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For me SCGH is at an ideal location because how near it is to MMU campus, also the management is really helpful, they address the issues very quickly. It is value for money if you're staying in the studio. It is a decent place to stay for term duration.
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For me SCGH is at an ideal location because how near it is to MMU campus, also the management is really helpful, they address the issues very quickly. It is value for money if you're staying in the studio. It is a decent place to stay for term duration.
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Sir Charles Groves Halls Information
| Telephone | 0300 303 8642 |
| Postcode | M15 6PF |
| Price from | £319.00 per week for 25/26 (subject to availability) |
| Top tip | Home to 600 students, just a few minutes from both city universities. Visit the website for more information! |
Room Types
Single Studios Classic Accessible Studio
Single Studios Classic Accessible Studio
Single Studios Premium Range 1 Studio
Single Studios Premium Range 2 Studio
Single Studios Classic Studio
Amenities
This property offers a study room, outdoor social space, common room & vending machines (snack food). Discover more!
Features
- Communal Kitchen
Internet Access
- WiFi
- WiFi In Communal Areas (All Free)
- WiFi In Room (All Free)
Laundry
- Coin-operated Communal Laundry
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- Onsite Concierge
Security & Safety
- CCTV / Surveillance Cameras
- Secure Building Entry
Services
- Contents Insurance
Special Policies
- No Smoking
Transport
- Bike Storage
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Sir Charles Groves Halls is close to The Manchester Museum & 15 minutes from O2 Apollo and O2 Ritz regularly host some of the country’s biggest music acts.
Manchester Metropolitan University
Manchester Campus1 min1 min1 min354 ft
The University of Manchester
Main Campus2 mins1 min2 mins367 ft
University of Law
Manchester Campus24 mins8 mins12 mins1.3 mi
Sir Charles Groves Halls Biography
At Sir Charles Grove Halls you couldn’t be closer to campus as both the University of Manchester and Manchester Metropolitan University are a few minutes away. There are plenty of supermarkets, shops and various forms of entertainment right on your doorstep, meaning you have plenty to enjoy on your days off.
When wanting to unwind after a long day, you can play a game of pool in the common room or have a BBQ in the courtyard. There is a vending machine for you to make use of when feeling peckish. For added convenience, there is a quiet study room, ideal for reading or focusing on your studies.
The accommodation has a selection of en-suite and studio rooms as well as flats. The studio and flats provide independent living as they are equipped with a private kitchen. Opt for an en-suite room and you will have your very own private bathroom whilst sharing a kitchen and living space with flatmates.
All the Answers You Need About Student Accommodation
What tenancy length do I need?
Some students choose to stay during the academic year, whilst others – particularly international students – require a tenancy that covers the entire year. You can also find student accommodation that is available for one or two terms, classified as a “short stay” on our search filters.
Should I stay in catered student accommodation?
This is totally up to you! Catered accommodation means you will be served meals at set times in a dining hall, and you’ll likely have access to fewer kitchen facilities than if you were to stay in self-catered accommodation.
What is a guarantor and do I need one?
A guarantor is a person who signs a contract to agree to pay your rent if you are unable to. Most university accommodation requires a guarantor, and this applies to both domestic and international students.
Will I need to pay a deposit on student accommodation?
Most likely, yes, you’ll need to pay a deposit. This will be refunded at the end of your stay as long as there is no damage to the room or property.
What bills will my rent include?
If you are staying in university-run accommodation or private halls, your rent should include any utilities such as electricity, gas, water, and internet. Students are not required to pay council tax, however you may need to fill in an exemption form so make sure you check with your local council.
What is purpose-built student accommodation?
Purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) are residential buildings designed for students. They are often located close to campus, boast modern facilities, include all bills, and often have staff on site to assist residents.
Will my student accommodation be furnished?
Student accommodation is typically fully furnished. Your room should include at least a bed, clothes storage, desk and chair. You’ll likely need to bring things such as bedding and kitchen utensils, but we have a full list here of everything you’ll need.
