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The Warwick Accommodation Thread (+Guide in Post#1)

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Original post by georgia
Well there's Redfern which is basically Hurst with minor differences.

Personally I love Claycroft - was there in first year.



Eh? Isn't Claycroft final years and postgrads only. Or was it undergrads before and then switched like Heronbank?

Though that being said, Claycroft and Heronbank would be decent in a couple of years time, Hurst and Redfern look like loony bins, as does Cryfield tbh.
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Original post by sango
Eh? Isn't Claycroft final years and postgrads only. Or was it undergrads before and then switched like Heronbank?

Though that being said, Claycroft and Heronbank would be decent in a couple of years time, Hurst and Redfern look like loony bins, as does Cryfield tbh.


It was first years as well a couple of years ago. Think they tried an experiment thanks to the ridiculous number of new undergrads. They switched it back to finalists and PG though after the one year...clearly decided it was too nice a place to continue to let freshers live there.

My experience of Redfern isn't of it being a loony bin...however the walls are very thin and that does become bloody annoying very quickly I have been discovering.
Original post by georgia
It was first years as well a couple of years ago. Think they tried an experiment thanks to the ridiculous number of new undergrads. They switched it back to finalists and PG though after the one year...clearly decided it was too nice a place to continue to let freshers live there.

My experience of Redfern isn't of it being a loony bin...however the walls are very thin and that does become bloody annoying very quickly I have been discovering.


Well I applied for Tocil as my first choice, followed by Redfern, then Claycroft and Lakeside. What was your experience with who you were placed with based on your self description?
Just applied for final year accommodation!

Redfern
Tocil
Claycroft
I left the fourth choice blank, as I can't afford Lakeside or Claycroft to be honest. But had to put a third choice, so I'm hoping I'll get one of my first two choices!

How come hurst isn't available for 2012/13?
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Original post by screenager2004

Original post by screenager2004
Just applied for final year accommodation!

Redfern
Tocil
Claycroft
I left the fourth choice blank, as I can't afford Lakeside or Claycroft to be honest. But had to put a third choice, so I'm hoping I'll get one of my first two choices!

How come hurst isn't available for 2012/13?


Argh not looking forward to this...have to ask my friends if they want to go with me...they might not want to go with me...they might decide to form an all-girls group or something...etc etc
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Argh not looking forward to this...have to ask my friends if they want to go with me...they might not want to go with me...they might decide to form an all-girls group or something...etc etc


Just ask! If they say no then it's okay because you don't have to live with them next year and won't have to awkwardly look them in the eye! Chances are they'll probably say yes :biggrin:

90% of my friends will have graduated when I come back from my year abroad, so applied as a lonely individual haha.
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Original post by screenager2004

Original post by screenager2004
Just ask! If they say no then it's okay because you don't have to live with them next year and won't have to awkwardly look them in the eye! Chances are they'll probably say yes :biggrin:

90% of my friends will have graduated when I come back from my year abroad, so applied as a lonely individual haha.


Yeah thats what I'm going to do. Unfortunately the last two times I went through this process they couldn't go with me for various reasons so I'm trying not to get my hopes up
Original post by screenager2004
Just applied for final year accommodation!

Redfern
Tocil
Claycroft
I left the fourth choice blank, as I can't afford Lakeside or Claycroft to be honest. But had to put a third choice, so I'm hoping I'll get one of my first two choices!

How come hurst isn't available for 2012/13?


Wait, I thought you had to put four choices? I'd better not get Lakeside!

And apparently they're demolishing Hurst.
I applied yesterday - Claycroft, Lakeside, Tocil...hoping for one of the first two tbh. Though if I get campus at all it will be a miracle!

Original post by Callum828
Well I applied for Tocil as my first choice, followed by Redfern, then Claycroft and Lakeside. What was your experience with who you were placed with based on your self description?


Can't say. I was placed as part of a group....no randoms.

Original post by screenager2004
How come hurst isn't available for 2012/13?


This is the last year for Hurst - they're supposedly knocking it down.
Original post by Callum828
Wait, I thought you had to put four choices? I'd better not get Lakeside!

And apparently they're demolishing Hurst.


That's a shame!

No it was definitely three that were compulsory. I really can't afford Claycroft, I was hoping to go Hurst, Redfern, Tocil. I REALLY WANT REDFERN.
What! I'm in Hurst :frown: It's actually quite nice, why are they knocking it down?!
Can anyone report on what Bluebells is like, I can't seem to find much info on it =[
Original post by maths134
Can anyone report on what Bluebells is like, I can't seem to find much info on it =[


http://www2.warwick.ac.uk/services/accommodation/studentaccommodation/all/campus/facilities_summary_table_1112.pdf

It's also brand new, on central campus and has lifts.
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Original post by maths134
Can anyone report on what Bluebells is like, I can't seem to find much info on it =[


Brand new, expensive, close to the Student's Union and looks like a swish hotel.
Original post by jameswhughes
Brand new, expensive, close to the Student's Union and looks like a swish hotel.


Tja
Original post by electriic_ink


Thanks =D. I can't decide between Bluebell or Rootes as I really like the sound of the 'eventfulness' of Rootes.
Original post by maths134
Tja


Thanks =D. I can't decide between Bluebell or Rootes as I really like the sound of the 'eventfulness' of Rootes.


Thousands of students before you have survived without the luxuries Bluebell offers. If I were you I would save yourself £1000 and go for Rootes.
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Original post by maths134
Tja


Thanks =D. I can't decide between Bluebell or Rootes as I really like the sound of the 'eventfulness' of Rootes.


I'd avoid Bluebell, it seems very expensive. There's also Jack Martin and Arthur Vick which are nicer than Rootes, not too quiet and a lot cheaper than Bluebell.
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Could you guys take a video of Bluebell and post the youtube link of it here please. Cant find any info or pictures of it on the web. thanks :smile:
Original post by Faridk
Could you guys take a video of Bluebell and post the youtube link of it here please. Cant find any info or pictures of it on the web. thanks :smile:


Got photos, will upload in a sec.

Actually took them in September but been too lazy to upload :ahee:

In short: Bluebell has double beds, wifi in the kitchens, internal laundrette, separate card entry. To get into your room, you need to scan your card through 4 different doors - the main doors, the entrance to the stairwell, the entrance to the flat and then your room. Someone else should be able to do a better review though :yy:

2011 Bluebell Photos by TheTallOne, September

(edited 12 years ago)
Not to be outdone with last year's photo sesh of Rootes, this year I was in New Rootes block M for a week, and I have a further 19 photos for you to gloss over. It's also be updated in the start of this thread. Sadly the wiki keeps breaking everytime I upload 2 photos in quick succession so I'll eventually get them on the wiki section.


2011 Rootes (New) M02, Ground Floor and surrounding area by TheTallOne, Sept

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