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4.39 / 5
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Great place to live, great value, right next to a nice bar, great view of the canal right on the water, staff are always friendly helpful and quick to resolve any issues, would highly recommend for any student wanting to live in Chester.

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Great place to live, great value, right next to a nice bar, great view of the canal right on the water, staff are always friendly helpful and quick to resolve any issues, would highly recommend for any student wanting to live in Chester.

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Are the silver en-suite with balconies overlooking the canal?
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Hi, does anyone have an inventory of rooms and kitchen please? Thanks
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are you guaranteed a balcony with your accommodation (silver or gold?)
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does this have student parking
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Student Review: 3.3 /5
By member10123889 On 14th November 24 verified Verified student

Amazing!! Collin is amazing! Always so helpful!!!

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Reply from The Towpath On 15th November 24
Student Review: 4.1 /5
By member10123884 On 14th November 24 verified Verified student

good experience and lovely clean place and slll looks neat but door lock can be dodgy. colin is lovely

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Reply from The Towpath On 26th November 24
Student Review: 5 /5
By member12123877 On 14th November 24 verified Verified student

Really nice place to live, staff are always helpful and friendly, on site gym is a plus, will definitely be re booking for next year

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Reply from The Towpath On 26th November 24
Student Review: 5 /5
By member12121825 On 24th October 24 verified Verified student

The accommodation is great and the location is very convenient for university and the pub.

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Reply from The Towpath On 25th October 24
Student Review: 4.6 /5
By member10118132 On 7th October 24 verified Verified student

Great location and spacious rooms. Special mention to Paige in reception who goes above and beyond to ensure a smooth move in day.

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Reply from The Towpath On 10th October 24
Student Review: 4.6 /5
By member10118090 On 7th October 24 verified Verified student

Great location and spacious room. Special mention to Paige in reception who went above and beyond for sorting out my room on moving in day!

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Reply from The Towpath On 7th October 24
Student Review: 4.4 /5
By member9117471 On 3rd October 24 verified Verified student

Helpful and friendly staff, however limited parking

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Reply from The Towpath On 3rd October 24
Student Review: 5 /5
By member8116431 On 27th September 24 verified Verified student

Colin’s amazing very helpful and very friendly thanks Colin !

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Reply from The Towpath On 7th October 24
Student Review: 4.9 /5
By member13116408 On 27th September 24 verified Verified student

Really nice place to live with lovely staff. Love that they give out goodies when they can. nice social space and a nice little gym as well.

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Reply from The Towpath On 1st October 24
Student Review: 5 /5
By member4116355 On 27th September 24 verified Verified student

Such a good student accommodation. Always available if we need help. Very accommodating. Lovely place right next to a canal too near city centre

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Reply from The Towpath On 30th September 24
Student Review: 4.4 /5
By member5116354 On 27th September 24 verified Verified student

Since I've been living here it has been amazing! I have loved my flatmates and the team here have been perfect when needing help.

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Reply from The Towpath On 27th September 24
Student Review: 5 /5
By member6116351 On 27th September 24 verified Verified student

10/10, super friendly and such a perfect location :)

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Reply from The Towpath On 27th September 24
Student Review: 4.6 /5
By member13116282 On 27th September 24 verified Verified student

Staff are friendly and dead helpful great place to live

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Reply from The Towpath On 27th September 24
Student Review: 1 /5
By member12115521 On 20th September 24 verified Verified student

If I could give zero stars I would. I had an absolutely horrendous experience at Student Roost - The Towpath. None of my specific requests were honored when they said they would be. The condition of the room was uninhabitable, with broken furniture, urine on the bathroom wall, and a complete lack of privacy, leaving me feeling unsafe as intoxicated individuals outside were able to peer into my room, with one man even sticking his head through the window.The staff admitted they had given me misinformation and failed to meet the basic standards of cleanliness and safety. No suitable alternative was provided, and I was left with no choice but to book a hotel at my own expense. After sending an email to formally request the termination of my contract, it has now been a week without any communication from the accommodation provider, further adding to my frustration. I have no confidence in the safety, cleanliness, or management of this accommodation and I wouldn't recommend it to anyone.

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Reply from The Towpath On 30th September 24
Student Review: 1 /5
By member1161525 On 9th September 24 verified Verified student

If I could leave 0 stars I would. My experiencing so far has been horrendous. Staff have acted like I am an inconvenience from the get-go, for complaining that my room is not up to standard. Sink stained black, food up the walls, toilet seat hanging off, foul smell within the room, shower floor a huge health and safety risk. When asked what would be done about this, I was told I would have to wait several weeks for this to be fixed. Following on from this I have been forced to pay for a hotel and my items to be held in storage. The standard of the room for the price they are demanding is ridiculous. Staff were aware the room was in this state, but did not inform me beforehand and allowed me to check-in to a health hazard. This has been a catastrophic hit to my mental health on what is already a stressful period. Nobody should have to pay the amount we do, arrive for check-in and experience this. My experiencing so far has been horrendous.

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Reply from The Towpath On 13th September 24
Student Review: 5 /5
By member12113056 On 3rd August 24 verified Verified student

Great place to live, great value, right next to a nice bar, great view of the canal right on the water, staff are always friendly helpful and quick to resolve any issues, would highly recommend for any student wanting to live in Chester.

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Reply from The Towpath On 6th August 24
Student Review: 5 /5
By member10113014 On 1st August 24 verified Verified student

Staff were super friendly and helpful in organising a room for my situation. Would definitely recommend as first choice for other students

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Reply from The Towpath On 2nd August 24
Student Review: 3.9 /5
By torimckenzie On 31st July 24 verified Verified student

The Towpath and the people who work here are an incredible group. Never had any issues that maintenance couldn't sort out quickly. Wifi is okay, bit spotty at times but hasn't affected me too much. The social spaces are always clean and organised.

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Reply from The Towpath On 1st August 24
Student Review: 4.6 /5
By member11112859 On 26th July 24 verified Verified student

Towpath has been really lovely to live in for the past year. Made me feel comfortable to move to after moving away from home. Colin has definitely made the experience for me and my friends. He’s always looked after us and made sure we are safe at night. He’s definitely the best part of towpath. Alongside the sunsets.

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Reply from The Towpath On 29th July 24
Student Review: 5 /5
By member9112784 On 24th July 24 verified Verified student

I’ve been living a towpath throughout my university studies and it was been brilliant . They are so supportive and kind , they listen to any of your worries and do the best they can to help . They provide fantastic days where you can meet others and get free things ! . THANK YOU TOWPATH TEAM ! ❤️

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Reply from The Towpath On 25th July 24
Student Review: 4.7 /5
By member10112694 On 22nd July 24 verified Verified student

Colin checked me out and was a great sport! Overall the stay has been fantastic in all aspects!

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Reply from The Towpath On 23rd July 24
Student Review: 4.9 /5
By member9112682 On 21st July 24 verified Verified student

Amazing, i booked last minute and im so glad i did, all rebooked for next year as well

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Reply from The Towpath On 23rd July 24
Student Review: 5 /5
By member12112649 On 19th July 24 verified Verified student

the staff are really friendly whenever you need anything

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Reply from The Towpath On 23rd July 24
Student Review: 4.7 /5
By member6112631 On 18th July 24 verified Verified student

Because,all the staffs are very friendly ,helpful and amazing. Special Colin has been very helpful whenever I need help he always there to sort out the issue.

