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In my first year, I really liked it at peak court. The staff are really friendly and welcoming. If there is a problem, they try to resolve it as quickly as possible. The place feels secure and has cctv cameras. The buildings are built in the shape of a semi-circle (If you visit, then you'll know what I mean), its better because it helps you feel safe, since strangers on the street can't get access to rooms. Also, if you're planning on getting an En-suite be aware that the showers are slightly cramped. En-suite rooms have around 4 rooms, andI think shared bathrooms have 5 rooms? The freezers are a bit small too, so make sure you don't buy too much freezer stuff or else you'll have nowhere else to put them. A bit of friendly advice; if you drive, you might have to buy a parking ticket at a car park outside the accommodation, since the parking spaces available may be taken by other car users. Also, if you're planning on staying here make sure to book quickly because spaces run out quick!

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By member671845
On 28th September 22
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The Croft #1
Roman House #2
St Christopher's Court #3
Nunnery Court #4
Peak Court #5
Princess Alice Court #6
Northgate House #7
Agard Court #8
Flamsteed Court #9
Darley Bank #10

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In my first year, I really liked it at peak court. The staff are really friendly and welcoming. If there is a problem, they try to resolve it as quickly as possible. The place feels secure and has cctv cameras. The buildings are built in the shape of a semi-circle (If you visit, then you'll know what I mean), its better because it helps you feel safe, since strangers on the street can't get access to rooms. Also, if you're planning on getting an En-suite be aware that the showers are slightly cramped. En-suite rooms have around 4 rooms, andI think shared bathrooms have 5 rooms? The freezers are a bit small too, so make sure you don't buy too much freezer stuff or else you'll have nowhere else to put them. A bit of friendly advice; if you drive, you might have to buy a parking ticket at a car park outside the accommodation, since the parking spaces available may be taken by other car users. Also, if you're planning on staying here make sure to book quickly because spaces run out quick!

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By member671845
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Student Review: 4.4 /5
By member671845 On 28th September 22 verified Verified student

In my first year, I really liked it at peak court. The staff are really friendly and welcoming. If there is a problem, they try to resolve it as quickly as possible. The place feels secure and has cctv cameras. The buildings are built in the shape of a semi-circle (If you visit, then you'll know what I mean), its better because it helps you feel safe, since strangers on the street can't get access to rooms. Also, if you're planning on getting an En-suite be aware that the showers are slightly cramped. En-suite rooms have around 4 rooms, andI think shared bathrooms have 5 rooms? The freezers are a bit small too, so make sure you don't buy too much freezer stuff or else you'll have nowhere else to put them. A bit of friendly advice; if you drive, you might have to buy a parking ticket at a car park outside the accommodation, since the parking spaces available may be taken by other car users. Also, if you're planning on staying here make sure to book quickly because spaces run out quick!

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member946583 On 8th March 20 verified Verified student

So much fun in halls. Meet some great people with regular hall activities being put on. Weekly cleaning and daily security feel safe while able to have my own space. Everyone and everything like clubs and shops are a walk away

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Student Review: 3.7 /5
By buck0143 On 29th August 19 verified Verified student

The halls themselves are generally good and by far the best way to start a first year at uni. The opportunities to make friends are fantastic. The social spaces are good and the common room has things to do such as play pool, get hammered and beat your mates at Fifa on the PS4. The halls are becoming expensive though and this is not good for new students especially given that these halls are nothing special for the price. The Internet is a bit annoying and perhaps they should move away from ASK4 (the provider). I only had one problem whilst staying here and that was damage to my car. I contacted the halls manager and they told me to contact the police, which I did. Nothing was done about this even though they advertise that they have security cameras and a secure car park. I would recommend that if you do have a car, don't stay here. It will be damaged by some jealous idiot! And you have to pay £300 per year for the privilege on top of the already expensive fees to stay there!

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Student Review: 4.4 /5
By chloe199 On 29th May 19

Value for money isn’t great but it’s a nice place to stay for when you’re wanting to stay somewhere quiet close to both university and town with 15 min walk either way

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Student Review: 3.6 /5
By member636575 On 19th March 19

I feel some flatmates need to be kicked out for bad mannerisms

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member1036502 On 13th March 19

I haven't been there yet looks LIT! :) Cant wait to meet the other kids Dave

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Student Review: 4.4 /5
By Deurion On 25th November 18

Pretty good all around besides the faulty pool table. Also more events need scheduling at Peak on the calender. We hardly get any here

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Student Review: 3 /5
By member1034827 On 9th November 18

Overpriced but had a good sense of community.

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Student Review: 3.1 /5
By Kate On 24th January 18

Lovely halls but you paid for what you got

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Student Review: 3.1 /5
By Member627282 On 22nd January 18

We were told that we would be given the flat for a certain price then they purposely held the contract until the new year so they could increase the price. We now pay £128 per week when we were promised £118. When arriving we were told that the cleaning cupboard would be in our flat, something they didn’t inform us about. They emptied it after we attempted to renegotiate the price because of this so they emptied it so we now just have a large cupboard in our flat which is empty, taking up space and redundant. The rooms could be described as coffins but are okay and are nice, bright and clean although the radiators only stay on for 20 minutes, the shower only has two extreme temperatures which after going to the manager about numerous times has still not been rectified. Other issues however have been rectified sharply and in all fairness the halls manager is very nice and laid back and happy for us to change stuff we don’t like. The WiFi speed is atrocious with speeds of 0.5MB/s

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member829772 On 21st January 18

The rooms are cosy, and kitchens spacious. There is plenty of storage and space through out. The decor is modern yet comfortable. It feels like a home from home.

