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Shelly is really nice, the social spaces were good. Nice to have a gym and study room, and the main social area was good although the table tennis table, table football, and pool table got broken/damaged/lost pretty early into the year. The studio room was nice and clean, well designed, just about big enough for me and my partner to share.

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By member1389076
On 18th July 23
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Rowe House #16
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The Barn #20
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The Kingfisher #22
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Most helpful review

Shelly is really nice, the social spaces were good. Nice to have a gym and study room, and the main social area was good although the table tennis table, table football, and pool table got broken/damaged/lost pretty early into the year. The studio room was nice and clean, well designed, just about big enough for me and my partner to share.

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By member1389076
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为啥公寓回签这么慢啊
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How many people are there in each bronze flat?
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Are there24/7 staff(security guards) in the building?
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The room type
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Student Review: 4.1 /5
By member789225 On 24th July 23 verified Verified student

Very good accommodation, close to the centre of town

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Student Review: 4.7 /5
By member1389076 On 18th July 23 verified Verified student

Shelly is really nice, the social spaces were good. Nice to have a gym and study room, and the main social area was good although the table tennis table, table football, and pool table got broken/damaged/lost pretty early into the year. The studio room was nice and clean, well designed, just about big enough for me and my partner to share.

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Student Review: 3.3 /5
By member686418 On 18th May 23 verified Verified student

Overall this accommodation is good however, if I had known that I’d be on the ground floor I would not have stayed at the barn. With the communal area so close to bedrooms the noise was unbearable. The nights before exams I had to sleep with head phones on due to people screaming and talking loudly directly outside my door till early hours in the morning, yet despite emailing management about this issue nothing was done, not even a response to my concern. Overall the barn has been great, good location, clean, and great rooms, but the noise and the lack of real concern about attempting to rectify it has made me wish I chose another accommodation to stay at, specifically considering the amount of money I and others have paid to stay here.

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Student Review: 3.4 /5
By member1356770 On 23rd April 21 verified Verified student

Very modern, well situated, very noisy (due to constructions around)

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Reply from The Barn On 19th October 21

Student Review: 4.9 /5
By member1156761 On 22nd April 21 verified Verified student

It is so cool to live here, I meet friends here and the location is great. It is safe and happy to live here for freshers just like me. I love this place. Strongly recommended!!

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Reply from The Barn On 19th October 21

Student Review: 4.6 /5
By member1356758 On 22nd April 21 verified Verified student

The barn accommodation is a really nice place, and the property management is very helpful and excellent.

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Reply from The Barn On 19th October 21

Student Review: 4.3 /5
By member1156741 On 22nd April 21 verified Verified student

The Barn is really close to the city center with international shops and restaurants surrounding it. The reception team is wonderful and very accommodating and help with whatever issue you might face. They also create fun socials and sessions for you to interact in and offer food and snacks sometimes. Any maintenance issue is dealt with as quickly as possible and has made my life easier. The social spaces they offer such as the gym and the communal area is great and spacious. Never had any problem with the WiFi, it’s always been fast and reliable. I would really recommend this accommodation compared to other private ones

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Reply from The Barn On 19th October 21

Student Review: 3.9 /5
By Sallyyan On 22nd April 21 verified Verified student

Great living experience and nice staff. Good management during lockdown at pandemic time.

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Reply from The Barn On 19th October 21

Student Review: 4.4 /5
By member1256681 On 21st April 21 verified Verified student

The size of the room is just right, very comfortable, and the layout of the space is very reasonable. The apartment is located in the city center, which is very convenient. The management staff are very warm and friendly.

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Reply from The Barn On 19th October 21

Student Review: 3.9 /5
By member656669 On 21st April 21 verified Verified student

I have really enjoyed my time at the barn, though of course COVID has rather limited the social interactions for a studio flat user like me. Management/reception has been responsive and helpful over my time here and the facilities available are top quality. The location is also excellent, being close enough to walk to uni comfortably but placed centrally in town for easy access to shopping. Internet access is also usually good, though done through a secondary provider that can be a little limiting. Overall, very good though of course not cheap.

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Reply from The Barn On 19th October 21

Student Review: 4.4 /5
By member1356645 On 21st April 21 verified Verified student

A very friendly accommodation! The staff are very nice and the rooms and kitchen are quite spacious. The location is also very convenient.

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Reply from The Barn On 19th October 21

Student Review: 3.9 /5
By member556643 On 21st April 21 verified Verified student

Love the lil gifts (herbs, muffins, chocolate, Easter egg etc) - makes me happy after studying all day!

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Reply from The Barn On 19th October 21

Student Review: 4.1 /5
By member756620 On 20th April 21 verified Verified student

Staff are very nice, friendly and helpful; Studio rooms are comfortable and spacious.

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Reply from The Barn On 19th October 21

Student Review: 3.6 /5
By member556614 On 20th April 21 verified Verified student

It’s a relatively good experience. However, given the covid circumstances where most of facilities were inaccessible, a partial refund on the rent would be good.

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member656608 On 20th April 21 verified Verified student

This is a great apartment, the reception staff are friendly, and the apartment is safe.I will strongly recommend my friend to choose this apartment.

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Reply from The Barn On 19th October 21

Student Review: 3.1 /5
By member456606 On 20th April 21 verified Verified student

The facilities inside the accommodation are really good, but I have not had the opportunity to take full advantage of them due to Covid-19. I wish there were more opportunities to meet other residents.

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Reply from The Barn On 19th October 21

Student Review: 5 /5
By member656602 On 20th April 21 verified Verified student

Management team is very friendly to us. Always helpful. I love enjoying staying here, that's why I have been living in the Barn for 2 years.

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Reply from The Barn On 19th October 21

Student Review: 4.9 /5
By JYSK On 20th April 21 verified Verified student

Very happy with my experience at the Barn and this is why I have renewed my contract for next year. I love that I get to spend time with my friends in the common social area, have an equipped gym accessible whenever I want to workout, a study space when I need a more quiet space to work. In addition, the location is great since shops aren’t too far away (as well as bars, restaurants, cinemas...).

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Reply from The Barn On 23rd July 21

Student Review: 4.3 /5
By member556599 On 20th April 21 verified Verified student

The barn Exeter: Good! I like how there’s always free stuff for us!!

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Reply from The Barn On 23rd July 21

Student Review: 5 /5
By member1156598 On 20th April 21 verified Verified student

First of all, all staffs in The Barn are very nice and helpful! The gym room down stairs is very convenient for me because during lockdown all the gym are closed but I can still go to gym as usual.

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Reply from The Barn On 23rd July 21

Student Review: 4.9 /5
By member1345135 On 31st January 20 verified Verified student

- clean -supportive staff - loads of activities to get involved in

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Reply from The Barn On 22nd July 21

Student Review: 4.4 /5
By member1036223 On 22nd February 19 verified Verified student

Occupying a studio in the Barn has been a superb experience six months in. As with everything, what makes or breaks an environment is the staff which run the operation. That is something where the Barn has hit gold. Upon your first arrival, a staff member will greet you by name. This instantly makes you feel welcome, particularly during the trying time that is moving into new accommodation, and is indicative of the usual level of service provided to all residents. The impeccable amenities including a gym (to roll out of bed into), the conscientious of the staff, who go above and beyond, the central city centre location, and the generous size of my studio has made staying at the Barn for the first year of my History undergraduate degree at Exeter University a thoroughly memorable experience.

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Reply from The Barn On 22nd July 21

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