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4.48 / 5
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everytime i’ve sent an email to staff or went to reception, i’ve always been given full support and guidance. the staff are welcoming and they take pride in making sure students have a comfortable stay at the croft. even though it’s not needed they still try to organise activities and incentives for residents. rooms are as shown on website.

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By member6144607
On 1st April 25
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everytime i’ve sent an email to staff or went to reception, i’ve always been given full support and guidance. the staff are welcoming and they take pride in making sure students have a comfortable stay at the croft. even though it’s not needed they still try to organise activities and incentives for residents. rooms are as shown on website.

Value for money
Location
Property management
Cleaning
Social spaces
Social experience
Internet / Wifi
By member6144607
On 1st April 25
verified Verified student
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Student Review: 5 /5
By member5145575 On 11th April 25 verified Verified student

I love the croft, the rooms are great value for money, there's loads of communal spaces and so much to do, including events at holidays and the staff are all lovely and always ready to help you!

Reply from The Croft On 11th April 25
Student Review: 3.9 /5
By member4145574 On 11th April 25 verified Verified student

A for value for money , for someone who has been in almost all of the student accomodations (uni or private) this place is well worth it, there is no flat cleaning provided , however other common spaces are kept clean. The wifi is good enough , though can act wierd at times apart from these 2 slight downsides , everything else is perfect prime location, caring staff , many great facilities and entertaiment as well as social events . Therefore overall I can highly recommend this place .

Reply from The Croft On 11th April 25
Student Review: 4.7 /5
By member6144607 On 1st April 25 verified Verified student

everytime i’ve sent an email to staff or went to reception, i’ve always been given full support and guidance. the staff are welcoming and they take pride in making sure students have a comfortable stay at the croft. even though it’s not needed they still try to organise activities and incentives for residents. rooms are as shown on website.

Reply from The Croft On 3rd April 25
Student Review: 4.7 /5
By member6144568 On 1st April 25 verified Verified student

My stay here has been nothing but great. The staff is so friendly and welcoming, and eager to help with any problems you might have. location is good, 6mins from town. It’s clean too!

Reply from The Croft On 3rd April 25
Student Review: 4.7 /5
By member7144562 On 1st April 25 verified Verified student

The Croft is definitely a place to stay when you are studying in Derby, has easy bus access and is close to the city Centre. There’s just ease of access staying at the Croft.

Reply from The Croft On 3rd April 25
Student Review: 5 /5
By member8144393 On 1st April 25 verified Verified student

A great place to be, I enjoy the location and the environment.

Reply from The Croft On 1st April 25
Student Review: 4.6 /5
By member7144446 On 31st March 25 verified Verified student

I love living at the Croft the receptionist are truly the best, they are always happy to help, the Croft is also very very tidy and clean, as well as there being plenty of natural light in all the rooms.

Reply from The Croft On 31st March 25
Student Review: 5 /5
By member12144427 On 31st March 25 verified Verified student

It’s been great living at the Croft. I have rebooked my room for next year as well. Angie and Abby are so sweet and accommodating. The location is really great as well

Reply from The Croft On 31st March 25
Student Review: 5 /5
By member5144394 On 31st March 25 verified Verified student

This is my second year at the croft, everyone is so lovely. the facilities available are great and clean and it’s a really nice place to live :)

Reply from The Croft On 31st March 25
Student Review: 4.9 /5
By member12134906 On 7th February 25 verified Verified student

Great location 5-10min to get anywhere in the city centre, nice rooms, kitchens are spacious. Would recommend for 1st yr halls

Reply from The Croft On 20th February 25
Student Review: 4.6 /5
By member9134844 On 7th February 25 verified Verified student

It is a wonderful experience staying at the Croft especially the common lounge provided is exceptional.

Reply from The Croft On 20th February 25
Student Review: 4.9 /5
By member6134843 On 7th February 25 verified Verified student

Excellent student accommodation and a great community

Reply from The Croft On 20th February 25
Student Review: 5 /5
By member5133320 On 3rd February 25 verified Verified student

Love living here. The location is great, and my flatmate are amazing, and Angie ABBY are incredibly helpful and kind grateful to be living here.

Reply from The Croft On 20th February 25
Student Review: 5 /5
By member12133316 On 3rd February 25 verified Verified student

The Croft is amazing! The location is brilliant and Angie and Abby at the reception are super sweet and accommodating.

