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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
- Suite, £895 per term (in 2007/2008).
- Room Floor
- Second floor
- Room Facilities
- Network available. Washbasin available.
- Bedroom
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Could swing a cat. (~1.3 HC).
Overlooking a street.
- Living Room
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Could swing a sheep (~1.8 HC).
Overlooking a court or garden
- Noise
“It's quite noisy as it's just above gardies but it is double glazed. The living room is very quiet.” (Feb 2006)
“Generally fine. Noise from Gardies is an issue at times. You tend to get used to it on week day nights, but the noise is noticeably worse on Friday and Saturday nights at around 2am when all the townies are out. Ear plugs can do the trick, or if you're a sound sleeper, then get to sleep before 2am!” (Feb 2005)
“If you are really fond of sleep then don't pick here to live. The noise rising up from The Gardenia at the early hours of the morning (sometimes up to 4am) is enough to put even the most amicable of us into a foul mood the next day. It will not, however, be there for all of next year. The bedroom is double glazed, but this only keeps out general hubbub of conversation in the street, it does not block noise from people screaming, playing various musical instruments or singing.” (Jan 2004)
- Gyp Room
“The kitchen is shared with one other person (the one in B6) and links between the two rooms. Only go for this room if you're good mates as your key opens their room too! Sneaky. If you are good mates, it's lots of fun.” (Feb 2006)
“Right beside the room; shared with B6, so only one other. Standard Caius gyp room- basic, but adequate.” (Feb 2005)
“The gyp room for B5 and B6 acts as a corridor into your neighbour's room as well as a kitchen. It has plenty of shelves for storing herbs, oils, pots and pans of various sorts etc and the cooking equipment is quite good too. There is a little gas oven with grill and two hobs, so a bit better than most of the college's cooking facilities.” (Jan 2004)
- Bath Room
“Reasonable but down three flights of stairs.” (Feb 2006)
“Two toilets, a shower and a bath shared between the 6 people on the staircase. The toilets are in the basement, so 3 floors down from the room - it's not really a problem, though some may find it annoying.” (Feb 2005)
“Bathrooms and toilets are in the basement, but there are two showers, two loos and a bath between 6 and are usually quite clean and all work well.” (Jan 2004)
- Furniture
“Nice... nice desk, dining table, sofa, chair etc. Wardrobe is awful- no hanging space. I had to buy a clothes rack. You could probably get another one off college though.” (Feb 2006)
“In the bedroom: bed, wardrobe, chest of drawers, chair, coffee table (I it use as a bedside table). In the living room: bookcase, cupboard, two-seat settee, dining table, reasonable sized desk, fridge.” (Feb 2005)
“Furniture is not bad in B5. I have a nice medium sized desk, a dining table, a two seater sofa, a bookcase, a little drinks cabinet, a coffee table and two chairs. Some of the furniture is mine, so not all of it will be here next year.” (Jan 2004)
- Best Feature
“Nice feel to it, sociable with next door, nice size- not to big, not too small.” (Feb 2006)
“Fireplace has the Caius coat of arms beautifully painted in colour. The dining table gives plenty of space to set work out on, or to potentially entertain people for diner. It's great having two rooms.” (Feb 2005)
“The living room gets sunshine most of the day which can be nice, but occasionally blinding. The kitchen is nicer and more equipped than most. Separate bedroom and living room. Dining table. Gas fire in living room = heat. Nice view over St Mike's Ct. Decorated fireplace. The rooms have quite a mini-apartment feel about them.” (Jan 2004)
- Worst Feature
“Distance to the toilet, wardrobe.” (Feb 2006)
“Nothing too serious. For some it might be the distance to the toilets. The noise from Gardies can be annoying at times. The current bedder isn't great.” (Feb 2005)
“The noise and smell from the kebab shop - it will be gone by Christmas though. Pigeons sometimes nest outside my bedroom, but if quick you can get them by opening the window suddenly. Bedroom has a radiator which goes on and off at random times so it can be a bit nippy in there at times.” (Jan 2004)
- General Comments
“Bedder's nice. This room is slightly smaller than the one next door but i chose it above that one as it has a better view and a nicer atmosphere. The heating is good.” (Feb 2006)
“A lovely room- best I've had in Caius. Lots of light in the living room.” (Feb 2005)
“Plenty of sockets and network points. I think there may be a phone socket too. Wardrobe is a bit small, but there is a largish chest of drawers in the bedoom too. One problem with the bedroom is that the head of the bed cannot be propped up against the wall, because at one end of the room there is a fire escape and the other end has a sink. Carpet a bit ming, but better than average. Decor is light and quite plain so it is what you put in the room that makes it. Bedder well meaning and seems nice enough though not very chatty. She keeps the bathrooms and kitchens reasonably clean. If you want to see the room then I am usually in around lunchtime so feel free to call up.” (Jan 2004)
- Marks
- 9.0 out of 10 (3×9)
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