Read Sir Charles Groves Halls Reviews
Made my participation in my studies very easy being right next to RNCM
Your studies are vitally important to you as well as Unite Students and we are glad you feel that way. Thanks SCGH Team
It is a good place to stay as university student.
We are glad to hear you enjoy staying here and it is convenient as a student. Thanks SCGH Team
Really good place to live, laundry could be updated/cheaper as it doesn’t feel good value for money
Thank you for your feedback. We have recently had the laundry ducts cleaned so this should now operate a bit better and we are currently looking into an upgrade. We will keep the residents updated. Thanks SCGH Team
Good facility’s just a bit too expensive
We are sorry to hear you feel the pricing is high. We do have a range of price options within our properties so please feel free to inquire at reception. Thanks SCGH Team
Amazing as a first year student, best post to be in as a first year
We are so glad you have had a good time. If you wish to stay on past 1st year we also do house students up to Post Grad and have Studios if you would like more personal space. Inquire at reception if you have any questions. Thanks SCGH Team
Very close to the Uni and convenient travel
We hope to provide some great events soon to keep you entertained as well as provide a good location to live. Thanks SCGH Team
Super fast internet and good location for UOM, RNCM, MMU students
We are lucky to be some greatly located around the universities and we are happy this is convenient for you and the other students from other campuses. Thanks SCGH Team
This is great. Good, good, come and stay. Good, good, great. It's great here.
We are so happy to see your comment and we hope that others enjoy the same great experience. Thanks SCGH Team
I really like to live here because it is so near to RNCM, and it allows me to have flexible time arrangements! Also, the price is suitable for students too. However the cleaning is not that well, it depends on the flatmate you have
Thank you for your kind words. We are sorry to hear your flatmates have not cleaned so well. Please let the reception know and they will look at chatting to them and asking them to share the cleaning responsibilities. Regards SCGH Team
I think the location is so close to the university of Manchester, so it’s very convenient. And also the social space is good
Location is always imprtant and we will be looking at holding some more events in the social spaces soon so keep an eye out for these. Regards SCGH Team
I think that it is very expensive to not have the cleaners that were there before COVID, but still amazing location and all the necessary amenities. The maintenance team are amazing and always fix issues very quickly.
Thank you for your feedback regarding cleaning and we will take this on board. Our teams are always here to help and we are glad you feel this way too. Thanks Graham and the SCGH Team
Really nice living here, the staff are all absolutely lovely and the location is excellent.
We are glad to hear the staff have been great and we are conveniently located for you. Thanks Graham
Really convenient as it’s near college and easy to get into the city
One of our best features is the convenient location and we are glad this is felt by the residents as well. Thanks Graham and the SCGH Team
good the best place you can find near the university I'm always feeling happy living here
Thanks you for your kind words and we are so happy you like living here. Thanks Graham and the SCGH Team
Excellent lovely place for students!
We are glad you enjoy it here and hope you continue to enjoy your stay with us. Thanks SCGH Team
best location for ambs students……
Thank you for your comment, we like to think its the best place for all students to thrive. We are glad this is felt by the residents. Thanks SCGH Team
nice location and nice service
Thank you and we are glad you like the accommodation. Thanks Graham
Good safe accommodation. Staff are good in helping in collecting parcels.
We are glad you feel safe here as thisis one of our core values. Thanks SCGH Team
Some of little problems but fixed
We are glad to hear they are fixed and if there is anything else we can help with, just let us know. Thanks Graham
Location is great, on the pricier side
Thank you for your feedback and we will take this in board. Regards Graham
There are small gaps between the kitchen wall which can be refurbished
Thank you for bringing this to our attention. Please let reception know your room number and we will come and look into this for you as soon as possible. Regards Graham and the SCGH Team
Brilliant experience! Lovely staff and good facilities
Many thanks for the kind words and we are thrilled that you enjoy the facilites. We are upgrading the lifts currently and are looking at improving the facilities overall. Thanks Graham
Great location, very close to college. Very friendly staff who will help you with anything at any time (and remember your name!) :)
Team of Sir Charles Groves Hall are very helpful. Grahram, Gada & Karelle are amazing people. Grahram and Gada were actually one of my first people I interacted in uk Manchester
The team are very glad to hear that our interactions have made you feel welcome and if we can do anthing to help just let us know. Thanks again Graham
Great location and lovely staff
Thank you, we are glad you enjoy it here. SCGH
The reception is really kind!It’s very close to the college!