Reply from The Croft On 20th February 25
Student Review: 2.4 /5
By member11127512 On 18th December 24 verified Verified student

Terrible experience here. They tell you that communal areas are cleaned, however, this literally just means the corridors and the main common room in the main building. Nobody cleans the flat kitchen. They don't even provide bin liners so you end up buying bin liners for the rest of your flat to use too? Very poor communication from staff at the croft. Whilst living there, there was a stabbing outside. The screams were terrible I had no idea what was happening. There was no checking in from the Croft staff to see if everyone was ok. I would have expected at least an email to check in with everyone - but NOTHING. I left shortly afterwards as I didn't feel safe. I had to leave anyway due to family health issues, but the Croft had NO sympathy, even after providing evidence that I'd had to leave my course and everything - no refund was offered. £8,000 wasted. All for nothing. Very poor value for money, even under normal circumstances. The rooms aren't big or well equipped.

Reply from The Croft On 20th February 25
Student Review: 4.3 /5
By member10125291 On 29th November 24 verified Verified student

Unfortunately i stayed during covid however the facilities were good even though the circumstances made it hard to enjoy

Reply from The Croft On 20th February 25
Student Review: 5 /5
By member13124365 On 21st November 24 verified Verified student

I love staying here! The rooms are amazing and the facilities are always clean and nice. Would definitely recommend:)

Reply from The Croft On 20th February 25
Student Review: 4.7 /5
By member9124355 On 21st November 24 verified Verified student

Amazing room and facilities! Love staying here!

Student Review: 4.7 /5
By member8124353 On 21st November 24 verified Verified student

The Croft reception is always there to help if there’s any concerns and the accommodation is very clean and well kept.

Reply from The Croft On 20th February 25
Student Review: 4.4 /5
By member5109290 On 22nd May 24 verified Verified student

Very lovely staff who are welcoming and ensure you have a great stay

Reply from The Croft On 20th February 25
Student Review: 5 /5
By member6109156 On 21st May 24 verified Verified student

Lovely living area for all students

Reply from The Croft On 20th February 25
Student Review: 4.4 /5
By member5108875 On 17th May 24 verified Verified student

Fantastic Serene to live . Home away

Reply from The Croft On 20th February 25
Student Review: 4.9 /5
By member10108728 On 15th May 24 verified Verified student

Its a great accommodation, especially for international students

Reply from The Croft On 20th February 25
Student Review: 4.3 /5
By member11108672 On 15th May 24 verified Verified student

It's a good place for first years

Reply from The Croft On 20th February 25
Student Review: 5 /5
By member13108601 On 14th May 24 verified Verified student

Amazing would recommend to students. The staff is very helpful and will help you out also the maintenance is very well managed and does a good job to keep the building safe and clean

Reply from The Croft On 20th February 25
Student Review: 4 /5
By member4108394 On 10th May 24 verified Verified student

Since moving in, i have enjoyed my stay at the croft as there are loads of opportunities to meet new people especially within the social spaces provided such as the common room where we play fussball and pool. Overall, i have definitely enjoyed my stay and here recommend it to anyone who’s interested or looking for an accommodation in derby.

Reply from The Croft On 20th February 25
Student Review: 4.3 /5
By member7108390 On 10th May 24 verified Verified student

The croft overall is a great accomodation especially for money , you get gym acess on site , bike and troley storage, wending machines, pool table , table football ... There are lots of freebies and events happening all year around . In tearms of less great stuff the wifi connections have been struggeling for years and things get broken quite a lot and require qite some time before it gets fixed

Reply from The Croft On 20th February 25
Student Review: 5 /5
By member12108301 On 9th May 24 verified Verified student

Love the croft, absolutely amazing place to stay, the staff are incredible:)

Reply from The Croft On 20th February 25
Student Review: 3.9 /5
By member6108290 On 9th May 24 verified Verified student

Loved staying at the Croft this past year! Lovely staff, very friendly and kind.

Reply from The Croft On 20th February 25
Student Review: 5 /5
By member698781 On 1st February 24 verified Verified student

I have loved living at the Croft, the staff are very welcoming and I have made great friends!

Reply from The Croft On 20th February 25
Student Review: 4.6 /5
By member698103 On 25th January 24 verified Verified student

Really loved staying at the Croft, can’t wait for another year! :)

Reply from The Croft On 20th February 25
Student Review: 4.9 /5
By member698009 On 24th January 24 verified Verified student

I like the Croft :) it’s nice here and the environment is lovely

Reply from The Croft On 20th February 25
Student Review: 4.7 /5
By member1193799 On 26th October 23 verified Verified student

Slightly pricey but worth value and super freindly

Reply from The Croft On 20th February 25
Student Review: 5 /5
By member493755 On 26th October 23 verified Verified student

great facilities and supportive staff memebers

Reply from The Croft On 20th February 25
Student Review: 5 /5
By member993747 On 26th October 23 verified Verified student

Great experience, very helpful in terms of what was required on move-in day. I get along with my flatmates, it feels like home. Staff are really helpful, located closer to the city centre and having social events in the common room. Definitely be coming here again!

