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Robert Bakewell Reviews

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#21 out of 30 halls at Loughborough University

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So good with large kitchens that make it so easy to socialize. The location is near to the library and in the middle of lectures and Holywell which is very useful. Being in the student village makes seeing friends really easy also.

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So good with large kitchens that make it so easy to socialize. The location is near to the library and in the middle of lectures and Holywell which is very useful. Being in the student village makes seeing friends really easy also.

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Student Review: 3.9 /5
By member6122769 On 30th October 24 verified Verified student

location is further out from most of the uni buildings except for the engineering departments but is located in the student village so goos sense o community

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Student Review: 4.6 /5
By member8120828 On 18th October 24 verified Verified student

Top 3 accommodations on Campus. Would highly recommend.

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Student Review: 4.1 /5
By meg2024 On 18th October 24 verified Verified student

Had an amazing time in robert bakewell ! the community feel was great and its was the ideal location being in the student village- i was close enough to pretty much everything i needed!

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Student Review: 4.1 /5
By member13111716 On 22nd June 24 verified Verified student

Great place to stay however the common room was more just a glorified storage room that was never really used to its full potential and expensive hall subs should have been used in more events that made it better value for money. A Great kitchen and more social flats utilised the space well but my flat was rather unsocial so it was underutilised.

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Student Review: 3.3 /5
By member5111294 On 13th June 24 verified Verified student

Main issues were with wifi, but this is usually resolved within an hour.

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Student Review: 4.6 /5
By member4111151 On 12th June 24 verified Verified student

So good with large kitchens that make it so easy to socialize. The location is near to the library and in the middle of lectures and Holywell which is very useful. Being in the student village makes seeing friends really easy also.

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Student Review: 3.7 /5
By Alex_houch On 12th June 24 verified Verified student

Has been overall a really fun year in the hall. Loved all the amenities and the space I have in my room, however did think the common room could’ve been improved when compared to similar halls like Rigg Rutt

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Student Review: 3.6 /5
By member8111091 On 12th June 24 verified Verified student

Really good halls of residence but the price is getting too high to stay there now so I’m moving to a housing property instead next year

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Student Review: 3.9 /5
By member8111063 On 12th June 24 verified Verified student

Accommodation was perfect for my first year, nice spacious rooms with wet rooms that gave me everything I needed. Kitchen was large but wasn't provided with enough chairs to house the amount of people in the flat. Cooking space worked but at times was a little crowded. Cleaning was included with the cost and when done was very good, but at times they didn't clean when they had cleaned in dirtier conditions which was confusing. They did help with any problems that we did have and when anything was broke it was quickly fixed

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Student Review: 3.9 /5
By member4111057 On 12th June 24 verified Verified student

Regular cleaning, decent wifi, lovely kitchen and en-suite! Rooms are spacious and cleaning is regular and a good job. Really not much to complain about.

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Student Review: 3.7 /5
By member5111007 On 11th June 24 verified Verified student

While my experience was overall good, I don't think it was worth around £8,000, especially since it's non-catered. The location is one of the best for an Engineering student and anyone who likes to use the library. My room didn't require any maintenance as everything worked as it should and when it didn't, it was usually fixed within a day or 2. I do think the flats should have a deeper clean between leases as the kitchen always smells funky and it's sink drain always smelt like morning breath. The kitchen and room cleaning was incredibly convenient. I'm not sure the kitchen would've looked like if it was up to students. Social spaces are standard. There's nothing wrong with them but nothing better than the standard. The hall wardens are GOATed and have multiple gatherings each month. The Internet is great when it works but often requires you to disconnect then reconnect OR recalibrate your device entirely. The phone wifi is so bad that I just use mobile data.

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Student Review: 4.6 /5
By member5110969 On 11th June 24 verified Verified student

Great halls located near the library, engineering buildings and Holywell Gym. Close to middle of campus. Only slight downside is the common room.

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Student Review: 4.6 /5
By member4110959 On 11th June 24 verified Verified student

Really enjoyed my time in Robert Bakewell Hall. Recommend if coming to Loughborough uni.

