Help - Pilgrim Halls anyone?

I've been given Pilgrim Halls - haven't had a chance to look around it - anyone give any advice what its like or lived there. Any rooms/buildings to avoid? TIA

Reply 1

University of Plymouth

Official Rep

Hi there,

If you've had the chance to look around Radnor Halls, Pilgrim is exactly the same. As someone who lived there in first year, I can honestly say it's great for your first place away from home! Block 1 consists of three flats, and blocks 2-6 consist of eight. There are usually two flats to a floor, and you'll find you'll make friends with the people on your floor. The exception is block 1 (where I lived!) which only has three flats, so on the first night we all went out together, and continued to socialise together for the rest of the year and onwards.
The rooms have single beds, with under bed storage for large items such as boxes and suitcases. You'll have two noticeboards; one on the wall and one at your desk. There's loads of storage space with a big wardrobe with a clothes rail and shelves, and there's lots of shelving space above your desk too. Additionally, you'll have a desk light, a desk chair, a bin, a mirror on the inside of your wardrobe, and coat hooks behind your door. The Halls launderette is a 30 second walk from Pilgrim, situated within the Radnor courtyard.
Because Pilgrim is built around a courtyard (apart from block 6, which is across the road with Robbins Halls), the atmosphere is great. There's always something going on, and there is one Halls Volunteer (who will be an older student) per block to ensure that your stay in Halls is as comfortable as possible.

If you have any further questions, please don't hesitate to ask!

- Dani, University of Plymouth Student Rep

University of Plymouth

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Reply 2

DJRobs

Hi Dani Thanks for your reply....read a number of poor reviews of Pilgrim so a little worried. Heard that no real socialising area except a very small kitchen for each flat and that wifi pretty poor which is a concern as very reliant on it. For the price there seems to be better around - have been looking at Beckly Point across the road from the Uni. Have been given 6-634-A so guess thats block 6, just can't see anything that tells me layout or facilities - trouble is too late to change now as had to pay the deposit or loose it and didn;t seem to be any ability to ask for something different.

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Reply 3

University of Plymouth

Official Rep

Hi there,

My current housemate lived in Pilgrim block 6 in first year, and her flat had a big kitchen, with a large table, two sinks, two fridges/freezers, and loads of cupboard space. It was really social and myself and other friends would go there often! Going from her flat, you'll have four bedrooms on either side of the corridor, with the kitchen at the end. The kitchens in blocks 1 and 6 are bigger than the other blocks.

I don't think I ever had a problem with the internet in halls - it was only in the SU on a Friday or Saturday night that it played up, and even that was rare! In an emergency you can always access the library which is open 24/7.

If you do want to change, please email [email protected] and see what they can do about your deposit. Pilgrim is definitely one of the most social halls, right in the centre of the student quarter; you'll get to know your flat, floor, and block really well! Beckley Point is managed by Unite Students and not the university, so there may be a risk of losing your deposit, but check first. Beckley Point is a new build so has exciting features like a Sky Lounge, cinema, and common rooms.

Hope it all works out, and if there's anything else you'd like to know just ask :smile: