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I’ve been living at Dunsden Crescent, and I can’t recommend it enough! The location is super convenient—everything from shops to public transport is just a short walk away, which makes getting to campus a breeze. The apartments are really nice and feel like home. There’s plenty of space, and the kitchen has everything you need to cook up a meal. Plus, the Wi-Fi is fast, which is a lifesaver for studying. What really stands out is the community. The staff are friendly and always ready to help if you have any questions. They organize fun events, so it’s easy to meet new people and make friends. Overall, Dunsden Crescent is a fantastic place to live. If you’re looking for a comfortable and welcoming student accommodation, this is it!
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I’ve been living at Dunsden Crescent, and I can’t recommend it enough! The location is super convenient—everything from shops to public transport is just a short walk away, which makes getting to campus a breeze. The apartments are really nice and feel like home. There’s plenty of space, and the kitchen has everything you need to cook up a meal. Plus, the Wi-Fi is fast, which is a lifesaver for studying. What really stands out is the community. The staff are friendly and always ready to help if you have any questions. They organize fun events, so it’s easy to meet new people and make friends. Overall, Dunsden Crescent is a fantastic place to live. If you’re looking for a comfortable and welcoming student accommodation, this is it!
Value for money
Location
Property management
Cleaning
Social spaces
Social experience
Internet / Wifi
Dunsden Crescent Information
| Telephone | +44 (0)118 200 5011 |
| Postcode | RG6 6HD |
| Top tip | Dunsden Crescent offers Meal Plan accommodation a short walk from academic buildings and the University's green spaces. Visit the website to find out more. |
Room Types
Single Rooms Ensuite Room - Catered
Amenities
This property offers shared kitchenettes, Wi-Fi, laundry facilities, utility bills & basic contents insurance included. Discover more!
Features
- Communal Kitchen
- Meals
Internet Access
- WiFi
People/Staff
- Maintenance Team (Daytime Only)
Services
- Cleaning Service
- Contents Insurance
Special Policies
- No Smoking
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Dunsden Crescent is a short walk from green spaces, Park Eat, local attractions & shops.
University of Reading
Whiteknights Campus8 mins4 mins8 mins0.3 mi
Dunsden Crescent Biography
Dunsden Crescent is a mere 0.8km from central Whiteknights campus meaning students never have to worry about being late for class. Everything you need is within walking distance, including academic buildings and green spaces.
The building is fitted with high-speed Wi-Fi and 24-hour laundry facilities to ensure residents have a hassle-free stay. There are no hidden costs as utility bills and contents insurance are included in the rental price.
Dunsden Crescent offers students comfortable Meal Plan en-suite rooms. These rooms are fitted with a study area, storage space, private bathroom, single bed and shared kitchenette.
Visit the website to find out more!
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How does the catering work?
By member837796 On 11th May 19
Every week money gets added to your campus card and you pay for your meals using the card in the catering outlets.. the money will be included in your rent. You also get discounts for paying with your campus card :)
By member967028 On 9th March 22
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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.
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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.
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Read Dunsden Crescent Reviews
Spacious rooms with new bathrooms and all problems resolved in less than a week. A large kitchen that allows us to spend time together and also be able to cook even if we have the meal plan. Rooms also very bright which is a big strong point.
Hi, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're delighted you had such a positive experience living at Reading. Kind Regards, The Reading Accommodation Team
I enjoyed my stay in Dunsden Crescent, but the cleaning wasn't always great and the kitchen was a bit too small.