Thank you, We always aim to help and be friendly to the residents. We are glad this is felt by you and the others. Thanks Graham
Qiute good experience living here, really convenient to go to the college
One of our best features at SCGH is definitely our location to the universities. We are glad this is convenient for you. Thanks Graham
everything very good! But the price is so expensive
Thank you kindly. We appreciate that costs have gone up and we will always try to remain competitive within the market. We do have differnt ranged pricing in pur roperties so if you are looking for a good deal, come down to reception to see what we have available. Thanks Graham
Good experience of living and clean space for life
Thanks for the kind comment and we are glad you enjoy your home space
Good location and friendly staffs
We are very happy to hear you enjoy where we are situated and how convenient the location is for uiversity students. We are also so happy to hear you have had a good experieince with the staff. We will continue to go over and above to help bring you the best experience possible.
For me SCGH is at an ideal location because how near it is to MMU campus, also the management is really helpful, they address the issues very quickly. It is value for money if you're staying in the studio. It is a decent place to stay for term duration.
We are so happy that you enjoy living here and that the staff have been helpful and have seen to any issues in a timely manner. We strive to always bring good service but more importantly, a place you are happy, enjoy and feelsafe. We will continue to try and get even better and hopefully everyone can have as good an experience as yourself.
Lovely staff members very kind, friendly and always happy to help. Only thing is the building could use a bit of love and attention.
Thank you for your kind words and the suggestions made. We are currently upgarading every lift on site so soon we will have brand new lifts as well as looking at upgarding the common areas for you all to use and enjoy. Reception team are always happy to receive any ideas you may have for improvement as well so please feel free to pop down and have a chat with us about how we can improve.
Lovely ppl on the front desk always made my day
Good day, Thank you for your great feedback and we are glad you find the staff friendly and nice to talk to. We are always here to help and offer advice, but sometimes just to be a friendly face you know you can rely on. We will continue to strive to offer great service and look forward to halping you any many other residents feel at home. SCGH Team :-)
Sir Charles Groves Hall is in an excellent location and is mainly well run. Most things you could want are provided for you, and each room comes with its own bathroom which is ideal. To make it perfect more bins need to be provided as well as a hoover for each flat. This would help with cleanliness and hygiene
Good day, Thank you very much for your feedback and we will certainly take your suggestions on board. We will try to allocate each flat a hoover each year however there is always a communal hoover at reception that you are welcome to borrow at any time as well. We are very glad that you are happy with the amenities as well as the location and running of the property. We will continnue to try and improve to offer the best product and service. We have some exciting developments going on such as new lifts which started in F Block on 27/02/2024. We ahve installed an HD projector in the E8 Common Room for movie nights etc as well as we will be bringing an events noticeboard to the main common room as well. Kind Regards SCGH Team
Great location. Just a few issues: Showers are annoying e.g flooding and inconsistent temperature Lights don’t turn off in kitchen
Thanks so much for the feedback. It is always good to hear. Yes unfortunately the showers are an issue as the cold water pressure is stronger than the hot in the pipes so it takes over however this would require a full building closure and overhaul to rectify so we are looking at a time when we can possibly do this however if there is ever an issue, please let us know and we wil endeavour to fix it within 48hours or we are also happy to prvode a temprary room to shower whilst this is rectified. unfortunatwly maintenance can be an ongoing issue all accross the country but as the new property supervisor I can certainly promise we are ctively looking into all maintenance issues for the building and I am sorry some of these have affected you. If there are any other issues, please feel free to come chat with us at reception and we will help as best and speedily as possible.
I lived in Sir Charles Groves Hall (classic studio) for more than 2 years as part of my PhD study. I liked it very much. It is very close to the University of Manchester library and main buildings. I walk to the city centre and all facilities for shopping. The stuff are very friendly and helpful. We sometimes get free tickets to music concerts in the Northern College of Music :) I recommend this accommodation.