Reply from The Croft On 20th February 25
Student Review: 5 /5
By member1193744 On 26th October 23 verified Verified student

Lovely staff, excellent facilities and if any problems occur they fix it as soon as it’s brought to their attention

Reply from The Croft On 20th February 25
Student Review: 4.7 /5
By member1193743 On 26th October 23 verified Verified student

The staff are amazing here they make me feel like I’m At home, very attentive and whenever anything goes wrong they always go the extra mile to sort things out. I have recommended several people to stay here , and they enjoy it aswell. They are amazing…. I love the Croft.

Reply from The Croft On 20th February 25
Student Review: 4.4 /5
By member1186080 On 12th May 23 verified Verified student

Lovely staff, Angie and Abby are great and always welcoming and helpful at the office, very approachable. Handy Andy ALWAYS ready to give his aid, came in on his day off to fix my door I am eternally grateful for this. All staff wonderful and far better than previous accommodations. Facilities are top standard as well

Student Review: 5 /5
By member886079 On 12th May 23 verified Verified student

absolutely amazing staff and the events that they do are great, amazing managers, very comforting and can always go to them when we need help with issues. love living here. Andy is also amazing and very helpful, teaches us how to fix things while fixing them the issues that we have , a great handy andy

Student Review: 5 /5
By member786078 On 12th May 23 verified Verified student

Amazing staff, always willing to help and reply to emails swiftly. Angie, Abby, and Andy are so helpful and lovely people and have made living here so much more fun!

Student Review: 4.7 /5
By member886077 On 12th May 23 verified Verified student

Abby and Angie are incredible, super helpful, handy Andy super useful, the entire place is super to live in couldnt reccomend a better student accomodation

Student Review: 5 /5
By member872544 On 18th October 22 verified Verified student

Abby, Angie, Andy, and Danny are incredibly helpful and so kind! Angie and Abby were so welcoming to help with the transition into independent living and are always there for a laugh!!! The most perfect accommodation to stay in for my first year.

Reply from The Croft On 19th October 22
Student Review: 5 /5
By member572428 On 14th October 22 verified Verified student

So far, I've had a great time at the Croft; the accommodations are clean and modern, and the staff is all very friendly and helpful. I have really enjoyed the activities and events that they have provided, which have helped me to meet new friends. Overall, I would definitely recommend the Croft for students studying in Derby.

Reply from The Croft On 17th October 22
Student Review: 4.1 /5
By member672419 On 14th October 22 verified Verified student

Good location, flat kitchens have enough room for everyone and rooms are also a good size

Reply from The Croft On 14th October 22
Student Review: 2.3 /5
By member670649 On 6th August 22 verified Verified student

Just dont send your kids there. Most people dont respect the public areas and they just leave everything dirty. The accomodation didnt return my deposit money even though nothing was wrong. i dont recommend it.

Reply from The Croft On 8th August 22
Student Review: 5 /5
By member668882 On 12th May 22 verified Verified student

Based in the city centre. Washing room, brilliant WiFi and gym included. Recommended

Reply from The Croft On 12th May 22
Student Review: 4.4 /5
By member868881 On 12th May 22 verified Verified student

This accommodation has given me the best experience for my first year at university

Reply from The Croft On 12th May 22
Student Review: 5 /5
By member1068879 On 12th May 22 verified Verified student

Staff are very friendly and always offering activities which are always good

Reply from The Croft On 12th May 22
Student Review: 4.4 /5
By member668878 On 12th May 22 verified Verified student

Located in a good area, close to a lot of stores and travelling facilities.

Reply from The Croft On 12th May 22
Student Review: 5 /5
By member668877 On 12th May 22 verified Verified student

The Croft has a great service and is good quality for money

Reply from The Croft On 12th May 22
Student Review: 3.4 /5
By member1068845 On 11th May 22 verified Verified student

It is decent but fridges and freezes can be a bit limited on space and 1 bin for 9 people is not great. The facilities like the gym are good but there are not many washing machines. But I do love the vending machines they are a great idea.

