Wake up on weekends and take a few steps from your student accommodation to join the throng of people flowing through Portobello Road markets. Peel off the main street and grab coffee from Coffee Plant as you plot your next move. Head over to Kensington High Street or Westfield London to shop. See an afternoon flick at the beautifully restored Electric Cinema, or wander through the palace gardens from Kensington Palace to Hyde Park. Hang out with friends in the evening catching a gig at Mau Mau Bar or jump on a bus to go into the West End or Soho for a night of clubbing or a meal out.

Enjoy a superbly central location where you can walk a couple of minutes’ to Notting Hill tube station or connect with the many buses that run along Holland Park Avenue. Take the bus for a 20-minute journey to Imperial College, or hop on the tube and be in Bloomsbury in half an hour. Attend classes at University College London (UCL) or make your way to King’s College London in roughly the same time. You’ll have no problem getting from A to B and exploring the capital with buses, tubes and cycle paths right by your home.

If you like staying on top of your fitness you’ll love using the gym at Bowden Court - Notting Hill where you can squeeze in a run on the treadmill before class. Play pool in the lounge area or sit over breakfast or dinner in the dining room getting to know fellow residents. Head back to your room to study or sit in the study lounge and review your day’s notes. Use the Wi-Fi that’s included in your rent along with all your bills and contents insurance.

Pick the option that’s right for you with a choice of different sized dorm rooms, single, twin and triple bedrooms. You’ll have plenty of time to focus on the books with cleaning taken care of and a laundry on site to get your washing done fast. There’s no need to give a second’s thought to your safety with CCTV throughout and secure door entry. If you’ve been out cycling, return your bike to the bike rack then relax in the lounge watching TV.