GCSU Housing Guide » 2 Mortimer Rd » Room 8

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The information given below is based on 3 reviews as well as the 2007/2008 room list.

Room Type and Floor
Single Room, £843 per term (in 2007/2008).
Room Floor
No general agreement about floor, about 2.3.
Room Facilities
Network available. Washbasin available.
Bedroom

Could swing something between a sheep and a cow (~2.0 HC).

Overlooking a court or garden.

Noise

“Theres the odd bit of noise from mill road and the fire station but to be honest unless youve got super sensitive hearing it wont bother you” (Jan 2006)

“no real problems with noise, sometimes the bin man” (Feb 2005)

“some noise from mill rd - not too bad though - just traffic etc.” (Jan 2004)

Gyp Room

“gyp room is small but adequate, the only complaint is the hobs” (Jan 2006)

“quite small but i never really use it anyway, shared between 6, and 1 and a half flights of stairs down” (Feb 2005)

“small, shared by 6 people, floor below my room but close. has kettle, toaster, hob and microwave” (Jan 2004)

Bath Room

“Theres only 3 showers for both houses 1 and 2 combined but ive never had a problem with it, the facilities themselves are good” (Jan 2006)

“2 showers and 2 toilets, one on ground floor and one half a flight of stairs down, bath half a flight down, shared by all in house, which is fine, i never have to wait.” (Feb 2005)

“bathroom (shower in bath) 1/2 floor below, and another loo on ground floor, shared by 6” (Jan 2004)

Furniture

“i have far too many chairs, other than that there ample space for storage and cupboards” (Jan 2006)

“large wardrobe and full length mirror, good size book shlef and desk, chest of drawers, fold out dining table and coffee table, one desk chair and 2 comfy chairs. plenty!” (Feb 2005)

“large double wardrobe, desk, 2 armchairs, chest of drawers, one large table, 2 small tables, bookshelf” (Jan 2004)

Best Feature

“pretty good size (especially compared to most 1st year accommodation)” (Jan 2006)

“has a sky light and slopy ceilings, probably one of the most quiet ones in the house, plenty of storage space and a good size room” (Feb 2005)

“lots of space and furniture” (Jan 2004)

Worst Feature

“can be quite dark, bought tall lamp (from ikea-£7 bargain!)and the heating has been really quite dodgy” (Feb 2005)

“far from college” (Jan 2004)

General Comments

“love this room!” (Feb 2005)

Marks
8.0 out of 10 (1×7, 1×9, 1×8)
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