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John Forty's Court Reviews

8 Reviews by Students
#10 out of 18 halls at University of Stirling


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1.5 mi from University of Stirling - Main Campus View map
  • 27 mins
  • 4 mins
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Great place. Lived here for two years now

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By member1036878
On 2nd April 19
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how far is it from the main campus?
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Student Review: 5 /5
By member1036878 On 2nd April 19 verified Verified student

Great place. Lived here for two years now

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Student Review: 2.4 /5
By member616606 On 11th October 15 verified Verified student

My main issue with my halls is the price compared to how much is actually provided. We get a set "wage" of electricity and gas, but if we go over it we have to pay extra; we have to pay for toilet paper, the shower curtains are lousy and don't keep the water in the shower. There are only 4 washing machines and 4 driers for the whole complex (roughly 350 people). I wouldn't mind all of this if the accommodation were cheap, but considering the price, it isn't worth it.

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Student Review: 3.3 /5
By member1215787 On 25th September 15 verified Verified student

The hot water situation is ridiculous, and the cleaners don't provide toilet roll like on campus for some reason, and only clean the bathrooms it seems, but other than that it's pretty good. The rooms are a decent size, and the kitchen has enough storage space for all seven residents. Overall, I'd say 7.5 out of 10.

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Student Review: 3.4 /5
By member714846 On 17th August 15 verified Verified student

Great flats right in between campus and town, and right across the road from tescos!!! I've some people have had problems before but personally I loved my flat and had no major problems, and any minor problems were quickly fixed.

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Student Review: 2.7 /5
By member1014833 On 17th August 15 verified Verified student

Looks nice on the outside, inside is mouldy and damp. Bathroom/wet room only adds to this problem. I have lived in worse conditions, but the mould is extremely off putting. I don't think it is good value for money. You can hear EVERYTHING - the doors slam so loudly, walls are paper thin and you hear the people living above/below you on top of this. Bring ear plugs for the times you actually want to sleep and not drink.

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Student Review: 2.8 /5
By member1210072 On 4th July 15 verified Verified student

Horrible porters and staff

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Student Review: 3.8 /5
By member72143 On 11th March 15 verified Verified student

not very safe

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