Rooms - Ensuite Standard Single
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Its been over a month since ive moved in and overall its great. however thats mostly due to my flatmates rather than the flat itself. for one the kitchen is extremely small for 6 people, many times it becomes overcrowded and stressful to cook if more than two people are cooking at the same time. its also hard to move around in general if people are sitting down at the tables. My biggest issue is the shower. for 174 a month i just want a functioning shower. instead I have a wetroom which isnt the problem but the real issue is that it is not a well built wetroom. the floor is completely flat with a drain in the corner instead of there being a slight dip in the floor around the drain meaning when showering the whole bathroom becomes flooded, this is not something that only happens sometimes but rather an everyday occurance of having to mop up puddles of water, its frustrating. The cleaning is done well every week however when it comes to repairs there is a noticeable lack of efficiency.
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Most helpful review
Its been over a month since ive moved in and overall its great. however thats mostly due to my flatmates rather than the flat itself. for one the kitchen is extremely small for 6 people, many times it becomes overcrowded and stressful to cook if more than two people are cooking at the same time. its also hard to move around in general if people are sitting down at the tables. My biggest issue is the shower. for 174 a month i just want a functioning shower. instead I have a wetroom which isnt the problem but the real issue is that it is not a well built wetroom. the floor is completely flat with a drain in the corner instead of there being a slight dip in the floor around the drain meaning when showering the whole bathroom becomes flooded, this is not something that only happens sometimes but rather an everyday occurance of having to mop up puddles of water, its frustrating. The cleaning is done well every week however when it comes to repairs there is a noticeable lack of efficiency.
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The Houses - Thomas Hopper Information
| Price from | £170.80 per week (subject to availability) |
| Catering | Self-catered |
| Postcode | CO4 3ZL |
Room Types
Rooms - Ensuite Premium Single
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Tenancy Length
Flexible
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£185.50
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Rooms - Ensuite Enhanced Single
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Tenancy Length
Flexible
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£174.51
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Double Rooms - Bathroom Standard Shared Twin
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Tenancy Length
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£229.32
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Amenities
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- Gym
Features
- Communal Kitchen
Internet Access
- WiFi
Laundry
- Laundry Service
People/Staff
- Maintenance Team (Daytime Only)
Recreational Facilities
- Gym
Security & Safety
- Controlled Access Gate
- Secure Building Entry
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- Cleaning Service
- Contents Insurance
Transport
- Bike Storage
All the Answers You Need About Student Accommodation
What tenancy length do I need?
Some students choose to stay during the academic year, whilst others – particularly international students – require a tenancy that covers the entire year. You can also find student accommodation that is available for one or two terms, classified as a “short stay” on our search filters.
Should I stay in catered student accommodation?
This is totally up to you! Catered accommodation means you will be served meals at set times in a dining hall, and you’ll likely have access to fewer kitchen facilities than if you were to stay in self-catered accommodation.
What is a guarantor and do I need one?
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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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Purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) are residential buildings designed for students. They are often located close to campus, boast modern facilities, include all bills, and often have staff on site to assist residents.
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Its been over a month since ive moved in and overall its great. however thats mostly due to my flatmates rather than the flat itself. for one the kitchen is extremely small for 6 people, many times it becomes overcrowded and stressful to cook if more than two people are cooking at the same time. its also hard to move around in general if people are sitting down at the tables. My biggest issue is the shower. for 174 a month i just want a functioning shower. instead I have a wetroom which isnt the problem but the real issue is that it is not a well built wetroom. the floor is completely flat with a drain in the corner instead of there being a slight dip in the floor around the drain meaning when showering the whole bathroom becomes flooded, this is not something that only happens sometimes but rather an everyday occurance of having to mop up puddles of water, its frustrating. The cleaning is done well every week however when it comes to repairs there is a noticeable lack of efficiency.