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Reply from The Towpath On 23rd July 24
Student Review: 5 /5
By member9112448 On 14th July 24 verified Verified student

Lovely staff, very helpful, beautiful view, nothing but good things to say!

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Reply from The Towpath On 16th July 24
Student Review: 3.3 /5
By member13112341 On 10th July 24 verified Verified student

Lovely place to live, the social space is lots of fun. Colin is the best!

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Reply from The Towpath On 16th July 24
Student Review: 4.4 /5
By member6108236 On 8th May 24 verified Verified student

Collin does organise great social events and he’s a really nice to talk to!

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Reply from The Towpath On 14th May 24
Student Review: 4.6 /5
By member4108235 On 8th May 24 verified Verified student

Had a great stay! Collin is lovely guy to talk to and organises great social events! Beautiful location

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Reply from The Towpath On 9th May 24
Student Review: 5 /5
By member8106107 On 4th April 24 verified Verified student

Lovely staff especially Colin, always clean, great value for money, listen to concerns

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Reply from The Towpath On 5th April 24
Student Review: 3.3 /5
By member4105857 On 30th March 24 verified Verified student

I’ve lived here for 3 years and it is a really nice place, staff are helpful and it has a good view.

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Reply from The Towpath On 2nd April 24
Student Review: 4.9 /5
By member11105783 On 28th March 24 verified Verified student

I have lived at Towpath for two years as a student in Chester. I have had a lovely experience here; with great facilities, lovely staff and a perfect location. Although one could argue it is expensive to live here, I think it is worth spending your student loan on an accommodation you will feel happy in and, above all, safe. The staff - particularly Meg, Paige and Colin - ensure your experience here is brilliant as they look after you (even if you don’t feel you need it!), or, are simply positive and pleasant when you collect a parcel, have a query or say hi after a night out. All in all, I highly recommend Towpath! The staff here will ensure you feel at home and promote your happiness above everything else!! (Your room and kitchen is great compared to other accommodations too!)

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Reply from The Towpath On 2nd April 24
Student Review: 5 /5
By member12103812 On 13th March 24 verified Verified student

Amazing accommodation, great for the price Live laugh love colin

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Reply from The Towpath On 15th March 24
Student Review: 4.7 /5
By member4103811 On 13th March 24 verified Verified student

such a good uni accommodation!!

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Reply from The Towpath On 15th March 24
Student Review: 5 /5
By member9103810 On 13th March 24 verified Verified student

Colin is amazing very helpful and always there to help.

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Reply from The Towpath On 15th March 24
Student Review: 5 /5
By member1380506 On 11th March 24 verified Verified student

Where do I begin, The Towpath has truly exceeded my expectations from day one. I am a 2nd year student who will be staying with Student Roost until I finish my degree and I can confidently say that the staff go above and beyond. Paige, Meg and Molly have been too good to me. There is an undoubtedly vibrant atmosphere here at The Towpath and the parking is spot-on. The location in my opinion is the best in Chester and I have to admit the canal view certainly motivates me to get up in the morning as a coffee on the balcony just gets me buzzing. The communal space fosters a lovely sense of community, and the social events organised by the staff have allowed me to make some core memories here. Choosing Student Roost has undoubtedly enhanced my university experience, and I highly recommend it to anybody who's seeking the best! Honestly, if you handcuffed me to The Towpath and told me I wasn't allowed to go back home for the Mother's roast dinners I wouldn't even be that mad about it.

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Reply from The Towpath On 14th March 24
Student Review: 4.9 /5
By member678608 On 11th March 24 verified Verified student

Living at the Towpath has been an absolute game-changer for my college experience. The community vibe here is unbeatable, with endless opportunities to meet new friends and create lifelong memories. The facilities are top-notch, making studying and downtime equally enjoyable. Plus, Paige and Meg go above and beyond to ensure everyone feels supported and safe and are always around to help and offer advice. If you're a student looking for a home away from home, look no further than the Towpath.

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Reply from The Towpath On 13th March 24
Student Review: 4.9 /5
By member9103545 On 11th March 24 verified Verified student

Great accommodation, very close to the town. Staff are great

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Reply from The Towpath On 12th March 24
Student Review: 4.1 /5
By member6103330 On 10th March 24 verified Verified student

Some great members of staff such as Simon (maintenance) and Colin (Security). Maintenance issues are sorted relatively quickly although there have been instances when I have reported things and 2 months later they’ve not been sorted so you do need to mention things a few times. Wifi is really good for me although some flat mates do struggle with it so it may be luck of the draw for connection strength. The location is amazing if you’re on Exton campus plus there’s multiple convenience stores within walking distance. There is also some form of event on at least monthly which is nice.

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Reply from The Towpath On 18th April 24
Student Review: 5 /5
By member8102900 On 5th March 24 verified Verified student

Lovely location with spacey and clean rooms. Staff are lovely (especially my fave Colin). Never had a problem here, quite pricey but definitely get your moneys worth. There is a lovely social space with a pool table and ping pong table and a gym which is no additional cost

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Reply from The Towpath On 12th March 24
Student Review: 4.3 /5
By member5102899 On 5th March 24 verified Verified student

Overall good accommodation. Never had a problem apart from WiFi but I know this is being fixed. Colin is my favourite, always smiling with open arms for us all. Always prioritises the students making them feel like they have someone there to go to. Location is amazing, views are beautiful. Overall, a lovely place to live.

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Reply from The Towpath On 12th March 24
Student Review: 4.7 /5
By member10102893 On 4th March 24 verified Verified student

In a good location and perfectly good enough rooms. Colin keeps the place running and is a lovely friendly guy who makes everyone feel welcome. Always up for a chat !

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Reply from The Towpath On 12th March 24
Student Review: 3.9 /5
By member12102766 On 3rd March 24 verified Verified student

I enjoy staying here the view is lovely and the staff are all very lovely, Colin is my favourite. He helps and also takes the time to interact with us. I also enjoy the social night he hosts, Especially the movie nights.

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Reply from The Towpath On 12th March 24
Student Review: 4.3 /5
By member5102765 On 3rd March 24 verified Verified student

colin is great, love his movie nights he’s very sociable and kind

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Reply from The Towpath On 12th March 24
Student Review: 4.1 /5
By member5102167 On 27th February 24 verified Verified student

The Towpath is the best place to stay, at least as a first year. Colin, one of the night staff, is super friendly and is there to help anyone ar anytime. He’s always open to talking after a night out and a gossip with the girls.

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Reply from The Towpath On 28th February 24
Student Review: 5 /5
By member10102166 On 27th February 24 verified Verified student

Colin is valid and super friendly

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Reply from The Towpath On 27th February 24
Student Review: 4.4 /5
By member8102052 On 25th February 24 verified Verified student

The towpath is such a lovely place to live, the amenities are brilliant and the staff are always so Lovley and polite ( especially Colin). The location is perfect with easy and quick access to the university and town centre. But I must say the best thing about Towpath is Colin’s movie nights!

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Reply from The Towpath On 29th February 24
Student Review: 5 /5
By member897864 On 23rd January 24 verified Verified student

Love living at the towpath, it has modern rooms with plenty of storage the kitchens are nice and big as well which are perfect for socialising with friends. The staff are also really lovely (especially Paige and Meg) and are always happy to help! Would recommend the Towpath to anyone looking for accommodation in Chester :)

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Reply from The Towpath On 26th January 24
Student Review: 5 /5
By member497410 On 16th January 24 verified Verified student

Lovely place to live. Amazing staff on site 24/7 (especially Colin, Paige and Meg!!). Great social space to play pool or study and the rooms themselves are bigger than you would think and location is perfect next to the canal and pub

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Reply from The Towpath On 18th January 24
Student Review: 3.4 /5
By member1097404 On 16th January 24 verified Verified student

Nice accommodation, although there have been past issues with wifi being down and hot water issues occassionally. Despite this, Colin (staff member) has been super helpful with queries and is always nice to my friends and I.

