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The information given below is based on 6 reviews as well as the 2007/2008 room list.
- Room Type and Floor
- Suite, £943 per term (in 2007/2008).
- Room Floor
- First floor
- Room Facilities
- Network available. Washbasin available.
- Bedroom
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Could swing a sheep (~1.6 HC).
Overlooking a court or garden.
- Living Room
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Could swing something between a sheep and a cow (~2.1 HC).
Overlooking a court or garden
- Noise
“Very little noise as the rooms overlook St Mike's. Most noise comes from other Caians walking outside, mostly during the day. Also, the neighbour in G5 has a piano so you can sometimes hear them practising.” (Jan 2008)
“It gets a bit noisy between 8-8:30 in the morning when the cleaners and the workmen seem to start - other than that, it's really pretty quiet, even though people walk past the room a lot.” (Feb 2007)
“Not too noisy at all really” (Jan 2006)
“Lots of people walk past the room during the day, it's not noisy but if you're easily distracted or enjoy people watching this isn't a good room to work in!” (Jan 2005)
“The only noise is other Caians, really. The only neighbouring room has a piano, so odds are you'll hear music practice going on, which can be quite pleasant at times.” (Jan 2004)
“No noise, ever” (Jan 2003)
- Gyp Room
“The gyp room is on the same floor, down the corridor, and is shared by 4 people. The size is reasonable (not like the tiny gyp rooms in the Old Courts). It's got a toaster, 2 kettles, 2 Combi ovens and a George Foreman grill.” (Jan 2008)
“The gyp room is quite big - there's one fridge, 2 microwave things and 2 sinks, so plenty for the four of us who live on the floor and the fellows that are sometimes here. It's at the other end of the corridoor (not very far at all)” (Feb 2007)
“Erm......looks like cavemen may have used it. The hobs are awesome, esp. if youve come from Morty road with those crappy electric hobs. THese ones actually heat! Theres one fridge which aint really big enough for the 4 people who use it. Strange that theres 2 sinks but nowhere near enough cupboard room or anyhting. Overall though the kitchen is manageable and is probably at the top end of what u get in Caius.” (Jan 2006)
“Four share, 1 fridge, two gas hobs, two sinks, not the modernist of kitchens. round the corner from the room.” (Jan 2005)
“Four people sharing, big enough for two people to cook at once, just. It's on the same floor but at the other end of the corridor. Gas hobs, no grill or microwave or anything. Fridge is quite big.” (Jan 2004)
“At end of corridor. Two gas hobs. One fridge. Two sinks. Not much space for preparing food. Room not in very good condition at the moment. Shared between four people.” (Jan 2003)
- Bath Room
“Toilet is on the same floor. There is a shower upstairs which is shared by quite a few people (although I've only had to queue once to use it). The shower is quite good. There is a bath on the same floor.” (Jan 2008)
“On my floor there is a bath and toilet just outside my room and upstairs there is a great shower that you normally don't have to wait for. On the floor above that I think there is another shower too.” (Feb 2007)
“TOilet and sink and bath down the corridor. Decent shower one floor above. Poor shower floor above that. Not sure what goes on on the floor above that but i guess another shower. Not a problem tho cos the shower above is real good and you hardly ever have to wait for it despite it covering about 10 people!” (Jan 2006)
“one seperate toilet, one bath, one seperate wash basin right outside the room between four. Decent shower on the floor above.” (Jan 2005)
“Four people sharing a toilet/bath on this floor. Actual shower one floor up, no real problems with queueing.” (Jan 2004)
“Bath opposite room. Shower on 2nd floor. Shower/bath on 3rd floor. Have never been to 4th floor.” (Jan 2003)
- Furniture
“Living room: 1 desk (reasonably large), 2 coffee tables, 2 comfy chairs, one chair, one swivel chair, lots of shelves and 2 large in-built cupboards. Bedroom: bed, 1 chair, a night table, a chest of drawers, a washbasin, a big wardrobe.” (Jan 2008)
“In the living room: The desk is really big and has lots of drawers which is very useful. There is a great bookcase/unit which has lots of shelf space (as well as 2 built-in cupboards with more shelves) There is a good size coffee table and a slightly smaller one as well as five chairs - one is a good office-type desk chair, two are wooden and not that comfy and the other 2 are kind of armchairs but have wooden arms. In the bedroom there is a bed and sink, a good size wardrobe, a large chest of drawers and a funny little table.” (Feb 2007)
“Desk is average size, one armchair and sofa (pretty comfy, nice big bookcase, couple of desk chair type things, coffee table and weird little table. In the bedroom theres a big drawer unit thing, wardrobe and some random little cabinet thing.” (Jan 2006)
