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The room is super comfy with built in laundry services which not many student accommodation offers, great location and serenity is guaranteed, not far from universities and city centre. Management is helpful and friendly, requested a new mattress and got it with doubled up cushioned, super satisfied with it.

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The room is super comfy with built in laundry services which not many student accommodation offers, great location and serenity is guaranteed, not far from universities and city centre. Management is helpful and friendly, requested a new mattress and got it with doubled up cushioned, super satisfied with it.

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Is ensuite rooms available from April 11th 2022
By member1167455 On 21st March 22
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can we have guests
By member961742 On 16th August 21
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How many people are on your floor ?
By member861666 On 12th August 21
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hello, i am an international student who is coming to live Barker House in the coming September. Owing to the Covid-19 issue, is it possible for me to conduct self-isolation in this accommodation, even before my live in date ?
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Hi, is there on a dryer on site? Are utilities included in rent? It is not clear if the en suite room includes a shower or bath, can you clarify that for me?
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Student Review: 4.3 /5
By member4102689 On 1st March 24 verified Verified student

Great location and great place to live

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Reply from Barker House On 4th March 24

Student Review: 5 /5
By member4102150 On 26th February 24 verified Verified student

Yes its very good, accommodation very good

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Reply from Barker House On 27th February 24

Student Review: 4.7 /5
By member4102146 On 26th February 24 verified Verified student

Great value for money and a washing machine in kitchen!

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Reply from Barker House On 27th February 24

Student Review: 5 /5
By member799273 On 5th February 24 verified Verified student

The room is super comfy with built in laundry services which not many student accommodation offers, great location and serenity is guaranteed, not far from universities and city centre. Management is helpful and friendly, requested a new mattress and got it with doubled up cushioned, super satisfied with it.

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Reply from Barker House On 9th February 24

Student Review: 4.9 /5
By member1198756 On 1st February 24 verified Verified student

The management staffs are very friendly and helpful. Responses to any issues in the accomodation are very quick. I highly recommend Barker house accomodation for students.

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Reply from Barker House On 9th February 24

Student Review: 4.7 /5
By member1398226 On 26th January 24 verified Verified student

Really great staff, they’re super nice, always want to help and they give away freebies and put on events all the time. The accommodation itself is also great, there’s a ping pong table, tv, mini kitchen and study spaces downstairs and there’s a big mirror in the bedroom and a washer/drier in the kitchen (no stupid circuit app machines!!!). Love that there’s a tesco and subway like 2 mins away and so far I’ve not been robbed so I’d say it’s a pretty safe location. I prefer this one to my previous accommodation (Portland green) because it’s both nicer and cheaper.

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Reply from Barker House On 9th February 24

Student Review: 4.6 /5
By member897785 On 23rd January 24 verified Verified student

The room is well-maintained and has an ensuite bathroom. The commonplace with the kitchen is spacious. The Wifi works very well. The management conducts nice social events and gives freebies to students from time to time. It is in a safe locality with amenities like Tesco, Sainsbury, and a nearby pharmacy.

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Reply from Barker House On 23rd January 24

Student Review: 5 /5
By member997478 On 17th January 24 verified Verified student

Lovely staff very accommodating. They go out your way to fix any problems quickly. They organise activities for students based on what students request movie nights ect!

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Reply from Barker House On 23rd January 24

Student Review: 4 /5
By member1397405 On 16th January 24 verified Verified student

Great place for its budget. The walls are thin though so noise does carry quite a bit and there can be some maintenance issues here and there. But the staff are very helpful, maintenance team is always available and the reception staff are very kind and welcoming. It’s a 15 min away from the Newcastle Medical School so not too far. The neighbour is very safe and quitez

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Reply from Barker House On 23rd January 24

Student Review: 4.4 /5
By member1197389 On 16th January 24 verified Verified student

Good accommodation, good value for money and location

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Student Review: 4 /5
By member1397340 On 16th January 24 verified Verified student

Overall great accomodation, especially the fact that there's a free washing and drying machine in every kitchen. The only issue is the limited reception opening hours and the fact that even during those hours staff is often unavailable or the reception is closed.

