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The information given below is based on 4 reviews as well as the 2007/2008 room list.
- Room Type and Floor
- Single Room, £761 per term (in 2007/2008).
- Room Floor
- First floor
- Room Facilities
- Network available. Washbasin available.
- Bedroom
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Could swing something between a sheep and a cow (~2.0 HC).
Overlooking a court or garden.
- Noise
“There isn't much noise from outside - really just the police or fire sirens on Mill Rd and general background traffic sounds. The room is very central within the house though, and so noise from the corridor/ stairs/ people congregating in the kitchen can be loud.” (Jan 2008)
“Not noisy, if your neighbour does not play elton john to himself all thru the night.” (Jan 2005)
“Some noise from Mill Road but not much” (Jan 2004)
“It is very quiet.” (Jan 2003)
- Gyp Room
“Gyp room is primitive and TINY, doesn't have a toaster or a proper hob. We didn't have a microwave either. Not sure whether the George Foreman was there when we moved in, possibly not. It's shared by the whole house, and it's just down a half-flight of stairs from room 3.” (Jan 2008)
“small, shared by whole house. not very good.” (Jan 2005)
“Miniscule! With 5 of you sharing” (Jan 2004)
“Very small, but close to the room. The facilities are very limited, especially compared to other Mortimer Rd. kitchens. It is shared by 6 people.” (Jan 2003)
- Bath Room
“There are two bathrooms; one with a bath, the other with a shower. Both are fairly small, one is on the ground floor and the second is between the first and second floors. They're shared by the whole house, but it's not too much of a problem because if they're both being used you can go nextdoor to house 4.” (Jan 2008)
“okay.clean but pretty small. shower on floor above, bath downstairs.” (Jan 2005)
“Two bathrooms between 5. One has a shower, the other a bath.” (Jan 2004)
“The closest bathroom is just up the stairs, with a good shower, and only 3(ish) people sharing.” (Jan 2003)
- Furniture
“Bed, cupboard, very large dining table with two chairs, a small desk plus office chair, two extra comfy chairs and three shelves on the wall. Absolutely cannot put posters or anything on the walls but there's a rail for hanging stuff like the ones in old HC. And a gas fire.” (Jan 2008)
“fine furniture, big table, coffe table, comfy armchairs. natty paul smith carpets.” (Jan 2005)
“Desk, dining table with 3 chairs, two comfy armchairs, coffee table, smaal chast of drawers and large wardrobe.” (Jan 2004)
“There is a large dining table but the desk is very small.” (Jan 2003)
- Best Feature
“It's spacious because it's an old house with high ceilings and lovely big windows (which unfortunately don't seem to be double-glazed!). I love having the view out over the garden and I even like the stripy carpet. It's well-lit because of the huge windows and it gets lots of sunshine in the mornings.” (Jan 2008)
“it is big, has large windows, and a washbasin.” (Jan 2005)
“Size (it's pretty big), location (very sociable in middle of the house near kitchen and bathroom), decent bed and comfy chairs.” (Jan 2004)
“It is south-facing and so catches a lot of sunlight.” (Jan 2003)
- Worst Feature
“It gets really cold because it's not centrally heated - there's only the gas fire which takes at least half an hour on full power to warm the room. But at least we pay for the gas and electricity in our rooms separately, so I think it's cheaper than other places. For this Mich Term I think my bill for that was just under £10. I'd probably count its position in the house as a worst feature, because the noise from the kitchen is so close. Plus, we have to pay £1 for each night that a guest stays in our rooms.” (Jan 2008)
“the gas fire is a bit annoying, it can get really cold.” (Jan 2005)
“No central heating (there is a gas fire instead) so is quite cold, windows that rattle when it's windy and a stripy carpet (which I've actually grown to love....)” (Jan 2004)
“It's a tie between the nauseating technicolour carpet and the lack of central heating, which means you have to use the gas heater, which you pay for separately.” (Jan 2003)
- General Comments
“The landlady has certain rules (such as ALWAYS using coasters on furniture) and she's quite a character. She's perfectly likeable though, and there are definitely a few advantages to being slightly removed from normal college rules (though most of these are still enforced). She doesn't allow any parties and possibly the most annoying thing is that she doesn't allow a spare key for the house and rooms to be left in the HC P'lodge, so if you're locked out you have to hope she hasn't gone out for the evening. However, she is fair and approachable, and more flexible about some of the accommodation rules than College. A lot of people think that Morty Rd is one of the worst places to live but it's not bad really. Old Courts are only 5 - 10 mins on a bike, the boathouse is much closer (5 mins) because you don't have to go through town, Fenners gym is just round the corner, plus all the cool shops on Mill Rd. I'd say you need to have a bike to live out here, though some people manage without. There is a locked bike shed round the side of the house. And the other good thing about Houses 3 and 4 is that they have their own washing machine - the rest of Morty Rd has to use the shed at the side of House 2.” (Jan 2008)
“the landlady is lovely, a bit of a nutter, but lovely.” (Jan 2005)
“Very light room especially in the morning due to 2 huge south facing windows and there's a pretty garden you look out on. It's better than the rooms at the front that face onto Morty Road. It's a lodgings so you pay separately for the gas and electricity you use in the room (this actually works out much cheaper than having a fixed bill, last term gas and electricity cost me about £7!)” (Jan 2004)
“The room itself and its location are great. However, the landlady is very intrusive and has a lot of (slightly eccentric) demands that she makes on tennants. She imposes additional charges for absolutely everything, including electricty, gas, and laundry, and has an obsession with coasters which borders on the psychotic. No safe place is provided to store your bike, and you are bizarely not allowed access to the garden.” (Jan 2003)
- Marks
- 6.3 out of 10 (2×7, 1×3, 1×8)
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