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3.71 / 5
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During the day, County is really nice to relax in as County Fields is a quiet and peaceful area. Additionally, there's almost always a range of events going on in the common areas so there's always something to do.

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By Joyce
On 27th October 24
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During the day, County is really nice to relax in as County Fields is a quiet and peaceful area. Additionally, there's almost always a range of events going on in the common areas so there's always something to do.

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Student Review: 4.1 /5
By Joyce On 27th October 24 verified Verified student

During the day, County is really nice to relax in as County Fields is a quiet and peaceful area. Additionally, there's almost always a range of events going on in the common areas so there's always something to do.

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Student Review: 3 /5
By member4120686 On 18th October 24 verified Verified student

Good hostel, exceeded expectations. Quiet, not much social acitivity, rooms are spacious enough, and well lit. Window position and size is a bit too much though, little privacy

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Student Review: 1.6 /5
By member444111 On 29th November 19 verified Verified student

If your in the John Creed Building, may God have mercy on you Possibly the worst accommodation on the entire campus, which hasn’t been updated since 1985, making it the longest without refurbishment. Pros: Rooms are very Large Relativity clean Cons: VERY isolating, the accommodation is Ex post graduate so the flats are very small in number of people NO SOCIAL space whatsoever Kitchen is tiny and doesn’t even have enough chairs for everyone in the flat Some of the rooms have Baths instead of showers which accommodation services don’t tell u about until you turn up on the day Windows don’t shut out sound due to broken vents, so lorry’s and Vans reversing keep you up all night No bedside table provided Not enough plug sockets Beds are creaky Lights make horrible noises when you turn them on Summary: Avoid this place like the plague, it’s an absolute scam done by the university to cram more people on campus

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Student Review: 4.1 /5
By member1044044 On 26th November 19 verified Verified student

I think it is somewhat overpriced. Management can be unfair with deductions at the end of the year. Location was very handy and convenient. The social spaces are clean and well kept with the PC Lab nearby.

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Student Review: 4.6 /5
By member743983 On 25th November 19 verified Verified student

Great flat location with amazing flatmates. Porters always on hand and reassuring knowing that they’re there

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Student Review: 4.7 /5
By Beca On 6th November 19 verified Verified student

Amazing college and by far the best one in Uni. The location of it is exactly the best. Near the Sports Center and very close to almost all lecture theatre is a fabulous choice.

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Student Review: 4.6 /5
By Anastasia1234 On 24th September 19 verified Verified student

Ended up making friends with the cleaner (named Tracey) - what a gem!!! I’d say county main accommodation (superior standard) is the best for value of money, location and cleaning!! If you want a really amazing social life though then townhouses are more for you!!

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Student Review: 2.1 /5
By member442168 On 14th September 19 verified Verified student

Everythjng could be a bit better

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Student Review: 5 /5
By Mistri_10 On 12th September 19 verified Verified student

Loved my halls! Had great flatmates in first and second year - if you have good housemates not only will you get on well with them but the cleaning and sharing is alot easier.

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Student Review: 1.9 /5
By member1042116 On 12th September 19 verified Verified student

County main sucks - you’ll be put with 3rd years that are all best friends and the building is really non social - No access to meet other people - the buildings are depressing - best part about them( is the porters are friendly - they really don’t care about you in county though

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Student Review: 4.6 /5
By member1242110 On 12th September 19 verified Verified student

County townhouse was the best accommodation I could have picked. Amazing for meeting new people and making friends. Only way it could be improved is if cleaning was included in the price like in other student accomodation on campus as the kitchen often ended up disgusting.

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Student Review: 4.9 /5
By member1242109 On 11th September 19 verified Verified student

Very good accommodation, even better location on campus. Plenty of events and socials offered to members. Strong feeling of belonging within the college

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Student Review: 4.9 /5
By member540463 On 17th July 19 verified Verified student

Cleaner june was a lil lazy but was sound asf so

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Student Review: 3.3 /5
By member1140157 On 6th July 19 verified Verified student

Made some new friends from where I live people’s been nice, location is not too bad

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Student Review: 3.3 /5
By member1140157 On 6th July 19 verified Verified student

Made some new friends from where I live people’s been nice, location is not too bad

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member1140058 On 1st July 19 verified Verified student

County Townhouses are fantastic and so social

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Student Review: 4.4 /5
By member1339403 On 15th June 19 verified Verified student

County townhouses we’re definitely the best accommodation choice for me

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Student Review: 4.1 /5
By isaacgrinnell On 4th June 19 verified Verified student

I love the collegiate system at the university. All colleges provide the same core services but all have a different feeling. It is like having a family whilst at university.