We are so happy that you have enjoyed your time with us and we hope if you are in Manchester still that you willl continue to stay with us. Happy customers are the very reason we do what we do so I am thrilled it has been a good experience for you. We are always looking to improve so if you have any suggestions, please come let our friendly reception staff know and we will look into all suggestions for the property.
Don't recommend!⚠️. Close to university, with ensuite, but everything else is not up to standard!! 😡. Firstly there's bugs in the room - millipedes in the carpet!! I've seen & had to get rid of 15+!!The floors were covered in hair from the previous occupant, there were acne stickers left in the shower/on the wall from the prev.occupant. No communication when first moving in about where the washing machine facilities/common room were-so have to figure it out alone. My room is opposite the kitchen & I can hear anyone in there clearly, so its hard to sleep with my flatmates (who are rude & unsociable with me) having guests round til 4am being noisy in the kitchen. You can't fully relax because you get emails about "room checks" and at times maintenance/workmen come round with no email warning beforehand. Poor staff communication. Vague info in emails. Window had a gap so air gets in, so its cold & there's loud traffic noise. Mouldy room. Staff hold parcels hostage at reception. Lonely.
We are very sorry to hear you have had a bad experience. Were you a replacement tenant or did you move in at check in day as this may be the reson why. Very often we get studetns leaving and finding a replacement tenant however they will not tell us they are leaving and then we do not get a chance to clean the room properly as at the beginning of each academic year, all rooms will be deep cleaned by a company and then checked by our housekeeping team. However there are instances where some things may be missed and in this case we apologise. With regards to the insects, we have a great working relationship with our pest controland we will happily call them ut if there is an issue in your room, please report this to us and we will call them out within 24hrs. This is the same with any maintenance issues however the severity could determine response time. With these large buildings, by law, we unfortunatelyt have to carry out scheduled inspections and checks on things ranging from electrical outputs, to lighting and fire control appliances and testing. This is required by the government and there is no wqy of avaoiding this. This would be the reason for the manyh emails as by law we are also to give 24hr notice before entering a flat. We send out communications regarding this to the email address on the accounts of all residents so if comms have not been received uit may be due to us having a different or old address that would have bee provided originally to us at the stage of making the booking. We do our best to esnure this is always done but as we are human unfortunately sometimes it may be missed by a team memeber and for this we are very sirry and promise we are always trying to improve on these types of things. please feel free to come chat with us at reception as even bad feedback is great as it helps us improve by understnading where we are going wrong. SCGH Team
Living at SCGH is perfect for RNCM. But if you like to be closer to the city centre, or shopping at Aldi to save money, it's not an ideal location. Rooms are modern, bathrooms could be more up to date for £170 a week for an ensuite room. Additionally, corridors aren't often hoovered and litter has been left for numerous weeks before. Kitchen, the storage is adequate, but could be better designed, and appliances are very budget and again have had issues, but matinence are very quick to respond most of the time. Common room is fairly basic and not huge for 600 people, but does the job, however there is nowhere aside from rooms to study. In terms of value for money, it's not up there but there also isn't much else around that would be this up to date for the same price point without going private, and potentially having bills to pay on top.
Thank you very much for your input. I am the new property manager and have been brought in to help rectify all the issues. Getting an idea of all these issues helps myself and the team improve where there are shortfalls. We will be upgrading the common room over the next 2 months and we will have a study room up and running by the end of February 2023 in our second commmon room in E Block. We will also be converting the other half of that common room into a movie theatre with an HD projector which will give more options to the students. As a resident you are however more than welcome to utilize the gym, movie rooms, kareoke rooms, yoga studio and music rooms and private study rooms in any of our surrounding properties which are all within a 10 minute walk. I personally have been liaising eith housekeeping about hoovering the corridors daily as this is an issue I have noticed myself. My deepest apologies for this. I am gad maintenance have been able to respind in a tinely manner and if there are any other issues, please do come and let us know so we can fix them and stop similar issues happening again. Best wishes SCGH Team
Safety and security was excellent! Welfare could do better. Could do more to assist those living alone when first arriving.