Reply from The Croft On 12th May 22
Student Review: 4.4 /5
By member568844 On 11th May 22 verified Verified student

Really nice accommodation, great value for money compared to other uni accommodation. However, not a fan of the lack of common area cleaners in flats. Staff are really friendly and everyone is very understanding and helpful

Reply from The Croft On 12th May 22
Student Review: 4.3 /5
By member768819 On 10th May 22 verified Verified student

I have really enjoyed staying here this year, although we have had a few issues that did take slightly longer than expected to sort out (lift breaking) I understand this is out of the Croft’s staff control. The staff have always been super friendly and welcoming and I would definitely recommend this accom to a friend.

Reply from The Croft On 11th May 22
Student Review: 4.9 /5
By member768810 On 10th May 22 verified Verified student

The best accommodation in derby. The location is perfect and would highly recommend to anyone who is thinking of booking for next year. The staff are friendly and always helpful. The accommodation is very secure

Reply from The Croft On 10th May 22
Student Review: 3.3 /5
By member1066433 On 15th February 22 verified Verified student

Comfortable rooms and nice common area BUT had several issues (some very concerning and dangerous issues that management didn’t want to solve & eventually ended up moving back home because of how unhappy and expensive this place was. Electricity issues happened often. On so many occasions we’ve been left with no lights and no way to get them to turn them on, especially over Christmas and New Years.

Reply from The Croft On 16th February 22
Student Review: 4.9 /5
By member966216 On 10th February 22 verified Verified student

I've been at The Croft for 2 years and even after a change of management, my experience has been great. The whole site is incredibly clean and well looked after. The staff are welcoming and polite too! Wifi is great, which is a bonus, and the ethernet ports are handy. For the price, you get a good room, sizeable kitchen and a great location.

Reply from The Croft On 15th February 22
Student Review: 5 /5
By member565878 On 1st February 22 verified Verified student

Great place to live recommend to other students

Reply from The Croft On 1st February 22
Student Review: 3.6 /5
By member1265872 On 1st February 22 verified Verified student

It was a decent location with good social spaced and room size was good.

Reply from The Croft On 1st February 22
Student Review: 5 /5
By member1365869 On 1st February 22 verified Verified student

Great reception team and amazing social ideas for the common room area

Reply from The Croft On 1st February 22
Student Review: 4.7 /5
By member565864 On 1st February 22 verified Verified student

My move to the Croft has been amazing and the staff have informed me of everything I need to know, I definitely recommend living her and am considering staying for the next academic year.

Reply from The Croft On 1st February 22
Student Review: 5 /5
By member1365687 On 26th January 22 verified Verified student

Love the experience here so much care here .

Reply from The Croft On 27th January 22
Student Review: 5 /5
By member1165656 On 26th January 22 verified Verified student

I had to move out of my previous accommodation due to fire safety concerns, moving into the croft was a relief i needed since i have been here is been nothing but amazing!

Reply from The Croft On 26th January 22
Student Review: 3.9 /5
By member665635 On 25th January 22 verified Verified student

Lovely staff and maintenance! Although the lift in B block has been broken for over 3 months with little communication. Very poor quality and common room is not as it is sold as. No access to pool unless in office hours and poor washing facilities .

Reply from The Croft On 26th January 22
Student Review: 3.6 /5
By member465629 On 25th January 22 verified Verified student

Been staying here since september and i wouldnt fault it. What you pay for is what you get. The staff are polite and they even offer a parcel collection service. Maintence is carried out weekly and they give away a lot of freebies

Reply from The Croft On 25th January 22
Student Review: 2.7 /5
By member961365 On 27th July 21 verified Verified student

When we arrived in September 2020, the flat was left dirty which wouldn’t be good at any time but we were in the middle of a pandemic so having vegetables down the side of the sofa, dust everywhere and a very unclean floor wasn’t a nice experience to settle into when moving in. It is a nice modern building but it is poorly built - at the start of our tenancy there was cracks in the ceilings everywhere and as the year progressed these cracks spread across the whole width of our kitchen ceiling. Our flat had 2 double kitchen windows meaning it was constantly very warm in our flat as the windows do not have blinds, which is something I would recommend the Croft invest in for kitchens/communal areas. Due to the pandemic we were unable to use the facilities all year such as the gym and communal study and pool area downstairs but this is something which is included in the price of the Croft so I think the money wasn’t worth it because we were unable to use these facilities.

Reply from The Croft On 28th July 21
Student Review: 3.7 /5
By member1060525 On 25th June 21 verified Verified student

The coronavirus pandemic has affected many student accommodations. For one being extremely strict and sending intimidating emails due to fire alarms accidentally being set off and flats meeting other flats through emails nearly every week at the beginning of the year. I understand that we are in a pandemic but isolating students and making them feel mentally alone is actually nasty behaviour. Due to this I’m not a fan of the staff. However the main maintenance guy, Andy is fantastic and has helped many students living at the croft by being quick efficient and kind.

