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505 Dovetail, Box Makers Yard

Letting details

Let available date:
27/06/2026
Deposit:
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Furnish type:
Furnished
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This property is Built For Renters.

PROPERTY TYPE

Apartment

BEDROOMS

1

SIZE

538 sq ft

50 sq m

Key features

  • We are pet friendly*
  • Work from home spaces and residents club room
  • On site maintenance and management team
  • Close to Temple Meads train station
  • Decorate your apartment to make it your own*
  • Private dining rooms and roof top terrace gardens
  • Free gym and fitness studio to work out
  • Free secure fob access cycle storage
  • Concierge team on hand to support our residents
  • Allocated parking space and electric bays*

Description

Furnished 1-Bedroom Apartment

Discover modern city living at Box Makers Yard, a stylish build-to-rent community in the heart of Bristol. With beautifully designed apartments and exceptional resident amenities, this is more than just a place to live - it's a place to feel at home. Move-in ready, with 100mbps broadband included at no extra cost. Pets are welcome** and our on-site team can even help with personal touches such as shelves or décor changes**.

The Apartment
This stunning furnished one-bedroom apartment features floor-to-ceiling windows with blackout blinds, filling the space with natural light while ensuring a restful night's sleep.

Included in the bedroom are:
- King size bed with storage
- King size mattress
- Two bed-side tables with drawers

In the living/dining area you'll find:
- Three seater sofa
- Glass coffee table
- Media unit with storage
- Dining table and 4 chairs

The kitchen comes fully equipped with:
- Samsung oven
- Samsung ceramic hob
- Integrated fridge and freezer
- Integrated Beko dishwasher
- Beko washer/dryer (this is in a separate utility cupboard in the apartment)

This apartment has one en-suite bathroom. It has been designed with style in mind and each feature:
- Shower-over-bath
- Under-sink storage
- Large wall-mounted mirror
- Wall-mounted storage shelf
- Socket for shavers and electrical toothbrushes
- Heated towel rail

Renting at Box Makers Yard means you not only have a fantastic apartment to call home, but benefit from lots of extras, too:
- 24/7 concierge to help with any queries you may have
- Residents' club room with television, seating, pool table and kitchenette
- Residents only gym with studio and virtual classes
- Working from home space
- Two private dining rooms with outside space
- Residents' roof terrace for soaking up the sun
- Regular resident events
- Parcel collection
- Flexible tenancy lengths ranging from 12 months - 5 years
- Secure fob access systems and CCTV for added security

Box Makers Yard is located in Bristol City Centre. We're a 5 minute walk to Bristol Temple Meads station and close to a number of bus stops with routes across and out of Bristol. If you cycle we have plenty of cycle storage available! To get to Cabot Circus the walk will take around 15 minutes.

Interested? Get in touch with our friendly Resident Services team who'll be happy to help find the perfect apartment for you.


Disclaimer: These particulars, whilst believed to be accurate are set out as a general outline only for guidance and do not constitute any part of an offer or contract. Intending tenants should not rely on them as statements of representation of fact but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to their accuracy. Photos are for illustrative purposes only and may not be the specific apartment available, however they accurately represent the final fittings, fixtures and finishings of the apartments. All images shown are copyright. All measurements quoted are approximate as floor plans can differ as there are various different apartment layouts available.

** Terms and Conditions apply see the onsite team for further details.
COUNCIL TAXA payment made to your local authority in order to pay for local services like schools, libraries, and refuse collection. The amount you pay depends on the value of the property.Read more about council Tax in our glossary page.
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PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
Yes
GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
Yes
ACCESSIBILITYHow a property has been adapted to meet the needs of vulnerable or disabled individuals.Read more about accessibility in our glossary page.
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On-site perks of living at this Built for Renters development

Additional costs may apply for some services – please check the full property description above.

Roof terrace
Exclusive community
Shared workspace
Residents lounge
Gym
Balcony
Bike storage
Communal areas
Concierge
Fully managed
Games room
On site maintenance
Pets allowed
Private dining room
Professional management
Security
Social activities
Storage
Well connected
WiFi included

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505 Dovetail, Box Makers Yard

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About urbanbubble, Box Makers Yard

New Kingsley Road Bristol BS2 0GJ

Box Makers Yard is the creation of Legal & General ? and one of an exciting collection of destinations across the UK built specifically for rent.

