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Amazing value for money at Chesil House. I stayed here from September 2022 until July 2023 and I absolutely loved it. Receptionists are genuinely lovely, with one guy being an absolute lifesaver. I really struggled with my mental health and he reassured me that if I was ever awake at night ruminating over things and feeling low, I could go downstairs and sit in reception with whoever was on shift just for some company. Such a lovely guy, I'm not sure of his name but he had blue/green hair and a beard. He's a real asset to the accomodation and I often wonder how he is as he's just brilliant!

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By member1197030
On 11th January 24
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Chesil House #7
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Amazing value for money at Chesil House. I stayed here from September 2022 until July 2023 and I absolutely loved it. Receptionists are genuinely lovely, with one guy being an absolute lifesaver. I really struggled with my mental health and he reassured me that if I was ever awake at night ruminating over things and feeling low, I could go downstairs and sit in reception with whoever was on shift just for some company. Such a lovely guy, I'm not sure of his name but he had blue/green hair and a beard. He's a real asset to the accomodation and I often wonder how he is as he's just brilliant!

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What size are the beds? Single, small double or regular double?
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Do the rooms have good views, if so what rooms are best?
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does it have an elevator?
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Student Review: 4.1 /5
By member5102724 On 2nd March 24 verified Verified student

Need more space for fridge, it has been complained by a lot of students. Apparently not just me

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Reply from Chesil House On 4th March 24

Student Review: 4 /5
By member1399157 On 3rd February 24 verified Verified student

good accommodation all round, would definitely recommend to new starters

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Student Review: 3.9 /5
By member1199156 On 3rd February 24 verified Verified student

It’s pretty good but definitely warm inside, i wish the windows would open a bit wider.

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Reply from Chesil House On 5th February 24

Student Review: 4.1 /5
By member1199152 On 3rd February 24 verified Verified student

There are lots of opportunities to get involved in the community and everyone is really friendly. Any issues I have had have been resolved promptly after being reported to maintenance. Staff are always very helpful and try their best to answer any questions thrown at them.

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Reply from Chesil House On 5th February 24

Student Review: 4.9 /5
By member1197030 On 11th January 24 verified Verified student

Amazing value for money at Chesil House. I stayed here from September 2022 until July 2023 and I absolutely loved it. Receptionists are genuinely lovely, with one guy being an absolute lifesaver. I really struggled with my mental health and he reassured me that if I was ever awake at night ruminating over things and feeling low, I could go downstairs and sit in reception with whoever was on shift just for some company. Such a lovely guy, I'm not sure of his name but he had blue/green hair and a beard. He's a real asset to the accomodation and I often wonder how he is as he's just brilliant!

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Reply from Chesil House On 15th January 24

Student Review: 1.3 /5
By member661762 On 17th August 21 verified Verified student

Stayed here during my first year and it was like hell. Had so many issues and no one wanted to help or fix anything. The sofa didn’t have any legs at the start of the year and still didn’t have any at the end of the year. The rooms were filthy when I moved in, police sirens kept everyone up at night and the security were unprofessional.

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Student Review: 4.1 /5
By member849596 On 30th June 20 verified Verified student

Chesil was a quieter halls which is what I wanted. Most of the staff were friendly. There was a few maintenance issues, but they were addressed promptly

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Student Review: 1 /5
By member742156 On 13th September 19 verified Verified student

Awful halls.. I would stay well away! Bugs in my room, furniture falling apart and so many scratches on the walls. Unacceptable conditions considering the price!!!

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Student Review: 1.4 /5
By Pharo On 27th May 18 verified Verified student

As soon as you walk into Chesil you are greeted by a security guard scowling at you. You then walk through two double doors, where you can them smell all the food waste rotting as the bins are just next door, this smell never leaves that area. Your room will be very basic and worn out. The beds are a basic mattress on a metal frame. When you sit up it will slide off the metal frame, the bed is overall very uncomfortable. You will be disturbed a lot by police sirens as the police station is just next door. The accommodation has a no noise policy. This means you will not be allowed to watch tv, play the guitar or listen to music at any reasonable level. God forbid you want to host a pre-drinks before you and your mates head out. You will be shut down and kicked out.

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Student Review: 1.4 /5
By member1228530 On 1st October 17 verified Verified student

Rooms were dirty upon arrival, including the en-suites. Internet is appalling, drop-outs very frequent. Rooms are cold, they charge full price rent but won't turn the heating on for months. Washing facilities are poor for the price, paid £1.50 to dry and clothes were still soaking wet. Fire alarms go off constantly day and night. Kitchen area was broken when we arrived, fridge barely works and freezer defrosts itself. Not enough kitchen space for 6 people means having to store in room. Cannot collect post until after 3 which is a pain if it is urgent or sent on special delivery.

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Student Review: 2.7 /5
By member1028354 On 18th September 17 verified Verified student

Room was dirty upon arrival, stained walls and en-suite was gross. Heating not switched on until October mean freezing cold rooms. No organised talks between flat mates to discuss stuff such as stealing food.

