scotland and beyond, Haymarket Train Station is also nearby.

Every day shopping is at Sainsbury’s and Tesco Express close to the accommodation for students. Fountain Park offers other opportunities for eating, shopping and leisure activities, and neighbouring cafés and restaurants offer students locations to meet friends without the need to travel into the city center.

If you enjoy spending leisure time outside, head down to Saughton Park. For a change of environment, Edinburgh Central Library is another alternative if you want to study away from your lodgings.

Life at The Mill House Edinburgh

Living at the Mill House Edinburgh means having many of the places students use during the week within reasonable reach.

Gorgie has a mix of supermarkets, cafés, restaurants and local services, so picking up groceries or grabbing something to eat does not have to involve a long trip. Caledonia Cafe & Bistro is a nearby option for coffee and food, while The Fountain provides another place to eat with friends.

Fountain Park is particularly useful when you want something to do outside university. The complex brings together leisure, entertainment and food options, giving residents another destination close to home.

There are also a number of gyms nearby like Fitness Street and PureGym Edinburgh West. Saughton Park features open space for walking or running and the Gorgie district surrounding it has local pubs such as Luckies and The Tynecastle Arms for evenings with friends.

It’s also a good location for students who need to travel frequently. Getting to campus or heading home during the holidays is very uncomplicated, with bus routes nearby and Haymarket within reach.

Why Choose The Mill House?

Students usually have a few practical questions in mind when comparing accommodation: How much will the room cost? What is included? How far is university? And is there enough space outside the bedroom to study or spend time with other people?

The Mill House addresses these through a choice of room types, included bills and a range of shared facilities.

Some of the main reasons to consider the property include:

• En-suite rooms in shared flats and private studio apartments.

• Fully furnished accommodation.

• Wi-Fi, electricity, gas, heating and water included in the rent.

• Dedicated study lounge.

• Lounge area, garden and outdoor courtyards.

• Pool table and table football.

• Communal kitchen in shared accommodation.

• 24-hour security and CCTV.

• Secure door entry and on-site security.

• On-site maintenance.

• Bike storage and car parking.

• Close access to supermarkets, gyms, parks and public transport.

The combination works particularly well for students who want some choice in how they live. You can opt for shared accommodation if you enjoy a more social setup, or choose a studio if having your own space matters more.

Room Types & Weekly Rent

The Mill House Edinburgh has several room categories across its en-suite and studio accommodation. Prices begin at £176 per week, with the higher-priced options offering larger or more private living arrangements.

Room Type	Weekly Rent
Bronze En-suite	From £176
Silver En-suite	From £180
Silver Studio	From £180
Attic En-suite	From £189
Gold En-suite	From £190
Attic Plus En-suite	From £194
Gold Studio	From £220
Bronze Studio	From £225
Platinum Studio	From £239
Premier Studio	From £243

Weekly prices can change depending on tenancy length and room availability.

En-suite Rooms

The en-suite categories include Bronze, Silver, Attic, Attic Plus and Gold options.

Students choosing one of these rooms have their own bedroom and private bathroom while sharing communal areas with other residents. The arrangement can suit students who want personal space without moving into a completely self-contained apartment.

Prices start from £176 per week for the Bronze En-suite, while the Premier options sit at the higher end of the listed prices.

Studio Apartments

Students who prefer more independence can choose from Silver, Gold, Bronze, Platinum and Premier Studios.

A studio gives you your own living setup, including a private kitchen and bathroom. This removes the need to share the main facilities with flatmates and can suit students who prefer quieter, more independent accommodation.

Studio prices start from £180 per week for the Silver Studio and go up to £243 per week for the Premier Studio.

Attic En-suite Rooms

The Attic and Attic Plus En-suite categories provide another choice for students who want an en-suite room within shared accommodation.

Prices start from £189 per week for the Attic En-suite and £194 for the Attic Plus En-suite, giving students another price point between the standard en-suite and higher-priced studio options.

What's Included at The Mill House?

Keeping track of separate household bills can make budgeting harder, particularly during the first few months of university. At The Mill House, several of the main household costs are already included in the rent.

