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During my first year of university, I had an amazing time living in this residence. The place is ideal; it's only a short stroll from school, which makes attending lectures quite convenient. The rooms are spacious, contemporary, and furnished with all the necessities, such as a cosy bed, lots of storage, and an excellent area for studying. The common spaces, like as the kitchen and lounge, were excellent places to hang out with roommates because they were consistently kept clean and well-maintained. Some of the on-site amenities, including the study areas and laundry facility, were really helpful, and the common area was a terrific place to meet new people and socialise. When there were general questions or maintenance concerns, the staff was always accommodating and friendly. The lodging also seemed quite secure, with key card access and round-the-clock security. Overall, first year in this accommodation was very pleasant hence I will be staying there again for second year.

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By member4114313
On 2nd September 24
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Most helpful review

During my first year of university, I had an amazing time living in this residence. The place is ideal; it's only a short stroll from school, which makes attending lectures quite convenient. The rooms are spacious, contemporary, and furnished with all the necessities, such as a cosy bed, lots of storage, and an excellent area for studying. The common spaces, like as the kitchen and lounge, were excellent places to hang out with roommates because they were consistently kept clean and well-maintained. Some of the on-site amenities, including the study areas and laundry facility, were really helpful, and the common area was a terrific place to meet new people and socialise. When there were general questions or maintenance concerns, the staff was always accommodating and friendly. The lodging also seemed quite secure, with key card access and round-the-clock security. Overall, first year in this accommodation was very pleasant hence I will be staying there again for second year.

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By member4114313
On 2nd September 24
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Student Review: 5 /5
By member4114313 On 2nd September 24 verified Verified student

During my first year of university, I had an amazing time living in this residence. The place is ideal; it's only a short stroll from school, which makes attending lectures quite convenient. The rooms are spacious, contemporary, and furnished with all the necessities, such as a cosy bed, lots of storage, and an excellent area for studying. The common spaces, like as the kitchen and lounge, were excellent places to hang out with roommates because they were consistently kept clean and well-maintained. Some of the on-site amenities, including the study areas and laundry facility, were really helpful, and the common area was a terrific place to meet new people and socialise. When there were general questions or maintenance concerns, the staff was always accommodating and friendly. The lodging also seemed quite secure, with key card access and round-the-clock security. Overall, first year in this accommodation was very pleasant hence I will be staying there again for second year.

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Reply from Bailrigg Student Living On 3rd September 24
Student Review: 4 /5
By member4113907 On 23rd August 24 verified Verified student

Great location, which is close to both university and city centre by either walking or bus.

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Reply from Bailrigg Student Living On 24th August 24
Student Review: 4.3 /5
By member4113269 On 9th August 24 verified Verified student

This is a great location for students at Lancaster university as this accommodation is a 15 minute walk to the main campus and great for medical students as the HIone building is right opposite! The building is safe and the reception security are very reliant for receiving parcels and for security reasons. The rooms have all that a student would need and the kitchen is nice and modern with great views of the lancaster countryside if you face west. The staff are good and managing the building and reply promptly to emails. The newly refurbished social spaces on the ground floor such as the living room and the movie theatre are well designed and good for having other friends over! Overall I’ve had a good student experience living in bailrigg and this will be my third year living here as it is so convenient.

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Reply from Bailrigg Student Living On 12th August 24
Student Review: 5 /5
By member8113235 On 9th August 24 verified Verified student

I had the pleasure of living at Bailrigg Student Living for two years, and I can confidently say it was an excellent experience. The rooms are of really high quality and incredibly spacious, offering a comfortable and inviting space to relax and study. The staff are fantastic—always friendly, approachable, and quick to assist with anything you need. Whether it was a maintenance issue or just a general inquiry, they were always on hand to help and got things sorted without any hassle. The common rooms are another highlight, consistently kept tidy and well-maintained. On the rare occasion when there was an issue, it was resolved quickly and efficiently. Overall, staying at Bailrigg Student Living has been an absolute pleasure. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for high-quality accommodation excellent service.

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Reply from Bailrigg Student Living On 12th August 24
Student Review: 4.4 /5
By member12113172 On 7th August 24 verified Verified student

A great location for uni accommodation, everything is only a few minutes away and the management team are very flexible and helpful. Looking forward to stay again for my 2nd year in a row!

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Reply from Bailrigg Student Living On 8th August 24
Student Review: 4.6 /5
By member6105641 On 6th August 24 verified Verified student

Have really enjoyed staying here for a year so far and I am looking forward to spending the rest of my degree years here. Location is perfect and the modern look is very appealing! 👍

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Reply from Bailrigg Student Living On 7th August 24
Student Review: 5 /5
By member12113037 On 2nd August 24 verified Verified student

I cannot fault this accommodation !!! it is conveniently located, well managed and very safe. I feel very comfortable living here as I know the security staff are always happy to help at any time of the day and any problems within the flat are always efficiently managed by the site managers. The cinema room and game room are perfect social spaces that can be booked out for special occasions and the study room is a great space to focus when a change of scenery is required. The bedrooms are spacious and the kitchen/ living area is well designed and there is enough space for every flat member.

