A closer look at Clayhill halls of residence!

Here are a few things to note if you are interested in living in student accommodation, in particular Clayhill halls of residence!

One of the main reasons why I chose Clayhill was because of the ensuite toilets and great location! Although slightly further away from the Kingston town centre, Clayhill is just a short 15 mins walk away from Surbiton station and Penrhyn Road campus! Taking a direct train from Surbiton can easily get you into central London, Waterloo Station in 20 mins!

Clayhill also has a common room with a foosball table, table-tennis table and vending machines. The perfect place to chill and hangout with friends over a game of foosball or ping pong after class!

However, do note that the floors of the apartments at Clayhill are carpet (less the toilet and kitchen) so I recommend packing a pair of bedroom slippers when you move in! Also, the room doors at Clayhill are fire doors and auto-lock whenever they close! So always remember to leave your room with your keys whenever you step out! Depending on the configuration of the building, each room may vary slightly in size but Room 1 tends to always be the largest! The kitchen comes with a microwave, toaster and kettle and should also include two storage cupboards for you to store your cooking utensils and appliances!

Regardless of which student accommodation you choose, please remember to check the floor plans before deciding on which room, as different buildings have slightly different configurations so rooms may vary in size!

Are you considering staying at Clayhill halls of residence? Have any doubts? Feel free to drop down any questions below and I’ll try my best to answer them!


Zhi En (BA Fashion)

Thanks - how noisy are the halls of residence - and how many in each flat? Did you live in them? and do they normally allow foundation course students? Thanks in advance.

Will I get informed when I'm charged for cleaning. And how much is it per person?

Here are a few things to note if you are interested in living in student accommodation, in particular Clayhill halls of residence!
One of the main reasons why I chose Clayhill was because of the ensuite toilets and great location! Although slightly further away from the Kingston town centre, Clayhill is just a short 15 mins walk away from Surbiton station and Penrhyn Road campus! Taking a direct train from Surbiton can easily get you into central London, Waterloo Station in 20 mins!
Clayhill also has a common room with a foosball table, table-tennis table and vending machines. The perfect place to chill and hangout with friends over a game of foosball or ping pong after class!
However, do note that the floors of the apartments at Clayhill are carpet (less the toilet and kitchen) so I recommend packing a pair of bedroom slippers when you move in! Also, the room doors at Clayhill are fire doors and auto-lock whenever they close! So always remember to leave your room with your keys whenever you step out! Depending on the configuration of the building, each room may vary slightly in size but Room 1 tends to always be the largest! The kitchen comes with a microwave, toaster and kettle and should also include two storage cupboards for you to store your cooking utensils and appliances!
Regardless of which student accommodation you choose, please remember to check the floor plans before deciding on which room, as different buildings have slightly different configurations so rooms may vary in size!
Are you considering staying at Clayhill halls of residence? Have any doubts? Feel free to drop down any questions below and I’ll try my best to answer them!
Zhi En (BA Fashion)

Hii from whered o i check the floor plans? I guess its not available in the university website.

Here are a few things to note if you are interested in living in student accommodation, in particular Clayhill halls of residence!
One of the main reasons why I chose Clayhill was because of the ensuite toilets and great location! Although slightly further away from the Kingston town centre, Clayhill is just a short 15 mins walk away from Surbiton station and Penrhyn Road campus! Taking a direct train from Surbiton can easily get you into central London, Waterloo Station in 20 mins!
Clayhill also has a common room with a foosball table, table-tennis table and vending machines. The perfect place to chill and hangout with friends over a game of foosball or ping pong after class!
However, do note that the floors of the apartments at Clayhill are carpet (less the toilet and kitchen) so I recommend packing a pair of bedroom slippers when you move in! Also, the room doors at Clayhill are fire doors and auto-lock whenever they close! So always remember to leave your room with your keys whenever you step out! Depending on the configuration of the building, each room may vary slightly in size but Room 1 tends to always be the largest! The kitchen comes with a microwave, toaster and kettle and should also include two storage cupboards for you to store your cooking utensils and appliances!
Regardless of which student accommodation you choose, please remember to check the floor plans before deciding on which room, as different buildings have slightly different configurations so rooms may vary in size!
Are you considering staying at Clayhill halls of residence? Have any doubts? Feel free to drop down any questions below and I’ll try my best to answer them!
Zhi En (BA Fashion)

