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The information given below is based on 5 reviews as well as the 2007/2008 room list.
- Room Type and Floor
- Single Room, £757 per term (in 2007/2008).
- Room Floor
- Second floor
- Room Facilities
- Network available. Washbasin available.
- Bedroom
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Could swing a sheep (~1.8 HC).
Overlooking a court or garden.
- Noise
“This is a really quiet room. The window faces out onto the garden so most of the noise you get is from inside the house. You can hear pretty much anything that goes on in the corridor, so it depends who you plan to live with.” (Jan 2008)
“It is exceptionally quiet - the quietest room in the house - since the room faces the garden, it's on the top floor and also it is the only room to have double-glazed windows.” (Jan 2006)
“Little or no noise from outside. However, the walls and floors seem to be quite thin, so I sometimes hear my adjacent or downstairs neighbour.” (Feb 2005)
“The only noise i really get in this room is from other people in the house so that depends upon who you're living with.” (Jan 2004)
“the room's on the quiet side of the house (ie garden view) so noise isn't really a problem.” (Jan 2003)
- Gyp Room
“Gyp room is tiny and is shared by the whole house. It's 1.5 floors down and isn't used very much so the size hasn't been a big problem. There's no combi-oven, just a normal microwave but there is a hob.” (Jan 2008)
“The gyp room is very small indeed, although it has all the mod cons -microwave etc. (House 3 next door uses our microwave). Room 4 is a floor above the gyp room which is preferable since sometimes the fire alarm is awakened by the fumes from the gyp room (it's so small).” (Jan 2006)
“The gyp room is between the ground and first floor. It is shared between 7 people. It could reasonably be used by 2 people at once. A fridge, kettle and two (hot) hobs are provided. This year, other people have left a microwave, toaster and George Foreman grill there.” (Feb 2005)
“Gyp room is two staircases down and is the only one in the house. Quite small but has got fridge and cooker, lots of cupboards and room for a microwave or even a George Foreman Lean Mean Grilling Machine. Shared between the seven people in the house although some use it more than others.” (Jan 2004)
“the kitchen is quite small, and is shared by everyone in the house (7 people). it has a fridge and a couple of electric hob rings and that's about it, but there's space to put a microwave in. nowhere near as good as the kitchens in the other houses on morty.” (Jan 2003)
- Bath Room
“There's a toilet and bath 0.5 floors down and a toilet/shower in the equivalent position in house 3 which is just a door away. I prefer to use the shower on the ground floor which has a bigger cubicle and more power. 7 people share each shower but I've never had to wait more than 10 minutes for it, again it depends on who you share with.” (Jan 2008)
“The bathroom is half a floor below room 4 - basin, bath, toilet, shaver points. It is always clean (the whole house generally is). All rooms in house 4 have basins (not true for House 3 next door).” (Jan 2006)
“The bathroom is between the first and second floor. It contains a bath and toilet, and is comfortably large. You can also use next door's shower room (via the adjoining door at the top of the house), which is much smaller and also has a toilet. There are also a separate shower and toilet on the ground floor. On average, there are about 3 people per bath/shower room.” (Feb 2005)
“There's a bathroom just below my room with a bath but no shower. There is another toilet on the ground floor and a shower on the ground floor. However, houses 3 and 4 are joined on the top floor so you can go through and use their shower which is closer.” (Jan 2004)
“bathroom (no shower) very close to the room, and shower on the ground floor. if you get on with number 3 you can leave the adjoining door open and use their shower on the top floor which is much closer (and better).” (Jan 2003)
- Furniture
“Dining table, smallish desk, two big red comfy chairs, 2 dining chairs, 1 desk chair, walk in wardrobe (which you can use in the vacations), another wardrobe, bedside table, shelves in the corner, bed.” (Jan 2008)
“Well-furnished. The large dining table can double up as a desk although I'd bring a placemat. Smaller desk, 2 comfy chairs, 3 normal chairs, bedside table, small-ish cupboard, although there is a more substantial walk-in cupboard with shelves and a pole to hang clothes on as well.” (Jan 2006)
“Furniture is very good. It comprises: a bed; a wash basin; a towel rail; two desks (one medium, with drawers; the other larger, with partially tiled surface); some shelves in the corner; a coffee table; about two easy chairs; about three ordinary chairs; a small chest of drawers; a wardrobe. There is also a large cupboard in one corner. I think there is a picture rail, too.” (Feb 2005)
“Desk, dining table with three chairs, coffee table and two comfy chairs, walk in wardrobe and a normal wardrobe. A few shelves etc. Gas fire.” (Jan 2004)
“bed, desk, big dining table (will only really go in the corner), 2 comfy chairs, 3 dining chairs.” (Jan 2003)
- Best Feature
“Sunlight in the mornings until lunchtime (it has a bigger new window that the other rooms, but no sky-light), garden view, it being quiet, loads of storage space, shape - it has sloping roof on one side.” (Jan 2008)
“South facing so excellent light levels. Very quiet. Fairly large.” (Jan 2006)
