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#10 out of 13 halls at University of Derby

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0.3 mi from University of Derby - Derby Campus, Kedleston Road View map
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0.3 mi from University of Derby - Derby Campus, Kedleston Road View map
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Flamsteed Court is an excellent place to live. It is right by the library and the gym and a big, beautiful park. It is extremely spacious and conducive for studying. The halls staff are absolutely brilliant and look after you very well.

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By Ananda
On 19th October 24
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Flamsteed Court is an excellent place to live. It is right by the library and the gym and a big, beautiful park. It is extremely spacious and conducive for studying. The halls staff are absolutely brilliant and look after you very well.

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Student Review: 4.3 /5
By member11125630 On 2nd December 24 verified Verified student

Excellent facilities and location. Very satisfied.

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Reply from Flamsteed Court On 3rd December 24
Student Review: 3.3 /5
By member1291939 On 21st October 24 verified Verified student

Good accommodation site. It is a good distance to the university.

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Reply from Flamsteed Court On 28th October 24
Student Review: 4.6 /5
By Ananda On 19th October 24 verified Verified student

Flamsteed Court is an excellent place to live. It is right by the library and the gym and a big, beautiful park. It is extremely spacious and conducive for studying. The halls staff are absolutely brilliant and look after you very well.

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Reply from Flamsteed Court On 21st October 24
Student Review: 4.1 /5
By member8108248 On 9th May 24 verified Verified student

It is placed in a convient location if your course is at ked road

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Reply from Flamsteed Court On 9th May 24
Student Review: 2.9 /5
By member4108172 On 8th May 24 verified Verified student

the hall amnager is a great guy, really helpful and quite responsive, expensive place to live tho

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Reply from Flamsteed Court On 9th May 24
Student Review: 5 /5
By member4108158 On 7th May 24 verified Verified student

I can confidently say it's been a fantastic experience. From the moment I moved in, the staff made me feel right at home with their warm welcome and support. The rooms are not only comfortable but also well-maintained, providing a perfect environment for both studying and relaxation. The community atmosphere here is unmatched; I've made lifelong friends and cherished memories during my time here. Plus, the convenient location near campus makes it ideal for balancing academic and social life.

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Reply from Flamsteed Court On 8th May 24
Student Review: 4.1 /5
By member1394860 On 7th May 24 verified Verified student

Flamsteed Court is a great accommodation for students. It is located in a very quiet area surrounded by grass and trees. The flats are very big and spacious, especially the living room, and they are shared with only one other person. It is extremely close to Kedleston Campus, to the Sport Centre, and the multi-faith centre. This accommodation doesn't have a common room, however, from this year, there are often events organised exclusively for Flamsteed Court for students to join. Students can also still take part to all the other events organised by the other student accommodations. Lastly, If there is any issue in the flat, it is quickly addressed by the RAs and solved in a short time. I really recommend this site if you are looking for a more quiet, comfortable but still fun and fulfilling student experience.

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Reply from Flamsteed Court On 8th May 24
Student Review: 3.9 /5
By member10101039 On 19th February 24 verified Verified student

I spent 3 years here and always felt safe. Accommodation is good value for money and the staff are very helpful. Good transport links into town although it is close enough to walk if the weather is good!

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Reply from Flamsteed Court On 20th February 24
Student Review: 4.3 /5
By Joshua Boswell On 15th February 24 verified Verified student

Great location if studying at Kedleston Campus, decent sized double bedroom with ensuite, kitchen has everything you'd need and the lounge/dining area is very spacious. Only annoyance is carpark for residents used to be free and now is £330 for the year.