Hi, Thank you for your feedback and review! We're glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay at Dunsden Crescent! However, we're sorry to learn that the cleaning fell below standards and that you found the kitchen to be a bit small. We do encourage students to report all issues via the dedicated Home at Halls app or the 24/7 Halls Hotline so that our team can rectify any issues as soon as possible. If you would like to discuss further or share more detailed feedback, please do reach out on accommodationonline@reading.ac.uk or 0118 200 5011. Kind Regards, The Reading Accommodation Team
I’ve been living at Dunsden Crescent, and I can’t recommend it enough! The location is super convenient—everything from shops to public transport is just a short walk away, which makes getting to campus a breeze. The apartments are really nice and feel like home. There’s plenty of space, and the kitchen has everything you need to cook up a meal. Plus, the Wi-Fi is fast, which is a lifesaver for studying. What really stands out is the community. The staff are friendly and always ready to help if you have any questions. They organize fun events, so it’s easy to meet new people and make friends. Overall, Dunsden Crescent is a fantastic place to live. If you’re looking for a comfortable and welcoming student accommodation, this is it!
Hi, Thank you for your feedback, we really appreciate it here at Reading! We’re really pleased you enjoyed your time living here. Kind Regards, The Reading Accommodation Team
The room is good and spacious and the sarvice is quick if anything goes wrong in the room. This accommodation is best if you like a silent space to work and study.
Hi, Thank you for your feedback, we really appreciate it here at Reading! We’re really pleased you enjoyed your time living here. Kind Regards, The Reading Accommodation Team
Overall, my time at D.C. was pretty decent, but a couple of things could defo be improved. First off, they should change the mattresses at least twice a year – that'd make a big difference. Also, the windows could do with regular cleaning from the outside 'cause spiders were building webs and sneaking into the room, which was proper annoying. I'm not living there anymore, but thought it was worth dropping this feedback for future students.
Hi, Thank you for your feedback and review! We're glad to hear you had a good experience living in Dunsden Crescent. We appreciate your feedback regarding mattresses and cleaning of exterior areas. We do encourage students to report all issues via the dedicated Home at Halls app or the 24/7 Halls Hotline so that our team can rectify any issues as soon as possible. If you would like to discuss further or share more detailed feedback, please do reach out on accommodationonline@reading.ac.uk or 0118 200 5011. Kind Regards, The Reading Accommodation Team
Dunsden is a private environment for people that value their personal space, the rooms are en suite, you don't have much interaction with other occupants except on rare cases where you bump into others in the kitchen because dunsden is a catered hostel with platinum plan, so your feeding plan is catered for morning, after and evenings. Dunsden is a nice environment to read and excel in your academic pursuit.
Hi, Thanks so much for your review. We’re glad you had a great experience living at Reading! Kind Regards, The Reading Accommodation Team
Was very good for students. Ensuites perfect for those who dont want to share bathrooms
Hi, Thank you for your feedback, we really appreciate it here at Reading! We’re really pleased you enjoyed your time living here. Kind Regards, The Reading Accommodation Team
The hall itself is very nice because it's super cheap for an en-suite room, but the meal plan that comes with it is not good at all. The kitchen is tiny for 12 people so I understand why there has to be a meal plan but most of my flatmates just bought their own food anyway on top of being forced to pay for the meal plan because it was in our contract.
Hi, Thank you for your feedback, we are really pleased to hear you enjoyed Dunsden Crescent. Regarding your feedback on the catering Clever Cuisine encourage everybody to come and see them at Park Eat at the Concierge desk if they’ve got any worries or concerns about diet or if they want to raise any dietary requirements or allergens that they want to look at and we will help them navigate the system. If you would like to discuss this further or provide more detailed feedback, please contact accommodationonline@reading.ac.uk or phone 0118 200 5011. Kind regards, The Reading Accommodation Team
Dunsden was nice even though it was during lockdown. I managed to connect with some people and we spent our time together, the accolade toon is nice and the food plan is really good!
Clearly a good investment as the rent includes a meal plan that helped me focus on my studies!
It was nice but we had trees in front of my window which meant my room was permanently dark lowering my mood a lot when I got back from a club, society or just nice time with friends. Also had to do a lot of my studying in the library as I couldn’t see my work.
Bathrooms and Toilets are very old and its not worth the money,dunsden hall needs to be renovated
Very good location, quiet, suitable for anti-social students
Great halls - I met some amazing people!