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Student Review: 3.9 /5
By member11110947 On 11th June 24 verified Verified student

It is pretty actually always fine.

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Student Review: 4.1 /5
By member7110927 On 11th June 24 verified Verified student

Very good hall, very good atmosphere and good location on campus. Nice rooms and en-suite.

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Student Review: 4.1 /5
By member4110901 On 11th June 24 verified Verified student

Good size room, bathroom, and kitchen. Me and my flatmates hang out a lot in the kitchen and I like having my own en-suite bathroom

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Student Review: 4.3 /5
By member5110889 On 11th June 24 verified Verified student

Amazing accommodation, lovely and clean. Maintenance kept on top of everything! On campus, near to the gym and spar for a quick shop. Good laundry centre, barely ever 100% in use.

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Student Review: 4.4 /5
By member13110860 On 11th June 24 verified Verified student

A good accommodation for a first year. Enjoyed it thoroughly

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Student Review: 3.6 /5
By member9110855 On 11th June 24 verified Verified student

Cleaning could be better to be honest. Maintenance was good came soon as possible. It’s a good location near other accommodation and near the library etc

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Student Review: 4 /5
By member13110815 On 11th June 24 verified Verified student

Had a great time here. Warden are always around and approachable.

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Student Review: 4.7 /5
By member11110811 On 11th June 24 verified Verified student

Absolutely excellent service and regular checks for those with disabilities - super inclusive hall!

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Student Review: 3.6 /5
By member13110803 On 11th June 24 verified Verified student

Good place to live. But too expensive, especially as the price is going up next year. Signal not always amazing. Social aspect can be poor but i know they are ser to improve that next year.

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Student Review: 3.4 /5
By member12110802 On 11th June 24 verified Verified student

Good place to live with good location and people, signal not the best and social aspect can be poor

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Student Review: 4 /5
By member9110795 On 11th June 24 verified Verified student

Lovely hall which I am have enjoyed staying in. Great facilities

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Student Review: 4 /5
By member11110793 On 11th June 24 verified Verified student

Large halls,good kitchen facilities,having an en-suite is a definite plus.Only few mins from Library and is ideal spot for Business and engineer students. Would recommend,however the price is a bit overpriced.

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Student Review: 3.6 /5
By member8110785 On 11th June 24 verified Verified student

Very good overall however the WiFi drops out sometimes and the common room is below average

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Student Review: 3.7 /5
By member9110491 On 7th June 24 verified Verified student

The experience was fantastic.would recommend to anyone joining loughborough

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Student Review: 3.7 /5
By member12107380 On 24th April 24 verified Verified student

They're good at maintenance (e.g. fixing heating/ a light bulb) same day. Good student atmosphere and lovely housekeeping staff! Close to the library, spar shop and lecture hall so quite convenient. One thing I'd say is that the heating should be better - you can't control when it's on and it gets cold frequently.

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Student Review: 4.3 /5
By member5106369 On 11th April 24 verified Verified student

Really good location, with lovely rooms, bathrooms and kitchens. Feels very safe and secure. Love my flat!

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Student Review: 3.9 /5
By member9106360 On 11th April 24 verified Verified student

I think Bakewell is good value for money as the kitchens have great facilities and are very modern and big which allows for good social spaces. However, I would recommend bakewell more for those on the west side of campus doing science based subjects as it’s a bit of a walk from the east side. I would also say it’s not the most social hall on campus but the rooms make up for this.

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Student Review: 4 /5
By member10106349 On 11th April 24 verified Verified student

Modern accommodation with nice sized rooms, kitchens well cleaned weekly!

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Student Review: 4.4 /5
By member6105609 On 26th March 24 verified Verified student

Fairly expensive but good comparatively and it really is a great hall with a great community feel so close to the library and quite central for all students no matter the degree.

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Student Review: 3.9 /5
By member5105578 On 26th March 24 verified Verified student

It was a very pleasant experience, room is relatively spacious and the fact that everyone has an ensuite really elevated the experience of it all. The kitchen is quite nice and spacious, and the location is especially great if you're studying architecture/engineering/physics because its a mere 5 minutes walk away.