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Reply from The Towpath On 18th January 24
Student Review: 5 /5
By member697403 On 16th January 24 verified Verified student

Clean and spacious place to live with communal areas. Great location. Lovely staff, especially Colin!

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Reply from The Towpath On 18th January 24
Student Review: 5 /5
By member597397 On 16th January 24 verified Verified student

The Towpath is a great place to live, the view on the canal is great, the rooms are spacious and the staff are so lovely. Paige is really kind and is so funny. Meg will always go above and beyond for you Billy is great - bring back Billys events!!!

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Reply from The Towpath On 18th January 24
Student Review: 4.9 /5
By member997168 On 15th January 24 verified Verified student

The towpath is visually stunning, with views over the canal. My room is really spacious and the day staff Jade meg and Paige are really welcoming and will help with any questions you have

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Student Review: 4.1 /5
By member1280374 On 10th January 24 verified Verified student

Great place to live in a great location, Colin is a gem to the company, he’s convinced me to rebook next year and honestly he’s genuinely made my experience here better, a lovely man who goes above and beyond to make students feel at home.

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Reply from The Towpath On 15th January 24
Student Review: 4.3 /5
By member796892 On 10th January 24 verified Verified student

This will be mine and my flatmates 3rd year staying at the towpath, and will definitely be rebooking for our 4th year at Uni. Colin is absolutely ace! Such a laugh, really friendly and helpful with any issue you may have - if it weren’t for Colin we’d probably have chosen elsewhere for our final year. Any maintenance, cleanliness issues etc are sorted almost immediately once reported. The area is lovely, and easy quick walk to town, nearby shops and so on.

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Reply from The Towpath On 15th January 24
Student Review: 5 /5
By member796811 On 7th January 24 verified Verified student

lovely place to live, security guy collin always there to sort any issues asap and there for a good talk if your feeling abit lonely!!

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Reply from The Towpath On 9th January 24
Student Review: 5 /5
By member896721 On 1st January 24 verified Verified student

Colin was so helpful and friendly!! The best staff around here.

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Reply from The Towpath On 4th January 24
Student Review: 5 /5
By member678756 On 19th December 23 verified Verified student

All I can say is how much I love living at the towpath, it really is my second home, to the amazing view of the canal , the amazing people you meet and the lovely staff members. In particular Meg and Paige they are amazing. Meg with her amazing smile and always willing to help and Paige who can listen to you talk all day , Paige will give out the best advice and always is happy to help. Thanks Meg and Paige for always being there for me , the towpath would not be the same without you!!

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member896491 On 16th December 23 verified Verified student

Amazing service really really happy with everything , staff are amazing and friendly especially Colin who has been really helpful getting me into my flat every time I lose my key

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Student Review: 4.7 /5
By member1096439 On 14th December 23 verified Verified student

Probably the best student accommodation there is. As an international student who was scared of picking the wrong accommodation Towpath is hand down the best. The social space is great for socializing and studying! But the staff really make it the place that it is. My flat had some issues and Colin was always there to help! Colin is the best person here and you can always depend on him, he’s basically our dad! Towpath wouldn’t be the same without him!!

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Student Review: 4.1 /5
By member896260 On 9th December 23 verified Verified student

Great value for money accommodation. Comes with social area and gym. Staff are extremely helpful and kind. Especially Colin who is the best 🥇

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Student Review: 4.6 /5
By member1296247 On 9th December 23 verified Verified student

Colin is Amazing!! He done a fab cake night for us all really got the students to get to know each! Staying at towpath is a great experience so much so I’m rebooking next year due to Colin who makes all us students feel safe and listened to and goes above and beyond for the towpath and their students. Anyone looking to book an accom with a family feel book towpath Colin is like a dad to us all really does his upmost best to look after us. Ps could we pls have another cake night????

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member1296246 On 8th December 23 verified Verified student

Absolutely love staying here, so fun, kitchens are big and absolutely love my flat! but the person who is the reason i re booked for next year is because of Colin, loveliest man I’ve ever met in my life! Proper looks after us like he’s our dad, will help you out with literally anything whether it be to do with maintenance or if you just need a chat. Bring on another Colin’s cake night!!!!

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member1196244 On 8th December 23 verified Verified student

Staff have been great all term, Colin especially, always helpful and polite at any time of the day. Always available and see him around often. Always clean and functional in a great location.👍

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member1096187 On 8th December 23 verified Verified student

My experience at towpath has been amazing so far, the staff are friendly and welcoming especially Colin one of the members of the night staff. He is always welcoming and on hand for anything. He is raved about by many of the residents of towpath and everyone enjoys his company. No matter what time of night we always see him and he’s always chatty and on hand with any issues.

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Student Review: 4.4 /5
By member996186 On 8th December 23 verified Verified student

Colin is an absolute beast. We love Colin, he does amazing cake nights. Towpath is a great place to live and to meet new people.

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Student Review: 4.4 /5
By member1088959 On 14th July 23 verified Verified student

The bronze en-suit was a good size and was big enough for my friends to stay over when they visited. Very nice and modern bathroom with led lights in the mirror. Uni was a 10 minute walk away, the city centre 5 minute walk and the retail park 10 minute walk everything you needed was so close to the accommodation.

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Student Review: 4.7 /5
By member788940 On 13th July 23 verified Verified student

The Towpath is a fantastic accommodation to choose to live in throughout your time at university. The team who make it possible for us to live here are fantastic, particularly Paige and Meg, who sort out anything you need and do it quickly and efficiently.

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Student Review: 4.9 /5
By member1086473 On 20th May 23 verified Verified student

Good accommodation, great location and attentive staff. Colin is especially friendly and will always stop for a chat, great team!

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member586414 On 18th May 23 verified Verified student

Really friendly staff members, especially May

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Student Review: 3.9 /5
By member985849 On 7th May 23 verified Verified student

You pay a bit more but I do think it’s worth it. A good amount of space in the kitchen / room / social spaces. Very close to town and the main uni. All the staff are lovely but they do change around :( Colin is the best of course but also love the two new day staff (sorry don’t know ur names yet)

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member585806 On 5th May 23 verified Verified student

I have loved my time at the Towpath! The accommodation is really nice and modern, the staff are always really friendly and there are good social events such as therapy dogs.

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Student Review: 4.6 /5
By member485721 On 5th May 23 verified Verified student

The Towpath is a great place to live and I have booked to live here for a second year for that reason. The location is perfect for town and the university. The staff, especially Colin who is such a laugh, are lovely and helpful and make you feel very welcome and at home. I always feel I can approach them with any issues or just for a chat and a coffee.

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member485547 On 1st May 23 verified Verified student

I’ve just decided to re-book to stay in Towpath again this coming year because I love everything it has to offer, staff are absolutely amazing especially Maggie-May who stood out as going above and beyond.

