“No chatting in the hallways after 10pm.”
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The Oaks
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5 min walkUni 0.2 mi
The Oaks is a 425-bed accommodation in Colchester. It is operated by University of Essex.
48Reviews
0.2 miTo campus
About The Oaks
The Oaks is a 425-bed accommodation in Colchester. It is operated by University of Essex.
48 verified student reviews currently contribute to this page. Find it at University of Essex, Wivenhoe Park, Colchester, CO4 3SQ.
4.02Overall rating48 verified reviews
ColchesterCityGB
425BedsCapacity
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“The bathroom is really tight. I can barely get into the shower, and it’s hard to move around in there. Even though I’m on the larger side, I’m sure there are people who are bigger than me who wouldn’t be able to fit at all, and that doesn’t feel fair or considerate. I know it’s not the accommodation staff’s fault since they can’t change the building layout, but if management is thinking about renovating, that’s something they should take into account in the Oaks and Pastures.”
“I think we could really use some better showers. When I switch ours on in the apartment, it starts making this really high pitched whining sound, and they told me there’s basically nothing they can do. I’m not sure whether it’s just our place or the building in general, but either way it’s pretty inconvenient.”
“There are just too many people sharing the flat, so it’s hard to get any breathing room. On top of that, it’s difficult to find the time to cook in the kitchen.”
“More than one sink in the kitchen so all 12 people can use it comfortably.”
“There’s a lot more room in the shower, because the last one felt really cramped.”
Where is The Oaks located?
The Oaks is located in Colchester, CO4 3SQ, around a 5 min walk from the nearest campus and approximately 0.2 mi away.
PostcodeCO4 3SQ
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