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Grizedale College Reviews

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#5 out of 23 halls at Lancaster University

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Clean, new, great facilities! Super happy, especially as this was considered to be one of the most basic student accommodations, I was in Grizedale standard

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Clean, new, great facilities! Super happy, especially as this was considered to be one of the most basic student accommodations, I was in Grizedale standard

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Student Review: 4 /5
By member4120292 On 16th October 24 verified Verified student

A great comfortable space to live in within walking distance onto the main campus, quiet area and bus stops nearby. Room has good heating, large space and a good view.

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member7119813 On 15th October 24 verified Verified student

Clean, new, great facilities! Super happy, especially as this was considered to be one of the most basic student accommodations, I was in Grizedale standard

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member1042844 On 21st October 19 verified Verified student

Townhouses are the best in every category

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member942276 On 18th September 19 verified Verified student

Townhouses are the best accommodation so sociable

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Student Review: 4.4 /5
By member640865 On 29th July 19 verified Verified student

Nice clean halls. Big kitchens which is great for a party or to get a TV and watch films as a flat !

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Student Review: 4.9 /5
By member740083 On 2nd July 19 verified Verified student

Great value for money, easy to access and in good location. More communal areas for cheaper rooms could be offered outside of the college bar but generally a good experience

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member1040026 On 30th June 19 verified Verified student

Probably the main reason I enjoy university due to the amazing quality of the Grizedale townhouses and the social areas and events

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Student Review: 4.9 /5
By member538799 On 2nd June 19 verified Verified student

I love my flat and the community is great it's close to most things I need and the facilities are good

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Student Review: 4.7 /5
By member1338706 On 30th May 19 verified Verified student

I love Grizedale accommodation, it’s clean and well kept. Nice rooms (I’ve lived in superior en-suite, a twin studio, and a standard (2 shared toilets and showers between 8)) and they’ve all been really nice. Maintenance can sometimes take a while when there is a problem but if it’s vital they’re generally quick to respond. Nice area and modern accommodation. Still a little bit pricey though- ie cheapest accommodation (standard) is still around £105/week

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Student Review: 4.9 /5
By member1038043 On 16th May 19 verified Verified student

Grizedale townhouse cannot recommend more. Absolutely lovely, living with 11 other people makes it very sociable. Close to the bar and to shops, large lovely rooms.

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Student Review: 4.7 /5
By member837936 On 14th May 19 verified Verified student

Townhouses are great social spaces and lovely surroundings

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Student Review: 5 /5
By groovychick00 On 4th December 18 verified Verified student

The flat is so nice and good value for money. The showers are really powerful which is a plus.

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Student Review: 5 /5
By Charliewild On 16th November 18 verified Verified student

Rooms are nice and the WiFi is incredibly quick, bar is good for cocktails

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Student Review: 3.9 /5
By scibie On 28th July 18 verified Verified student

I stayed in a townhouse in first year. Whilst living with 11 other people was appreciated socially, the fact that there was no cleaning service for a flat of 11 meant that it was easy for the shared areas to become messy very quickly. The actual facilities of the flat were fantastic and the room I lived in was very comfortable indeed.

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Student Review: 5 /5
By JustAStudent On 18th June 18 verified Verified student

There's a sofa and I can just invite my friends to hang out

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Student Review: 4.1 /5
By member432165 On 5th June 18 verified Verified student

Grizedale has been an absolute joy to stay at.

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Student Review: 4.4 /5
By Kate3298 On 5th June 18 verified Verified student

The cleaning manager will hold the biggest grudge against your house and threaten you with having to pay for a private cleaner but don’t worry it’s all bull. Grizedale townhouses were above and beyond the best choice ever, hopefully you’re good with stairs though because the top floor is 48 stairs away from the kitchen.

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Student Review: 5 /5
By Eleni Papaspyrou On 3rd June 18 verified Verified student

Very clean, comfortable. Great value for money, Great, friendly staff

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Student Review: 3.9 /5
By member1131947 On 2nd June 18 verified Verified student

The accommodation is modern and good for socialising

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member931914 On 2nd June 18 verified Verified student

I lived in a townhouse for 12 people and was so apprehensive. Little did I know I was finding family for life with a room that has everything you need and a bar right outside where events are regularly hosted. It’s even better in summer when you can revise outside with your mates!

