Despite initially being hesitant to be off campus, I’ve liked the separation between university and accommodation more than I thought I would. The flats themselves have more than enough space to accommodate everyone and everything and are neutrally decorated which allows you to easily personalise your own room. The team at the Holt are friendly, approachable and always happy to answer any queries - notably Emily in reception and Diane and Joanna on the housekeeping team. The buildings themselves are feel safe and secure due to multiple keycard points and doors, and locks on the bedroom doors also. The en-suites are generously sized for student accommodation. Also, following reports made by my flatmates and myself, maintenance have been swift with dealing with any issues that’ve arisen so far.
Loughborough Hall Rankings
| The Print House | #10 |
| Telford | #11 |
| Faraday | #12 |
| The Student Block | #13 |
| The Holt | #14 |
| Royce | #15 |
| Robert Bakewell | #16 |
| Asha House | #17 |
| Rutherford | #18 |
| Towers | #19 |
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Despite initially being hesitant to be off campus, I’ve liked the separation between university and accommodation more than I thought I would. The flats themselves have more than enough space to accommodate everyone and everything and are neutrally decorated which allows you to easily personalise your own room. The team at the Holt are friendly, approachable and always happy to answer any queries - notably Emily in reception and Diane and Joanna on the housekeeping team. The buildings themselves are feel safe and secure due to multiple keycard points and doors, and locks on the bedroom doors also. The en-suites are generously sized for student accommodation. Also, following reports made by my flatmates and myself, maintenance have been swift with dealing with any issues that’ve arisen so far.
The Holt Information
| Telephone | +44 300 303 8642 |
| Postcode | LE11 3JB |
| Features | Near Loughborough University. Common room, outdoor social space & car parking. |
| Top tip | The Holt offers a wide range of student rooms and amenities and is home to 260 students. Visit the website to find out more! |
The Holt Biography
The oldest and most historic hall in Loughborough, The Holt, built around a Victorian-Gothic mansion, offers lots of unique character and is home to 260 students. It's also conveniently located right on campus!
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Lisa is wonderful! I have a great time pestering her and having all my university needs met on a daily basis! Dianne and Joanna are also amazing. Especially dianne as she cleans my kitchen after my flat mates ruin it with pres every Wednesday! She also occasionally leaves and comes back if I am doing my meal prep in the early mornings; which I really appreciate!
The holt likely has the biggest rooms with ensuite in all of loughbourough accomodations. The common room is arguably the best as well with both a snooker table and a pool table. We are a slightly smaller hall so the community is noticably tighter and our sports is great as well. One thing of note is yes it is 8 minutes off campus. Which tbh isn't too bad because your closer to shops but is worth while checking where your course building is. Eg: (buisness and math is super close but engineering is quite far.) My advice is get a bike you can basically go anywhere in 10 minutes. Finally to the super sporty ppl do join us we will be making a title run for football and volleyball which is gonna be very exciting!!
Great place with lovely staff if you want a nice quiet place to live the holt is it
I've stayed at the Holt for all 3 years of my undergraduate. It's well placed, with fairly sized rooms and kitchens that a cleaned thoroughly weekly. The staff such as Lisa, Dianne and Johanna are all lovely and super helpful.
Emily (and I’m sure the rest of the team) is a great help in the reception, always there to aid and advise.
Despite initially being hesitant to be off campus, I’ve liked the separation between university and accommodation more than I thought I would. The flats themselves have more than enough space to accommodate everyone and everything and are neutrally decorated which allows you to easily personalise your own room. The team at the Holt are friendly, approachable and always happy to answer any queries - notably Emily in reception and Diane and Joanna on the housekeeping team. The buildings themselves are feel safe and secure due to multiple keycard points and doors, and locks on the bedroom doors also. The en-suites are generously sized for student accommodation. Also, following reports made by my flatmates and myself, maintenance have been swift with dealing with any issues that’ve arisen so far.
Emily at reception is always super helpful and really welcoming!! Fav receptionist
Been great so far! receptions very good, especially emily!
Lovely environment, the flats are spacious and always cleaned weekly by the lovely Diane. Reception staff are so friendly, especially Emily who always gives me my parcels and is always willing to help with any issues.
Great Accomodation, however the price is a little bit expensive for what is provided . Great & clean spaces . Amazing cleaning services by Diane who makes our kitchen spotless everytime and great reception services from Emily, Lisa and adjoa , especially Emily who sorted out majority of my issues relating to Accomodation .