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Student Review: 4.3 /5
By Polydorj On 3rd June 19 verified Verified student

The price of the accommodation itself is a bit high if you take into account other accommodations for students in the city as well as other universities but provides a sense of security with all-present porters as well as being in a distance of a maximum 8 minute walk to any lecture theatre. The WiFi service is good but on the other hand it requires a bit of a process in the event of logging out as well as when a reboot occurs.

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Student Review: 4.7 /5
By member735241 On 7th December 18 verified Verified student

Was in townhouse accommodation

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member1335192 On 3rd December 18 verified Verified student

Country college is the best, they are organising many events, people are so nice!

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Student Review: 1 /5
By member435179 On 2nd December 18 verified Verified student

Depends more on who you are living with more than anything. Renouned for being the worst the colleges and least socialible

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Student Review: 4.4 /5
By DJSULST On 1st December 18 verified Verified student

We have to clean it ourselves :(

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member435091 On 28th November 18 verified Verified student

Excellent cleaning service Very sociable

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member733363 On 7th August 18 verified Verified student

Each college has their own sense of community but with county being the largest you're sure to find a group of friends amoungst them.

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Student Review: 3 /5
By member833268 On 1st August 18 verified Verified student

Don’t do townhouse. You attend a party not make it. Life is easier that way

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Student Review: 4.1 /5
By Connie Lily On 3rd June 18 verified Verified student

Townhouses are sick, and county main is not bad either

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Student Review: 4.9 /5
By member932018 On 3rd June 18 verified Verified student

Ducks and ducklings come to your French doors and will happily sit in the living room with you. Too cute!

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Student Review: 3.9 /5
By member431992 On 2nd June 18 verified Verified student

The halls are perfect and, as I’m in a townhouse, exactly what I wanted

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member431858 On 1st June 18 verified Verified student

County townhouses are unbelievable accommodation, so good for socialising and is always clean and spacious

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Student Review: 4.6 /5
By Meeksian On 28th January 18 verified Verified student

The feeling at county is that of a community, where everyone knows everyone. The halls are some of the best on campus and quite central. The community space isn't the best at the moment but is getting better as I write this.

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Student Review: 2.3 /5
By member1329842 On 22nd January 18 verified Verified student

County College is a good location if you are doing art subjects. But the state of my room was horrible and no one would help me out and then I lost my deposit even though I recorded everything in my room and the state of it

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Student Review: 1.9 /5
By member829783 On 21st January 18 verified Verified student

The facilities for students are poor compared to the facilities offered to other students in different colleges

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Student Review: 2.9 /5
By member1129769 On 21st January 18 verified Verified student

No cleaning for townhouses. When loud:disruptive little help from management. All accommodation expensive and in lack of supply. Good living room in townhouses.

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Student Review: 2.3 /5
By member1328710 On 10th October 17 verified Verified student

Massively overpriced for the facilities included, of which are outdated and poorly kept, WiFi issues, showers in bad condition, incompetent maintenance services, good social environment though

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Student Review: 1 /5
By member1028672 On 6th October 17 verified Verified student

Garbage, claims to be a prehistoric bar, has nothing but snakes to convey that theme making the place a bit s*** really.

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Student Review: 4.9 /5
By member1026511 On 15th May 17 verified Verified student

I was in County Main for my first year. Had the time of my life. My only concern would be that the number of people you are with leads to a higher chance that you may not get on with one or more of them. I was fortunate, but keep in mind that the more relaxed you are about mess and rowdy, drunk flatmates, the less insane you will be driven.

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Student Review: 4 /5
By member1326449 On 7th May 17 verified Verified student

The Townhouses are definitely value for money, just a shame there isn't any cleaning services included seeing as the townhouses are one of the biggest types of County accommodation here at Lancaster. Apart from that great place to live, great social space and definitely worth applying for.

