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Peak Court Reviews

78 Reviews by Students
#8 out of 13 halls at University of Derby

4.33 / 5
4.33 / 5
0.2 mi from University of Derby - Derby Campus, One Friar Gate Square View map
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0.2 mi from University of Derby - Derby Campus, One Friar Gate Square View map
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I lived in Peak Court in my first year of university, and everything about it was amazing. The halls offered a great range of social experiences, ranging from karaoke nights to yoga, there truly was something for everyone. The staff at peak court were amazing, and go above and beyond. They were onsite 24/7 to address any issues, and I felt comfortable to go to them if I needed to. Peak court was also incredibly clean, and we had cleaners come in once a week to clean the communal space in each individual flat.

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By member6125619
On 2nd December 24
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Most helpful review

I lived in Peak Court in my first year of university, and everything about it was amazing. The halls offered a great range of social experiences, ranging from karaoke nights to yoga, there truly was something for everyone. The staff at peak court were amazing, and go above and beyond. They were onsite 24/7 to address any issues, and I felt comfortable to go to them if I needed to. Peak court was also incredibly clean, and we had cleaners come in once a week to clean the communal space in each individual flat.

Value for money
Location
Property management
Cleaning
Social spaces
Social experience
Internet / Wifi
By member6125619
On 2nd December 24
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Are the hobs induction?
By member13115580 On 21st September 24
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Colour wise, are all the rooms a grey carpet or are some blue. As there’s bother types in the photos. How much floor space is there mat wise? Would it need to be a runner size, I.E a slim mat but long? Thanks
By member798277 On 26th January 24
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Do you need to bring your own waste bin for bedroom and bathroom bin. Thanks
By member798277 On 26th January 24
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Can anyone confirm the depth of the small double beds please? The sheets I’m looking at have 3 different depth options. Thank you
By member1097910 On 23rd January 24
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Do they have loo roll holders on the wall
By member690608 On 31st August 23
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Student Review: 5 /5
By member4125661 On 3rd December 24 verified Verified student

Great location and staff are all friendly. Not too noisy

Reply from Peak Court On 4th December 24
Student Review: 5 /5
By member6125619 On 2nd December 24 verified Verified student

I lived in Peak Court in my first year of university, and everything about it was amazing. The halls offered a great range of social experiences, ranging from karaoke nights to yoga, there truly was something for everyone. The staff at peak court were amazing, and go above and beyond. They were onsite 24/7 to address any issues, and I felt comfortable to go to them if I needed to. Peak court was also incredibly clean, and we had cleaners come in once a week to clean the communal space in each individual flat.

Reply from Peak Court On 3rd December 24
Student Review: 4.1 /5
By member10125542 On 2nd December 24 verified Verified student

I didn't take part in the social events so I'm not sure, but whenever I saw them going on it seemed very well planned! The hall manager is amazing, as well as all the other staff involved in keeping the place clean and safe. The wifi connection is very good and I have never felt unsafe!

Reply from Peak Court On 2nd December 24
Student Review: 5 /5
By Scarlett Harrington On 29th November 24 verified Verified student

Absolutely amazing nothing to complain about

Reply from Peak Court On 2nd December 24
Student Review: 4.6 /5
By member12120223 On 16th October 24 verified Verified student

Peak Court is an amazing place to live! Very nice rooms and kitchens, with even better social areas! Very good sense of community and so many friendly people - students and staff - around to help or chat to! I would 100% recommend to any students!

Reply from Peak Court On 17th October 24
Student Review: 4.1 /5
By jessjanes0607 On 15th October 24 verified Verified student

I’ve had a great experience living at Peak Court! The location is really convenient; easy access to campus, town, and everything I need nearby, including a bus stop for the U1 & 2 right outside the gate. The rooms are comfortable and spacious, as well as the kitchen, and the common room is awesome, with a pool table, table tennis, and other games. Any problems are addressed promptly, and the management, maintenance and cleaning team are great. Overall, I would highly recommend Peak Court to any student seeking a comfortable and supportive living experience

Reply from Peak Court On 16th October 24
Student Review: 4.9 /5
By member4119516 On 14th October 24 verified Verified student

Feels very safe and relationships connected to the city centre, fast at maintence/fixing issues if you have them and a lot of services/benefits eg pool table, darts, yoga. The cleaners are very thorough and the staff are so friendly and helpful

Reply from Peak Court On 16th October 24
Student Review: 4.3 /5
By member13108400 On 10th May 24 verified Verified student

No complaints, really enjoyable friendly halls.