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Student Review: 2.9 /5
By member531906 On 2nd June 18 verified Verified student

Really nice halls for the most part, clean and tidy. Cleaners do the absolute minimum, picking only certain kitchens to clean. Also, the rooms are quite expensive for what you get (e.g. £100 for a room, 2 toilets and showers between 8 people). Internet isn’t always great.

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Student Review: 4.7 /5
By Ohyikes On 22nd January 18 verified Verified student

I stayed in a grizedale townhouse last year (2016-2017) and it was wonderful. Spacious and instantly friendly. The facilities are new and the houses are very homely. Everyone in my house was lovely and I'm still friends with them all a year on, they're the only houses with living rooms which are so fun for film nights and pre drinks. It's close to the bar which is pretty empty most the time but is still fun when the TBC events are on, it's close enough to lessons on campus and worth the bit extra.

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Student Review: 2.6 /5
By Anon3456789 On 22nd January 18 verified Verified student

Currently living in a Twin Studio. No social space/common room, however, shared kitchens last year were nice, but small, and considering you share with 6, very small worktop space, one cooker, microwave etc. Cleaners tended to pick a kitchen at random to clean last year, and would be chatting, not cleaning. Internet is OK, but struggles on phones, and mobile service is pretty non-existent which is annoying. No cleaning in studio bedrooms

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member729760 On 21st January 18 verified Verified student

Best community anywhere on campus, hands down

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Student Review: 5 /5
By Scott H On 21st July 17 verified Verified student

Spent two years in a Grizedale College townhouse and it has been the best experience of my life. The accommodation is modern and sociable, which really helped make friends at university. Plus the staff are really great and friendly, having supported me throughout my three years at Lancaster. Cannot recommend Grizedale college more!

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Student Review: 4.9 /5
By member1027036 On 21st July 17 verified Verified student

Brill social spaces which really give you chance to make friends and relax after a hard day at uni. Spacious rooms with plenty of storage which enables you to really make the room yours. Brilliant management, they really couldn't help more. They are very responsive and get to know students. If you see them round uni they let on which is really lovely as it's another friendly face. Overall perfect for starting at uni!

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Student Review: 4 /5
By member1326273 On 13th April 17 verified Verified student

I'm in a townhouse and I love it - there's no cleaner like the other types of accommodation but with 12 people it's so sociable and such nice accommodation.

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Student Review: 4.6 /5
By member523887 On 4th September 16 verified Verified student

Very spacious and social student housing that I would recommend to any first years. It helped me come out of my shell and make some good friends.

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Student Review: 4.3 /5
By member1223055 On 6th July 16 verified Verified student

Best halls I could of asked for,

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Student Review: 4.1 /5
By nycfayemx On 17th May 16 verified Verified student

Great if you want to live with lots of different people. Very socialable living area with the perks of sharing a bathroom with only one other person. Rooms are nice and large too.

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member621295 On 26th March 16 verified Verified student

Absolutely fantastic! I really enjoy my time there. I believe that this college beats the other colleges

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Student Review: 5 /5
By howardhwt On 25th January 16 verified Verified student

I gave it full marks because it is simply the best. Conversation Over.

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Student Review: 4 /5
By member918861 On 16th November 15 verified Verified student

Best location, near all of the other colleges! By far the best socials as well

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member1218679 On 14th November 15 verified Verified student

It's an amazing place to live.

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Student Review: 4.6 /5
By member718545 On 13th November 15 verified Verified student

Great location since 30 sec to george fox :D

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member517643 On 30th October 15 verified Verified student

perfectperfectperfectperfectperfectperfectperfectperfect

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member815790 On 25th September 15 verified Verified student

Great College , accommodation and social facilities. Lived here for 3 years and it was the best time. The townhouses are great or making friends - very social.

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Student Review: 4.9 /5
By member714723 On 14th August 15 verified Verified student

Grizedale townhouse was perfect for making friends and the living space was absolutely top notch

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Student Review: 4.1 /5
By member914705 On 14th August 15 verified Verified student

Small college gives a really close community feel.

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Student Review: 5 /5
By jelian On 5th August 15 verified Verified student

Great College, friendly staff and brilliant social facilities. The best three years of my life !

