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0.2 mi from University of Cambridge - Main Campus View map
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0.2 mi from University of Cambridge - Main Campus View map
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Beautiful house with big rooms and close to central Cambridge. I wish there was a social space like a living room so that roommates could interact regularly. Our house often takes a while to get cleaned so our kitchen is quite messy. But overall I loved living here!

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By member6111035
On 12th June 24
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Most helpful review

Beautiful house with big rooms and close to central Cambridge. I wish there was a social space like a living room so that roommates could interact regularly. Our house often takes a while to get cleaned so our kitchen is quite messy. But overall I loved living here!

Value for money
Location
Property management
Cleaning
Social spaces
Social experience
Internet / Wifi
By member6111035
On 12th June 24
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A guarantor is a person who signs a contract to agree to pay your rent if you are unable to. Most university accommodation requires a guarantor, and this applies to both domestic and international students.

Will I need to pay a deposit on student accommodation?

Most likely, yes, you’ll need to pay a deposit. This will be refunded at the end of your stay as long as there is no damage to the room or property.

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Student Review: 3.4 /5
By member6111035 On 12th June 24 verified Verified student

Beautiful house with big rooms and close to central Cambridge. I wish there was a social space like a living room so that roommates could interact regularly. Our house often takes a while to get cleaned so our kitchen is quite messy. But overall I loved living here!

Value for money
Location
Property management
Cleaning
Social spaces
Social experience
Internet / Wifi
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Student Review: 1.4 /5
By member1150189 On 1st August 20 verified Verified student

College claims to have student well-being as primary goal but really just another corporate entity attempting to maximise profit.

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Student Review: 1.6 /5
By Timour Wielemans On 13th June 19 verified Verified student

Awful and unhelpful management. College claims to have student well-being as primary goal but really just another corporate entity attempting to maximise profit. Internet cuts regularly. Old plumbing system such that it requires a pump to bring water to the top floor, which you may hear throughout the night. Drainage of shower is poor which led to regular flooding resulting in damp. Half of the kitchen appliance do not work.

Value for money
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Cleaning
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Social experience
Internet / Wifi
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