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3.26 / 5
3.26 / 5
0.2 mi from Royal Holloway, University of London - Egham Campus View map
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0.2 mi from Royal Holloway, University of London - Egham Campus View map
  • 6 mins
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  • 6 mins

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Most helpful review

My experience has been great so far, my flat mates have been incredibly welcoming and friendly. We share many of our own resources with each other, from foil to food. My room is spacious and I was able to decorate it very well. It almost feels like home. The whole block is so peaceful. It might just be the most peaceful out of all other accoms. I usually go for walks around here which makes my day because of how peaceful it tends to be. The maintenance services are not the best because they may take a couple of weeks to reach out depending on your problem. However, when it comes to emergencies they do tend to respond very quickly. When it comes to cleaning, they do a decent job, but we as house mates do way more than we should. In all fairness, it is decent. There are many accessibilities which makes a student life easier, the laundry room is in the next building and open 24/7. The area is very clean and university is a minute walk away. lastly, for its price it is totally worth it!

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By member13122104
On 26th October 24
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Most helpful review

My experience has been great so far, my flat mates have been incredibly welcoming and friendly. We share many of our own resources with each other, from foil to food. My room is spacious and I was able to decorate it very well. It almost feels like home. The whole block is so peaceful. It might just be the most peaceful out of all other accoms. I usually go for walks around here which makes my day because of how peaceful it tends to be. The maintenance services are not the best because they may take a couple of weeks to reach out depending on your problem. However, when it comes to emergencies they do tend to respond very quickly. When it comes to cleaning, they do a decent job, but we as house mates do way more than we should. In all fairness, it is decent. There are many accessibilities which makes a student life easier, the laundry room is in the next building and open 24/7. The area is very clean and university is a minute walk away. lastly, for its price it is totally worth it!

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By member13122104
On 26th October 24
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J'aimerai savoir comment faire pour déposer mon dossier pour une location étudiante
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Student Review: 3.6 /5
By member13122104 On 26th October 24 verified Verified student

My experience has been great so far, my flat mates have been incredibly welcoming and friendly. We share many of our own resources with each other, from foil to food. My room is spacious and I was able to decorate it very well. It almost feels like home. The whole block is so peaceful. It might just be the most peaceful out of all other accoms. I usually go for walks around here which makes my day because of how peaceful it tends to be. The maintenance services are not the best because they may take a couple of weeks to reach out depending on your problem. However, when it comes to emergencies they do tend to respond very quickly. When it comes to cleaning, they do a decent job, but we as house mates do way more than we should. In all fairness, it is decent. There are many accessibilities which makes a student life easier, the laundry room is in the next building and open 24/7. The area is very clean and university is a minute walk away. lastly, for its price it is totally worth it!

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Student Review: 3.6 /5
By member12120304 On 16th October 24 verified Verified student

My experience has been a lot better than expected. The room is really nice and cozy. I think the common bathroom and toilet has also been kept quite clean. They may not be the newest, but it is kept clean. The kitchen area is also kept clean.

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Student Review: 2.9 /5
By member1391789 On 2nd October 23 verified Verified student

Worse than most other accoms at RHUL, but abt 3k less expensive than the good ones

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Student Review: 1.7 /5
By member1061590 On 6th August 21 verified Verified student

Never go for penrose court. it sucks.

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Student Review: 1.6 /5
By member851789 On 26th October 20 verified Verified student

Just avoid it. I accepted the offer and now I am paying for the place I don't even live in. The room is just terrible. I

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Student Review: 2.3 /5
By member1033927 On 23rd September 18 verified Verified student

They try to cram 6 people into a tiny living area. The kitchen has no table, just 3 stools at a counter (so you can't eat at once or socialise there). The bathroom was DISGUSTING upon arrival.

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Student Review: 3 /5
By member725029 On 11th December 16 verified Verified student

Decent price for accommodation, cleaners aren't very good and complaints takes ages to sort out at reception. Hard to socialise and meet people as the houses are quite closed

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Student Review: 3.9 /5
By member1124393 On 21st October 16 verified Verified student

Tactically located and home to many sesh spots, with shops nearby and people keen to get on the piss all the time.

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Student Review: 2.9 /5
By member522317 On 8th May 16 verified Verified student

Poor accommodation, so many problems and unresponsive management.

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Student Review: 4 /5
By member916908 On 18th October 15 verified Verified student

Personal living spaces are good but there is no space for social gathering.

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