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Reply from Bailrigg Student Living On 3rd August 24
Student Review: 4.6 /5
By member6112964 On 31st July 24 verified Verified student

I am about to live here for my 3rd year and have enjoyed my time here so far. All the staff are lovely and always willing to to help. The shared spaces are always a good space for breaks from work with good facilities to enjoy time off with friends.

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Reply from Bailrigg Student Living On 31st July 24
Student Review: 4.7 /5
By member10112851 On 26th July 24 verified Verified student

An excellent location and a great accomodation building. Bailrigg Student Living is a safe and organized place to live just on the doorstep of Lancaster Uni. The managing team is very helpful and try their best to make everything comfortable for you.

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Reply from Bailrigg Student Living On 27th July 24
Student Review: 4.9 /5
By member8106116 On 5th April 24 verified Verified student

I’ve lived her for two years now and I can’t say I’ve been disappointed. Everyone in the team have been understanding at times and enjoyable people to talk to. (Especially when I lose my key) - thanks George and Amy. Also a big thank you to the security team here, Mike and Irfan. They have been helpful plenty of times and always willing to have a conversation - even with all the patrolling they do they make time to get to know you and feel welcomed right away. I’ve shared plenty of laughs with them over time. Fun fact did you know Mike owns a bus stop 😂. Anyways enough of my rant! Just wanted to say thank you for being my university home these past two years it’s been fun and enjoyable seeing the site getting better and better each day.

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Reply from Bailrigg Student Living On 5th April 24
Student Review: 3.9 /5
By member12105829 On 29th March 24 verified Verified student

I've been living at Student Bailrigg Living for about two academic terms. It takes about 20 minutes of walking to get to campus and has access to a bus stop nearby. The rooms are quite nice and spacious and you also get access to a study room, recreational room and small gym (which is often too busy,) The staff members are very nice and will sort out any issues as quickly as possible. However, I am convinced there are no cleaners as the hallways and lifts remain dirty. Furthermore, there have been continual issues with showers being cold, earlier in the year, they were cold for at least a week straight and still occasionally are cold. The radiators are weird, they are either the hottest thing on the planet or completely bone cold, which makes controlling the temperature of your room quite difficult. Furthermore, if you're a light sleeper you might struggle to put up with the constant noises of cars going by on the road or the train. Plus the photos on the website are not real images.

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Reply from Bailrigg Student Living On 3rd April 24
Student Review: 4.7 /5
By member8105668 On 27th March 24 verified Verified student

Mike and Gurfan, exceptional security guards, are always friendly and helpful. George and Amy contribute significantly, ensuring a fantastic accommodation experience.

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Reply from Bailrigg Student Living On 27th March 24
Student Review: 4.1 /5
By member6105641 On 27th March 24 verified Verified student

For me, it was the best option for accommodation in Lancaster for my degree course and for my other needs.

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Reply from Bailrigg Student Living On 27th March 24
Student Review: 4 /5
By member8104681 On 19th March 24 verified Verified student

Location is great since I’m not going to the city too often (1x a week) and mostly go to uni. Amenities are provided well enough, the laundry is also good (all machines working perfectly fine & it’s almost empty all the time so I don’t have to wait or race other people)

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Reply from Bailrigg Student Living On 20th March 24
Student Review: 1.3 /5
By member1378507 On 15th February 23 verified Verified student

Apart from the management letting out the premise while it was still in construction, no repairs are carried out and the amenities are nothing as shown in the pictures on the website. Further, we were left with no heating during the winter months. To make matters worse, there are frequent water leaks and some of the tenants were left with no water in the bathrooms. I have had hot water in the shower just a few times. I mostly bathe at the university because of this. The gym floor is full of mud because the construction is still ongoing. None of the amenities are maintained.

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Reply from Bailrigg Student Living On 17th February 23
Student Review: 1.1 /5
By member1166424 On 15th February 22 verified Verified student

I signed up last year to contract and was told it would be ready by September 2021. It is still not ready in 2022 and gave us less than a month notice to find alternative accommodation I have left me having to pay out extra rent. I have put in a complaint but the manger just keeps fobbing me off and not sorting it. I would not recommended this company and would be very careful signing any contracts with them.

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Reply from Bailrigg Student Living On 16th February 22
Student Review: 1 /5
By member962807 On 12th October 21 verified Verified student

The building… is a building site. It was supposed to be ready 6th September, it’s currently mid October and the residents are living in a hotel. They have no set date for when they’re moving in and there is no building manager anymore. They have been left alone.

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Reply from Bailrigg Student Living On 18th October 21

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