“It is spacious. Useful when you have lots of computers.” (Feb 2005)
“Quiet. Window overlooks the gardens and lets in a lot of sunlight in the mornings. Double glazing so this room is a lot warmer than some of the others in the house.” (Jan 2004)
“it's quite big and has a sink which not all of the rooms here do. it also has a garden view, which is nice.” (Jan 2003)
- Worst Feature
“Door not soundproof, can't get vacation residence (even though room is empty in the holidays), double-glazing doesn't seem to stop it being freezing.” (Jan 2008)
“It can get very cold (even with the double glazing). You have a gas-fire in the room. You pay for electricity and gas (metered) separately to the Landlady, who is rather neurotic. But she's manageable and can be a penny-a-minute. I have an oil-filled electric heater with a timer (not that expensive) which does mean that my room is warm when I come back from Hall.” (Jan 2006)
“No network socket. Your Internet options are: dial-up via the NTL line in your room; wireless to a networked house (allegedly some of Mortimer Road will be networked by next year); sharing your downstairs neighbour's ADSL connection (he has a BT line) via wireless. NTL won't allow you to use cable, although they claim it is available. It is a long way to West Cambridge in the morning.” (Feb 2005)
“Not much possibility of rearranging furniture. Dodgy sixties carpet and curtains.” (Jan 2004)
“the shape and slope of the ceiling on one side means there isnt much scope for rearranging the room or hanging pictures on some of the walls. also, it gets very cold as there are no radiators in the rooms, just gas fires (and you pay gas and electricity).” (Jan 2003)
- General Comments
“I love this room, especially because it's light and has a nice view. Not being able to get vacation residence is extremely annoying, so if you're planning to stay in the holidays don't pick houses 3-4. Washing machine/dryer are good and just next door. Internet situation is annoying, get between zero and two bars of wireless in my room, have resorted to sitting on the stairs if I want to do anything quickly. Sufficient sockets, pale green walls, striped carpet which has grown on me. Much closer to town than you're told!” (Jan 2008)
“Guests are £1/night. The washing machine and dryer are next door - there is an adjoining door to House 3 opposite mine. Keeps the noise from the machines on that side of the house! Spend £1 for the dryer and wash combined. Gas and electricity should come to no more than £25 per term and usually *much* less (summer term very little - may be only £8 or so). Room rent is adjusted though to compensate. House is clean and corridors warm. There's always hot water. She lets one car park on her drive (with her permission). Doesn't let you stay during holidays - but that's the same with all of the hostels. Internet wise - we're on Plusnet. All rooms have NTL but Room 4 has BT as well which can supply the whole house with internet wirelessly. Very successful. College will NEVER network this house since it is not owned by them. You have access to a locked bike shed. I was fairly low down on the ballot and so I have done very well. People tend not to choose these lodging houses but they are actually very comfortable and sociable. The talk about the hassle and expense is a myth.” (Jan 2006)
“There is some sunlight, as the room's window is south-facing. However, I keep the curtains closed because it annoys me. The decor is nothing special, but quite sufficient. The carpet is brown with thin, coloured stripes; I quite like it in a retro kind of way. Wardrobe and cupboard space is good. The room has no radiator, but does have a gas fire, which is particularly useful in the cold winter months, as it can get cold. The window is double-glazed. You may find an oil-filled radiator with thermostat useful to maintain the background temperature. Bear in mind that you will have to pay for gas and electricity. I find this is usually a £5-10 per month. There are three pairs of electric sockets on different sides of the room. Of course, you will need multiplugs if you have lots fo computers. There is a locked area with bike rack where you can keep your bike. The housekeeper will apparently let you use the garden if you ask, but I have never done so. The housekeeper is very friendly and makes a point of coming to visit you and talk to you briefly on most weekdays, if you are in. She does sometimes complain about mess, though and is rather talkative. Note that she charges £1 per guest per night. She also forbids (noisy) parties, should that be an issue. Clothes washing facilities are limited to a washing machine and tumble drier between this house and the adjoining one. These are metered at £1 for 10 units. The washing machine is small and slow (but does actually rinse clothes properly, unlike the Harvey Court machines).” (Feb 2005)
“A nice enough room with space to entertain and no smoke alarm, which may suit some people. Warmer than the other rooms in the house. Landlady is nice but can verge on annoying. She likes to lecture you on the do's and don'ts. Fortunately she lives in the basement of no.3 so is as far away from my room as possible which means i can make a lot of noise and not get any hassle.” (Jan 2004)
“quite a good room, slightly dodgy decor. the landlady is harmless... but likes to treat you as her own (young) children.” (Jan 2003)
- Marks
- 7.8 out of 10 (2×7, 2×8, 1×9)
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