They care about the same things you do. That?s why flexible contracts, no letting fees, free and fast broadband, gym, resident lounge, roof terrace, work from home space and an on-site team management and maintenance team come as standard.

Oh, and we?re pet-friendly too.

Welcome to renting as it should be.

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This development is rated 4.6 out of 5.0.

353 total reviews

This all-time rating combines reviewer scores for Experience, Value, Location, Facilities, Management and Design as well as the age and verification status of each review.

Experience

4.6

Value

4.3

Location

4.7

Facilities

4.7

Management

4.5

Design

4.7

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  • Box Makers Yard, BS2

    Verified resident

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    May 2026

    Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating

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

    Good - close to temple meads, quick walk to the mall, sainsburys downstairs Bad - far from the university of bristol

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

    Mainly maintenance requests take about 1 day, longest would be a week? Bin chute sometimes is a problem but gets managed relatively quicky.

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

    Nothing major, the community at Box Makers is great, the neighbours are also great and the staff are very kind!

    5

    Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating

  • Box Makers Yard, BS2

    Verified resident

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    Apr 2026

    Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating

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

    I really enjoy living in this area as it offers a great balance of convenience and comfort. There are plenty of local shops, restaurants, and cafes within walking distance, making day-to-day life easy. Transport links are reliable and accessible, which is ideal for commuting. The streets are generally quiet and well-maintained, and I’ve found the neighbourhood to feel safe and welcoming. Parking can occasionally be limited at busy times, but overall it’s a pleasant place to live with a good community feel.

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

    The building management has responded quite well whenever I’ve raised any issues. They are generally quick to reply, professional in their approach, and make a clear effort to resolve problems efficiently. Communication is straightforward, and I’ve found them to be helpful and reliable overall.

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

    One thing I wish I had known before moving in is how popular the facilities are at peak times, especially the gym and communal areas, as they can get quite busy. Aside from that, everything has been very positive and has met or exceeded my expectations.

    5

    Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating

  • Box Makers Yard, BS2

    Unverified

    Apr 2026

    Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating

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

    Close to shops and staff friendly always staff available night ans day. Can be loud at weekend but thats city life

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

    Staff responded well and a follow-up call was to make sure I was happy

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

    More balcony available to more apartments easily way for a bit of fresh air

    5

    Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating

  • Box Makers Yard, BS2

    Verified resident

    HomeViews has verified the reviewer as a resident of this development.

    Apr 2026

    Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating

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

    Nice area with useful shops and cafes nearby. Good transport links and open spaces close by. Quiet and pleasant place to live.

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

    Building management has been helpful and professional when issues were raised. They communicate clearly and usually respond within a reasonable time, with maintenance handled efficiently.

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

    I wish I had known how convenient the location is, with shops, transport links and open spaces all nearby. The building is also quieter and better maintained than expected.

    5

    Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating

  • Box Makers Yard, BS2

    Verified resident

    HomeViews has verified the reviewer as a resident of this development.

    Feb 2026

    Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating

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

    It’s great being so close to Temple Meads station, having the Sainsbury’s local store handy and lots of coffee shops . Walking in to the centre is easy through Castle Park. Parking for visitors is a bit of a challenge though.

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

    Very speedily and efficiently. Bulbs changed without fuss

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

    The bin are gets very full at weekends. We try to remember to do our recycling etc mid week

    5

    Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating

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*This is the average speed from the provider with the fastest broadband package available at this postcode. The average speed displayed is based on the download speeds of at least 50% of customers at peak time (8pm to 10pm). Fibre/cable services at the postcode are subject to availability and may differ between properties within a postcode. Speeds can be affected by a range of technical and environmental factors. The speed at the property may be lower than that listed above. You can check the estimated speed and confirm availability to a property prior to purchasing on the broadband provider's website. Providers may increase charges. The information is provided and maintained by Decision Technologies Limited.
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