Walk to Coventry University from Mercia Lodge in just four minutes. Catch a bus to Warwick University and get there in 30. If you need a change of scene, the train to Birmingham only takes 20 minutes and you can get to London in just over an hour.
Even though there are dozens of cafés and bars close to home, you might decide that you’re happy to hang out at Mercia Lodge. There’s space to study in your room, and you’re guaranteed a good night’s sleep on the comfy three-quarter sized bed. You have your own bathroom and your own fitted kitchen, too.
Take advantage of the great communal areas on the ground floor: socialise with friends in the student lounge or have movie night in the cinema room, which has plenty of sofas and squashy bean bags. Don’t forget the bring the popcorn! If you’re too busy to take a break, you can study together - there’s free Wi-Fi throughout the building. The the on-site gym is the perfect place to blow off some steam, or you could challenge your friends to a game of pool or ping-pong in the games room.
All your bills are included in your rent, and you can keep your cupboards well-stocked at the local supermarket, which is a three-minute walk from home. When you don’t want to cook there’s a restaurants right across the street, or try 2 Tone Café & Simmer Down Restaurant, for a taste of authentic Caribbean food. When you get back home to Mercia Lodge, there’s a swipe-card entry system and CCTV, for your peace of mind.