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Student Review: 4 /5
By member926316 On 19th April 17 verified Verified student

Townhouses are the most sociable accommodation by far and rrally comfortable. Love the extra independence and the location at the north end of campus is great for a bit of peace and quiet whilst still 2 minutes from most lectures.

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Student Review: 4.6 /5
By member625480 On 22nd December 16 verified Verified student

The accommodation is a great value for money and provides a large socialising area. I would apply for this accommodation especially if you're looking for opportunities to socialise.

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Student Review: 4.6 /5
By member1224386 On 21st October 16 verified Verified student

Townhouses are the most social type of accommodation and have a homely feel

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member1023575 On 10th August 16 verified Verified student

Had such an amazing first year in the townhouses, everyone knows each other and are really friendly, best accommodation for meeting new people and socialising, which is key in first year! Before work gets serious in second and third

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Student Review: 3 /5
By member1221159 On 22nd March 16 verified Verified student

County Main good price for money but got mould and damp problem - bad location for most courses

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Student Review: 3.1 /5
By mmc On 22nd March 16 verified Verified student

Nice rooms and good social area, however expensive in comparison to other halls which get a cleaner, toilet roll and bin bags!

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Student Review: 4.7 /5
By member1221053 On 15th March 16 verified Verified student

County is an amazing college. Modern and clean accommodation. Best college by far!

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Student Review: 4.9 /5
By member721022 On 8th March 16 verified Verified student

Really good place to live with lots of social space, good cleaning and the rooms are really spacious and good value.

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Student Review: 3.7 /5
By member1120876 On 16th February 16 verified Verified student

All self-cleaned but really worth it for the size of the room and the social areas. Had problems living with 12 people but that was based on personalities not halls.

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Student Review: 4 /5
By member1020858 On 10th February 16 verified Verified student

County Main, an affordable option with lovely rooms, sharing a bathroom with 2-3 others, never had to wait to use the toilet/shower, kitchen's could be abit bigger, gets abit cramped at times, but in a sociable flat of 13 it works well.

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Student Review: 4.4 /5
By member1319705 On 25th November 15 verified Verified student

The best accommodation on campus by far

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Student Review: 4.4 /5
By member1119277 On 19th November 15 verified Verified student

Wifi is great, easy walking distance of everything but with lovely views of the square, big grassy area out front and back

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Student Review: 4.9 /5
By member1319065 On 17th November 15 verified Verified student

Best halls at Lancaster without a doubt

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Student Review: 4.9 /5
By member1318854 On 16th November 15 verified Verified student

Townhouses are the best accommodation on campus

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member1318846 On 16th November 15 verified Verified student

Townhouses. Best accommodation and experience of my life. Like living with one huge, dysfunctional happy family. Accommodation choice can really make or break your student experience and county townhouses are by far the best choice.

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member1018500 On 13th November 15 verified Verified student

It's the best and everyone want to be in County College!

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Student Review: 2.1 /5
By member818465 On 13th November 15 verified Verified student

I live in the John Creed building and the social aspect is dismal. I am a first year fresher and got an unconditional offer back in February and was promised first choice accomodation. I expected my halls to be full of freshers but its either mature international students or 2nd and 3rd years and consequently my social life has taken a massive hit. Location is very good but I wasn't aware that I was going to be so isolated.

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Student Review: 3.3 /5
By member1018429 On 13th November 15 verified Verified student

John Creed is an old building in desperate need of refurbishing

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Student Review: 4.6 /5
By member1116807 On 16th October 15 verified Verified student

Great social spaces in the townhouse and prime location out just enough so it's quiet when you want it to be but still only 5 minutes away from the main square.

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Student Review: 4.1 /5
By member715263 On 7th September 15 verified Verified student

I was in a County Townhouse and it was amazing. Only shared a bathroom with one other person which was great, the communal space was lovely because we had sofas and a living area not just a kitchen. It was nice that it was a townhouse shape so felt more homely than big blocks. You do have to clean it yourself though which isn't too bad as long as you have a rota to minimise arguments.

