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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, £807 per term (in 2007/2008).
- Room Floor
- Basement
- Room Facilities
- Network available. Washbasin available.
- Bedroom
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Could swing something between a cat and a sheep (~1.5 HC).
Overlooking a court or garden.
- Noise
“Occasional morning delivery lorries and noise from kitchen if you're not part of the party, but neither have ever got annoying.” (Jan 2008)
“One of the less noisy rooms in the house because it doesn't face the street. It is next to the staircase and kitchen however, so some noise from there and then there's noise from people walking their bikes outside” (Feb 2006)
“Not very much noise, a bit of traffic from Hughes Hall and a car park. There was building work last term, so shouldn't be any for a couple of years” (Jan 2005)
“Occasional lorry going into Hughes Hall in the morning. Fire engines in background. Not too bad overall” (Jan 2003)
- Gyp Room
“Probably the biggest and best in college, a proper kitchen with 8 working hobs (still) large area (we fitted about 35 people standing) and a table with 5 chairs, but can sit 6. Best feature of the house and it's right next door.” (Jan 2008)
“The kitchen is incredible, prob one of the best in caius. It's massive (could swing a cow), very modern, lots of storage space (2 cupboards each), 2 sets of hobs (electric and ridiculously quick) 2 fridges. Also the social centre of both houses.” (Feb 2006)
“Nextdoor kitchen and it's huge. 14 People share the two kitchens in the house.” (Jan 2005)
“Huge. Only used by about 4 or 5 people and could cater for double that. Kettles, toaster etc. Room immediately next door.” (Jan 2003)
- Bath Room
“Only 2nd year room with an en suite! Small but functional with sink, toilet & shower, the latter so powerful it makes me bleed.” (Jan 2008)
“The reason I put 2 room suite down for room 1 is that it has an ensuite bathroom equipped with toilet sink and one the best, most powerful showers I've ever used. The bathroom alone should be a major reason to go for this room.” (Feb 2006)
“En Suite, possibly the only one in college. A shower, sink and toilet, in a room potentially boxy but then it's a real nice privelage.” (Jan 2005)
“EN-SUITE!!! Small bathroom makes up second room but private toilet, basin and shower.” (Jan 2003)
- Furniture
“2 good comfy chairs and a standard issue squeaky adjustable desk chair. The small desk would be workable if I had a laptop but with a desktop makes writing a hassle, I use the library.” (Jan 2008)
“Recently refurbished, so all new ikea-esq stuff. 2 comfy chairs, one office chair, nice desk with drawers, chest of drawers, wardrobe, shelves, bedside table, coffee table and full length mirror for the posers.” (Feb 2006)
“A medium desk, wardrobe, drawers, bed etc. Nothing really fancy, but it's all nice.” (Jan 2005)
“Reasonably sized desk, couple of chairs and small coffee table” (Jan 2003)
- Best Feature
“En suite; close to kitchen; your own front door to a side alley from the garden; definite snug atmosphere.” (Jan 2008)
“Ensuite bathroom, private door leading out to spacious garden, not much noise, right next door to kitchen, low ceilings, plenty of storage space, plenty of sockets, cosy” (Feb 2006)
“The large-ish size and the bathroom.” (Jan 2005)
“en-suite bathroom is obvious but quite nice being so close to fenners. Room been refurbished in last few years and everythings in good condition” (Jan 2003)
- Worst Feature
“Not as immediately sociable as the other rooms in the house, being alone down in the basement and about half the size of the massive ground floor rooms which have much higher ceilings. If you leave a gap in the curtains people putting their bikes away can catch you naked/fornicating/etc... and will laugh and knock depending on their sobriety / wittyness.” (Jan 2008)
“Not the biggest room in the house, lowest ceiling if that bothers you, not great amount of light, its in the basement, although the basement is probably the busiest part of the house.” (Feb 2006)
“I like basements but you might not, although it's not dark or anything. Can hear when people come downstairs, which can be annoying on club nights - but hey, get out more :D.” (Jan 2005)
“Room is one floor below ground with my window starting at ground level looking onto garden path No network connection.” (Jan 2003)
- General Comments
“Good morning sunlight but I tend to keep closed curtains, bedder is lovely and cool about kitchen mess as long as you leave a note (just do the washing up). Advantage over other houses as the hostelkeeper doesn't actually live in no.8, and noise from the room doesn't seem to reach the little old lady in the basement next door (and she's sound anyway). Good storage, very warm if you pump up the radiator and plenty of sockets for all assortments of gadgetry.” (Jan 2008)
“The housekeeper and bedder are really cool, and they get on well with everyone. Don't get confused with old reviews; there used to be a different housekeeper that I think people didn't get on with. Basically this room is hard to top. In my opinion it's the best room in the best house but then it depends on personal preference. If lots of space, sunlight and high ceilings are your thing, then this isn't the room for you. If you want to be one of the only people in caius with your own bathroom, if you like being next to the kitchen and having a private door to the garden then you should definitely go for this room.” (Feb 2006)
“Sunlight can be a little blinding when sat at the desk, though you could always shut the curtains or rearrange the furniture. Really nice bedder and a really nice room + community spirit. Lots of sockets and reasonable heating.” (Jan 2005)
“Generally very nice room. Housekeeper ok if you stay on the right side of her.” (Jan 2003)
- Marks
- 9.3 out of 10 (3×9, 1×10)
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