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12 Reviews by Students
#13 out of 17 halls at University of Surrey

3.42 / 5
3.42 / 5
0.1 mi from University of Surrey - Main Campus View map
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Very average kitchen space, and poor warden caring. The rooms where very old sometimes and their wasn't a place to socialse with room mates as kitchen was always cold. Thankfully I had great flat mates and made really good friends. That made up for it but still for the amount we pay we should have had A common room or TV area. We mostly hung out outside in the cold....

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By member1053549
On 19th January 21
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Most helpful review

Very average kitchen space, and poor warden caring. The rooms where very old sometimes and their wasn't a place to socialse with room mates as kitchen was always cold. Thankfully I had great flat mates and made really good friends. That made up for it but still for the amount we pay we should have had A common room or TV area. We mostly hung out outside in the cold....

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By member1053549
On 19th January 21
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Student Review: 2.6 /5
By member1053549 On 19th January 21 verified Verified student

Very average kitchen space, and poor warden caring. The rooms where very old sometimes and their wasn't a place to socialse with room mates as kitchen was always cold. Thankfully I had great flat mates and made really good friends. That made up for it but still for the amount we pay we should have had A common room or TV area. We mostly hung out outside in the cold....

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Student Review: 4.7 /5
By member924390 On 21st October 16 verified Verified student

Considering im next door to where i learn, i cant complain!

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Student Review: 3.9 /5
By member1124370 On 21st October 16 verified Verified student

nice

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Student Review: 3.3 /5
By member624106 On 25th September 16 verified Verified student

Poor wifi nice room size

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Student Review: 3.3 /5
By member523774 On 27th August 16 verified Verified student

Great room, lovely space. Extortionate pricing. £160 per week for a pretty standard room in terms of furnishings, paying for the extra space. Though why there was no double bed is joke.

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Student Review: 4.4 /5
By member1222659 On 26th May 16 verified Verified student

Excellent location, closest to the University. 3 minute walk to the classes, library and the Surrey Shop. Easy commute to town centre available from the bus stop at a 5 min walking distance. Flawless management and amazing value for money.

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Student Review: 4.9 /5
By member422199 On 3rd May 16 verified Verified student

Beautiful building and setup inside

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Student Review: 1.9 /5
By member719591 On 24th November 15 verified Verified student

There is no social life of international house residents. Chinese have their own parties once in a while other wise weeks go by and you don't see your flat mates even

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