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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, £866 per term (in 2007/2008).
- Room Floor
- Second floor
- Room Facilities
- Network available. No washbasin available.
- Bedroom
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Could swing a sheep (~1.7 HC).
Overlooking a court or garden.
- Noise
“Occassionally some noise at night from boy racers, but luckily the Gardies queue is on the opposite side of the building” (Feb 2007)
“Pretty quiet - during the night there is sometimes roisterous noise from Trinity Street (or from neighbours/people chatting down below) but nothing earplugs can't deal with. There's quite a lot of bustle during the day (including the crazy man who plays white noise on his portable radio cycling past what seems like every 5 minutes) but it would be 10 times worse if you had a room in Tree Court that overlooked Trinity Street directly.” (Jan 2006)
“Not really that noisy at all. Only noise is really from other people in St Mikes.” (Jan 2004)
“generally very quiet as it doesn't overlook trinity street or rose cresent” (Jan 2003)
- Gyp Room
“Tiny, shared with 1 fellow” (Feb 2007)
“Right outside; walk through. 2 gas hobs and a sink. Shared with one fellow (who will sometimes offer wine leftovers if he's got any after an engineering party) and one student - so size not a problem.” (Jan 2006)
“Tiny. Share with a fellow.Right next to room though.” (Jan 2004)
“very very small” (Jan 2003)
- Bath Room
“Fine. Bath/shower, loo, sinks, shared with 3 others” (Feb 2007)
“WC, bath/shower and wash basins right outside (i.e. in the bit that would be your second room if it were a set) - also more WCs/showers/baths in the grotty basement. All shared by the whole staircase.” (Jan 2006)
“Showers in the basement but are good. Bathroom with toilet, washbasin and a bath next door to room.” (Jan 2004)
“bathroom next door, main shower facilities in the basement” (Jan 2003)
- Furniture
“Normal desk, small wardrobe, dresser, chest of drawers, comfy chair” (Feb 2007)
“Small cupboard, chest of drawers, dresser, medium-sized desk; swivelly chair, one 'comfy' and one 'uncomfy' chair.” (Jan 2006)
“Large desk, dressing table, set of drawers, very small wardrobe, bedside table etc. Furniture a bit tatty but there's plenty of it!” (Jan 2004)
“pretty standard” (Jan 2003)
- Best Feature
“Location” (Feb 2007)
“Relative lack of noise, convenience for everything (i.e. kitchen, shower, also college and the town centre), homeliness (what some have termed 'storybook cambridge' - mullioned-ish windows &c) - not too big and not too small.” (Jan 2006)
“Being in the centre of town is great. It is a really good size for a second year room in town and is very cosy.” (Jan 2004)
“location” (Jan 2003)
- Worst Feature
“Not a set, unlike others nearby. Only a gas fire - no central heating.” (Feb 2007)
“No central heating - only a gas heater which can't be left on to warm the room when you're out and (scarily) doesn't always light when you press the clicker - I might try and get this sorted out... [If you play a string instrument, beware, as in winter the resultant extreme cold has at various times caused the bridges on both my violin and viola to slip dramatically (and expensively)]” (Jan 2006)
“Gyp room is not the best!” (Jan 2004)
- General Comments
“The bedder is really sweet; although she doesn't speak amazingly fluent English this hasn't been a problem. The decor is all fine. The wardrobe could be bigger (especially if you're female). There are only 2 sockets so you need to bring an extension cable &c if you want a bedside light. A 3rd year might well find this room on the small side, but for a second year who's been lucky enough to be high on the ballot it's great.” (Jan 2006)
“The room is an excellent choice for a second year. It is really cosy and a good size. Bathroom facilities are good and there is a fridge right outside. Bedders are lovely and really just let you be! However, I wouldn't recommend the room to anyone who likes to cook for themselves a lot as the gyp room is tiny and rather tatty.” (Jan 2004)
“for a 3rd year this would be a terrible choice, however it makes a good 2nd year room.” (Jan 2003)
- Marks
- 7.5 out of 10 (2×8, 2×7)
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