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member1085530 On 30th April 23 verified Verified student

Great accommodation and great location. Can't fault The towpath. love the little events and the therapy dogs. love the staff here especially May, if you want positive vibes or someone to talk to, go see her

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member885500 On 30th April 23 verified Verified student

I’ve really enjoyed my time staying at The Towpath. I’ve rebooked for next year and can’t wait. I love how much there is to offer, from social events, how clean the property is, and especially the therapy dogs :) Some of the staff are excellent, special mention to May, she’s so kind and always there to listen when no one else is :)

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member685101 On 27th April 23 verified Verified student

I really enjoy staying at towpath, the staff are always really happy to help out. Maggie May in particular is so helpful and always so positive! Thanks so much

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Student Review: 3.9 /5
By member485034 On 26th April 23 verified Verified student

Your prices are disgusting. Also if you’re going to ask for this much rent then at least install dishwashers and cheaper laundry that doesn’t break down all the time ! May is the best person that works there though

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member1184933 On 25th April 23 verified Verified student

I visited a friend who stayed here and Im not gonna lie, I was pretty jealous. Really cool accom with some great amenities and nice rooms. You can't go wrong getting this accom in my opinion.

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member1084740 On 23rd April 23 verified Verified student

Couldn't be happier with my experience staying at the Towpath! I felt welcome and at home from the day I moved in. I feel safe and without worry here. The staff are all kind and approachable, particularly May. May has been there for me at night when I have been worried or needed a chat more times than I can count. Nothing I have asked of her has been too much and I've never met anyone who makes me feel more listened to. She is always there to sort any issues I have and goes above and beyond to help, even if that's just to be somebody to talk to at night when nobody else is around to listen. My parents feel reassured knowing that people like her are around when I need support and I am so thankful for that. The managers, Rachel and Molly, are also incredibly approachable and happy to help. Any issues are always quickly addressed and I've never been made to feel like anything is too much to ask. Their friendliness and efficiency makes me feel secure and leave me with no worries :)

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member1380506 On 6th March 23 verified Verified student

Without a doubt, the best university accommodation of all time. The Towpath is the best place to book for university accommodation in Chester. Both May and Molly at the towpath are the kindest, sweetest, most helpful people I've ever met; they've supported me and my friend to the best of their abilities, going above and beyond for me. They listened to my issues and made it their mission to reassure me. I look forward to going to reception every day, the social life is great. Furthermore, The Towpath offers the largest social space of any of Chester's student roosts. plus, the gym! I was also supposed to stay at Tramways, but when I saw The Towpath, I was hooked. If Adele can set fire to the rain, I can set fire to this page if you guys don't choose The Towpath over Tramways.

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Student Review: 4.1 /5
By member1280374 On 5th March 23 verified Verified student

Been here for 2 years now and Colin has really stood out from the rest. A genuinely lovely man, always willing to help and an asset to the company. The accommodation is a little pricey, but it is in a great location, the rooms are ensuite and bills are included.

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Student Review: 3.7 /5
By member1080232 On 2nd March 23 verified Verified student

The best part about towpath was the night security staff. Really made the stay worth it. Colin was genuinely amazing made me feel welcome on my first day. Thanks Colin !!!!

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member980001 On 1st March 23 verified Verified student

The Towpath is an amazing place to live, I’ve been here for 2 years now and I’ve loved every moment of it, I love how events are planned for us and the towpath are always giving. All the staff are lovely, may and Collin are so friendly and the new receptionist Meg always has a smile on her face, makes us feel very welcomed, Paige is also great and always there for a chat.

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Student Review: 3.3 /5
By member1179042 On 21st February 23 verified Verified student

Paige is amazing, everyone helps with any issues i have.

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member1178973 On 20th February 23 verified Verified student

I have stayed at the towpath for my three years at university and have had no issues at all. It’s in a great location and the staff are lovely especially Paige!

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member478946 On 20th February 23 verified Verified student

The Towpath is a home from home. Uni is a 5 minute walk away, and so is the town center! The staff in the office are very accommodating, especially paige, who always manages to make time for us when we need it, and will always do her best to make sure problems are dealt with immediately. Overall i personally would give the Towpath 5 stars, the value for money is great, especially with energy prices going up, the staff go out of their way to make it feel like more of a home than just a student accommodation, especially with there being staff on site 24 hours! and the location is ideal

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Student Review: 4.4 /5
By member878851 On 18th February 23 verified Verified student

Love the staff especially, Paige and Collin

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Student Review: 4.7 /5
By member478842 On 18th February 23 verified Verified student

Overall very positive experience, should there be any issue reception (Paige and Sarah) are always happy to help.

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Student Review: 4 /5
By member578838 On 18th February 23 verified Verified student

Receptionists are lovely people, always eager to help the people living there. Good 1st year experience all round :)

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member478820 On 17th February 23 verified Verified student

Lovely accommodation with beautiful views and even a pub on site, easy access to uni as well. Lovely rooms with high quality beds and items. Reception specifically may, always helps when needed and lovely to chat to, one of my favourite receptionist.

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member1178783 On 17th February 23 verified Verified student

I can't fault my accommodation. if there are any maintenance issues they are resolved quickly, The housekeeper at the Towpath is always lovely and polite and works hard to keep The Towpath clean. the Wifi here is fantastic, as are the social aspects. I would recommend the Towpath to anyone looking for accommodation for September or in the future! The girls at Reception are lovely, especially Meg who's just started, paige is always available to help, and have a chat with. Overall i would say my experience here is 10 out of 10. The staff make it feel more like a home than just a student accommodation.

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member678756 On 17th February 23 verified Verified student

The Towpath is a home from home! it's in a great location, your a few minutes walk away from the town center and the main campus, with transport links also very close by. There's always an event happening, which is great to meet new people, and the staff always ask if we have any suggestions, and make it very person centered. My parents love knowing there is staff onsite 24 hours a day, which most accommodations don't offer. The Staff are lovely, and really make it more homely, paige will go above and beyond for you, and will always make time for us if we need it. Meg has just started in reception, and she is very friendly and will always offer to help. Overall my stay at the Towpath has been great!

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member1078753 On 17th February 23 verified Verified student

I wanted to choose a student accomdation that was suited for me and towpath has been perfect it’s definitely the nicest accomdation in chester and I’m so glad I’ve picked it the staff are all lovely and have me feel very welcomed and they deffo show that they care about everyone who lives here I’ve loved my time here that much I’ve decided to rebook for next year I went for a silver en-suites and it’s perfect for me big thanks to everyone at towpath for the work they do

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member1178724 On 17th February 23 verified Verified student

unreal place to stay, great value. paige and may are so welcoming every time I go down to reception to pick up a package :)

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Student Review: 4.7 /5
By member1378712 On 16th February 23 verified Verified student

Towpath is a lovely place to live, the best student accommodation I have even been to, the staff are extremely helpful and friendly especially Paige and Colin. Enjoyed it that much during my first year at university that we are moving back here second year. Would highly recommend

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member1278707 On 16th February 23 verified Verified student

Great Place to live always soemone on the front desk! Big thank you to Paige and Colin who makes the place extra special!

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Student Review: 4.1 /5
By member1378700 On 16th February 23 verified Verified student

Really enjoy living here, the staff are very friendly and approachable, especially Paige, Colin and May. They go above and beyond to help us out.

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Student Review: 4.9 /5
By member1178697 On 16th February 23 verified Verified student

The reception staff are very good especially Colin and Paige who are always full of chat. However the maintenance staff are none existent my shower hasn’t drained all year

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Student Review: 4.6 /5
By member1078695 On 16th February 23 verified Verified student

Really good location, and good facilities with an en-suite and everything you need in both the rooms and kitchens. Reception staff are amazing, always helpful and friendly especially Paige and Sarah Louise!