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Reply from Barker House On 23rd January 24

Student Review: 4.3 /5
By member497324 On 16th January 24 verified Verified student

Been in this accommodation throughout my whole undergraduate period ! I could say it’s one of the best student accommodation for Northumbria and Newcastle university students. Budget friendly and is not noisy living here as it is not in front of a main road. Management is helpful and friendly. Most importantly it has a free washer and drier for every flat. Important note: Walls between every rooms is quite thin

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Reply from Barker House On 23rd January 24

Student Review: 4.6 /5
By member496209 On 8th December 23 verified Verified student

The apartment is not far from the school, about ten minutes' walk, the price is very reasonable, the room facilities are complete, the service attitude of the staff is also very good, but it is not convenient to pick up the express, sometimes the express is displayed but can not receive the pick-up code late.

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Reply from Barker House On 23rd January 24

Student Review: 3.9 /5
By member496064 On 6th December 23 verified Verified student

Pretty good value for as far as accommodations go in the Newcastle area. Great location, it's close to both universities (around a 10-15 min walk), close to town centre, 5 mins away from smaller shops (Tesco/Sainsburys), and 20 mins away from the closest supermarket (Morrisons). Utilities are reliable enough for what you pay for, but the WiFi is quite slow compared to other locations I've stayed at in prior years. The staff are incredibly helpful and friendly, and the environment feels safe and secure.

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Reply from Barker House On 8th December 23

Student Review: 5 /5
By member1395804 On 29th November 23 verified Verified student

I am happy with Barker house. I would recommend the same for international students. The facilities are really great.

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Reply from Barker House On 30th November 23

Student Review: 4.9 /5
By member693720 On 25th October 23 verified Verified student

I really enjoy staying at Barker House, the staff is always very friendly and helpful, and the value for money is, in my opinion, unmatched in Newcastle

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Reply from Barker House On 26th October 23

Student Review: 5 /5
By member792577 On 13th October 23 verified Verified student

The apartment was very clean and comfortable with friendly staff.

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Reply from Barker House On 30th November 23

Student Review: 4.4 /5
By member692351 On 11th October 23 verified Verified student

Great location with friendly helpful staff. Good facilities available with regular events hosted.

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Reply from Barker House On 30th November 23

Student Review: 3.7 /5
By member1191906 On 5th October 23 verified Verified student

Good comfortable place to be in and relax after hectic days

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Reply from Barker House On 30th November 23

Student Review: 4 /5
By member1391571 On 26th September 23 verified Verified student

Amazing location of the accommodation with only few minutes of walking to Newcastle University!

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Reply from Barker House On 26th October 23

Student Review: 3.9 /5
By member1081279 On 15th March 23 verified Verified student

I have a good experience at Barker house and look forward to moving into a different flat next year. Whenever I needed help with anything it was seen to asap, any time they required access to flats I was given at least 24 hour notice, and the security and appliances included are worth the money, ie the security and each kitchen having a washer/dryer. Also the staff are very welcoming and helpful, and greet me every time they see me. Great student accommodation to choose, I highly recommend considering it as a choice, I viewed many and this is the one that stood out the most.

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Reply from Barker House On 22nd March 23

Student Review: 5 /5
By member1269997 On 15th July 22 verified Verified student

I really like this place! It’s good value. Low cost with good devices and nice location (15 minutes walk to Newcastle campus). The ensuite rooms here are bigger than those in city center but cheaper! Staffs here are nice and friendly.

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member1167462 On 21st March 22 verified Verified student

The management staff are so lovely, they have created such a welcoming and friendly environment and are always quick to help with any problems or queries we have :)

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Student Review: 4.9 /5
By member1367353 On 17th March 22 verified Verified student

Barker House is great. I enjoyed my time here.

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Student Review: 4.3 /5
By member567270 On 15th March 22 verified Verified student

Great location with nice management. I call it as comfortable as a hotel

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member666747 On 28th February 22 verified Verified student

Amazing place in a great location. Plenty of shops near by and a lovely common room.

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Student Review: 4.7 /5
By member1164269 On 25th November 21 verified Verified student

The management are excellent, very friendly and active responding to queries.

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Student Review: 4.9 /5
By member964127 On 23rd November 21 verified Verified student

Excellent accommodation in an amazing location - so close to the centre but also close to jesmond for nice walks. Manager is lovely - puts on social events to get to know each other. Rooms and en-suites are spacious.

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Student Review: 4.7 /5
By member1264126 On 23rd November 21 verified Verified student

Excellent, I have had no issues at all. Any initial concerns were quickly dealt with and accommodated by the property manager.