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member1371 On 2nd September 15 verified Verified student

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Student Review: 4.4 /5
By member1014843 On 17th August 15 verified Verified student

I'd definitely recommend the county townhouses. They're the best accommodation going on campus.

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Student Review: 4.6 /5
By member814838 On 17th August 15 verified Verified student

Stayed in a townhouse, perfect size rooms, with many housemates so there was never a dull moment. Good kitchens, with massive social area including a living room.

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Student Review: 4.6 /5
By member1114817 On 17th August 15 verified Verified student

County Townhouse - may be considered expensive but is so worth it for a great first year! Very sociable and in a great location even though it's at the top end of campus. 100% recommend!

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Student Review: 3.7 /5
By member411441 On 21st July 15 verified Verified student

Lancaster University is very proud of its residences which are consistently ranked top in the country. Unfortunately this makes them very expensive. County is a good college and county main is the cheapest accommodation on campus that still has a communal living area.

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member511428 On 21st July 15 verified Verified student

Awesome college and beautiful area

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Student Review: 4.8 /5
By member1111181 On 14th July 15 verified Verified student

I lived in county main and it was absolutely perfect - great location, lovely communal space, huge rooms and daily cleaners!

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Student Review: 4.8 /5
By member99169 On 16th June 15 verified Verified student

The most beautiful location on Lancaster University campus. The bar is one of the most active, with comedy nights and live music. The rooms are some of the largest for the best price.

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Student Review: 4.2 /5
By member78301 On 29th April 15 verified Verified student

[County Main] I love the quality of the room and the kitchen is fairly good as well. Lots of communal space in each flat. It isn't too far from the centre with 5 minutes to spar and 2 minutes to the bar. There is also a snooker room open to County members which seems to be used often enough.

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Student Review: 3.2 /5
By member128298 On 29th April 15 verified Verified student

Really good sized room with lots of storage and good bathroom sharing ratios. Unfortunately not cleaned :(

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Student Review: 4.7 /5
By member68283 On 29th April 15 verified Verified student

Great mix of halls for all budgets great quality modern and on a scenic part of campus

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Student Review: 4.2 /5
By MorrisseyMarr95 On 29th April 15 verified Verified student

James May visited our bar and therefore means that we are the best college in Lancaster ever Also need own collegiate study rooms...

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Student Review: 4 /5
By member118209 On 28th April 15 verified Verified student

Townhouse: - Expensive, but by far the best accommodation on campus. The social space is a huge kitchen/living room on the bottom floor which results in a much closer flat than most other student halls. - On the edge of main campus, so it is 5-10 minutes to George Fox Lecture Theatre (where most 1st year lectures are) but still a lot closer to the rest of the community than South-West (Cartmel/Lonsdale). - Breakages can be reported physically or by a smartphone app, and are usually fixed within 24 hours. The longest I've waited was a day and a half. - No cleaning service in Townhouses so can't give it any stars for that (though there are in the rest of County), but to be honest it would have been an unnecessary cost because contrary to popular belief, it's pretty easy to keep your halls tidy enough - County Bar was poor but has recently been renovated, now with a Costa during the day and a decent, cheap bar at night, plus karaoke and comedy nights throughout the week.

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Student Review: 4.8 /5
By member128193 On 28th April 15 verified Verified student

Modern halls that are always clean and hace great social spaces to socialise with friends. The rooms are of a good size in county main, john creed and the townhouses with good furniture.

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Student Review: 4.8 /5
By member128192 On 28th April 15 verified Verified student

Modern halls that are always clean and have great social spaces to socialise with friends. The rooms in John Creed, County main and the townhouses are of a big size with nice furniture, overall great value for money.

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Student Review: 3.5 /5
By member48132 On 28th April 15 verified Verified student

Because the flats are quite big it doesn't feel as homey, but some people do thrive here. Also great location if you're an English student!

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Student Review: 3.7 /5
By member128123 On 28th April 15 verified Verified student

Living on campus is slightly pricey and the cleaners will not throw the rubbish out. If unluckily living together with irresponsible flatmates, the kitchen can be horrible.

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Student Review: 4.5 /5
By member78108 On 28th April 15 verified Verified student

County College townhouses are fantastic! Always something going on; a great community and beautiful rooms.