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Student Review: 4.1 /5
By member727153 On 8th August 17 verified Verified student

Think a lot of the bad reviews on here must be from people with a problem. I found my time pretty good here. Yes the wifi was crap but that's not really the halls fault - ASK4 are useless and halls should get rid of them. Staff were great with all the problems I had and sorted then quickly. My advice would be if you have a problem go talk to the hall manager who can help. Staff can only help if you tell them bout things that have gone wrong. Would defo return!

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Student Review: 1.4 /5
By member526762 On 8th June 17

Terrible. Would never go back there again. Mentioned an Internet issue and it was never sorted for the whole time that I was there. We were charged for a cleaning service but we're required to make sure that the kitchen was clean before the cleaner came therfore making the service pointless. There was never any security around and the hall wasn't secure as you could get in without a fob through the car entrance. Noise complaints were not managed efficiently. Would not live there again.

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Student Review: 3.4 /5
By member926754 On 8th June 17

Good halls, great location both for town and for uni. Great social experience, easy to make friends. En suite is great but very small for the cost compared to other halls

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Student Review: 2.4 /5
By member725755 On 18th January 17

Moving to a different place next year and nothing could convince me to stay. Always noisy and the wifi is terrible and after many complaints it still isn't working right and I have to connect using an Ethernet cable and have had to do so since the end of September. The rooms aren't warm enough . The showers go cold. We pay for a cleaner as part of our rent but are required to make sure that the bins are took out and that the kitchen is clean before they come. People are let in to our rooms without our permission also. I wouldn't recommend living here.

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Student Review: 3.9 /5
By member821898 On 16th April 16

Its alright but could be better

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Student Review: 4.3 /5
By member521193 On 23rd March 16

Great halls to live in, really sociable and in a great location

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Student Review: 4.9 /5
By member620750 On 25th January 16

Gorgeous newly renovated site! I've been so happy to visit friends here.

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Student Review: 4.3 /5
By member420012 On 29th November 15

Lovely rooms and a great atmosphere

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Student Review: 3.6 /5
By acp1997 On 28th November 15

Good facilities that are cleaned regularly. Staff are lovely and easy to talk to however the building's windows need addressing as a lot of noise can be heard through them and also the blind does not cover the whole window so light comes in at night.

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member619891 On 28th November 15

Really good, really friendly. Only annoying thing is the smokers

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member1219094 On 18th November 15

Amazing quality, all brand new rooms and the people are nice.

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Student Review: 3.7 /5
By member716678 On 13th October 15

Rooms are a good size, airy and clean, bright walls & nice sized kitchen and social spaces

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Student Review: 3.3 /5
By member816655 On 13th October 15

really enjoying my time at peak court, paying the extra money was worth it as it's the nicest halls in derby! People are friendly, good location the only down side is my room is above the smoking area and they are very loud all day and night and I sometimes find it quite intimidating walking past it!

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Student Review: 3.1 /5
By member516293 On 4th October 15

It's a nice place structural but don't expect to get any sleep on any of the student nights, i don't recommend if you're a third year (like me) ad have lots of work to do and in need of sleep. The walls may as well be made of cling film i can hear every word of the freshers signing drinking songs out of tune and wrong if you're gonna keep me up sing it right. The hall staff and cleaners are great, cant fault the staff just the structure

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Student Review: 3.1 /5
By member1215837 On 26th September 15

I thought that quite time was at 11pm and I have to be up at 7:30 sometimes for lessons. One night when my flatmate had to be up for 7 there was a party Upstairs and in the common room went on until 4am and she ended up missing her lecture because she was so exhausted. It has happened for 2 weeks now and I've let it slide a bit with it being freshers but there's no respect.

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Student Review: 3.7 /5
By member415737 On 25th September 15

So far I couldn't have asked for a better place to live!

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Student Review: 3.9 /5
By member1215676 On 24th September 15

The only problem that i have is the fact that you can only have 2 devices connected to the wifi without having to pay for more

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Student Review: 4 /5
By member1215634 On 23rd September 15

room is located near the chairs/smoking area which can become very loud at night time, and become not enjoyable due to the loud noise. However, overall experience in halls so far is good.

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Student Review: 4.1 /5
By ConnorH On 23rd September 15

Management is really well done here, the halls manager and night staff know what to do exactly, even when there's water leaks in flats at the early hours of the morning setting the fire alarm off. They're very calm and coordinated.

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Student Review: 5 /5
By aideleeh On 23rd September 15

super accommodation, close to city centre and right outside bus stop for unibus to main campus, city centre and train station

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Student Review: 2 /5
By 00nothing34 On 24th August 15 verified Verified student

Generally fine, but nowhere near worth the money they ask, and i got £700 discount. Going by the new price of £5500 (for 2015/16) it is no where NEAR worth it.

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Student Review: 3.4 /5
By member511677 On 28th July 15

Peak Court is pretty quiet compared to Peter Hilton. The rooms are nicer but there is no social atmosphere there really.

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Student Review: 4.7 /5
By member97227 On 24th April 15

Loved living here this year! Lovely management and cleaners and everyone is very social :) Scrapyard LITERALLY 1 metre from my bedroom wall but suprisingly after about a week you dont notice it :)

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Student Review: 3.7 /5
By member46842 On 24th April 15

Halls are great to live in, you get to meet new people, but also the rooms have ensuites so you still get privacy. The grass area means there is somewhere to sit outside when the weather is nice

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Student Review: 3.7 /5
By member126823 On 23rd April 15

its a probably the best accomodation, but there's not a great social life here

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