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Reply from Flamsteed Court On 19th February 24
Student Review: 5 /5
By member8100701 On 15th February 24 verified Verified student

Staying at Flamsteed Court is truly a home away from home experience. The benefit of staying here is access to uni buildings within minutes no matter how bad (snowy/rainy) the weather conditions or transport arrangements are.The flat is very well equipped with all things one could possibly wish for en-suite, spacious living room, kitchen sharing with one extremely friendly flat mate made me feel I made the right decision booking it ahead of time. The view from the flat is amazing my room window has a delightful view to wake up to- lush green grounds and Sports Centre plus throughout the day I ca see uni buses movement from -to uni (Mon-Fri).From Living room window I can see uni and the Kitchen one is right where sunrises :).It is really quiet and peaceful and that is all one needs at the end of each day isn't it? The RAs are really friendly and arrange activities like movie/pizza/sports nights for residents. Try it out for yourself and enjoy your time at uni :)

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Reply from Flamsteed Court On 15th February 24
Student Review: 4.1 /5
By member13100566 On 14th February 24 verified Verified student

Excellent hall manager and staff, Close location to main university campus and within walking distance. Internet can be a bit hit and miss sometimes.

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Reply from Flamsteed Court On 20th February 24
Student Review: 3.4 /5
By member494864 On 14th November 23 verified Verified student

Flamsteed Court is a great place for those looking for more independence and to get away from the noisy nightlife that comes with other accommodations. The site provides plenty of parking space for students with cars and I feel secure knowing there is 24/7 security right next door by the university and plenty of camera coverage within the court. The staff are very friendly and do everything they can to help. It's nice being so close to the university as it allows me to have lay-ins even when I have morning classes, and the gym is only across the road too. There's a nice pub called the Jonty farmer, an excellent barber, pharmacist, and several shops nearby. Markeaton park is also right across from me and is a beautiful place to go for a walk or to socialise. The residential team provide events every month to get us all socialising and give us a break from our work to make up for the lack of common room. Overall though, Flamsteed Court is a great place to live.

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Reply from Flamsteed Court On 15th November 23
Student Review: 4.3 /5
By member1394860 On 14th November 23 verified Verified student

As a mature student I think it is the perfect place to stay. First of all the accommodation is located in a very quiet spot surrounded by trees and a nice meadow which contribute to a relaxed atmosphere. The site and the residents are very calm, which is perfect to concentrate on your studies. The best thing is that it is located on Kedleston campus, so you are just 3 minutes walking from university and it takes even less time to reach the Sport centre or the multi-faith centre. There is also a private parking. The rooms are en suite with shower and some of them have bath tubes. The rooms might not be very spacious but they are well furnished. The flat living room/kitchen instead is really spacious and it is shared with just one more person. Even if there isn't a common room on site, the living rooms are spacious enough to have small gatherings. There are not many events at Flamsteed, but you can join other accommodations events. Staff is really nice and helpful.

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Reply from Flamsteed Court On 15th November 23
Student Review: 4 /5
By member448299 On 16th May 20 verified Verified student

I have lived here in my first year of uni, as a mature student it is perfect, peaceful and quiet. And if you are based at Kedleston Road site it’s right on your doorstep. While it is the most expensive halls you do get extra comforts for the price - for example, all bedrooms are en suite and some even have a bath and a shower, there is also a washer/dryer in the kitchen which you do not have to pay for. The small car park for this halls is also free for residents unlike other sites. The bedrooms are considerably larger than the other halls and while there is no common room the kitchen/dining room/living room is large for just 2 people sharing one flat. You do have to clean the flats yourself but as mature students or postgraduate students this probably doesn’t bother you and the entrance hallways which are cleaned are very good as well as the garden/grass/bushes being kept neat and tidy. Even though there are no social events at Flamsteed you are free to attend other sites events.

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Reply from Flamsteed Court On 6th September 23
Student Review: 1.7 /5
By member84881 On 23rd March 15 verified Verified student

Paying 6000.00 for a double room in a flat of 2 which will be the same price for all sizes which when some are twice the size as the rest. Some flats have 4 star hotel quality bathrooms and some look like there from the 80s council houses. Staff are great but not on site enough. Close proximity to kedlestone road campus is great

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Reply from Flamsteed Court On 12th September 23

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