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Elliott's Yard, CV1

By urbanbubble, NSG Developments Ltd

Award Winner 2024
4.74

4.74

(42 reviews)

£1,050-£1,780 pcm

1, 2 beds

Elliott's Yard is a Build to Rent development in Coventry. The development offers 1 and 2 bedroom apartments. Additionally, residents benefit from a 24-hour onsite team, two residents' lounges and optional onsite parking.
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Ranked 1st out of 7 in Coventry

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Herbert House, CV4

By Wise Living

4.37

4.37

(14 reviews)

Situated to the west of Coventry, Herbert House is located in the heart of Tile Hill’s residential area. With transport links, a great selection of local shops and amenities and an outstanding choice of schools on its doorstep, the development is aimed at families, commuters and young professionals looking for a new build property.
2nd

Ranked 2nd out of 7 in Coventry

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Simple Life at Spirit Quarters, CV2

By Simple Life Homes

4.05

4.05

(5 reviews)

Spirit Quarters is a multi-million pound regeneration project north east of Coventry. It is located just 3 miles from the city centre. Also, the site offers residents a central location with an array of local parks, leisure facilities.
3rd

Ranked 3rd out of 7 in Coventry

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Deram Parke, CV4

By Barratt Homes

3.92

3.92

(25 reviews)

Located on the edge of Coventry, Deram Parke offers a selection of contemporary 3 and 4 bedroom homes. The development is close to Canley town centre, and Coventry city centre is just a short drive away.
4th

Ranked 4th out of 7 in Coventry

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Bluebell Wood, CV3

By Persimmon Homes

3.88

3.88

(38 reviews)

Bluebell Wood is a development by Persimmon Homes situated in the suburb of Willenhall on the outskirts of Coventry.
5th

Ranked 5th out of 7 in Coventry

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IS (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Elliott's Yard, CV1

Mar 2025

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Positive experience, would recommend

IS (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Elliott's Yard, CV1

Mar 2025

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

I am very pleased with the location of this development, close to the city centre and just a few minutes walk to the closest bus stop. Shops very close by within a 5 minute walk. Superstores within a 10 minute drive. Bin collection timely and clean. Parking on site is limited due to availability but can park at a restaurant 1 minute walk away.

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

They’ve sorted things out in a timely manner, good communication

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

Electric water heating, not used to having the hot water having a limited tank then needing to be reheated, no gas on site.

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Ben P (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Elliott's Yard, CV1

Mar 2025

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

Excellent Elliot’s Yard

Ben P (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Elliott's Yard, CV1

Mar 2025

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

Excellent location. 10 min walk to the city centre and close to the Fargo village complex. Very good service from the onsite concierge team

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

Excellent service with the onsite maintenance team working really efficiently to resolve any issues. Big shout out to Paddy who provides excellent service in sorting out any minor apartment issues.

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

Great location. The nearby Wild Card gym Is a great gym service not far from the apartments. As well as BIB noodle restaurant which is great

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Manager response

Dear Ben, Thank you so much for your kind review—and for being with us since the very beginning. It means a lot to have residents like you who have been part of Elliott’s Yard from day one. We're really pleased to hear you're enjoying the apartments, the communal spaces, and the location. Your shout-outs to the concierge team and to Paddy from maintenance will definitely be passed on—they’ll be thrilled to know their efforts are appreciated. Thanks again for taking the time to share your experience. We're glad to have you as part of the community. Best regards, Peter Benko Community and Operations Manager

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Mar 2025


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UA (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Simple Life at Spirit Quarters, CV2

Dec 2024

4
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The development is typical of any other new build development

UA (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Simple Life at Spirit Quarters, CV2

Dec 2024

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

Parking is tight. The 2 spaces for each property don't give you enough room to open your car doors. Sometimes the bin lorries can't get past parked cars so they just leave the bins full for another 2 weeks. The developers aren't very supportive when trying to tackle antisocial behaviour from neighbours. I have had to call the police due to being blocked in by neighbours. The road is very quiet as it's a cul de sac.

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

Yes but you have to be very stern and persistent before action takes place.

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

How much the rent would increase and how tight the parking is. If you have one car your neighbours will try and encroach on your space. People have too many cars, too many visitors. Prepare to be blocked into your own driveway.

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Manager response

Hello, Thank you for your feedback. We will be sure to take on board your comments. We're sorry to hear that you are not happy with your rental increase. Unfortunately, as a business, our rents have to aligned with that of the local market and we have seen rents across the UK rise considerably in the last few years. We do try to take a considered approach for our residents staying with us, to get a balanced approach to any increases. We're pleased to hear that you'd recommend Simple Life to others.

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Anonymous, Simple Life

Dec 2024

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Jonathan L (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Herbert House, CV4

Oct 2024

4
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4

A convenient placed, high-quality, spaceous and clean apartment

Jonathan L (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Herbert House, CV4

Oct 2024

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

Positives: - Within a 5-8 minute drive away from local shops and amenities such as Saisbury's, Aldi and Cannon Park Shopping Centre - A 5 minutes drive away from Tile Hill Primary Care Centre (containing a GP and Dental services) as well as Tile Hill Library - A 2 minute drive (10 minute walk) from Cromwell Garage, making convenient for MOT testing - 4 minute drive from Tile Hill Station (has free parking) - 11 minute drive from Coventry City - Apartment comes with a parking slot and there is visitor parking behind the building. Negatives - No food waste bin - Neighbours (both within and outside the building) can be quite noisy at night. E.g. Playing loud bass-heavy music at night - The bin shed lock breaks frequently and neighbours do not even bother to lock the shed door after use.

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

Wise Living's Fixflo online reporting system makes handling maintenance issues very convenient. Issues that are not deemed to be the tenant's fault will be repaired for free. Landlord/building management respond quite quickly to emails and will send out PSA emails to all building tenants to notify them of notable issues.

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

Get yourself a portable air conditioner because the Apartment can reach up to around 31°C Buy a curtain and curtain holder for the large window, since it does not come with one.

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Tenant (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Herbert House, CV4

Oct 2024

5
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This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
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Quiet neighbourhood and modern apartments

Tenant (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Herbert House, CV4

Oct 2024

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

The area is quiet and close to shops such as big and small supermarkets. Easy access to the town centre.

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

Yes although sometimes it took a little time to tix small issues such as leaky tap

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

Layout of the rooms can be slightly awkward but not a big issue

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