“Large desk, two coffee tables, one two seater sofa, two comfyish chairs, two proper chairs, two book shelves lots of cupboard space in the living room.” (Jan 2005)
“Large desk, large bookcase, average coffee table, two boring chairs, one old wooden chair, one comfy chair, one two-person sofa-thing, bedside table, chest of drawers, one... wooden box with a side missing, no idea what that's for. Two huge cupboards and a big wardrobe. Plenty, basically. Oh, and a fairly standard bed in the bedroom.” (Jan 2004)
“In lounge: Nice desk. OK sitting chair. Sofa is old and needs replacing. One large coffee table, two smaller ones. Large bookcase. Two large cupboards. One swivel chair (which I found in the corridor) In bedroom: average wardrobe, one cupboard, one large chest of drawers, a chair and a bed.” (Jan 2003)
- Best Feature
“There is lots of space and plenty of storage space, not much noise compared to the rooms facing Rose Crescent and Market Square. The room gets plenty of sunlight.” (Jan 2008)
“It gets quite a lot of light for an old courts room and it isn't noisy either which is also quite unusual! There is plenty of storage space and the rooms are really good sizes. The entrance way is great too as it separates the 2 rooms and has gives somewhere to leave coats/shoes.” (Feb 2007)
“The size. it is really big. The hods which generate heat in the kitchen. Network socket. Fireplace in the living room.” (Jan 2006)
“People watching. The gas fire. You dont have to lug your furniture up too many floors. The living room is large and you dont have to go across a corridor to get to it.” (Jan 2005)
“It's big, it's a suite, and both rooms look into St Mike's court. Being on the first floor is handy.” (Jan 2004)
“Its big, its got a gas fire, its on the first floor, it's not a split set.” (Jan 2003)
- Worst Feature
“Can see people going past outside when you're sitting at the desk. Need to go upstairs to have a shower and it is shared between quite a few people.” (Jan 2008)
“No comfy sofa - the only real annoyance is the lack of sockets - there are only 2 in the whole lounge and 2 in the bedroom, so bring an extension! Also, although the room is on the first floor a lot of people walk past to get into G and H, so if that would distract you it probably isn't the room to choose - they can't really see in, as the windows are above head height from outside, but it does mean that you've not always got privacy.” (Feb 2007)
“Really poor lighting. Lack of plug sockets. But these are problems in all of old courts rooms i gather. Main problme that u wont get elsewhere is that the room next door is a music student room, so u get piano playing really loud in your bedroom. Can piss you off at times.” (Jan 2006)
“The bedroom is a funny shape, long and thin. I only sleep in it so it wasnt an issue for me, someone who spends a lot of time in their bedroom may find it more of an issue.” (Jan 2005)
“The light outside the bedroom window... it's huge, it's on all night, and the curtains are thin. Do what I've done (cover the window completely with something, e.g. tinfoil) and it's fine. The heating in the bedroom is useless, one small radiator... use an electric heater.” (Jan 2004)
“There is a light outside the bedroom which is on all night. Housekeeping were supposed to install a blackout curtain but haven't done it yet. The room is also quite expensive, 700 quid this term.” (Jan 2003)
- General Comments
“Could be very distracting if you like watching people out of the window as you can see most of St Mike's. The bedder is very friendly and does her job well. It's generally quite warm as the gas fire is good. The decor is fairly standard for Caius. The living room could probably do with a dining table.” (Jan 2008)
“The decor is pretty good by college standards, although the walls are a bit dirty! There is a big street light outside, but the curtains are black-out so it doesn't matter. The bedroom is long and thin, which is interesting and doesn't cause a problem as it is really wide! The bedder is always really nice and friendly and the heating is okay - a bit cold in winter but there is a gas fire in the living room, so again it's not really a problem. All in all I think it is a really great room, comfy, bright and big!” (Feb 2007)
“Bedder is OK, nothing special, nothing poor. The decor is standard Caius, bring some posters or summit.” (Jan 2006)
“Blackout curtains are needed though I hope that'll be sorted soon. Bring extension cables.” (Jan 2005)
“It has a gas fire, which can be nice or annoying depending on your mood. Again an electric heater is handy. It's a good room -- I was tenth in the ballot, although was busy at the time and didn't really get a chance to look at rooms before picking. The stairs into G block are right outside the bedroom window, and people will walk past the living room windows frequently, which may or may not annoy you.” (Jan 2004)
“The only rooms in St Mikes that are better than this one are H1 and F4. The bedders are good and generally dont talk to you.” (Jan 2003)
- Marks
- 9.8 out of 10 (5×10, 1×9)
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