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Student Review: 4.7 /5
By member1154772 On 1st March 21 verified Verified student

Barker House is an ideal accommodation for students new to Newcastle due to its friendly atmosphere and close location to both Universities. The staff are cheerful and help with any queries you may have. I have felt safe here throughout the covid-19 pandemic. Even though social events could not happen in person, there have been plenty of opportunities to take part in virtual quizzes. The flats have spacious kitchen/communal area with enough storage space. Nearby is a Tesco Express and Morrisons is a 15 minute walk away. Also near the accommodation are parks and the quayside.

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Reply from Barker House On 9th March 21

Student Review: 4.7 /5
By member654763 On 1st March 21 verified Verified student

Barker House is a great option for accommodation. It is a 10-minute walk to Newcastle University and it is really close to the Quayside which is great when you want a break from studying! The communal flat area is spacious and there is plenty of cupboard space. The staff are always really friendly and helpful. Due to covid we booked the common room out as a flat and the manager put refreshments out for us to enjoy! Barker House is a great place to stay whilst studying for both undergraduates and postgraduates.

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Reply from Barker House On 12th March 21

Student Review: 5 /5
By member1354673 On 25th February 21 verified Verified student

Excellent management and value for money

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Reply from Barker House On 26th February 21

Student Review: 5 /5
By member1154588 On 24th February 21 verified Verified student

Great place for students to stay, there are always activities for everyone to get to know each other. The facility is clean and the common room is so homely and comfortable to spend time in. The accommodation is very close to Northumbria city campus and also 1 min walk away from the number 1 bus to coachlane campus. I’ve been here for 2 years and had a good experience especially with the lovely staff that are always there to help. The kitchen has everything ready including the washing machine which is hard to find in other accommodation with this price.

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Reply from Barker House On 26th February 21

Student Review: 5 /5
By member1054068 On 10th February 21 verified Verified student

Its my second year staying here and I have never looked back. It is ridiculously near to Northumbria Uni (3 mins walk). There is a tesco and subway that is just a stones throw away. What else could a student want? An ever friendly accommodation manager as well. The kitchen is amazing and every flat gets their own washer and dryer, so thats a chore less. Perfect place to stay in my opinion. Rent is reasonable too. Youre losing out if youre not staying here.

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Reply from Barker House On 24th February 21

Student Review: 5 /5
By Nevatha On 4th February 21 verified Verified student

It’s a great place to stay , city centre is jus few miles away , can talk a walk and the university is quiet near which is really comfortable and got all the facilities in this stay , don’t have to go for laundry outside and good range of price and it’s really worth it

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Reply from Barker House On 15th March 21

Student Review: 5 /5
By Hemanshi On 21st January 21 verified Verified student

I moved from another accomodation here last September and it has been an extremely homely feeling. The rooms are spacious and so is the kitchen.. Everyone who manages the place is extremely friendly and always helping you with whatever you need. Being an international student you want to go back to a place that feels like home and is cosy, and this place ticked off every requirement in my list!

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Reply from Barker House On 15th March 21

Student Review: 4.7 /5
By member748604 On 22nd May 20 verified Verified student

Wonderful place. Worthy for the price you pay nearby to all necessities and universities. Good location. Very helpful management line. Would definitely continue my stay here in future. Highly recommend as I’ve surveyed many places in Newcastle and visited other accommodation I personally feel this is one of the best.

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Reply from Barker House On 5th October 21

Student Review: 5 /5
By member1348603 On 22nd May 20 verified Verified student

Perfect place to live if you are studying in Northumbria University. Excellent location and amazing en suite rooms. To top it all off, the accommodation manager, Scott is a gem of a person. Wonderful for students

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Student Review: 4.9 /5
By member1248011 On 13th May 20 verified Verified student

This accommodation is an excellent value for money and conveniently placed. The big bonus to this building is the relationships you make, and there are so many events on to help you find new friendships feel welcome and interact with others to make your stay as comfortable as possible including FIFA nights, films nights and quiz nights. I would also like to shout out Scott, the manager of the building who made my stay even better and is a great guy, it's rare to find someone who interacts so well with students, his door is always open for a chat, and he makes sure everyone is doing okay daily, I would also like to shout out the maintenance guy and the cleaner, who both have great personalities that add even more character to this accomdation.. excellent management and excellent accommodation overall.

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