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member711452 On 21st July 15 verified Verified student

Great community feel. Good vibes

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Student Review: 4.7 /5
By member811436 On 21st July 15 verified Verified student

Great modern rooms, great vibes if you live in a townhouse too

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Student Review: 4.3 /5
By member811415 On 21st July 15 verified Verified student

Amazing, would live here all the time if it was cheaper

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member711366 On 19th July 15 verified Verified student

i love this college and wish I could stay here forever

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Student Review: 4.8 /5
By member511125 On 13th July 15 verified Verified student

Lovely and modern accommodation with good living space, kitchen and a superb internet connection

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Student Review: 4.7 /5
By member129450 On 29th June 15 verified Verified student

It was a very convenient location, less than a minute walk from the uni shop. The facilities were definitely top class

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Student Review: 4.5 /5
By member118303 On 29th April 15 verified Verified student

I lived in a Grizedale town house during my first year at Lancaster university - and although experience I can honestly say it is one of the best decisions I have made at Lancaster university. The large kitchen, lounge area really helps foster friendship.

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Student Review: 4.2 /5
By JumpingHerbivore1064 On 28th April 15 verified Verified student

Grizedale Townhouses are brilliant for socialising and learning how to cope on your own (because you have to clean it all for yourself - it really is a valuable life lesson). The place is safe and modern. When there is a fault (like a blocked toilet), it is fixed ASAP. However, there are incredibly strict rules. If you don't keep to them, student residences come down on you like a tonne of bricks. No liberties are allowed. So, it is a great place for your first year. It is fun, sociable and the porters are great. But if you want to get away with being untidy or having parties every week, this isn't the place for you.

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Student Review: 4.2 /5
By AlicePadfield On 28th April 15 verified Verified student

Grizedale is the best college for social people who like going out and having fun! Townhouse is brilliant for making friends and GZ just has a great atmosphere. Location is great not too far from anywhere and super close to one of the shops!

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Student Review: 1.8 /5
By member128140 On 28th April 15 verified Verified student

The college is small, and one other person does my course, so I don't speak to anyone in my college very much. The maintenance man is in my building every day yet we still don't have hot water in the kitchen, my shower curtain was mouldy when I got here and got into trouble for asking to change it, and the toilet seat falls off every time I sit on it. There isn't really enough cupboard space, and the kitchen sink leaks. It's expensive, ugly, cramped, and full of people that do Marketing and/or business.

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Student Review: 4.2 /5
By member97991 On 27th April 15 verified Verified student

I am staying at Alexandre Park (studio accommodation), location a bit too far from everything and rental is too high.

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

Excellent college for socialising - I live in a townhouse so no cleaners hence the low score - middle of campus so easy to walk anywhere - best bar on campus with cheap food and drinks

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Student Review: 4.2 /5
By member87803 On 27th April 15 verified Verified student

prons: + large desks, large wardrobe, plenty of space for books + comfy bed with a nightstand + big mirror + thick curtains (can sleep during the day) + new furniture + relatively thick walls + additional desk lighting (no need for a desk lamp) + fitted carpet in a dark color (comfy and looks clean) + additional storage for suitcases and bulk items under the mattress + extensive cork panel by the desk cons: + my room is quite dark (too small window) + unglazed tiles in the bathroom are difficult to clean + toilet tank stiff in operation + no shower cord - can't wash hair only + poor ventilation in bathroom + a small shelf in a bathroom would come in handy + too little space in the kitchen

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Student Review: 4.5 /5
By member107786 On 27th April 15 verified Verified student

Great college, most sociable on campus. Small so everyone knows everyone, always something to do and places to go. Only put 1 star for cleaning because in Townhouses you have to do your own cleaning but in ensuite you get a cleaner for shared areas. College accommodation is one of the newer places on campus, all very modern and clean. Bar is great, modern again and has lots of spaces to sit and relax. Barbecue and outdoor seating areas are accessible outside of accommodation as well.

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Student Review: 4.3 /5
By member127746 On 27th April 15 verified Verified student

Very fun atmosphere. Out of all the colleges probably the most social and friendly. You get to know everyone in your house and there is a great sense of community throughout the college.

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Student Review: 4.5 /5
By member115408 On 26th March 15 verified Verified student

The townhouses in Grizedale College are extremely modern and spacious and provide a great balance of social and private space. The kitchen/lounge area is big enough for the 12 people that live there and the 3 floors of 4 with one bathroom between 2 people are great.

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