Northernhay House

“If I had to change one thing, it would be the cleanliness. I think it would make a big difference if the shared spaces were cleaned on a regular schedule, like once a month. The kitchen and bathrooms especially. That would help the place feel a lot more comfortable for everyone.”

“What I liked most was that the kitchen gear was really good, and there was also a shared common room where you could hang out with everyone in the building, not just my flat.”

“Better allocation or flatmates?”

“The shared space had plenty to keep you busy right there on site.”

“More firm enforcement of rules and making the changes stick, especially with flatmates who are being antisocial and not following the tenancy agreement.”

“The bed is longer, the mattress feels way more comfortable, and the lighting is much better. The chair in the room is also better. Plus, the fridge and freezer are bigger.”

“Bathroom and communal areas were decent, and the place had useful amenities like a gym.”

“The kitchen area and facilities really need an upgrade. In a shared flat with five people, one large fridge just isn’t enough. When I mentioned this to the accommodation host, they handled it well and sorted it out quickly. They brought a small fridge to my flat right away, and that helped a lot. That said, I don’t think having a big sofa in the kitchen is the best use of space, especially since it takes up a lot of room and we don’t use it very often. That space could be used for another larger fridge. We ended up only getting a small one because there wasn’t room for a bigger fridge. This matters a lot for students. We can’t afford to eat out every day, and we’re usually busy with our study workload. So cooking at home and having enough storage is something we rely on much more. For that reason, kitchen space, storage, and overall facilities should be taken very seriously.”