Reply from Peak Court On 13th May 24
Student Review: 4.6 /5
By member5108234 On 8th May 24 verified Verified student

A good accommodation that is close to the city centre and not too far from main campus. Has one of the best common rooms out of all accoms and big bedrooms.

Reply from Peak Court On 9th May 24
Student Review: 4 /5
By member10108227 On 8th May 24 verified Verified student

Amazing halls, great location, spacious kitchens, only down side is that the WiFi works on and off throughout the day :(

Reply from Peak Court On 9th May 24
Student Review: 4 /5
By member4108221 On 8th May 24 verified Verified student

Overall, Peak Court is a great place to live. The staff, including the cleaners and halls manager, are always helpful and kind. It's only a 10 minute walk into town and there's a bus stop to uni right outside.

Reply from Peak Court On 9th May 24
Student Review: 4.3 /5
By member4108218 On 8th May 24 verified Verified student

Everything is amazing apart from the wifi, sometimes.

Reply from Peak Court On 9th May 24
Student Review: 4.3 /5
By member1092382 On 8th May 24 verified Verified student

Lived here for all 3 years at Uni and has been great all around

Reply from Peak Court On 9th May 24
Student Review: 4.4 /5
By member8108163 On 8th May 24 verified Verified student

Peak court is a great place to live. The bus stops to the main university campus and city centre are extremely close. The halls team are friendly and very helpful. The common room/lounge is a good place to hang out, play pool or table tennis in when waiting for your laundry to finish its cycle.

Reply from Peak Court On 8th May 24
Student Review: 4.7 /5
By member7102917 On 5th March 24 verified Verified student

Good sized rooms with en suite bathrooms. There's loads of desk space and clothes storage. Kirk is the amazing hall manager.

Reply from Peak Court On 6th March 24
Student Review: 4.9 /5
By member13102916 On 5th March 24 verified Verified student

Really enjoyed my time in Peak Court so far, everyone who works there is great to be around and really look after you however they can. I look forward to hopefully staying there next year also.

Reply from Peak Court On 6th March 24
Student Review: 4.4 /5
By member9102911 On 5th March 24 verified Verified student

I’ve had such a great experience living at Peak Court this year, if I’ve ever had an issue management have managed to give me a solution in order to solve my problem. I have always felt welcomed and comfortable living here and all the staff are very friendly and are always up to have a conversation if you feel like you need one.

Reply from Peak Court On 6th March 24
Student Review: 5 /5
By member798349 On 27th January 24 verified Verified student

Peak Court is amazing! This is my second year here and I have already chosen to live here next year. The rooms are so big and have plenty of desk space, and the en-suite toilet means that you can keep your own area as tidy as you like. The beds are so comfortable and there is room for storage underneath. The kitchens have everything you need to make an amazing meal and plenty of space, as well as having a dining table! There are poster boards for you to put up photos or notes as well as regular cleaners who come in a weekly basis to clean communal areas. I cannot think of any reason why you would want to go anywhere else! There is a smoking shelter, car park and bike shed which are all checked daily, and the presence of security or a member of staff almost 24 hours a day really makes you feel safe. Being a 10 minute walk away from the city centre and a 15 minute walk away from Lidl, it is situated perfectly with both bus routes coming past, and all campuses within walking distance.

Reply from Peak Court On 29th January 24
Student Review: 5 /5
By member797604 On 18th January 24 verified Verified student

I’ve only been here a few months but I rate peak court so highly. I love the space in my room, the bed is great, the large desk space is so handy and there’s plenty of storage space. The en-suite bathrooms are so handy and easy to clean and also have good storage space. The kitchens are so well spaced and there is always enough for two cupboards per student, really happy at the fact that the kitchens come with kettles and a microwave as well. Cleaners come once a week and do a great job tidying up the space and they are all so lovely to chat too. The common room is a great space to meet other people in the accommodation and just kick back and hang out in, it’s available for renting out for private parties too. All the onsite staff are so lovely and always happy to help with any issues that you have. If you have any issues with your flat appliances maintenance will be sure to quickly get it sorted for you. The WiFi here is great and city centre is a 10 minute walk away.

Reply from Peak Court On 22nd January 24
Student Review: 4.7 /5
By member497008 On 11th January 24 verified Verified student

This accommodation is brilliant. Really helpful staff and a comfortable, supportive place to stay

Reply from Peak Court On 11th January 24
Student Review: 5 /5
By member1194659 On 8th November 23 verified Verified student

Best halls ever, halls manager is very friendly

Reply from Peak Court On 9th November 23
Student Review: 4.7 /5
By member1092851 On 18th October 23 verified Verified student

Great living here, staff are super friendly and always helpful if anything is needed.