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Student Review: 4.5 /5
By member128107 On 28th April 15 verified Verified student

The townhouses are amazing to live in

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Student Review: 3.7 /5
By member108102 On 28th April 15 verified Verified student

The town houses in both County and Grizdale are the most amazing places to be for your first year as you get to know everyone really quickly and you have a massive social space downstairs ready for pre drinks or just having meals together which other halls don't offer. I think people get worried abut having to share a bathroom with another person but haven't found that a problem at all, most likely that person will become one of your most closest friends as you are living next door to each other as well.

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Student Review: 2.5 /5
By HowlingHerbivore1046 On 28th April 15 verified Verified student

The County Townhouses are excellent and an absolute must for your first year at Lancaster! Living on campus is also great for getting to lectures etc, but can feel closed off from town at times. Now for the bad points, living on campus is expensive! so much more expensive than living in town. They have stupid rules such as 'Party Permits', how ridiculous, especially when 99% of people living in Townhouses are first years. Oh, also the college housing officer is a pain, she sends emails constantly reminding you that you can't leave the recycling boxes outside your door etc. The university staff also walk into house without warning, walking around you living room/ landings, when you question them they say "it's our right to be in here, it's in your tenancy agreement", that may be so, but warning before walking in would be appreciated! It's not all bad, the County Porters are excellent and are always on hand to provide assistance 24/7.

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Student Review: 4.5 /5
By member87966 On 27th April 15 verified Verified student

County Townhouse was in a good area with plenty of space and modern living arrangements, best on campus

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Student Review: 4.3 /5
By member127964 On 27th April 15 verified Verified student

my experience on campus was one of the best! Living away from home for the first time was a smooth transition.

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Student Review: 4.2 /5
By member107896 On 27th April 15 verified Verified student

The townhouses are great and you form a little community with your neighbours , the rooms are new and are give you plenty of space and there is lots of storage

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Student Review: 4.8 /5
By lancsstudent95 On 27th April 15 verified Verified student

Living in county townhouses was the best accommodation I could have wished for. Nice bedroom, bathroom shared with one other person and a huge communal living room/kitchen. Very sociable and out of all the halls I have visited it is by far the best.

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Student Review: 2.7 /5
By member67850 On 27th April 15 verified Verified student

Bedrooms covered in mould. Showers ridiculous size. Pay grand and a half for 3 months of showering in basically a standing coffin.

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Student Review: 4.7 /5
By member77836 On 27th April 15 verified Verified student

Nice townhouses, excellent room sizes

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Student Review: 3.7 /5
By member127793 On 27th April 15 verified Verified student

Living in a county townhouse was the best decision I made. You live with 11 other people, so you get a great variety of personalities; and whilst that can sometimes be a downside, I wouldn't trade it because whilst you are more likely to live with idiots, you're also more likely to meet some amazing people, of which I did. The facilities and social space were amazing and really really spacious. Unfortunately, being in a townhouse meant no cleaner, which proved to be a huge problem. Despite this, county college accommodation overall is so good, I'm moving back into it in my third year because it's so handy for location and security etc

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Student Review: 4.3 /5
By member97785 On 27th April 15 verified Verified student

I was in county main all new inside. The living room and sofas were really good rather than just having a kitchen. Overall really good quality

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Student Review: 4 /5
By member127753 On 27th April 15 verified Verified student

Sharing a kitchen with 12 other people with cooking space for 3. The showers are impressively awful as well. Just about enough room to clean my left a**e cheek.

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Student Review: 4.3 /5
By member77751 On 27th April 15 verified Verified student

The townhouse in which I live in provides me with a space for me to socialise with my house mates as well as other houses in nearby areas. The facilities in my accommodation and surrounding are all good and I do not have any issues with anything.

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Student Review: 3.8 /5
By CourteousHerbivore10 On 27th April 15 verified Verified student

Rooms and bathrooms great but in County South don't have communal space other than kitchen and corridor which are both uncomfy, miss having a sofa. Beds are a bit narrow but otherwise spacious. Great location on campus.

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Student Review: 3.3 /5
By emmackx On 27th March 15 verified Verified student

If you get good people it is an amazing experience

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