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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
- Suite, £895 per term (in 2007/2008).
- Room Floor
- No general agreement about floor, about 0.8.
- Room Facilities
- Network available. No washbasin available.
- Bedroom
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Could swing a cat. (~1.3 HC).
Overlooking a street.
- Living Room
-
Could swing a sheep (~1.8 HC).
Overlooking a street
- Noise
“There's double glazing in the bedroom which overlooks the nice Cornish Fisherman above the Pasty shop at the end of Rose Cresent. The proximity to the van of life may alarm some of you.. although there is noise pretty much every night it's not that bad, I barely notice it anymore and it doesn't bother me generally. If however you are militantly adverse to noise I wouldn't recommend it.” (Jan 2008)
“The van of life can be pretty noisy but you can always throw hair gel/watermelons at people if you want them to be quiet/start throwing coins at your window” (Jan 2006)
“Very noisy! Overlooks market square and single glazed. Loads of bells and rubbish. Room is pretty much over the van on life, so obvious noise from there. Bedroom is double glazed though.” (Jan 2004)
“Opposite van of life, so can be noisy at night, also French Connection turn on their shop music quite early in the morning, which is pretty loud” (Jan 2003)
- Gyp Room
“Medium sized fairly standard gyp room, right opposite room, so convenient.” (Jan 2008)
“I share the gyp room with 3 other people. It lacks surface space for your more adventurous culinary experiences, but the gas rings are real good.” (Jan 2006)
“4 people sharing gyp room. Room about 1 maybe 2 metres from my door. 2 gas hobs, cooks food fast! Awesome.” (Jan 2004)
“right next door with hardly anyone using it” (Jan 2003)
- Bath Room
“4 people on corridor, one loo, one basin. One floor up is the shower.” (Jan 2008)
“Theres a bath on this floor and a shower on the next floor up. Its ok if you don't bother showering before a 9 o'clock lecture.” (Jan 2006)
“Toilet and washbasin and bath on my floor. Showers on 1st and 2nd floors.” (Jan 2004)
“nearest shower is upstairs, which is really inconvenient, as is not having a sink nearby” (Jan 2003)
- Furniture
“Average desk, 3 seater sofa (but not that comfy) fur and velvet throws and cushions recommended, MASSIVE AMOUNTS of storage space for clothes and books.” (Jan 2008)
“Theres a 3-seater sofa which is cool but if you try and sleep on it you'll probably break your back. So Don't.” (Jan 2006)
“4 chairs, 1 large desk, 1 computer table, gas fire (very effective!), 1 medium bookcase, 1 large bookcase. Pretty well equipped, loads of storage space.” (Jan 2004)
“not much that isn't self provided” (Jan 2003)
- Best Feature
“The view over market square is lovely. Sublime at christmas time when all the lights on the Guildhall go up and Sky from neighbours comes to sing. It's also really warm and a good size. Oh and sunshine pours in all day long which is very uplifting.” (Jan 2008)
“Great view of the market but it can be pretty distracting. Try turning the desk away from the window. Also, if you have a lot of mates on G staircase they all see your room on the way up and quite often come and say hello.” (Jan 2006)
“It's probably the most central room in Cambridge. Best feature is you can see all the battered people coming from Cindies to the van of life. Also during the day it's quite social as you can shout out of your window!” (Jan 2004)
“view” (Jan 2003)
- Worst Feature
“Van of life clientele can be a little noisy, especially the chavs on weekends.” (Jan 2008)
“Sometimes having people calling all day long can be annoying. And there's no sink.” (Jan 2006)
“No sink.” (Jan 2004)
“no sink” (Jan 2003)
- General Comments
“Bedder is amazing, she polishes everything and vacuums all the time AND makes your bed without any creases. She is also very very friendly and loud. Brown carpet, 1 stain. Could have more sockets at other side of lounge.” (Jan 2008)
“The room gets really hot on a sunny day but you can always open the window can't you. The bedder is easy going. The Gas Fire is awesome.” (Jan 2006)
“New clean carpet, lots of wardrobe and storage space.” (Jan 2004)
“excellent bedder” (Jan 2003)
- Marks
- 8.3 out of 10 (3×8, 1×9)
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