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3.68 / 5
2.6 mi from Newcastle University - Newcastle Campus View map
  • 52 mins
  • 8 mins
  • 18 mins
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officer are very kind,so i can do anyting easily

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By member13122859
On 31st October 24
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Student Review: 4.4 /5
By member13122859 On 31st October 24 verified Verified student

officer are very kind,so i can do anyting easily

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Property management
Cleaning
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Student Review: 3.9 /5
By member6116938 On 1st October 24 verified Verified student

Nice, safe area, decent sized bedroom and ensuite. Good kitchen facilities and friendly reception and maintenance staff.

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Student Review: 2.3 /5
By member564282 On 26th November 21 verified Verified student

Too far out and poor reception times

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Student Review: 3.1 /5
By member455712 On 29th March 21 verified Verified student

(Review of postgraduate accommodation, as a fresher) Really far away from all the other accommodations, the uni itself and the city centre (spent lots of money on a metro pass & ubers). Wifi is okay, occasionally buffers when using lots of devices at the same time. The flat itself is a two bedroom (not ideal for freshers!!) but cosy, if not a little dated. Postgrad accommodation has a washing machine in the kitchen which is such a plus (saves on circuit laundry!!). Comfy double beds, sizeable rooms. Looks out onto metro tracks at the back, can be quite loud but the trains don’t run all night which is good. Very cheap, and price kind of makes up for the cost spent on travel. If you get put in postgrad accom as a fresher I would definitely recommend asking to swap into a normal first year flat of 6- luckily I get on really well with my flat mate but freshers in a flat of two isn’t easy!

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Student Review: 3.3 /5
By member422521 On 17th May 16 verified Verified student

I loved Bowsden! Its such a nice accommodation. The rooms are lovely and the en suites are massive! The kitchen is a bit small and the wifi is really bad. But its definitely worth the price. There is plenty of parking and the area is so cute. A really nice and different student halls

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Student Review: 4.3 /5
By ag222223 On 14th January 16 verified Verified student

Everything is lovely here, such a nice familial atmosphere, always something going on.

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member1020686 On 13th January 16 verified Verified student

Best place to live if you don't want to be caught up in the city, big local shops, 2 min walk to metro, halls themselves more than adequate, people working here are great we always have good banter with them!

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Student Review: 2.4 /5
By MMBR On 12th January 16 verified Verified student

it's too far away from town, good connections through the metro but all in all not worth it, go to castle leazes or park terrace. much more convenient.

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Student Review: 4.2 /5
By member410508 On 7th July 15 verified Verified student

Close knit halls because of its location, cheap Asda round the corner and Domino's on your doorstep is great!

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Student Review: 2.5 /5
By member74639 On 19th March 15 verified Verified student

The halls themselves are beautiful, and defiantly good value. However, considering that they are so far out of the city I do feel like a social space should be provided.

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Student Review: 4.5 /5
By member42259 On 14th March 15 verified Verified student

Brilliant underrated student accommodation. Metro across the street with easy access to university. Not too overwhelming, small buildings, family atmosphere. Loved my time there!

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