Reply from Peak Court On 23rd October 23
Student Review: 3.9 /5
By member1092382 On 11th October 23 verified Verified student

Spending all 3 years here, haven’t had a complaint once

Reply from Peak Court On 12th October 23
Student Review: 4.9 /5
By member992242 On 10th October 23 verified Verified student

Overall the past two years I have been at peak court I have completely enjoyed my stay, not only are the staff so lovely and kind to you but there’s secure places to park, good washing system, the rooms are fairly large and I love the kitchen space.

Reply from Peak Court On 11th October 23
Student Review: 5 /5
By member792132 On 9th October 23 verified Verified student

Kirk is a legend and he should stay a peak forever

Reply from Peak Court On 11th October 23
Student Review: 4.6 /5
By member992125 On 9th October 23 verified Verified student

This is my second year going into Peak Court and mainly because of the sense of community that’s created by staff and students. The location of Peak Court is central to everything and the heart of the city, it’s ten minutes away from the centre which means getting back on a night out isn’t strenuous, it’s 20 minutes away from the main Kedleston road campus and sports centre, which means it’s ideal walking distance. Peak court is one of the smaller accommodations which I personally think is perfect. The only downside I’d say to Peak Court is the washing facilities because there’s not as many machines so at peak times it can be hard to get your washing done - but, having said that if you find a time it’s not busy then they get the job done

Reply from Peak Court On 11th October 23
Student Review: 5 /5
By member1391944 On 6th October 23 verified Verified student

Very good service, people are lovely and peak Court is very homely! I can always count on the team if I have any problems, and they are dealt with quickly.

Reply from Peak Court On 11th October 23
Student Review: 5 /5
By member791875 On 4th October 23 verified Verified student

Fab! Staff are lovely and complaints are felt with quickly and effectively! Nothing is ever too much for halls staff, location is perfect for uni living, very safe and fun place to live

Reply from Peak Court On 5th October 23
Student Review: 5 /5
By member1191738 On 29th September 23 verified Verified student

Peak court is such an amazing accommodation. the halls staff are so friendly and accommodating. i stayed here in my first year, and loved it so much i came back for my second. i’ve met some of the best people here and it’s such a great environment.

Reply from Peak Court On 2nd October 23
Student Review: 4.4 /5
By member671845 On 28th September 22 verified Verified student

In my first year, I really liked it at peak court. The staff are really friendly and welcoming. If there is a problem, they try to resolve it as quickly as possible. The place feels secure and has cctv cameras. The buildings are built in the shape of a semi-circle (If you visit, then you'll know what I mean), its better because it helps you feel safe, since strangers on the street can't get access to rooms. Also, if you're planning on getting an En-suite be aware that the showers are slightly cramped. En-suite rooms have around 4 rooms, andI think shared bathrooms have 5 rooms? The freezers are a bit small too, so make sure you don't buy too much freezer stuff or else you'll have nowhere else to put them. A bit of friendly advice; if you drive, you might have to buy a parking ticket at a car park outside the accommodation, since the parking spaces available may be taken by other car users. Also, if you're planning on staying here make sure to book quickly because spaces run out quick!

Reply from Peak Court On 24th August 23
Student Review: 5 /5
By member946583 On 8th March 20 verified Verified student

So much fun in halls. Meet some great people with regular hall activities being put on. Weekly cleaning and daily security feel safe while able to have my own space. Everyone and everything like clubs and shops are a walk away

Reply from Peak Court On 24th August 23
Student Review: 3.7 /5
By buck0143 On 29th August 19 verified Verified student

The halls themselves are generally good and by far the best way to start a first year at uni. The opportunities to make friends are fantastic. The social spaces are good and the common room has things to do such as play pool, get hammered and beat your mates at Fifa on the PS4. The halls are becoming expensive though and this is not good for new students especially given that these halls are nothing special for the price. The Internet is a bit annoying and perhaps they should move away from ASK4 (the provider). I only had one problem whilst staying here and that was damage to my car. I contacted the halls manager and they told me to contact the police, which I did. Nothing was done about this even though they advertise that they have security cameras and a secure car park. I would recommend that if you do have a car, don't stay here. It will be damaged by some jealous idiot! And you have to pay £300 per year for the privilege on top of the already expensive fees to stay there!