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Student Review: 4.4 /5
By member1181450 On 16th March 23 verified Verified student

Cleaners once a week to clean the communal area, every 2 weeks for your room. Maintenance issues usually comes after a few hours after report if not emergency

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Student Review: 4.3 /5
By member1181444 On 16th March 23 verified Verified student

I've really enjoyed Robert Bakewell, it feels really modern + clean so has made it really easy to settle in

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Student Review: 4.7 /5
By member681448 On 16th March 23 verified Verified student

Lovely modern hall, new kitchens and lovely cleaning staff - would recommend!

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Student Review: 4.4 /5
By member1264685 On 7th December 21 verified Verified student

Good room, brilliant communal space, lovely flatmates, good committee members

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Student Review: 3.7 /5
By member864455 On 1st December 21 verified Verified student

Really great community and social aspect , nice location and really safe

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Student Review: 3.4 /5
By member464442 On 1st December 21 verified Verified student

Bakewell is a nice accommodation but not the closest to my lectures - there aren’t many social spaces to interact with other flats either

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Student Review: 2.3 /5
By member1264430 On 1st December 21 verified Verified student

The hall is rather new and better than many others but it’s quite far from most central locations on campus. The internet is not really great here. Plus it would be wonderful if cleaning could happen more often.

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Student Review: 3.9 /5
By member664393 On 30th November 21 verified Verified student

Robert Bakewell hall is a hall in Loughborough University. It has an en suite bathroom and spacious kitchens, with weekly cleaners. Very nice and spacious beds

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member463166 On 25th October 21 verified Verified student

Incredibly social hall! Best on campus! Great sized rooms and kitchens, lots of social spaces, and weekly cleaning!

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Student Review: 4.6 /5
By member961444 On 28th July 21 verified Verified student

Really good for engineering but a little walk from town and union. The walk is max 10 mins and you don’t really notice the distance. Good size rooms kitchens and en-suites. Good cleaners 2 times a week and a nice big common room and laundry room.

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member1261305 On 24th July 21 verified Verified student

I love this accommodation, really spacious, modern and clean.

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Student Review: 3.7 /5
By member661246 On 22nd July 21 verified Verified student

A great community feel about the place, would recommend to anyone wanting to come.

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Student Review: 4.6 /5
By member561203 On 21st July 21 verified Verified student

Dreamy. Best location at Loughborough, don’t win hall of the year for nothing

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Student Review: 3.6 /5
By member1061173 On 21st July 21 verified Verified student

The kitchen is nice and the accommodation is nice but the social experience hasn't been the best which is surprising considering it is one of the larger halls.

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member661148 On 21st July 21 verified Verified student

Was really good, enjoyed every second of it!!

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Student Review: 4.6 /5
By member761131 On 21st July 21 verified Verified student

Big hall one of the nicest accoms on campus. Central location in student villlage and to library, engineering and Holywell gym. Great socials and many opportunities to meet new people.

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Student Review: 3 /5
By member1361118 On 21st July 21 verified Verified student

great place to live but i would say it is far from town and i didn't have a car

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Student Review: 4.7 /5
By member1258903 On 26th May 21 verified Verified student

I love Bakewell! I am so lucky that I had the best freshers and second year experience here, with both my flats being 10/10! It’s so close to everything you would need on campus and is always lively on nights out! The committee put on amazing events all year round and make it worth the money!

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Student Review: 4.7 /5
By member657908 On 14th May 21 verified Verified student

All Loughborough halls provide a great student experience and you get to know everyone around the hall

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Student Review: 4 /5
By member1157891 On 14th May 21 verified Verified student

Excellent. Whilst it is looking slightly tired in areas (2021), Robert Bakewell provided me with two years of enjoyable experiences. Social life is excellent with hall committees organising regular events from welfare weeks to punch parties, summer and winter balls and huge carnival like days called hall days. Lots of tradition, lots of fun and with an excellent sub warden support network.

