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Very good student accommodation. Very cute, extremely welcoming and the people at the reception are always a good help, you can count on them.

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By member12127207
On 13th December 24
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Very good student accommodation. Very cute, extremely welcoming and the people at the reception are always a good help, you can count on them.

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By member12127207
On 13th December 24
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Student Review: 4.7 /5
By member12127207 On 13th December 24 verified Verified student

Very good student accommodation. Very cute, extremely welcoming and the people at the reception are always a good help, you can count on them.

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Student Review: 4.6 /5
By member13126277 On 6th December 24 verified Verified student

It’s very wonderful and the receptionists are helpful.

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Student Review: 4.7 /5
By member5126263 On 6th December 24 verified Verified student

the studio is amazing, modern look and cozy with ample space

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Student Review: 2.1 /5
By member12111757 On 24th June 24 verified Verified student

IF YOU LOVE YOURSELF DO NOT BOOK HERE! Subpar security (gate always left open), some receptionist are horrible especially at night, MOLD in the showers, problems with water pressure and temperature, dirt in the hallway left there for weeks, dirty kitchens (unhygienic and unsafe in some cases), MOLD in the washers, clothes always stained and smelly, dryer takes at least 2h to barely dry, £10 per load, and it’s 3 washers and dryers for 150+ students and only 2 vacuums. 1 oven has been broken all year, and there’s no window in the kitchen, MOUSE in multiple kitchens, MAGGOTS in the carpet (nothing happened when i complained), and no matter how much you vacuum the carpet will stay dirty and the room will stay dusty no matter how much you clean. I have a view of a grey wall with 0 light (very depressing), can’t open my window because the dumpsters are bellow with horrible smells. No common area or living space or dining area. You will eat, sleep, study and cry all in ur tiny room!

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Student Review: 2.6 /5
By member10109141 On 21st May 24 verified Verified student

If you love yourself or your child do not book a room here. The location is amazing and making friends is easier but security is subpar (gate always left open), dirt in the hallway left for weeks, kitchens are unhygienic and managing cleaning schedules with 9 other people is impossible at times. MOLD in the showers, water pressure or temperature problems, I have a view of a grey wall and absolutely no sunlight. dust builds up in the room and when i open the window the dumpsters are below so the smell is intolerable and massive bugs come in. we have had only one working oven for 10 people all year even though it was changed twice. no common area or living space or proper dining area so you end up eating in your room. no adequate smoking area so smokers have to be in the rain behind the building. MOLD in the washers that smell horrible and your clothes will all be ruined and stained and come out smelling musty. dryers don’t work and you have to put it on two cycles at pay 10£ per wash.

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Reply from Arbour House On 27th May 24
Student Review: 3.3 /5
By member596519 On 17th December 23 verified Verified student

the staff at arbour house are always friendly and caring. Always helped me with anything I’m confused with.

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Reply from Arbour House On 18th December 23
Student Review: 2.7 /5
By member996518 On 17th December 23 verified Verified student

The living conditions are honestly horrible considering the amount of money we pay each month

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Student Review: 3 /5
By member1096517 On 17th December 23 verified Verified student

It’s okay, the rooms are nice, but it’s understaffed so sometimes no one’s at reception which is annoying, and the safety is meh as the main gate is always open during the day, and it’s too easy to get in without a key, almost everytime i’ve left my key in my room i’ve gotten back in without help.

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Student Review: 4.4 /5
By member1096484 On 15th December 23 verified Verified student

I would recommend it to a friend because it’s really close to the city centre, it’s close to the university and the staff is really friendly and helpful.

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Reply from Arbour House On 18th December 23
Student Review: 4.3 /5
By member983118 On 4th April 23 verified Verified student

Very good but bad and dirty neighbors

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Reply from Arbour House On 31st August 23

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