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member878685 On 16th February 23 verified Verified student

Great place to stay at would recommend to anybody, especially the members of staff who work in reception mainly may and Paige who I would say are the most welcoming and loving receptionists I have met and is one of the reasons i would recommend towpath to anybody

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Student Review: 4.6 /5
By member1078684 On 16th February 23 verified Verified student

I had a viewing with Paige before i booked with the Towpath, and she was nothing but helpful and accommodating. The location is ideal, as you are central to the town center, retail center and the main campus is just a 5 minute walk! There's always something gone on at the Towpath with events, which allows us to meet new people which is a bonus, if you weren't that sociable during freshers week. Staff in the office are helpful, especially paige, who will go above and beyond for you. - Molly is also helpful and is there for a chat Overall my stay here has been great, and have already rebooked!

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Student Review: 4.7 /5
By member1078659 On 16th February 23 verified Verified student

Paige is great, all staff are lovely, have no problems here at all, definitely rebooking

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Student Review: 4.4 /5
By member1078656 On 16th February 23 verified Verified student

Good reviews from friends. Paige a massive help booking for next year with the people I want to stay with next year. May always helpful and welcoming

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Student Review: 4.1 /5
By member678655 On 16th February 23 verified Verified student

This is a lovely place to stay Paige is very helpful at dealing with problems she is very accommodating.

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member578648 On 16th February 23 verified Verified student

Staff are very friendly and provide an atmosphere of support and safety.

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member978637 On 16th February 23 verified Verified student

Paige in reception is always very helpful and resolves any issues quickly. The towpath is in an amazing location close to the town centre.

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Student Review: 4.9 /5
By member1178631 On 16th February 23 verified Verified student

I have lived in the towpath for two years & will stay here for my final year next year to! It’s a great location being by the canal and only a short walk away from town and uni! The flats themselves are really modern and clean. The staff in reception are always welcoming and happy to help, particularly Paige! Overall it’s a great place to live.

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Student Review: 4.6 /5
By member678629 On 16th February 23 verified Verified student

The location is near perfect, an easy walk to main campus and an even easier walk to town. The social room nearly always has an event going on and the gym is a plus. The staff are very friendly, especially paige who treats you like an equal and puts herself in your shoes when there's any problems. She has dealt with every issue perfectly and makes towpath that more enjoyable to live at. All in all towpath is great for new uni students to fully experience uni life but also have living conditions and support whenever it's needed.

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Student Review: 4.1 /5
By member678628 On 16th February 23 verified Verified student

The towpath is a lovley place to stay with staff such as paige and may always willing to help and support.

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Student Review: 4.9 /5
By member1278625 On 16th February 23 verified Verified student

Best place to stay in Chester. The social aspects of towpath are amazing when it comes to meeting new people. Facilities are so good. And the staff are always on top form, special mention goes to paige and may for making towpath more of a home than just a house.

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Student Review: 4.9 /5
By member1378623 On 16th February 23 verified Verified student

Enjoyed living at Towpath so much this year that I’ve even booked for next year. Although a little more on the expensive side you do get your moneys worth with good rooms and kitchens as well as a lovely social area to study and see friends. Best location in Chester to get into the town centre easily and Towpath even put on events to meet new friends which made it a lot easier as a fresher who knew nobody. Thanks to Paige and May from reception who are always happy to help and have a chat with you. Definitely would recommend.

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Student Review: 4.9 /5
By member878622 On 16th February 23 verified Verified student

the best place in chester to stay! Staff are so welcoming and happy to help with anything you need. Provide a range of social activities so you can make friends and settle into moving away from home with a little more ease. Special mentions to May and Paige for always making us feel at home and being up for a chat whenever you want one.

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Student Review: 4.4 /5
By member578621 On 16th February 23 verified Verified student

Overall good experience, Paige and Mae are excellent receptionists who will put time aside if you have issues.

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member478619 On 16th February 23 verified Verified student

paige is our favourite, always polite and happy to help

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member1178618 On 16th February 23 verified Verified student

Would not have picked anywhere else in Chester to stay. All the receptionists are so accommodating. Paige has always offered to lend a helping hand and with the social area events she’s always the first one there to say hi to all the students.

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member1178612 On 16th February 23 verified Verified student

it’s been lovely living here and Paige is always happy to help in reception! :)

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Student Review: 4.7 /5
By member678608 On 16th February 23 verified Verified student

The towpath is great! Although rooms may seem more pricey than other accommodation types such as houses, the towpath team run events and there is always staff onsite( which you do not always get elsewhere). The social space and frequent events allow for flats to mix and for us to socialise with other students and also with the fabulous staff. The staff are always there to offer advice and have the best chats in the office (especially mae) which provides comfort for my parents at home. The location is perfect, even for students studying at Queens park and Wheeler campus. For these reasons, I highly recommend The Towpath and will always have positive words to say about the rooms and the people, hence the reason I will be staying here for the rest of my studies whilst in Chester.

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Student Review: 3.4 /5
By member1178604 On 16th February 23 verified Verified student

Paige is so lovely and always happy to help when I forget my key always lovely to chat too

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Student Review: 2.6 /5
By member478596 On 16th February 23 verified Verified student

When things were broken in our flat, they were not reliable on fixing these issues & staff did not communicate with each other.

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Student Review: 4.4 /5
By member1378592 On 16th February 23 verified Verified student

A great location for an accommodation, it has many social opportunities which have helped me meet new people and make friends

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Student Review: 4.7 /5
By member1278591 On 16th February 23 verified Verified student

Wi-Fi is outstanding, only ever been down twice and only for a couple minutes however this is made up for with the speed (250mb/s) and with the UK average being (50mb/s), nobody can complain As well as the flat layouts they offer not only a great social setting but also allow that time for yourself with great sized rooms and features

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Student Review: 3.7 /5
By member1369738 On 30th June 22 verified Verified student

Amazing accommodation (if not a little pricey) with plenty of friendly faces, especially Colin!

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Student Review: 1 /5
By member766019 On 4th February 22 verified Verified student

I honestly do not know where to start with this review. It will be a long one but if you are considering booking the Towpath, I would strongly suggest you take a read. It has taken me so long to write this as I’ve only just processed all the wrong-doing’s and distress that was caused during my stay at the Towpath. I would even go as far as saying that I was ‘gaslit’ into believing that my best interests were taken into consideration and that the situation was dealt with sensitively. When I moved in , I was very happy, my room was clean and the accommodation is situated in a nice area. The kitchen was spacious but the ripped sofa was tatty and full of dirt. I reported this and it was then cleaned. The communal areas seemed nice, although the gym was very disappointing. The first minor issue arose when a tenant had moved out , leaving behind a whole fridge of food and many cupboards filled with their property. When I had finally realised they had moved out , I let the staff know that

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member465759 On 28th January 22 verified Verified student

I really enjoyed my time at the towpath. The rooms on arrival where spotless and very modern compared to other university accommodation, and the social and communal areas are always clean and tidy. The staff are lovely, very friendly and helpful and there’s always someone on reception 24/7. It’s in a great location to all Chester campuses and it’s right in the town centre.