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member856442 On 16th April 21 verified Verified student

Great Hall. The bedrooms and kitchen are nicely finished and the committee make it a really fun place to be!

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Student Review: 4.7 /5
By member851263 On 22nd September 20 verified Verified student

Overall, Robert Bakewell Halls are very good. Cleaners are very friendly, rooms are sufficient and the on suite is good. Theres a reason why its rated so highly. However, the walls are very thin and the beds are terrible. Expect to be awakened by beds squeaking from people shagging and students screaming after a night out. Overall, very good.

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Student Review: 4.1 /5
By member449204 On 9th June 20 verified Verified student

Robert Bakewell is the best hall on campus! 3/5 stars for location as in first year it is great to be on campus but when you affiliate (live out of halls) in second year its a bit of a drag from town to it, but social life is great, modern spacious rooms and kitchens!

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Student Review: 4.6 /5
By member444062 On 27th November 19 verified Verified student

Although it is a more expensive hall, I think it is value for money because you receive a double bed, en suite and you're self-catered, which were all desirable for me. The room is spacious and the kitchen areas are nice and big (although they are lime green..). Good hall culture, I was really able to get involved in freshers fully every night through Bakewell as it is led well by a student committee. Pretty decent location, in the village with lots of other halls, 2 mins walk from the Library and 5 mins walk from Holywell Gym, a takeaway and shop also nearby. The only thing that is on the other side of campus is the Union, but you walk in groups so its no hassle and is really not that far. All in all, a good experience.

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Student Review: 2.7 /5
By member641434 On 13th August 19 verified Verified student

Avoid plenty better halls in hindsight

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Student Review: 4.3 /5
By member1141413 On 13th August 19 verified Verified student

Great hall with a great experience, only shame is the walk across campus!

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Student Review: 5 /5
By SLA On 7th August 19 verified Verified student

The start of an incredible journey, somewhere that made everyone feel involved, made some true friends for life, through some incredible events and memories. Will always be the best hall on campus , we’re bakewell till we die!

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member1327281 On 15th August 17 verified Verified student

Such a close knit community and such fun

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member527188 On 10th August 17 verified Verified student

Hall is located in a fantastic part of the student village, being an approximately 5-10 minute walk from both the Holywell Gym and LSU. Hall Committee ensure that all students get a great experience whilst in Bakewell.

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Student Review: 2.4 /5
By member625727 On 12th January 17 verified Verified student

Great room, terrible stuck up people

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Student Review: 4.3 /5
By Helena On 3rd January 17 verified Verified student

I've had a great experience living in Robert Bakewell. Both kitchen and rooms are in great condition and really spacious. Really close to the purple onion and to the library for last minute deadlines. Also really close to engineering department which has been great for me. It is further to the union but that hasn't been a problem. The social side has been really good too, lot's of stuff to get involved in and regular events.

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Student Review: 4.3 /5
By member1225567 On 3rd January 17 verified Verified student

Certain to make you comfortable in a large living space. Everything you could need.

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member1025561 On 3rd January 17 verified Verified student

Such a great place, great people and great fun!

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Student Review: 3.7 /5
By Member12345 On 2nd January 17 verified Verified student

Great room size and bathroom facilities. Kitchen space is great with a table and sofa. The wifi isn't great and needs updating.

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member525545 On 2nd January 17 verified Verified student

Best hall in the UK and definitely best in Loughborough

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Student Review: 4.3 /5
By member525474 On 22nd December 16 verified Verified student

Internet is a shocker but that's a campus wide issue. Got the nicest cleaner in the world, friendly maintenance guys & very helpful/approachable hall management team. Common room has table tennis/pool/tv/xbox/darts. Probably the best common room in the Uni. Plus we have the best socials.

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Student Review: 4 /5
By member525422 On 21st December 16 verified Verified student

I believe that Robert Bakewell hall is the best choice for Loughborough University

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Student Review: 4.6 /5
By member1325355 On 20th December 16 verified Verified student

Really good hall, great people.