Your accommodation fee covers:

• High-speed Wi-Fi

• Electricity

• Gas

• Heating

• Water

This means students do not have to arrange separate utility payments for these services after moving in. Having them included also makes it easier to work out how much accommodation will cost each week before adding food, travel and other personal expenses.

Facilities at The Mill House

The Mill House Edinburgh has facilities for different parts of student life, from finding somewhere to work through a busy deadline period to spending time with friends after lectures.

Study Facilities

Students have access to a dedicated study lounge within the property.

It gives residents another place to work when they want a break from studying in their room, whether they're catching up on coursework, revising for exams or working through assignments.

Social & Communal Spaces

The shared areas give residents places to spend time outside their rooms.

• Lounge area

• Garden

• Outdoor courtyards

• Pool table

• Table football

• Communal kitchen

The lounge and outdoor areas can be useful for relaxing between classes, while the pool table and table football offer simple ways to spend time with other residents. The communal kitchen is also part of the shared setup for students living in accommodation where kitchen facilities are shared.

Security & Support

The Mill House includes several features that support residents throughout their stay:

• 24-hour security

• CCTV monitoring

• Secure door entry

• On-site security

• On-site maintenance

• Central air conditioning

These facilities give students access to support within the property while secure entry and CCTV add another layer of security to the building.

Laundry & Storage

Bike storage is available for residents, which is useful for students who cycle to university or around Edinburgh.

Additional Facilities

The property also includes:

• Car parking

• Vending machine

These facilities add a few practical extras to the accommodation, particularly for students managing busy university schedules.

Universities Near The Mill House Edinburgh

The Mill House Edinburgh is within reach of several universities and specialist campuses across the city. The distance varies depending on the campus, so students should consider their specific university building rather than looking only at the institution's main address.

University	Distance
Edinburgh Napier University – Merchiston Campus	1.60 miles
Edinburgh Napier University – Morningside Campus	1.78 miles
Edinburgh Napier University – Craiglockhart Campus	1.83 miles
Edinburgh Napier University – 42 Colinton Road Campus	1.87 miles
Edinburgh College of Art	2.55 miles
Edinburgh Napier University – Screen Academy	2.71 miles
Edinburgh Napier University – Sighthill Campus	2.77 miles
University of Edinburgh – King's Buildings Campus	3.41 miles
University of Edinburgh Business School	3.60 miles
Heriot-Watt University Edinburgh Campus	3.99 miles
Academy of Music and Sound Edinburgh	5.70 miles
University of Edinburgh – Little France Campus	5.80 miles
University of Edinburgh – Easter Bush Campus	6.81 miles
Queen Margaret University	13.14 miles

Students at Edinburgh Napier University have several nearby campuses to choose from, with Merchiston, Morningside, Craiglockhart and 42 Colinton Road all less than two miles from the property.

The University of Edinburgh's King's Buildings Campus and Business School are also within a reasonable distance, while Heriot-Watt University's Edinburgh Campus is just under four miles away. Students attending specialist institutions such as Edinburgh College of Art or the Academy of Music and Sound can also travel from The Mill House without being based far from the main parts of the city.

Transport Options Near The Mill House Edinburgh

Getting around Edinburgh from The Mill House is fairly straightforward, with bus services close to the property and a major railway station within reach.

The Gorgie Road Bus Corridor is nearby and provides regular bus connections to central Edinburgh and other parts of the city. For students travelling further afield, Haymarket Train Station is also close by and offers rail connections across Scotland and beyond.

Transport	Details
Nearby Bus Stop	Gorgie Road Bus Corridor
Railway Station	Haymarket Train Station

The nearby bus corridor is particularly useful for students travelling to university during the week, while Haymarket is handy for longer journeys, including trips home during university holidays.

For shorter journeys, walking or cycling can also be practical depending on where you're heading. With the city centre, local shops and several university campuses accessible from the area, students have different ways to manage their daily commute.

The transport links also make it easier to reach other parts of Edinburgh when you want to meet friends, visit the city centre or spend a day away from the accommodation.

