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The information given below is based on 5 reviews as well as the 2007/2008 room list.
- Room Type and Floor
- Single Room, £890 per term (in 2007/2008).
- Room Floor
- Second floor
- Room Facilities
- Network available. Washbasin available.
- Bedroom
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Could swing something between a cat and a sheep (~1.6 HC).
Overlooking a street.
- Noise
“It is quite noisy at night with drunk people as it overlooks Trinity Lane, and also with shoppers at the weekend, but my request for double glazing has been approved so this shouldn't be a problem next year! Also lorries reversing in the morning.” (Jan 2008)
“I've not noticed any noise in the day as the room overlooks Trinity Lane (which runs down the side of Caius off Trinity Street) which is always fairly quiet, and it's two floors up. There are deliveries early some mornings so I do sometimes hear vans outside then, but it's not really a problem.” (Jan 2006)
“Can be a little noisy at night, as window is on the corner of garret hostel lane/trinity street, i.e. fairly near gardies, and trucks in the early morning - 6.45/7am ish, but really not too bad at all. Has never bothered me.” (Jan 2005)
“It gets quite noisy in the street outside at night, especially on townie nights. It can be quite scarey, especially when you hear people say stuff like "I'm going to f*ing kill you!" (To each other, not to me!) During the day always quiet though.” (Jan 2004)
“The windows are not double glazed so the room can be quite noisy; particularly at night and when the rubbish vans go past early in the morning.” (Jan 2003)
- Gyp Room
“On same floor as room, but 5 people sharing, and it's very small with just one standard sized fridge. However there's another one downstairs which only 2 people share so you could just use that, or get a mini fridge. Depends how messy the people you're sharing with are.” (Jan 2008)
“Gyp room is quite big compared to most in Tree Court, it's right next to the room and only three people share so there's plenty of storage space in there. It has the usual two hobs, grill and kettle.” (Jan 2006)
“Small gyp room tho better than some in Tree Ct. Only 3 sharing which is just as well really as fridge is pretty small! Same stuff as always: hobs & grill. All works okay.” (Jan 2005)
“The gyp room is right next door. It is very small but is only shared by three people. The fridge in it is miniscule, so this room is best suited to someone who is not a keen cooker.” (Jan 2004)
“The kitchen is very small with only a mini firdge between two people. It has two hobs, a grill, and a socket for a kettle. Definitely only room for two people in their at a time.” (Jan 2003)
- Bath Room
“AMAZING powerful hot shower which was fitted new in the summer, again 5 people sharing but i've never had to wait for the shower and there's another one downstairs anyway.” (Jan 2008)
“There is a toilet outside the room shared with the other two people on this floor, and the two showers and bath are also on this floor - I think the whole corridor shares them but I've never had to wait for a shower before.” (Jan 2006)
“Bathroom (2 showers & bath) & separate loo on this landing which is very handy ... showers actually pretty good - and all have separate locks rather than the dodgy shower curtain situation in some of the other tree ct staircases.” (Jan 2005)
“The showers and one bath are situated on the same floor but are shared by the whole staircase (I think about 12 people). Being on the same floor though you can hear when someone is coming up intending to have a shower and jump in in front of them. There is a gap at floor level between the two adjoining showers and it is really unpleasant when (as happened to me) someone chose to take a piss in the shower next door.” (Jan 2004)
“The staircase share two showers and a bath, which is actually plenty. There are toilets on each floor.” (Jan 2003)
- Furniture
“Big wardrobe plus a fitted wardrobe too with a few draws. Good for people who have lots of stuff to hang as there's tons of hanging space, but not so good if you have lots of tracksuit bottoms and socks etc as not much room to put them. Desk average size with swivle chair. Couple of armchairs and coffee table. Computer table. Pin board that covers whole wall (but isn't ugly). Book case. And a pretty standard bed.” (Jan 2008)
“Plenty of hanging space in the two wardrobes, though not a lot of shelving space for clothes - definitely bring lots of hangers to store them! I have a coffee table, two comfy chairs, two desk chairs, a fairly big desk, computer desk, full length mirror and lots of shelving space. I didn't get a desk light though so I'd recommend bringing one as the main light isn't really bright enough to work with on its own.” (Jan 2006)
“Desk is pretty big & have extra computer desk. Decent book case as well as loads of optional shelves for the walls. Standard 2 'comfy' chairs plus desk chair, bedside table & coffee table. Plenty of hanging space in wardrobe etc tho a bit lacking in drawers. Handy 'built in' 1st year stylee sink unit with storage.” (Jan 2005)
“No comfy sofa or dining table. Nice desk, coffee table and arm chairs though.” (Jan 2004)
“I have a medium size desk, a separate computer table, several bookshelves, a wardrobe and drawers, a coffee table and two chairs.” (Jan 2003)
- Best Feature
“It was redecorated in the summer so the walls, carpet fitted wardrobe and sink are lovely and clean, feels like a hotel. Not massive but defintely big enough, and great location up beautiful S staircase. The steps are worn away at parts so it has a nice old feel to it! Also loads and loads of plug sockets in the room. I think it's really nice generally.” (Jan 2008)
“The sink, the full length mirror, having the showers next door and the peace and quiet I get during the day.” (Jan 2006)
“Easy to get to - close to the bar/hall/plodge etc. Generally reasonably light.” (Jan 2005)
“The peace and quiet during the day. The privacy. The fact that not many people can be bothered to climb two flights of spiral staircase to come and disturb you.” (Jan 2004)
“The spiral staircase itself is pretty and my room is a reasonable size.” (Jan 2003)
- Worst Feature
“The kitchen as I share with really messy people, and also the noise, but hopefully there won't be either of these probs next year.” (Jan 2008)
“Can't really think of anything wrong with it, except that it's only one room not a set like lots of the other third year rooms.” (Jan 2006)
“Decor is a bit dodgy - could do with a good few coats of paint, tho hopefully might have been done by next year. Stairs are pretty worn on the way up the staircase too, so have to be a bit careful either when pissed or in high heels!” (Jan 2005)
“The small shared kitchen and occasional abusive language which wafts up from street outside at night.” (Jan 2004)
“It gets very little sunlight, and doesn't have a good view, as it overlooks a brick wall” (Jan 2003)
- General Comments
“Nice room for a third year about halfway down the ballot, but if you're higher you can probably find something bigger or a set.” (Jan 2008)
“Like most College rooms, it could do with a coat of paint, but overall it's a really nice room. One wall is a pinboard which doesn't look great without anything on it, so I always bring lots of posters etc. The room also has two little alcoves and an old fireplace which give it some character! It is slightly smaller than a lot of the rooms in Tree Court, but it does have a sink which most don't.” (Jan 2006)
“All fine. Porters have also been much better about letting you into Tree Court late at night this year, i.e. no hanging about on the street trying to wake them up any more (!) so shouldn't put you off living here rather than in St Mike's/Mary's.” (Jan 2005)
“You can also hear what is going on in the room above, so it's best to make sure that they are not a nimpho before choosing this room. The bedder chats quite a lot. (Which can be both positive and negative.) There aren't that many sockets. There's a huge pinboard for posters etc. There isn't that much wardrobe space, but maybe that's just me!” (Jan 2004)
“Generally pretty dingy and rather dusty.” (Jan 2003)
- Marks
- 6.8 out of 10 (3×7, 1×5, 1×8)
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