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Student Review: 3.9 /5
By member1262735 On 7th October 21 verified Verified student

Need toilet in Communal/social space so that when there don’t have to go back to room or elsewhere

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Reply from The Towpath On 8th October 21
Student Review: 4.1 /5
By member562734 On 7th October 21 verified Verified student

- need toilets in the communal area - wifi can be slow

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Reply from The Towpath On 8th October 21
Student Review: 4.6 /5
By member662733 On 7th October 21 verified Verified student

Need a toilet in communal space

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Reply from The Towpath On 8th October 21
Student Review: 4.9 /5
By member662125 On 4th September 21 verified Verified student

Absolutely fabulous! Great service! Amazing staff! Loved every minute

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Reply from The Towpath On 8th September 21
Student Review: 4 /5
By member462121 On 3rd September 21 verified Verified student

This will be my 4th year staying at The Towpath! Within my 4 years staying here, I have loved every minute of it. The staff are really helpful, and any issues you may have they will be happy to resolve them and log any maintenance issues which might need fixing, which are usually done promptly. The towpath is a lovely place to live, with a modern touch for uni Accomodation. The rooms are of good size, including the en-suite! The 24 hour security was one of the main reasons myself and my parents wanted me to stay at this Accomodation. All the facilities ( games room, gym, social space and laundry room) are a massive bonus to this Accomodation and with them being on site, especially the games room and social space, it is a great way of getting to know new people and mix with different flats near you! I have made friends for life from choosing to stay at the towpath and can’t wait for my 4th and final year here :)

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Reply from The Towpath On 8th September 21
Student Review: 5 /5
By member462078 On 2nd September 21 verified Verified student

Staff are lovely and accommodating, always felt at home and well looked after 👌 10/10

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Student Review: 1.9 /5
By member461636 On 10th August 21 verified Verified student

Overpriced for rooms that are falling apart, doors break and are never fixed, waited for a light to be fixed for 10 months now, lifts constantly covered in sick, urine, anything you can think of really. If you want a never ending stream of unknown men coming through your apartment unannounced this is the place for you. The only positive I can think of is the location, this place is a genuine scam.

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Reply from The Towpath On 24th August 21
Student Review: 2.9 /5
By member755067 On 8th August 21 verified Verified student

If you want the smell of sewage and zero nights sleep, this is the place for you! Despite the sewage plant being situated miles away, you will smell raw human faeces for a good 5/7 days a week. I hope you don't care much for your sleep schedule, because all the flats face onto eachother. Every night someone will be partying until 4am and you will hear every single bass drop, shout, and shattered glass. Onto maintenance. My bathroom light has been inoperable since the day I moved in almost 12 months ago and I've been waiting a solid three months to get a large crack in my wall seen to, I'm convinced they're putting it off so they can charge me for the repairs and take it out of my deposit. Try not to get too attached to the lifts in your block either, when ours broke it took four months to get it fixed. The washing facilities and gym are both good, and the Internet is great, but these are small positives to an otherwise miserable experience. Not worth the money at all.

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Reply from The Towpath On 24th August 21
Student Review: 4.7 /5
By member861555 On 4th August 21 verified Verified student

Great place to stay for students. A homey room, friendly staff and great location make living in here a great experience.

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Reply from The Towpath On 24th August 21
Student Review: 4 /5
By member561279 On 23rd July 21 verified Verified student

Great place, good managment who will help you with what you need.

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Student Review: 4.9 /5
By Mace1996 On 20th July 21 verified Verified student

I have lived here for 4 years and that’s because it is by far the best student accommodation in Chester! While it may be expensive it is certainly worth it for the social experience you get. It is not just a place to live it’s a social hub filled with friends and lovely people. Fantastic location next to a lovely pub with live music, amazing views overlooking the canal and perfect distance to the city centre! All bills are included, it’s furnished and 24 hour maintenance If you need something fixed or repairing. The team and staff that work there are also lovely and there is plenty of opportunities to get involved with things going on. They really do make an effort hosting events or completions based around holiday dates (such as halloween, christmas, etc). Even the security staff are lovely. Towpath is not just accommodation it is your uni home.

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Reply from The Towpath On 26th July 21
Student Review: 4 /5
By member461028 On 19th July 21 verified Verified student

Amazing experience! Only downside was they the WiFi was poor at times when working or having online lectures.

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Student Review: 4.1 /5
By member1160810 On 7th July 21 verified Verified student

Loved my time here and the staff were friendly and wonderful. Couple of issues with the WiFi but sorted very quickly

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Reply from The Towpath On 8th July 21
Student Review: 5 /5
By member1260545 On 27th June 21 verified Verified student

Lovely and smiling. Even after a 12 hr shift

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Reply from The Towpath On 7th July 21
Student Review: 3.9 /5
By member460502 On 25th June 21 verified Verified student

I have stayed at Towpath for 2 years now and it is perfectly located to town & university campus’. The corridors are cleaned very well and cleaning during Covid has been fabulous so thank you so much to the cleaner. The people in the office are great and work very well with what they are given by studentroost…which isn’t very much/good. Any issues are sorted quite quickly by the people in the office and maintenance so thank you to them. However, in both my years living there the lift has been broken lifts for months on end..this is no fault of those in the office though. Studentroost as a company is terrible and do not care about the well-being of students. They do not care about their sites seeing as there have been holes in ceilings for over a month now. They need to repaint the rooms because the marks on the walls are disgusting. I wouldn’t be surprised if the resident in the room didn’t get their deposit back for mark’s that were there for years before them.

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Reply from The Towpath On 7th July 21
Student Review: 4.7 /5
By member960499 On 25th June 21 verified Verified student

the price was good however it’s going up next year which reduces the value for money. i selected a false contract and wasn’t allowed to change, we’re also being charged for issues we didn’t cause. apart from that the gym and social space is great location great and the staff are amazing. great experience

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Reply from The Towpath On 7th July 21
Student Review: 4.6 /5
By member1360128 On 15th June 21 verified Verified student

Very good place and lovely staff, amazing views

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Reply from The Towpath On 18th June 21
Student Review: 4.6 /5
By member1159859 On 10th June 21 verified Verified student

Great accommodation, clean environment & loved my time here

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Student Review: 4.7 /5
By member1159112 On 27th May 21 verified Verified student

Really friendly staff, great for a chat and always about when you need them. Great value for money with loads of things to do e.g. gym, pool table. Love the location right next to the canal, close to city centre.

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Reply from The Towpath On 10th June 21
Student Review: 3.7 /5
By member859075 On 27th May 21 verified Verified student

Staff are super friendly and accommodation is lovely with gorg views

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Reply from The Towpath On 10th June 21
Student Review: 5 /5
By member559016 On 27th May 21 verified Verified student

Very lovely place to live, beautiful scenery with a gorgeous pub just next door. Lovely staff

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member1358980 On 27th May 21 verified Verified student

Lovely friendly staff, always helpful if you ever have a problem! Lovely place to live

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Reply from The Towpath On 10th June 21
Student Review: 5 /5
By member758959 On 26th May 21 verified Verified student

The Towpath is a great place to stay. The staff are so friendly. Would highly recommend!

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Reply from The Towpath On 10th June 21
Student Review: 4.6 /5
By member658957 On 26th May 21 verified Verified student

love the people, always put a smile on my face when i go down to reception. Very welcoming, and the common room was by far my favourite part of staying at Towpath.

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Reply from The Towpath On 10th June 21
Student Review: 4.6 /5
By member1358956 On 26th May 21 verified Verified student

Love the rooms and the kitchen area however lift in my block is still broken and that’s not fun.

