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Box Makers Yard, BS2

By Legal & General, urbanbubble

Award Winner 2024
4.61

4.61

(299 reviews)

£1,350-£2,775 pcm

Studios, 1, 2, 3 beds

Box Makers Yard is a rental only development, managed by Urbanbubble. It offers a range of 1, 2 and 3-bed apartments on offer with a variety of furnished and unfurnished options. These come with courtyard or city views, extra storage and private balconies or terraces. In addition, there are a range of flexible tenancy lengths up to 5 years. Additional facilities include a resident lounge with a games area, an air-conditioned gym with weekly fitness classes as well as a private rooftop dining suite with an outdoor terrace. Box Makers Yard is only a 12-minute walk away from the city centre and is only moments away from Temple Meads Station, Castle Park and Hannah Moore Primary School. Temple Gardens, Kings Street and the Harbourside are also within walking distance.
1st

Ranked 1st out of 18 in Bristol

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Templebridge Apartments, BS1

By Westmark Development Company

4.47

4.47

(6 reviews)

Templebridge apartments is located on Bristol Harbourside, in close proximity to Cabot Circus and Temple Meads train station. It comprises of just 22 apartments, most of which feature river views from spacious balconies and access to resident-only car parking.
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Ranked 2nd out of 18 in Bristol

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Factory No.1, BS3

By City & Country

4.38

4.38

(12 reviews)

Factory No. 1 in Bristol, BS3 is a residential development offering stylish 1 & 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom penthouses set around private gardens at the former Grade II listed tobacco factory. The development is a unique blend of history and modern living, with homes crafted from the old factory's buildings and new build apartments, all featuring light-filled interiors and premium specifications. The development is noted for its beautifully landscaped outside spaces and terrace gardens, providing an urban oasis close to the city center. Additionally, it offers convenient features like allocated parking for selected homes and an on-site concierge in a secure gated community
3rd

Ranked 3rd out of 18 in Bristol

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Hawkins & George, BS1

By Grainger

4.33

4.33

(43 reviews)

Located at Finzels Reach, Hawkins & George is in the heart of Bristol with over 194 homes to rent. The homes range from studios, 1 and 2 bed apartments. The scheme benefits from being located next to modern offices, bars, restaurants and coffee shops. As well as local amenities renters have onsite resident services team and 24-hour assistance from Grainger.
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Ranked 4th out of 18 in Bristol

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Frenchay Gardens, BS16

By Redrow

4.24

4.24

(23 reviews)

Frenchay Gardens by Redrow Homes sits in close proximity to Bristol. In addition to being just 6 miles away from the city, Frenchay is located just half a mile from J1 of the M32. Residents benefit from a range of local supermarkets and leisure facilities such as a cricket club and golf courses nearby.
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Ranked 5th out of 18 in Bristol

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Z (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Box Makers Yard, BS2

Mar 2025

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Great little community

Z (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Box Makers Yard, BS2

Mar 2025

Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

It's a very convenient location; Cabot a 5 minutes walk away, temple meads only a few mins, Sainsbury's downstairs. Bin collections- we just throw rubbish into a chute (when it's working) or drop rubbish into a bin room and it's taken care of. On street parking is limited but the building do have a private car park where you can rent a spot, it is quite pricey.

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

They are amazing for the most part. It's just when the management above the site managers don't let them do certain things. One example is, electric car charging now costs more at boxmakers than it does at a super charger. Double the price. But management can't do anything because the landlord arent budging. We already pay for parking and for them to charge such extortionate rates is not fair. Most buildings/work places offer free elec charging. If the rates were better, more people would go electric which would be better for the environment. LET THE SITE MANAGERS USE THEIR DISCRETION WHEN NEEDED. LET THEM MANAGE THEIR BUILDINGS

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

It's a great community, the staff are really good, every is friendly

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Sam T (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Invicta by A2Dominion Rental Only, BS1

Mar 2025

4
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4

Great view to Bristol harbour

Sam T (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Invicta by A2Dominion Rental Only, BS1

Mar 2025

Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

Great location! Nice view to the harbour and central location in Bristol. Lots of food and shops around the area too.

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

Mostly the broken window that we struggled with, apart from that everything is great.

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

The property wasn't cleaned property and we had carpet issues. It was fixed a month after but wished it was fix prior to our moving. Apart from that, all great.

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Anonymous name (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Canons Gate by A2Dominion Rental Only, BS1

Mar 2025

3
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The apartments are modern, secure, and well-located, making it a convenient place to live

Anonymous name (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Canons Gate by A2Dominion Rental Only, BS1

Mar 2025

Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

Canons gate is in a great location for bristol and the property is nice and modern. We had the ground floor apartment and it had access to the courtyard

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

It takes a while to get a response but our issues do get resolved eventually. Our bike got stolen a couple times, along with our parcels.

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

All the properties are advised at different prices, it will be good to research before moving in.

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Sara S (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Invicta by A2Dominion Rental Only, BS1

Mar 2025

4
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4

Nice and expensive

Sara S (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Invicta by A2Dominion Rental Only, BS1

Mar 2025

Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

Bristol's Harbourside is a vibrant neighbourhood -there are plenty of shops, shops, restaurants, bars. It is close to museum, cinemas and entertainment centres, such as the Bristol Aquarium, We The Curious museum, Arnolfini, and Watershed.

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

The building management could be more responsive given the price.

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

The rent has increased significantly over the past few years, despite no change in the services provided. Quite a shame.

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Matt W (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Canons Gate by A2Dominion Rental Only, BS1

Mar 2025

4
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4

Amazing location but paying a premium.

Matt W (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Canons Gate by A2Dominion Rental Only, BS1

Mar 2025

Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

Loved the location being so close to the harbour and walking distance to the city centre. More bars and shops have opened up in the area recently.

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

They can be a bit slow rectifying the issue but generally friendly and understanding.

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

Rent increase after a year as the price increase was a crazy % increase

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