Thank you for leaving us a review. We will make sure that new arrivals are getting the proper induction into the building going forward and I have drawn up a welcome leaflet we will now be providing students on arrival touching on everything to safety/security, welfare, maintenance, to local shops, hospitals and doctors etc. We will aslo be having welcome meetings with each flat/individual upon arrival to make sure they are welcomed properly as well as being familiar with the buidlings and the surrounding areas. I am very sorry you did not receive this and I will make sure that going forward this improves. With regards to welfare, myself and the staff are receiving training for this as well as first aid training to esure we can help or at least signpost anyone who requires our help. I am also personally laiaising with the universities welfare leads to ensure we are delivering this service and aid to any student who may need it. Your physical but also mental health are of utmost importance and we are always available at reception for a chat or to give advice should you need it.
When I arrived the room was covered in a thick layer of dust and the bathroom had the previous occupiers hair all over the walls with black mould in places as well as an unhoovered floor. The accommodation is central but it is way too noisy, the windows barely block out the sound from heavy traffic and it’s hard to get a good night’s sleep. My flat didn’t have a vacuum and when myself and the 3 others each individually asked about why we don’t have a vacuum we were just told we should have one with no effort to even resolve our problem. My housemate ended up caving in and buying one instead because we received no help at reception. We have now discovered we don’t have an iron as well despite there being a box for it. We don’t even want to try reception this time. Lastly we have now been without constant running water for 5 days with little to no communication, I conveniently received an update email a day after a petition had surfaced online about the accommodation.
Out of all the halls I've seen/lived in this one is by far the absolute worst. Yes it's super close to uni/conservatoire but I promise any length of travel is worth it. Nearly all of my flatmates (including me) have had their bathroom flooded due to pipes dripping and you have to put a request through because they won't deal with your case if you ask in person, but maintenance still haven't shown up and it's been nearly 2 weeks. My room has literal black mold in it and it's already made me ill within 1 week. Our kitchen isn't fully equipped either (no oven shelves and still no kitchen mop), yet these things have been requested multiple times. The room has no air but if you open the window it becomes so cold or noisy that you have to close it again. The room itself was incredibly dirty with dust everywhere that we had to clean as soon as I arrived. There are only 4 washing machines for the whole building so it's almost impossible get access to them.
The lift is not working for almost 3 months till now! (I am living at 7th Floor). They refused to refund or made any action for this, just ask us to wait! So inconvenient! Worst experience ever!
was okay however we got broken into one night and security did nothing about it
This is the worst accommodation you can probably spend your student time in. I came to the deluxe room thinking ill be paying for the best room. I got in with BLOOD and hair on the bed, the bathroom and the kitchen filled with fungus, the shower filled with fungus. The microwave was melting iron into my food and when it got replaced , it was replaced with a DIRTY microwave that burns the dirt and produces gas each time I use it. I informed the staff and they told me I should clean the other students dirt. I pay almost 1000 pounds a month were you can EASILY find a better cheaper and cleaner place.!
i had to write another review after my first review, the managers got in touch with me and solved my case with professionalism, which was much appreciated, the issue was the employee not the liberty living. although i have to add another issue which is the internet speed after 5 oclock which is extremely slow
This new rule regarding our parcel delivery being held “hostage” till 4 o’clock. I understand that this might be because they are busy but then you need to add to more staff or atleast be courteous enough to us residents to send an email regarding it when I’m getting a new email regarding next year bookings or maintenance every other day, not just put a letter infront of your reception desk hoping we see it. When I go to the reception desk and ask why they tell me “ oh we had the letter since Monday this is the only entrance you should have seen it” and when asked about why this is happening she tells me it’s written in the letter read the letter. And when asked why is there this new rule she tells me some one went on a vacation, we’re not allowed to go to vacation now ? How is this professional when I’m paying for these services and I can’t even get a courteous answer. I’ve recommended this place to many people, now i regret that