Reply from The Croft On 28th July 21
Student Review: 4.4 /5
By member857694 On 13th May 21 verified Verified student

if you expect a modern room, this suits you, and it close to the bus stop and easy to go town center, but if you don't like the smoke or weed smell you need to choose your flatmate who doesn't smoke, cause the staff doesn't do anything when you complain many times.

Reply from The Croft On 28th July 21
Student Review: 5 /5
By Husnain On 10th May 21 verified Verified student

Best accomodation ever fastest wifi can’t beat it. They look after everyone here and will feel welcomed upon arrival been here since September will be back next year :)

Reply from The Croft On 12th May 21
Student Review: 5 /5
By member857421 On 7th May 21 verified Verified student

feels like home and they’ve been really helpful throughout :)

Reply from The Croft On 7th May 21
Student Review: 4.6 /5
By member1157239 On 30th April 21 verified Verified student

Staying at The Croft Accomodation has been great! It’s very safe and lovely to see maintenance staff and reception staff walking around and they are all very friendly. I am glad I stayed here for 2 years!!

Reply from The Croft On 4th May 21
Student Review: 5 /5
By member456786 On 23rd April 21 verified Verified student

I have been living in The Croft for 8 months now and I have to admit that is one of the best student accommodation I have lived in. Amazing experience highly recommended

Reply from The Croft On 23rd April 21
Student Review: 4.7 /5
By member1056781 On 23rd April 21 verified Verified student

The perfect location and brilliant helpful staff that are always around if you need help. Would be 5 stars for everything but due to covid we’ve not been able to use the social spaces!

Reply from The Croft On 23rd April 21
Student Review: 4.4 /5
By member856748 On 22nd April 21 verified Verified student

Absolutely love it, would recommend to anyone who is coming to the University of Derby. Clean, modern, stylish and top top tier staff! Very good sized rooms and perfect social spaces (although I did not get to use most of them due to Covid-19) best student accommodation in Derby in my opinion :)

Reply from The Croft On 22nd April 21
Student Review: 5 /5
By member756685 On 21st April 21 verified Verified student

Really good experience in halls friendly staff and maintenance. Good times on calls out with faults. Really good facilities, really good internet, really good experience.

Reply from The Croft On 22nd April 21
Student Review: 3.7 /5
By member556594 On 20th April 21 verified Verified student

The Croft is a great place to stay, good value for money and the property team are excellent and thorough with the service they provide. In particular the caretaker Andy who has been very helpful with issues around the flat 👍

Reply from The Croft On 21st April 21
Student Review: 4.7 /5
By member1256552 On 19th April 21 verified Verified student

Living here has been a very pleasant experience. The staff are helpful and friendly. I would recommend The Croft to everyone.

Reply from The Croft On 20th April 21
Student Review: 5 /5
By member956543 On 19th April 21 verified Verified student

Very modern rooms and building. Staff is very friendly . Never had an issue . 5 stars

Reply from The Croft On 20th April 21
Student Review: 4.7 /5
By member1355155 On 11th March 21 verified Verified student

From its impressive architectural edifice to the incredible accommodation offerings ( excellent wifi, modern finishings etc) the Croft is a promise kept, and surpassed. A Serene environment strategically and conveniently located few minutes away from major facilities including the university. The onsite staff are highly professional, efficient and friendly, working tirelessly to ensure the property is impeccably maintained to the highest standards at all times. Also, the exciting give- aways make your stay even more enjoyable. I would highly recommend.

Reply from The Croft On 12th March 21
Student Review: 3.9 /5
By member554238 On 16th February 21 verified Verified student

A very good accommodation with up to date features and really kind staff

Reply from The Croft On 17th February 21
Student Review: 3 /5
By member935201 On 15th November 19 verified Verified student

Nice building but not recommended for first years

Reply from The Croft On 22nd April 21
Student Review: 3 /5
By Duncan M On 15th November 19 verified Verified student

Not awful, but just go over the road to Cathedral Court. For like £2 more a week you get a lift that works, laundry fees that don't require a second student loan and lights that don't turn off mid shower

Reply from The Croft On 22nd April 21
Student Review: 5 /5
By member1143007 On 29th October 19 verified Verified student

Lovely place. The staff are extremely nice and welcoming. Would highly recommend to stay here.

Reply from The Croft On 22nd April 21

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