Nearby Places

The Mill House is surrounded by the everyday places students are likely to use during the week, from supermarkets and gyms to cafés, parks and study spaces.

Stay Active Nearby

Students who prefer to keep their workouts close to home have two nearby gym options:

• Fitness Street

• PureGym Edinburgh West

Both give residents a place to fit exercise around lectures and coursework without having to travel across the city.

Shops, Essentials & Weekend Browsing

Regular grocery shopping is easy to manage from the property, with supermarkets nearby.

Shopping & Leisure

• Fountain Park

Supermarkets

• Sainsbury's

• Tesco Express

Fountain Park is particularly useful when you want more than somewhere to shop. Its mix of restaurants, entertainment and leisure facilities gives students somewhere to spend time outside university.

Healthcare Within Easy Reach

• Western General Hospital

Having access to a major hospital in Edinburgh can be useful when healthcare is needed during the academic year.

Cafés & Restaurants

There are places nearby for everything from a quick coffee to a meal with friends.

Cafés

• Caledonia Cafe & Bistro

Restaurants

• Caledonia Cafe & Bistro

• The Fountain

Caledonia Cafe & Bistro works well for a coffee or casual meal, while The Fountain gives students another nearby option when they want to eat out.

Libraries & Study Spaces

• Edinburgh Central Library

Students who need somewhere quieter than their accommodation can use Edinburgh Central Library for independent study. It also gives residents a change of setting during longer periods of coursework or revision.

Green Spaces

• Saughton Park

Saughton Park provides open space for walking, running or simply getting outside after spending time indoors studying. It can also be a useful place to take a break at weekends.

Pubs & Social Spots

Students looking to meet friends in the evening have a couple of local options nearby:

• Luckies

• The Tynecastle Arms

These venues give residents places to meet socially without needing to travel into central Edinburgh every time they want to go out.

Is The Mill House Edinburgh Right for You?

Choosing student accommodation in Edinburgh often comes down to how you prefer to spend your time outside lectures. Some students want their own studio and as much privacy as possible, while others would rather share a flat and have people around them. The Mill House Edinburgh offers both setups, so your choice can come down to your budget and preferred routine.

Students Who Prefer Shared Accommodation

The en-suite rooms suit students who like having other people around while keeping their bedroom and bathroom private.

Shared accommodation can be a good fit if you enjoy cooking with flatmates, having conversations after lectures or simply knowing there are other students around when you come back from university.

Students Who Want Their Own Space

The studio options give residents their own living space, kitchen and bathroom.

This setup may suit students who prefer a quieter routine or want more control over their day-to-day living arrangements. The Mill House has several studio categories, ranging from the Silver Studio through to the Premier Studio, with different prices to consider.

Students Who Want Bills Included

The rent covers Wi-Fi, electricity, gas, heating and water.

For students working with a fixed accommodation budget, having these household costs included can make it easier to keep track of spending. There is no need to arrange separate utility payments for the main services after moving in.

Students Who Like Having Places to Study

The dedicated study lounge gives residents somewhere to work outside their bedroom.

This can be particularly useful during assessment periods, when you may want a quieter setting for revision or simply need a change from studying in the same room every day.

Students who like social space in common

The Mill House features a number of social facilities for tenants to spend time away from their rooms.

Students can unwind in the lounge, garden and outdoor courtyards, or socialise with fellow residents on the pool table and table football. The common kitchen also helps to make the social aspect of shared accommodation.

Students Want Easy Transport Around Edinburgh

The Gorgie location is great for students who regularly need to travel to different parts of Edinburgh.

Nearby Gorgie Road Bus Corridor and Haymarket Train Station connect for longer journeys. You have supermarkets, gyms, restaurants, green areas, a library, and many routine tasks can be done here without having to travel into the city center.

Students who require on-site support

The property benefits from 24-hour security, CCTV, secure door entry, and on-site security, plus on-site maintenance.

These features can be valuable for students who desire support within their housing, instead of having to deal with each issue themselves.

To summarise, The Mill House Edinburgh is ideal for students wanting both en-suite shared accommodation and private studios, with convenient access to university, shopping and leisure amenities.