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3.5 / 5
3.5 / 5
2.7 mi from University of Bristol - Clifton Campus View map
  • 45 mins
  • 9 mins
  • 26 mins
2.7 mi from University of Bristol - Clifton Campus View map
  • 45 mins
  • 9 mins
  • 26 mins

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It is a great place, I love it. I especially love the environment here. I can see those lovely flowers and squirrels almost everyday. And I got friendly flatmates, they are nice and international. The infrastructure is also well-equipped. They are close to me. Fantastic! There are everything I need!

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By member13117402
On 2nd October 24
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It is a great place, I love it. I especially love the environment here. I can see those lovely flowers and squirrels almost everyday. And I got friendly flatmates, they are nice and international. The infrastructure is also well-equipped. They are close to me. Fantastic! There are everything I need!

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By member13117402
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Student Review: 3.1 /5
By member4120605 On 17th October 24 verified Verified student

It was good but the rooms were pretty old compared to other accomadations ive seen

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Student Review: 2.9 /5
By member4117447 On 3rd October 24 verified Verified student

Very average accomodation, it’s obvious the building has seen its best days. It was sufficient but nothing I would be enthusiastic about

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Student Review: 4.9 /5
By member13117402 On 2nd October 24 verified Verified student

It is a great place, I love it. I especially love the environment here. I can see those lovely flowers and squirrels almost everyday. And I got friendly flatmates, they are nice and international. The infrastructure is also well-equipped. They are close to me. Fantastic! There are everything I need!

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Student Review: 4.1 /5
By member5116610 On 30th September 24 verified Verified student

Good rooms with nice social space. Wifi connection perfect and alright location.

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Student Review: 3.4 /5
By member662242 On 9th September 21 verified Verified student

Alright sized rooms but only single beds in the catered area. Catered food is quite s*** and repetitive and breakfast finishes too early to get it most days. Don't come here if you're looking to focus on study and get much sleep bc thats not going to happen. If you can look past the s*** food, Badock Catered is the place to be. Amazing people and non-stop parties. Stoke Bishop is great and you'll have the time of your life.

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Student Review: 3.1 /5
By member959270 On 29th May 21 verified Verified student

badock hall 6 was a s***hole tbh it was very rusty very old hated that catered suite the food always look expired

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Student Review: 2.3 /5
By member1344449 On 15th December 19 verified Verified student

The hall is very old (50+). The rooms are spacious but outdated. Mould can be seen around, as well as suspicious stains on the carpet. Catered blocks haven't been refurbished in a very long time. The shared bathrooms were poorly designed (3 sinks, 2 showers, 1 toilet...). Heating works based on a motion sensor, it's very cold when you wake up in the winter... Standard catered is quite expensive (£180 ± a week) for what it is really worth. Breakfast food is alright, dinner food not so much. Meat is often under or overcooked, vegetables and salad isn't tasty. Meal times aren't very convenient (breakfast from 7:30 to 9 on weekdays, dinner from 6 to 7:30). Diner is usually a nice moment to socialise and chill, but this does not make up for all the rest. Staff is really nice but reception desk is often closed. Communal spaces are very old, equipment is broken, tennis courts are left unmaintained. Fire alarms frequently run off in the night, be prepared for that.

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Student Review: 3.7 /5
By member436525 On 14th March 19 verified Verified student

DO NOT GO BADOCK CATERED! Very bad value for money, place is falling apart, JUST DON'T! Badock self-catered, is a different story. The flats are newly built, you get a double bed, a really spacious room thats modernly furnished. You do have to share a bathroom but we have 4 between 10 and they are massive and the showers are AMAZINGLY powerful! Also there is a community feel for each unit and you get to know the other floors really well. Value for money wise, considering its Bristol, I think is really good, you are not paying for an over fancy old building thats hard to heat (like you are with wills). I have loved my time in Badock self-catered and would choose it again in a heart beat!

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Student Review: 1 /5
By member1136421 On 8th March 19 verified Verified student

Shocking lack of care for the buildings- dirty rubbish area not cleaned properly, old rooms with drab furniture, flimsy locks, grim lack of care. All for the ridiculously expensive package with food that is a complete rip off. There are no cooking facilities in the 'kitchens' if you want to get yourself any meal not provided except microwaves, shops are miles away. Someone killed themselves in there the other day. Shame on you, Bristol university, you rake in our money and give back total lack of care. There is noone to turn to if people are in need save inexperienced and lightweight 'support' staff.

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Student Review: 4.1 /5
By member1031283 On 5th April 18 verified Verified student

Self catered blocks are brand new and extremely nice. A huge step up from the catered blocks. The rooms are larger and a comfy small double bed as well. The bathrooms are also new and there are 3 shared between 10 people. The bathrooms are cleaned regularly and the kitchen is cleaned once a week. If you are fixed on a Stoke bishop hall I'd pick this after Hiatt Baker self catered. You get the stoke bishop social life with great living accommodation! great bonus is if you're feeling lazy and can't be asked to cook then just head over to catered meals and pay for a meal :)

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Student Review: 4 /5
By member1326770 On 11th June 17 verified Verified student

Upper units are decent; great room sizes and overall great social - the formals are fab. Druggy rep but it's really not that bad. Has really good work spaces, gym is basic, and think they're revamping more units to include social spaces.

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Student Review: 3.4 /5
By member926595 On 29th May 17 verified Verified student

Great place and bar, expensive and s***** for what it js

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Student Review: 3.4 /5
By member823577 On 10th August 16 verified Verified student

Great fun experience living in Badock Hall, despite so terrible food!

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Student Review: 3 /5
By member723368 On 1st August 16 verified Verified student

Horrid food, shabby rooms, over priced and the best fun you will ever have. No one ever wants to leave Badock.

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Student Review: 4.3 /5
By member622449 On 15th May 16 verified Verified student

So much partying it's crazy. Nice people, good work spaces and great bar.

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Student Review: 3.3 /5
By member116743 On 23rd April 15 verified Verified student

good social scene and sick people

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Student Review: 3.3 /5
By member116616 On 23rd April 15 verified Verified student

Poor facilities but great social aspect.

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Student Review: 1.7 /5
By member116559 On 22nd April 15 verified Verified student

Bad atmosphere - cliquey, druggy and full of arrogant people. Would absolutely not recommend Badock to anyone who is expecting a normal uni experience.

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Student Review: 4.5 /5
By member86399 On 22nd April 15 verified Verified student

Really social, nice environment and well run.

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Student Review: 4.3 /5
By member86374 On 21st April 15 verified Verified student

does fit the 'edgy' stereotype but couldn't be happier here (and I'm not edgy at all...)

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Student Review: 1.5 /5
By member96350 On 21st April 15 verified Verified student

Awful value for money, my room was falling apart- drawers wouldn't open, tap leaked, chairs were broken, wardrobe wouldn't shut, mattress had a slit in and the windows had mould. The food was grim and all year I was surrounded by snobby kids. Hated Badock no lie!

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Student Review: 3.7 /5
By JumpingHerbivore8655 On 21st April 15 verified Verified student

Really fun social hall, not the best looking but worth it for the quality of people

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