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Fantastic accommodations experience, especially the staff Chris fix the curtain issues timely! It impressed me a lot.

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By member9101558
On 21st February 24
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Fantastic accommodations experience, especially the staff Chris fix the curtain issues timely! It impressed me a lot.

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By member9101558
On 21st February 24
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Student Review: 4.9 /5
By member5125175 On 27th November 24 verified Verified student

Love this accommodation! good location, lovely staff and common areas are well maintained! It’s always smelling lovely in the common areas as well !

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Reply from Picturehouse Apartments On 29th November 24
Student Review: 3.7 /5
By member9102939 On 5th March 24 verified Verified student

Good location, but a bit old facilities. Needs improving the facilities.

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Reply from Picturehouse Apartments On 15th March 24
Student Review: 5 /5
By member9101558 On 21st February 24 verified Verified student

Fantastic accommodations experience, especially the staff Chris fix the curtain issues timely! It impressed me a lot.

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Reply from Picturehouse Apartments On 26th February 24
Student Review: 4.4 /5
By member7100984 On 17th February 24 verified Verified student

Friendly and helpful staff, great and well taken care of facilities, and located within comfortable walking distance from both the university and the city centre. Would definitely recommend!

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Reply from Picturehouse Apartments On 19th February 24
Student Review: 4.1 /5
By member689513 On 4th August 23 verified Verified student

I think it’s lovely vere, however, if you have a room facing the main road, then there is no isolation whatsoever and will need earplugs

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Reply from Picturehouse Apartments On 8th August 23
Student Review: 4.6 /5
By member1388187 On 27th June 23 verified Verified student

I have stayed at Picturehouse Apartments for 2 years now, in the same room and it has been a great experience. The room has been kept in impeccable condition and the team are always at hand to help with any issues I may be having

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Reply from Picturehouse Apartments On 28th June 23
Student Review: 3.3 /5
By member488172 On 27th June 23 verified Verified student

Nice inside, but along a road and with houses behind that can be loud. Close to uni, trains and shops. Not cleaned properly when I moved in- this wasn’t addressed when we formally emailed in about it.

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Reply from Picturehouse Apartments On 28th June 23
Student Review: 3.4 /5
By member588133 On 26th June 23 verified Verified student

Good place to meet people, places to study etc. good value for money with the gym

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Reply from Picturehouse Apartments On 27th June 23
Student Review: 5 /5
By member1088131 On 26th June 23 verified Verified student

The staff are very helpful and friendly. They have always helped me if I’ve had any problems with my studio (not that I’ve had many) and if I’ve had any complaints about noisy neighbours. The social events are very well organised and a great way to meet new people in the building. I’ve never had any problem with the WiFi. The location is fantastic as it’s a midway point between town and university.

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Reply from Picturehouse Apartments On 27th June 23
Student Review: 3 /5
By member788127 On 26th June 23 verified Verified student

It’s a good place for living. Close to town, shops and Uni. It is however, a bit noisy. I feel this part of town became a bit dodgy outside as well but good when ok . Have not socialised a lot since i have not bumped into many people. But good if as a place to relax and chill

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Reply from Picturehouse Apartments On 27th June 23
Student Review: 3.4 /5
By member687714 On 20th June 23 verified Verified student

It’s been good overall Maybe the only situation is living in town where there is noise of people going out Also some cleaning equipment may be good !

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Reply from Picturehouse Apartments On 20th June 23
Student Review: 5 /5
By member1287443 On 11th June 23 verified Verified student

This is a warm and quiet little home

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Reply from Picturehouse Apartments On 12th June 23
Student Review: 5 /5
By member1286468 On 20th May 23 verified Verified student

Had a lovely time staying at Picturehouse Apartments. Having stayed in different private accommodation for each year of my degree, I can easily say that Picturehouse is by far my favourite one. The staff are friendly and always putting on plenty of events/wonderful displays to keep the accommodation experience homely and welcoming. Furthermore, the maintenance team is timely and never disrupts my personal schedule. Washing facilities are fairly priced and rarely having any issues. The social spaces/studies rooms make a great change of scenery from studying in your room. Have only used the gym facilities on a handful of occasions, but they have always been clean and tidy. Location is optimum being well situated between the town centre, Streatham and St. Luke’s campus. Overall, would definitely recommend to any student looking for accommodation in Exeter.

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Reply from Picturehouse Apartments On 22nd May 23
Student Review: 5 /5
By member486467 On 20th May 23 verified Verified student

Staff are polite and friendly. Any issues or requests were taken care of swiftly. The common room is a great place to study and both studios I have stayed in have been nice and clean with a lovely view too! Highly recommend:)

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Reply from Picturehouse Apartments On 22nd May 23
Student Review: 5 /5
By member486456 On 19th May 23 verified Verified student

What picturehouse stood out is their location near to the tesco, they quick to maintain things when requested.

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Reply from Picturehouse Apartments On 19th May 23
Student Review: 4.9 /5
By member984244 On 15th April 23 verified Verified student

great studios, great amenities, incredible location, friendly staff. would recommend.

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Reply from Picturehouse Apartments On 18th May 23
Student Review: 2.9 /5
By member984240 On 15th April 23 verified Verified student

Pay a lot for what you get, definitely arrange a viewing before deciding. Badly built/renovated, depressing kitchen without windows & quite a lot of silverfish. Staff is nice, but I’d never pay this much again for such bad quality. Oh, and you have to pay for circuit laundry.

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Reply from Picturehouse Apartments On 18th May 23

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