Hi!
I was curious about the condition of the rooms as it is an older Accommodation. Are the toilets and mattresses somewhat decent ?and are the cleaning supplies such as vacuum cleaners good or are they old as well?also naturally in uk houses tend to get a little moldy and humid are these a problem for rooms from anyone?does the staff help out with any technical maintenance problems like water leakage of some sorts or heating problems ?as I’ve seen some negative reviews online about this particular aspect of the accommodation but they were a year ago so I would hope it had improved. Sorry for too many questions. I am just trying to get a clear picture in my head :’))

Hi there @Anonymous #2, from my personal experience I did not have an issue with the cleanliness of the mattress and toilets aside from the fact that the showers are of an older style (eg. raised shower platform with curtain). Fortunately, I also did not have any encounter with mould or humidity as regular cleaning, good ventilation and turning on the heater helps in preventing those issues 🙂 this is usually an issue if the flat is too cold and the warm air condenses! As for the staff, you can go to reception to submit a report if there are any technical issues with your flat (eg. slamming door, clogged shower) and they should come and check in with you within a couple of days! Some of the appliances are a little old but the cleaning supplies were sufficient and pretty basic like a hoover, mop and broom! I hope this answers your questions! 🙂
Zhi En
(Kingston Student Rep.)

Thank you! Also I had an another question;are there dishwashers in the kitchens?🙃

Here are a few things to note if you are interested in living in student accommodation, in particular Clayhill halls of residence!
One of the main reasons why I chose Clayhill was because of the ensuite toilets and great location! Although slightly further away from the Kingston town centre, Clayhill is just a short 15 mins walk away from Surbiton station and Penrhyn Road campus! Taking a direct train from Surbiton can easily get you into central London, Waterloo Station in 20 mins!
Clayhill also has a common room with a foosball table, table-tennis table and vending machines. The perfect place to chill and hangout with friends over a game of foosball or ping pong after class!
However, do note that the floors of the apartments at Clayhill are carpet (less the toilet and kitchen) so I recommend packing a pair of bedroom slippers when you move in! Also, the room doors at Clayhill are fire doors and auto-lock whenever they close! So always remember to leave your room with your keys whenever you step out! Depending on the configuration of the building, each room may vary slightly in size but Room 1 tends to always be the largest! The kitchen comes with a microwave, toaster and kettle and should also include two storage cupboards for you to store your cooking utensils and appliances!
Regardless of which student accommodation you choose, please remember to check the floor plans before deciding on which room, as different buildings have slightly different configurations so rooms may vary in size!
Are you considering staying at Clayhill halls of residence? Have any doubts? Feel free to drop down any questions below and I’ll try my best to answer them!
Zhi En (BA Fashion)

I hope am not a bother. so i have an accommodation booked IN block 02. and was wondering if you have any idea how these look like? whoever i know received mostly their rooms 33-36 block.

Hi there @Glorybe, yes foundation students are allowed to live in Halls of Residence. For Clayhill, it is usually 4 people to a flat with an ensuite bathroom and shared kitchen 🙂
Clayhill is situated within a residential area so it is usually pretty quiet. That said I would say that noise level in halls itself is entirely dependent on your housemates!
I lived in both Clayhill and Seethingwells during my first year at Kingston, I hope this helps and do let me know if you have anymore questions about life in Kingston! 🙂
Zhi En
(Kingston Student Rep.)

Hi, i wanted to know more on your experience of transferring from halls. What was the process like and how does it work, ie. things like rent/contract, room availabilities, etc.