Single Rooms - Large Ensuite
37 Weeks
Tenancy Length
Flexible
Move in from
£285.32
From (Per week)
4.2 mi
from University of Edinburgh - Central Area Campus, George Square
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- 1 hour 2 mins
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- 34 mins
Most helpful review
Okay, where do I begin... The best part about Pentland House is that the apartment complex is new and has a nice aesthetic feeling to it. That's about it. The building smells awfully like sweat all the time and the air is super heavy, as the air ventilation system sucks. The building is quite far away from the campus, meaning you have to allow yourself at least 45mins by bus to get to the city centre. During rush hour it might be even worse. There's Circuit laundry, but there are only 10 washers and dryers altogether. That being said, you might end up waiting to get your washing done for several hours. The walls are also super thin and you can hear ppl who are several floors up. Building management is lovely and the staff are generally friendly, even though you might not see them a lot. Common areas tend to be dirty during the weekend but are regularly cleaned during the weekdays.
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Most helpful review
Okay, where do I begin... The best part about Pentland House is that the apartment complex is new and has a nice aesthetic feeling to it. That's about it. The building smells awfully like sweat all the time and the air is super heavy, as the air ventilation system sucks. The building is quite far away from the campus, meaning you have to allow yourself at least 45mins by bus to get to the city centre. During rush hour it might be even worse. There's Circuit laundry, but there are only 10 washers and dryers altogether. That being said, you might end up waiting to get your washing done for several hours. The walls are also super thin and you can hear ppl who are several floors up. Building management is lovely and the staff are generally friendly, even though you might not see them a lot. Common areas tend to be dirty during the weekend but are regularly cleaned during the weekdays.
Value for money
Location
Property management
Cleaning
Social spaces
Social experience
Internet / Wifi
Pentland House Information
| Price from | £300.39 per week (subject to availability) |
| Catering | Self-catered |
| Postcode | EH14 1TY |
Room Types
Single Rooms - Standard Ensuite
37 Weeks
Tenancy Length
Flexible
Move in from
£240.25
From (Per week)
Double Rooms - Twin Ensuite
Flexible
Tenancy Length
Flexible
Move in from
£300.39
From (Per week)
Amenities
Popular
- Common Room
- Gym
Features
- Common Room
- Communal Kitchen
Internet Access
- WiFi
Laundry
- Coin-operated Communal Laundry
Recreational Facilities
- Entertainment Room
- Gym
Services
- Contents Insurance
Special Policies
- No Smoking
TV
- Cable TV
Transport
- Bike Storage
Travel Times
University of Edinburgh
Central Area Campus, George Square1 hour 2 mins14 mins34 mins4.2 mi
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Okay, where do I begin... The best part about Pentland House is that the apartment complex is new and has a nice aesthetic feeling to it. That's about it. The building smells awfully like sweat all the time and the air is super heavy, as the air ventilation system sucks. The building is quite far away from the campus, meaning you have to allow yourself at least 45mins by bus to get to the city centre. During rush hour it might be even worse. There's Circuit laundry, but there are only 10 washers and dryers altogether. That being said, you might end up waiting to get your washing done for several hours. The walls are also super thin and you can hear ppl who are several floors up. Building management is lovely and the staff are generally friendly, even though you might not see them a lot. Common areas tend to be dirty during the weekend but are regularly cleaned during the weekdays.
Postgraduate accommodation. Location, close to many amenities and good public transport connections however not close to any university buildings. Building, all brand new and complete to very high quality. Cleaned regularly and nice staff. Social, I would say mixed. Socials organised by Resident Assistants (RAs) but designed for people brand new to Edinburgh/UK. Apart from poor location in my view, very nice accommodation.
Beware students that get this pentland house place, the walls in the rooms are very thin, you will hear every movement of your flatmates! , plus the location isnt that great