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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, Room N11/12. £872 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).
Not sure about view. (3דOverlooking a street”, 1דOverlooking a court or garden”).
- Living Room
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Could swing something between a sheep and a cow (~1.9 HC).
Overlooking a court or garden
- Noise
“The living room is basically silent. It faces on to Tree Court, and so the only noise is people going to Hall etc. On the other hand, the bedroom overlooks King's Parade and Senate House Passage. As a result every morning the delivery lorries make quite a lot of noise directly beneath the bedroom window. And then on Sunday there are the bells from Great St Mary's which go on for hours. Nevertheless, once in the living room, you can close off a number of doors, such that there is no noise from King's Parade at all.” (Jan 2008)
“living room isn't noisy at all. the bedroom is noisy on sunday mornings, when you can hear st mary's bells as from 9am” (Jan 2006)
“Unfortunately the bedroom is most noisy at night (looks out down Kings Parade, so drunk people pm and lorries am) and the living room is most noisy during the day (people wondering through Tree Court). But it's not too loud if you shut the windows.” (Jan 2004)
“The living room/study is quiet, overlooking tree court, but the bedroom can be a bit noisy, as it faces out onto King's Parade.” (Jan 2003)
- Gyp Room
“Gyproom is minute but directly next door. Technically it is for the floor (so three rooms), but given one of those is used by a Fellow, it is only shared between two. It has the standard Caius appliances, with two hobs left for decorative effect to remind us of the glory days.” (Jan 2008)
“tiny! 2 people sharing it (+ a fellow who never uses it)” (Jan 2006)
“Gyp room next door is pretty tiny, but there's only you and the person opposite you sharing it.” (Jan 2004)
“It is easy to get to (at the bottom of N staircase, but is a bit busy; I've last a couple of small items of clothing due to this.” (Jan 2003)
- Bath Room
“Decent shower also on this floor. It is shared by quite a few but that has not proved to be a problem thus far. No toilet on this floor, but one on each of the floors above and below.” (Jan 2008)
“tiny, quite uncomfortable shower, but it's on the same floor as the bedroom. toilets are upstairs or downstairs” (Jan 2006)
“You have to go upstairs or downstairts to the nearest toilet. But good shower next door.” (Jan 2004)
“One shower, two people sharing, on the corridor outside the room. There is a bath next to the gyp room.” (Jan 2003)
- Furniture
“The desk is absolutely stunning. There is also a lovely bookshelf/cupboard arrangement that is actually very large. Otherwise, there are two comfy chairs, a desk chair, a coffee table and a computer desk. Built-in cupboard in the bedroom provides lots of space for holiday storage etc. The room is big so can look a little sparse.” (Jan 2008)
“large desk, pc table, coffee table 4 chairs, small wardrobe, not enough storage space, own fridge” (Jan 2006)
“Desk, coffee table, book shelf and cupboards in living room. Chest of drawers, hangers and storage space in bedroom. Furniture looks quite old-fashioned in a nice way.” (Jan 2004)
“A large desk, and very good book case/cabinet in the living room; also a coffee table and side table. There are plenty of chairs, but the bedroom still feels a bit under-furnished.” (Jan 2003)
- Best Feature
“The views out of both windows are as good as Cambridge can offer. Moreover, having just been painted, the rooms look very smart and clean.” (Jan 2008)
“big and confortable, the view” (Jan 2006)
“Amazing views from bedroom (Kings Parade) and living room (Tree Court). Good size. Good value compared to the other rooms.” (Jan 2004)
“The size of the living room and the furniture; the view from both rooms, but particularly the bedroom (over St. Mary's and King's Parade).” (Jan 2003)
- Worst Feature
“A tough one because the room is exceptionally good. The one downside is that it does not have enough furniture to match its size.” (Jan 2008)
“kitchen and bathroom facilities” (Jan 2006)
“It's a shame the bedroom and living room weren't swapped around, since the bedroom is noisy at night, cold at night and sunny in the daytime, but the living room is the opposite.” (Jan 2004)
“A bit dark and cavernous; a bit too much space to be able to make feel welcoming.” (Jan 2003)
- General Comments
“The suite will probably go to someone in the top ten of the ballot, especially now that it has just been repainted. It is spacious and well supplied with plug sockets, radiators and pin-boards. The bedder is really good. The Senior Tutor's academic office is directly opposite. It is a bit dark in the living room, but that is easily sorted with enough lighting. The bedroom by contrast gets a lot of sun. The entire place is high-ceilinged and airy. Well done to whoever gets this room.” (Jan 2008)
“quite dark” (Jan 2006)
“Don't choose based on the bedder, since they're always swapping round!” (Jan 2004)
“It's been a very good, spacious room, and could have been even better if I'd spent a bit more time considering how to kit it out. In spite of being impressive it is a bit austere, but that's more to do with personal taste.” (Jan 2003)
- Marks
- 9.0 out of 10 (2×9, 1×8, 1×10)
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