Reply from Peak Court On 24th August 23
Student Review: 4.4 /5
By chloe199 On 29th May 19 verified Verified student

Value for money isn’t great but it’s a nice place to stay for when you’re wanting to stay somewhere quiet close to both university and town with 15 min walk either way

Reply from Peak Court On 6th September 23
Student Review: 3.6 /5
By member636575 On 19th March 19 verified Verified student

I feel some flatmates need to be kicked out for bad mannerisms

Reply from Peak Court On 6th September 23
Student Review: 4.4 /5
By Deurion On 25th November 18 verified Verified student

Pretty good all around besides the faulty pool table. Also more events need scheduling at Peak on the calender. We hardly get any here

Reply from Peak Court On 7th September 23
Student Review: 3 /5
By member1034827 On 9th November 18 verified Verified student

Overpriced but had a good sense of community.

Reply from Peak Court On 7th September 23
Student Review: 3.1 /5
By Kate On 24th January 18 verified Verified student

Lovely halls but you paid for what you got

Reply from Peak Court On 11th September 23
Student Review: 3.1 /5
By Member627282 On 22nd January 18 verified Verified student

We were told that we would be given the flat for a certain price then they purposely held the contract until the new year so they could increase the price. We now pay £128 per week when we were promised £118. When arriving we were told that the cleaning cupboard would be in our flat, something they didn’t inform us about. They emptied it after we attempted to renegotiate the price because of this so they emptied it so we now just have a large cupboard in our flat which is empty, taking up space and redundant. The rooms could be described as coffins but are okay and are nice, bright and clean although the radiators only stay on for 20 minutes, the shower only has two extreme temperatures which after going to the manager about numerous times has still not been rectified. Other issues however have been rectified sharply and in all fairness the halls manager is very nice and laid back and happy for us to change stuff we don’t like. The WiFi speed is atrocious with speeds of 0.5MB/s

Reply from Peak Court On 11th September 23
Student Review: 5 /5
By member829772 On 21st January 18 verified Verified student

The rooms are cosy, and kitchens spacious. There is plenty of storage and space through out. The decor is modern yet comfortable. It feels like a home from home.

Reply from Peak Court On 11th September 23
Student Review: 4.1 /5
By member727153 On 8th August 17 verified Verified student

Think a lot of the bad reviews on here must be from people with a problem. I found my time pretty good here. Yes the wifi was crap but that's not really the halls fault - ASK4 are useless and halls should get rid of them. Staff were great with all the problems I had and sorted then quickly. My advice would be if you have a problem go talk to the hall manager who can help. Staff can only help if you tell them bout things that have gone wrong. Would defo return!

Reply from Peak Court On 11th September 23
Student Review: 1.4 /5
By member526762 On 8th June 17 verified Verified student

Terrible. Would never go back there again. Mentioned an Internet issue and it was never sorted for the whole time that I was there. We were charged for a cleaning service but we're required to make sure that the kitchen was clean before the cleaner came therfore making the service pointless. There was never any security around and the hall wasn't secure as you could get in without a fob through the car entrance. Noise complaints were not managed efficiently. Would not live there again.

Reply from Peak Court On 12th September 23
Student Review: 3.4 /5
By member926754 On 8th June 17 verified Verified student

Good halls, great location both for town and for uni. Great social experience, easy to make friends. En suite is great but very small for the cost compared to other halls

Reply from Peak Court On 11th September 23
Student Review: 2.4 /5
By member725755 On 18th January 17 verified Verified student

Moving to a different place next year and nothing could convince me to stay. Always noisy and the wifi is terrible and after many complaints it still isn't working right and I have to connect using an Ethernet cable and have had to do so since the end of September. The rooms aren't warm enough . The showers go cold. We pay for a cleaner as part of our rent but are required to make sure that the bins are took out and that the kitchen is clean before they come. People are let in to our rooms without our permission also. I wouldn't recommend living here.

Reply from Peak Court On 12th September 23
Student Review: 3.9 /5
By member821898 On 16th April 16 verified Verified student

Its alright but could be better

Reply from Peak Court On 12th September 23
Student Review: 4.3 /5
By member521193 On 23rd March 16 verified Verified student

Great halls to live in, really sociable and in a great location

Reply from Peak Court On 11th September 23
Student Review: 4.9 /5
By member620750 On 25th January 16 verified Verified student

Gorgeous newly renovated site! I've been so happy to visit friends here.

Reply from Peak Court On 11th September 23
Student Review: 4.3 /5
By member420012 On 29th November 15 verified Verified student

Lovely rooms and a great atmosphere

Reply from Peak Court On 11th September 23
Student Review: 3.6 /5
By acp1997 On 28th November 15 verified Verified student

Good facilities that are cleaned regularly. Staff are lovely and easy to talk to however the building's windows need addressing as a lot of noise can be heard through them and also the blind does not cover the whole window so light comes in at night.