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Student Review: 1 /5
By member1025352 On 20th December 16 verified Verified student

Felt uncomfortable in this hall, with nobody there to help. Last year I stayed there and the committee did nothing to accommodate the freshers and just cared about themselves. Had the worst year of my life there.

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Student Review: 3.9 /5
By member1025314 On 19th December 16 verified Verified student

Lovely hall, very lively and always social! Can be a bit cliquey at times but once you find your pals your set for life lovely place to live!

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Student Review: 3.7 /5
By member1325306 On 19th December 16 verified Verified student

Really good facilities and a good aptmosohere

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Student Review: 4.1 /5
By RI.Lboro On 18th December 16 verified Verified student

Met some amazing people during fresher's events with the hall. Bakewell is very friendly and gets you involved with various activities. Rooms are a great size and the en-suite is a lovely bonus. Kitchen's are also spacious with room for are few people cooking at once without getting in each other's way too much. Overall Bakewell is a great hall. The price tag is a little painful but it's certainly worth it for what you get.

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Student Review: 3.9 /5
By member425146 On 17th December 16 verified Verified student

Loved the room and who I was living with, but wifi cut out very often

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Student Review: 4 /5
By member425138 On 17th December 16 verified Verified student

Good Hall, quite expensive but worth the extra money for a bigger room and ensuite

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Student Review: 3.4 /5
By member1125124 On 17th December 16 verified Verified student

Internet is terrible. If you like to watch youtube, live elsewhere.

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Student Review: 4 /5
By member123321 On 17th December 16 verified Verified student

Great experience have loved the facilities especially the double bed and the en-suite. Everyone is part of the Bakewell family and makes you feel at home with great punch parties where everyone in Bakewell comes together.

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Student Review: 5 /5
By 999 On 5th December 16 verified Verified student

Bakewell is defiantly the best hall at Loughborough, it has the best wardens team! I will forever be a Bakewell baller!

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Student Review: 3.4 /5
By member1123648 On 16th August 16 verified Verified student

Good location for Holywell, Engineering and library but would have to say that the social side felt a bit like a "committee-fest" at times

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Student Review: 4.7 /5
By member421887 On 15th April 16 verified Verified student

Lived in Bakewell since September as an Engineering Student. Location is perfect as it's next to both the library and the Engineering building. Social life is also amazing due to the committee efforts but this is the same as with most halls in Loughborough. Cleaners and maintenance guys a cracking, always polite and easy to talk to, never rude. More expensive than other halls, but with maintenance loans covering most of the rent bill anyway, it won't make a difference to your bank balance. You'll be poor wherever you live.

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Student Review: 4.3 /5
By member1111386 On 20th July 15 verified Verified student

Great rooms with good kitchens and probably the best quality of room available, however is expensive and social spaces were average until now .

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Student Review: 4.8 /5
By member1011250 On 15th July 15 verified Verified student

Fantaistic hall with great facilities and friendly staff. The Hall is well positioned on campus, very close to the library. At the heart of the student village it is alway livily with something going on. The hall is very friendly with people always about to talk to and hang out with. The hall also is one of the best in Loughborough winning many awards and doing extremely well in others. The committee are all fun loving and approachable as well is the Warden and Warden Team.

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member1010472 On 6th July 15 verified Verified student

Best hall in the uni wicked people nice people sick parties some proper funny nights out solid banter

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Student Review: 3.5 /5
By member69535 On 30th June 15 verified Verified student

En suite is the best part of this hall, but is that really a priority when at uni? Kitchens are comparable to the ones of many other self-catered halls. Socially can be quite good if you get the right people in your flat, but doesn't have that 'hall community' feel that others do (eg. Falk Egg, Telford). Good hall overall, but I don't find its worth the extra money payed.

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Student Review: 2.3 /5
By member69260 On 24th June 15 verified Verified student

Not that great for money, committee aren't the best.

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Student Review: 4 /5
By Tinkerbell On 17th March 15 verified Verified student

The rooms are big and everyone is friendly. Also, the wardens get involved in events. It is also convenient to contact the wardens when they are needed.

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