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Reply from The Towpath On 10th June 21
Student Review: 4.9 /5
By member1358950 On 26th May 21 verified Verified student

I enjoy living here, social room is good to meet people

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Student Review: 3.6 /5
By member658908 On 26th May 21 verified Verified student

Nice room and study space in a good location

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Reply from The Towpath On 10th June 21
Student Review: 5 /5
By member858900 On 26th May 21 verified Verified student

Great environment, friendly staff

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Reply from The Towpath On 10th June 21
Student Review: 4.7 /5
By member855744 On 30th March 21 verified Verified student

Really had an amazing time living there for my experience abroad! It was really close to the campus and shops, which was essential for me. The staff there are absolutely lovely and very helpful in times of need. I would completely recommend choosing the Towpath as your accomodation!

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Reply from The Towpath On 7th April 21
Student Review: 4.1 /5
By member755067 On 9th March 21 verified Verified student

Cracking internet speeds, lovely staff, great mailing system, my only issue is the price. I'm on the highest student loan tier and Towpath is so pricey that 70% of my loan goes on rent and I'm left struggling to afford food. Are the facilities good? Hell yeah, they're great, no question, but you have to be from a wealthy family to get the most of the experience. P.S. Make sure to get a room that isn't facing Telford's Warehouse, or you won't get a single nights sleep. Not just noise from the pub, but you'll hear everyone partying every night of the week.

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Reply from The Towpath On 12th March 21
Student Review: 5 /5
By member1053447 On 12th January 21 verified Verified student

Such a great accommodation its always clean and tidy and has everything you need! It’s in a perfect location as it’s close to both the main campus and the city. All the staff are super friendly and supportive and can help you with anything you need. I have stayed at The Towpath for 2 years and would highly recommend it to anybody looking for student accommodation!

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Reply from The Towpath On 13th January 21
Student Review: 4.7 /5
By member1351773 On 24th October 20 verified Verified student

My second year here and I had to isolate when arriving from abroad and the team really looked after me. They took my rubbish. Brought me parcels and food deliveries and checked I was ok. It was a hard two weeks but they made it a bit easier for me.

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Reply from The Towpath On 9th November 20
Student Review: 4.7 /5
By member750615 On 19th August 20 verified Verified student

Love living here and can’t wait to be back after this looooong break

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Reply from The Towpath On 20th August 20
Student Review: 5 /5
By Abdullah On 5th August 20 verified Verified student

Hi guys, I hope you are well. This is Abdu from Saudi Arabia I international student in the UK. Actually, I have been in Towpath since December 2019 it is a nice place in Chester city when I arrived Towpath I got brilliant room which is clean, tidy and nice smell. As well, you can walk to a supermarket and the city centre around 5 minutes and from the school English in Chester around 7 minutes. So, you can find social space consists of a laundry room, a very quiet student room, gym. Unfortunately, I going to move to another city and I can't find as same accommodation. All the employees are friendly, cooperative and helpful and work 24/7. They help all residents. Also, during the COVID-19 who are want to move out or stay in their room, they help them with their contract and flexibility. Honestly, I strongly recommend it. Cheers, Abdullah

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Reply from The Towpath On 7th August 20
Student Review: 4.3 /5
By member650195 On 1st August 20 verified Verified student

Very cosy, fresh, comfortable place with nice location and views. Warm in winter because of excellent thermo isolation.

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Reply from The Towpath On 3rd August 20
Student Review: 5 /5
By ziyad993 On 28th July 20 verified Verified student

Hi everyone, Before I moved to Towpath, I had lived in different student accommodation, none of them as the same as the Towpath. I've lived in The Towpath for 6 months as I’m more than happy to continue here. In terms of the location, the accommodation is handy for the city centre and for the University of Chester, so you would not waste time when you want to go to the city centre. Although it is really convenient, the area where the accommodation is located is really calm and safe. About the buildings, all the buildings get regularly maintained so you can make sure that everything in the building is fine. Regarding the WIFI, it is really outstanding, and the signals of the WIFI are full everywhere inside the buildings. About the Social space, it is a great place to relax and read a book as it is spacious and luxurious. About the staff, literally, I cannot describe how helpful and thoughtful Traycie and her workmates are.

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Reply from The Towpath On 29th July 20
Student Review: 4.4 /5
By member1249617 On 1st July 20 verified Verified student

In my personal experience it has been great, I lived in a silver studio with my boyfriend and it was great, the staff are friendly and very helpful, the wife is good, didn't have any problems with it. Its not considered the best price but considering the location and the security this accommodate gives you i think its worth the price.

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Student Review: 5 /5
By Jemima Morey On 1st July 20 verified Verified student

Totally honest review. I have stayed at towpath one first year and it has been amazing. From 24 hour on site staff to pizza party’s in the social space! I think staying at The Towpath has made my first year very memorable! In my flat we had a TV in the kitchen, as well as in the social space! This was brilliant for bonding with the other flat mates as we had something to break the ice! The staff are very kind and friendly and have answered any question that I have had! Because of how amazing my first year was I’m choosing to stay with Towpath again. The internet was very quick and made it so easy for me to complete uni work because I wasn’t having to battle with the WiFi all the time. Their is also a quite space for you to get on with your uni work if you don’t fancy going to the library! Towpath also has a built in gym, this was great because the gym membership around Chester is about £30 a month, making it cheaper and more convenient to use the gym! I would definitely recommend.

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Reply from The Towpath On 2nd July 20
Student Review: 4.7 /5
By member749507 On 24th June 20 verified Verified student

As a parent we chose towpath because of the on site 24 hour staff , close location to parkgate campus and the city centre and from a friends recommendation. We and our daughter have been really happy with the choice and she hopes to return for her final year of study of travel restrictions are lifted.

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Reply from The Towpath On 30th June 20
Student Review: 4.7 /5
By member949442 On 19th June 20 verified Verified student

I loved living here and was sorry I had to leave earky due to covid. I lived here for two years and would recommend for location and the friendly team. I made new friends and felt safe here too

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Reply from The Towpath On 30th June 20
Student Review: 5 /5
By member548992 On 3rd June 20 verified Verified student

I am absolutely over the moon with the customer service I received from Jessica at the Towpath. What a wonderful place to be able to stay. Thank you again. 5 stars.

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Reply from The Towpath On 10th June 20
Student Review: 5 /5
By member1047867 On 9th May 20 verified Verified student

The Towpath is a brilliant place for students! Located next to a pub with great views of the canal, a short walk into town full of bars and clubs in a 5-10 min walking distance! The main campus is located a 7 min walk away and is very easy to get too! Would recommend to anyone especially with the large rooms and lovely kitchen areas to socialise with flat mates. It also has a social space with table tennis available all the time and tv with netflix on! It also includes a quiet area to let you crack on with work without having to go to the library!

Covid-19: They have been amazing, with letting me out of my contract even after the issue with my internet not showing them I want to move out after the deadline. I have had so much support on helping me move out efficiently as well as having no stress of having to go pick my things up in the middle of lockdown.

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Reply from The Towpath On 10th June 20
Student Review: 5 /5
By member847035 On 30th March 20 verified Verified student

I am reviewing The Towpath management as a parent. The pastoral support, care and confidentiality provided by The Towpath Manager Traycie for the students and their parents is absolutely second to none. Traycie dedicates herself to the students in her care - if a student needs her to be, she is their mum away from home - I have nothing but praise and admiration for her. Thank you Traycie

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Reply from The Towpath On 31st March 20
Student Review: 2.9 /5
By member544204 On 4th December 19 verified Verified student

I am a current student in Towpath and I am disgusted by one of the employees who work there. Annalise I think her name is is consistently rude and I personally have seen her drunk. (NOT HUNGOVER) but actually drunk on at least 3 occasions with on 2 of those occasions my mail not put away in a safe place. Traycie the manager is a disaster and doesn't care one bit.