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Student Review: 3.9 /5
By member1323191 On 16th July 16 verified Verified student

Living in Chesil House has been a great experience. The rooms are very nice and modern and you have your own en suite bathroom. The kitchens are very big so there's lot of cupboard space and room to prepare food. Reception staff are friendly and are on hand 24/7 to take care of any problems. The halls are within walking distance to the town centre and all the shops and restaurants you need, and the uni buses stop right outside and are very frequent, getting you there quickly. The common room is very nice though it's nearly always quiet, but a good space to hang out with friends if you want. Chesil itself has a quiet and relaxed atmosphere which is ideal if you're not really into partying, but it does get noisy outside at night. The only real downside is the rooms are extremely hot (in all weathers) and the restrictor on the window stops you opening it too much, so buy a fan. You'll need it.

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Student Review: 3 /5
By member1321580 On 1st April 16 verified Verified student

Location is perfect, close to town, above CO-OP and a bus stop right outside that goes straight to uni. Stayed in Chesil in my first year, found it very clean and modern with all good facilities. Very quiet which is nice but not great for social experience! Common room is small with one pool table, a tv and sofas, largely unused.

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Student Review: 3.6 /5
By member1020491 On 21st December 15 verified Verified student

Great size rooms with bathrooms (shower, toilet, sink). The room has everything you need with a good size desk and mirror. Bed is like a camp bed but good mattress.Lots of stains in our house from previous tenants and no steam cleaner on site (you would have to pay for it yourself) which is a bit annoying. Communal kitchen is large but fridge space is a bit limited and it contains everything you need (microwave, fridge but no mop). Communal areas are abit lacking compared to other halls in the area and the washing machines (which you have to pay for) are usually always in use considering that there are only three (invest in a drying rack as there are three dryers that you have to pay for as well). Staff are nice and friendly and help with most problems. Rooms are relatively sound proof but doors are really loud especially if you choose a room by the lift (not recommended for light sleepers). All in all good quality halls.

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Student Review: 3.7 /5
By member1320100 On 1st December 15 verified Verified student

Generally good, nice small halls, nice staff, beds a bit uncomfy bit probably no different from other halls.

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Student Review: 2.2 /5
By member127264 On 25th April 15 verified Verified student

It's a nice new building but expensive for what you actually get. The common room is pretty empty (just a tv and a few sofas) so people tended to gather in flats rather than in there. Unfortunately for me it was usually the flat I shared with 5 other students who thought the sole purpose of uni was to party every night. I tried reasoning with them but they didn't want to know, so I went to the building manager, who also didn't want to know. My flatmates never cleaned up after their constant parties so the shared kitchen area was disgusting, I was going to a friend's for dinner every night because I couldn't face the awful smell coming from the mouldy food and piles of bin bags which no one would take outside. Still the building manager didn't care. I asked to move flats and they said I would then have to pay rent for both rooms. I ended up in hospital due to illness caused by stress, then moved home but still had to pay rent til the end of the year.

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Student Review: 2.8 /5
By member107138 On 24th April 15 verified Verified student

Chesil is so expensive but I've loved my halls experience! Chesil is mainly full of people that don't want a party (let's be honest) which is good for on placement but at the same time sucks. The reception staff are amazing and are always willing to go the extra mile.. all in all I've been so happy here.

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Student Review: 3 /5
By member96885 On 24th April 15 verified Verified student

you get charged for everything, EVERYTHING! Limited ventalation and gets really hot in the summer. Need to provide many of your own appliances (kettle, toaster etc.) Although, these halls are in the best location in regards to the university and nightlife with a bus pass being included with your rent.

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Student Review: 3.8 /5
By HMD15 On 23rd April 15 verified Verified student

it has been fun, the atmosphere is good

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Student Review: 4.2 /5
By member116551 On 22nd April 15 verified Verified student

Been a nice place to live in first year at uni!

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Student Review: 4.2 /5
By member66482 On 22nd April 15 verified Verified student

Chesil House is amazing for the money you pay to go here - not much different from Dorchester House just a lot cheaper

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Student Review: 3.3 /5
By member96453 On 22nd April 15 verified Verified student

Pretty modern, well maintained, large enough to meet a variety of people, small enough to ensure flat parties don't have thousands of walk ins. Security also good. Large enough en-suite rooms for most people, and kitchens of a good size. Does get excruciatingly hot inside, but this could be of benefit in the winter?

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Student Review: 3.2 /5
By member106131 On 13th April 15 verified Verified student

Really nice halls, one of the best Bournemouth has to offer. Great kitchen area and nice rooms, Very quiet compared to other Bournemouth University halls and not as social, but in a brilliant location near town and beach, with a bus stop outside that takes you straight to the university campus.

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Student Review: 2 /5
By CourteousHerbivore82 On 30th March 15 verified Verified student

No wifi as it's always broken. It's a s******* with people who don't come out of there rooms. Have to be quiet by 11 on weekends and the monitor everything. Do not stay here

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Student Review: 2.8 /5
By member55735 On 28th March 15 verified Verified student

Chesil house is really good in terms of location because it's close to the town center as well as the university bus stop. The flats are also a good size with good sized, clean rooms. Another good thing is that the halls aren't really big which means that it isn't too noisy when you're trying to work, however even though there is a really nice social space it never has much of an atmosphere going on compared to the other halls in terms of social experience. There isn't regular cleaning that i've ever seen happen but that isn't a major issue because we can do it ourselves. The main issue is hall management, although we can regularly contact managers through the Facebook group and there is always someone at reception it always takes a long time for anything to get fixed. The biggest issue of the year has been the Wifi which is slow, always cuts out and you have a limited number of devices. Flat maintenance also takes a while to be noted or fixed correctly.

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