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Horrible accomodation. Just horrible
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Van Mildert College Information
| Price from | £205.59 per week (subject to availability) |
| Catering | Catered |
| Postcode | DH1 3LQ |
Amenities
Popular
- Common Room
- Gym
- Library or Study Area
Features
- Common Room
- Meals
- Onsite Cafeteria
Internet Access
- WiFi
Recreational Facilities
- Gym
Special Policies
- No Smoking
Study Support
- Computer Lab
- Library or Study Area
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?
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.
What bills will my rent include?
If you are staying in university-run accommodation or private halls, your rent should include any utilities such as electricity, gas, water, and internet. Students are not required to pay council tax, however you may need to fill in an exemption form so make sure you check with your local council.
What is purpose-built student accommodation?
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.
Will my student accommodation be furnished?
Student accommodation is typically fully furnished. Your room should include at least a bed, clothes storage, desk and chair. You’ll likely need to bring things such as bedding and kitchen utensils, but we have a full list here of everything you’ll need.
Read Van Mildert College Reviews
Horrible accomodation. Just horrible
Because I'm a new student, I haven't been to this hall yet. But the hall looks really good through pictures.
I met my friends for life at Van Mildert... 18 of us all on the same halls corridor stayed friends the entire 3 years and I couldn't have asked for more.
The best student accommodation across UK. The rooms are cleaned quite often by nice cleaning staff and the internet is fast. MCR/SCR buffets every Wednesday provide excellent social experience. The formal dinners provide high quality food and service and the everyday food is also good. Hall management staff are nice and helpful.
Loved every minute!
It's great
Excellent college in a good location (especially for sciences), lots of fun events and an amazing place to live!
Great fun. Good food and all round the best college in Durham.
Honestly couldn't recommend more. You're not just paying for food and a room, you're paying for the experience that comes with it. Incredibly welcoming, inclusive and has a huge range of societies and sports.
Trust me it's bad
Good location, not modern, catering is good and gets cleaned regularly
Van Mildert boasts relatively new accommodation, when looking at the castle for example, but I would say that this works in it's favour. The heating works, it's cleaned and maintained regularly, the rooms are allowed double-glazing; none of it is 'listed', which means greater comfort for all! It has the largest dining space of any Durham college, which overlooks the famed body of water: the 'lake'. It's a most pleasant lake, supporting many varieties of wildlife including the college's mascot: the duck. Many of it's sports teams are consistently revered, however the music scenes change rather a lot from year to year, depending upon who's involved. College "bops", socials, formal halls, balls, and other massive social events assert college as a social hub, and though you don't have to be involved all the time, it could well form the largest aspect of your social life. It is a hill college, leaving it 10-15 minutes outside of the city, but I never found this to be an issue whatsoever.