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Student Review: 4.3 /5
By member1143936 On 22nd November 19 verified Verified student

sometimes the internet cannot work

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Reply from The Towpath On 25th November 19
Student Review: 3.6 /5
By Kcole! On 24th July 19 verified Verified student

Right so here's the most honest review. I'm not going to sugar coat anything and everything said in this review I have spoke to people about. It's classed as "luxury accommodation" fair enough but it's not cheap for what you get. You are always going to get trouble in a shared flat but save yourself some money and go to a different accomodation if you want studios this place is not built for them. If you want a quiet night in the social space to watch a film (don't expect it to be quiet for too long. It's open floor planned so you can hear people playing pool (not quiet) also there's no toilet whoch is a downside. The good things about this place is that it is close to Parkgate Campus and town and you have a pub on your door step which obviously has mixed reviews. Another good thing is that the security from Wednesday to Sunday night is fantastic all other days it is a bit touch and go in fairness. Overall it was an experience to say the least it's personal opinion if you like it here.

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Student Review: 1 /5
By Chloe98 On 23rd July 19 verified Verified student

Now that I have officially left here I feel like I can freely talk about how horrible it was to live in a place like this! I felt like I was being treated like a child all the time, I’m 20 years old, I’m an adult. The noise can be very excessive on a Monday and Tuesday night, due to the usual security guard not being there and students then think they can get away with everything. The usual Security Guard Colin is amazing at his job, there is not one thing you can fault about him!!! However the towpath is now such a disaster, and it’s a real shame as in September it was a very lovely place to live, but now I’m glad I’m never returning. I had some of my darkest times in The Towpath and the way students were treated didn’t help. I’m sorry but it is the truth!

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Student Review: 1 /5
By member740623 On 22nd July 19 verified Verified student

Disgusting accommodation, worst place I have ever lived. The constant flies coming from the bins in block A is terrible! There are barely any social events! Biggest waste of a year here, I was so lonely and unhappy! Glad I’ll be moving to a Student house, even with a landlord, the house is a million times better than this place

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Student Review: 1.7 /5
By member1340256 On 10th July 19 verified Verified student

WORST PLACE TO LIVE. If you want to be treated like a child then TOWPATH is the place to be. Firstly, the accommodation is overpriced for what it actually is. I lived here last year and the reception staff and manager Kate was lovely, it actually made it great. This year, new management turned it upside down. All of the students are 18 and up, we’re not kids but we are treated like kids, constantly. Colin the security guard will gossip about anything and everything that is happening and in nought point five seconds everyone in the accommodation knows everything. You need more professional security employees as he doesn’t care about anyones confidentiality. A lot of drugs all the time, this isn’t stopped. Telford pub are extremely loud and disruptive, doesn’t help when you’re trying to concentrate and you have exams coming up. I shared a flat and my flatmates were lovely. Studios are overpriced and poorly designed. I would not recommend living here! Worst decision I ever made.

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Student Review: 1.3 /5
By Bigboybailey On 30th June 19 verified Verified student

Shame I've left but after three years and a degree later it's my time to leave Chester. I'd like to thank everybody that's made my journey amazing and I will miss everybody except where I lived the kitchen was a mess, and I never cleaned my bedroom.

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Student Review: 1 /5
By Emma.bar On 26th June 19 verified Verified student

So glad I've left early not the best place to live

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Student Review: 1 /5
By Sarahlangs22 On 24th June 19 verified Verified student

All I can say is don't stay here there are way more better places in Chester at a cheaper price

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Reply from The Towpath On 25th June 19
Student Review: 1 /5
By Claraoswald98 On 24th June 19 verified Verified student

I have decided to commute from home to university as this is overpriced for what you get!

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Reply from The Towpath On 25th June 19
Student Review: 1 /5
By Aman duh On 24th June 19 verified Verified student

I'd advise you not to stay here. Just so many problems that trigger the people staying here

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Reply from The Towpath On 25th June 19
Student Review: 2.9 /5
By Member 5145236 On 17th June 19 verified Verified student

It’s funny how all the good reviews were put up on the same day? I’m a going to be student and I want a nice accommodation but the competition between accommodations in Chester is petty that they go to the lengths in writing fake reviews, just like the accommodation Granary, they haven’t even been up and running and they have good reviews?

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Student Review: 4.3 /5
By member439391 On 15th June 19 verified Verified student

Very happy with accommodation,five minute walk to uni or city center. Somebody always on site to help out,comfy bed, good WiFi signal, nice bathroom,small compact yet functional rooms.

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Reply from The Towpath On 17th June 19
Student Review: 4.6 /5
By member939198 On 10th June 19 verified Verified student

Value for money - it could be considered expensive, however it is a luxury student accommodation! People who complain about pricing should’ve looked it up online before booking and had a look round on an open day as well as figured out whether they can afford it first. I personally think it’s great value for what you get. The rooms are very spacious compared to a lot of other university accommodation (I have lived in three different types in Liverpool as well as towpath. I am most pleased with Towpath). The staff - Tracey, Gemma and Paul are always on hand to do what they can to make you feel safe and welcome - you couldn’t ask for more from site staff! I’ve had a great experience with them helping me out and maintenance is always fixed promptly and too a good standard. Looking forward to my second year stay :)

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Reply from The Towpath On 17th June 19
Student Review: 4.6 /5
By member1138917 On 4th June 19 verified Verified student

Staffs are really kind, they manage the property so good that I can pay all my attention to the study.

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Reply from The Towpath On 5th June 19
Student Review: 1.3 /5
By member7890 On 25th May 19 verified Verified student

I originally wrote an excellent review for The Towpath, but since then i believe it has changed. The Towpath has become a horrible place for me to live, i believe its become a very unhappy place. Since December, it just seems to have got worse and worse and there is only so long you can put up with it for. I didn't move out to be treated like a child and thats how i feel by the staff now. There is only one good staff member left, which is the security guard who doesn't even work for student roost! i write this review with sadness as this place in september was amazing but now it's like a drugs den! There are drugs in ever block of The Towpath and nothing is done. I don't think i can live here another year. So if i was you i wouldn't live here in september and i would consider living elsewhere.

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Reply from The Towpath On 5th June 19
Student Review: 4.7 /5
By member637525 On 30th April 19 verified Verified student

I've lived in the Towpath for the last two years and have rebooked to spend my final year there too! The staff and halls themselves are amazing and the views from the rooms are insane! If you want a hassle free and modern space to live the Towpath is where you need to be!

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Reply from The Towpath On 4th June 19
Student Review: 5 /5
By Charlie Asprey On 17th April 19 verified Verified student

Absolutely incredible place to live, staff are friendly and supportive and always know how to cheer you up. Location is beautiful and students are welcomed into office with a welcoming smile. On site security are fabulous and friendly and couldn’t make you feel safer (also good to chat to while having a fag). Office staff are always there to listen whether a personal issue or financial issue there always there. Highly recommend living at the towpath made my uni stay amazing.

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Reply from The Towpath On 4th June 19
Student Review: 5 /5
By member7890 On 17th April 19 verified Verified student

The Towpath is always 100% the best place in the towpath, the staff Traycie, Lorna, Paul & Colin are all so friendly and always happy to help. The security is top notch, Colin the security guard is the funniest and super friendly. The cluster flats are the best thing about the towpath, it’s the best way to meet new friends as well as the social events. The best place to live in Chester

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Reply from The Towpath On 4th June 19

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