Reply from Peak Court On 12th September 23
Student Review: 5 /5
By member619891 On 28th November 15 verified Verified student

Really good, really friendly. Only annoying thing is the smokers

Reply from Peak Court On 11th September 23
Student Review: 5 /5
By member1219094 On 18th November 15 verified Verified student

Amazing quality, all brand new rooms and the people are nice.

Reply from Peak Court On 11th September 23
Student Review: 3.7 /5
By member716678 On 13th October 15 verified Verified student

Rooms are a good size, airy and clean, bright walls & nice sized kitchen and social spaces

Reply from Peak Court On 11th September 23
Student Review: 3.3 /5
By member816655 On 13th October 15 verified Verified student

really enjoying my time at peak court, paying the extra money was worth it as it's the nicest halls in derby! People are friendly, good location the only down side is my room is above the smoking area and they are very loud all day and night and I sometimes find it quite intimidating walking past it!

Reply from Peak Court On 13th September 23
Student Review: 3.1 /5
By member516293 On 4th October 15 verified Verified student

It's a nice place structural but don't expect to get any sleep on any of the student nights, i don't recommend if you're a third year (like me) ad have lots of work to do and in need of sleep. The walls may as well be made of cling film i can hear every word of the freshers signing drinking songs out of tune and wrong if you're gonna keep me up sing it right. The hall staff and cleaners are great, cant fault the staff just the structure

Reply from Peak Court On 12th September 23
Student Review: 3.1 /5
By member1215837 On 26th September 15 verified Verified student

I thought that quite time was at 11pm and I have to be up at 7:30 sometimes for lessons. One night when my flatmate had to be up for 7 there was a party Upstairs and in the common room went on until 4am and she ended up missing her lecture because she was so exhausted. It has happened for 2 weeks now and I've let it slide a bit with it being freshers but there's no respect.

Reply from Peak Court On 13th September 23
Student Review: 3.7 /5
By member415737 On 25th September 15 verified Verified student

So far I couldn't have asked for a better place to live!

Reply from Peak Court On 12th September 23
Student Review: 3.9 /5
By member1215676 On 24th September 15 verified Verified student

The only problem that i have is the fact that you can only have 2 devices connected to the wifi without having to pay for more

Reply from Peak Court On 12th September 23
Student Review: 4 /5
By member1215634 On 23rd September 15 verified Verified student

room is located near the chairs/smoking area which can become very loud at night time, and become not enjoyable due to the loud noise. However, overall experience in halls so far is good.

Reply from Peak Court On 12th September 23
Student Review: 4.1 /5
By ConnorH On 23rd September 15 verified Verified student

Management is really well done here, the halls manager and night staff know what to do exactly, even when there's water leaks in flats at the early hours of the morning setting the fire alarm off. They're very calm and coordinated.

Reply from Peak Court On 12th September 23
Student Review: 5 /5
By aideleeh On 23rd September 15 verified Verified student

super accommodation, close to city centre and right outside bus stop for unibus to main campus, city centre and train station

Reply from Peak Court On 12th September 23
Student Review: 2 /5
By 00nothing34 On 24th August 15 verified Verified student

Generally fine, but nowhere near worth the money they ask, and i got £700 discount. Going by the new price of £5500 (for 2015/16) it is no where NEAR worth it.

Reply from Peak Court On 13th September 23
Student Review: 3.4 /5
By member511677 On 28th July 15 verified Verified student

Peak Court is pretty quiet compared to Peter Hilton. The rooms are nicer but there is no social atmosphere there really.

Reply from Peak Court On 12th September 23
Student Review: 4.7 /5
By member97227 On 24th April 15 verified Verified student

Loved living here this year! Lovely management and cleaners and everyone is very social :) Scrapyard LITERALLY 1 metre from my bedroom wall but suprisingly after about a week you dont notice it :)

Reply from Peak Court On 12th September 23
Student Review: 3.7 /5
By member46842 On 24th April 15 verified Verified student

Halls are great to live in, you get to meet new people, but also the rooms have ensuites so you still get privacy. The grass area means there is somewhere to sit outside when the weather is nice

Reply from Peak Court On 12th September 23
Student Review: 3.7 /5
By member126823 On 23rd April 15 verified Verified student

its a probably the best accomodation, but there's not a great social life here

Reply from Peak Court On 11th September 23

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