Diane has been absolutely lovely and does an incredible job cleaning our kitchens every week. Very grateful for her
The Holt is in a lovely location not too far from campus and particular members of staff such as Emily and Diane really make it a brilliant place to live with their friendly attitudes and always there to help mindset. Thank you to them!
Emily the receptionist makes the Holt experience! Lovely lady and always there to help with whatever!
emily is the friendliest receptionist she's always so kind and smiley
Our kitchen is cleaned weekly by Diane and Emily is always lovely at reception when we collect our parcels!
I like the holt very much and will be coming back for my final year ! Emily at reception is also amazing :)
Diane + Joanna great cleaning always do a great job Emily, Lisa and Adjoa on reception are really friendly and helpful
Really enjoying living here great location and nice rooms. Very friendly staff particularly Dianne, Emily and Joanne who are always willing to help. Considering applying to live here next year again :)
Good value for pretty big rooms with ensuite however you are a bit off campus and gives you extra 5 minutes walk atleast everywhere.
The community is incredible, from student led committees to the Unite staff and Warden team. Special credit to Emily, Val and Duncan
The social atmosphere is dire, the rooms and bathrooms are large but outdated, mouldy and filled with mould and silverfish.
Good accommodation, staff friendly
its nice and homey, the staff are lovely and it's not too quiet but not crazy
The Holt is definitely not as bad as people say it is!
The holt is a great place to live, with really friendly staff and stunning views, the only downside is the location, with it being a 10 minute walk to campus, it is slightly inconvenient, but overall living here is a great experience, and most of the issues encountered are experienced across the university, not just at the holt
Good location (about a 10 minute walk from my lecture halls), the staff working here are lovely and really helpful, and the cleaners do a great job! Any maintenance issues are dealt with promptly
Needs better internet and better quality showers
The Holt is actually a cracking accommodation. for a decent price a small double bed with an en suite, as well as very polite staff. i would definitely recommend to people looking at Loughborough accommodation.
Really nice hall, I was in Claudia Parsons first year and prefer the Holt to that
Good private location only short walk from social events and uni life
Great location to get to campus
Peaceful and quiet accommodation, only no bedroom cleaning, cleaners do a good job, nice common room and helpful reception staff
Overall good with good value for money and social spaces however due to Covid the social experience was a bit limited but despite that the committees did try to create the best experience possible. However, it would be better if there was a printer at the holt for those that don't have one themself.
I’ve met some great people here, it was a good experience
With being off campus, the holt provides an environment which allows the student to escape being in the university grounds 24/7 without feeling overawed.
The holt is an amazing hall, it’s located right near campus and east park, a 10 minute max walk into town, next to the Toby for those hangover cures, the hall is amazing at cultivating a social and welcoming culture, encouraging yo to make friends no matter your race/gender/sex or creed.
Good hall, far from West Park though
A really wonderful hall, its not talked about too much because its off campus and doesn't have that many rooms in comparison to the other halls however it feels so homely and the flats have spacious kitchen areas. The cleaners are great but only come once a week so you do have to be responsible and clean up after yourself, if you don't respect the kitchen and tidy things up they will leave a note and sometimes refuse to clean, but its fair enough as they're not hired to be your parents and clean up after yourself. Very well located if you're doing Arts/English/Drama or economics, not so good if you're doing science or engineering as that is on the other side of campus (30 minute walk)
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The Holt was not originally my first choice because I was aiming to be on-campus. However, I’m so glad that I lived at the Holt. It is a 5 minute walk to lecture halls. This hall especially allows people to become involved in sports and sections which may not be as easily accessible in some of the bigger hall’s due to more people. For example, I do not consider myself a sporty person but was really interested in getting involved in sport; I was obviously not good enough to get onto the uni teams but the Holt’s committee made great efforts to have anyone get involved regardless of their ascribed talent which made the sports experience great for those who just wanted to be involved and play some games every week.
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I’ve had an okay year here but nothing amazing. The buildings are nice but socially it’s quite cliquey and I’ve struggled to find my place. My room was really good though and had plenty of space so this place would be good for someone more outgoing
Had a brilliant stay in The Holt for my second year. I was put in a flat of only two others which meant we had an enormous kitchen and social space just to ourselves. The room was well furnished and the ensuite was equipped with modern and well maintained plumbing. I couldn't fault the accommodation, it was exactly what I needed
We're glad to hear that your needs were met! Tendo