Accommodation in general

Firstly the uni accomodation, then private accomodation options. Castle Leazes Modeled on Dartmoor prison, these 1969 built blocks are typical student accomodation. They aren't as bad as the above makes it sound, the rooms are ok and it is a big community of 1150 students and quite easy to make friends. There is a washbasin in every room and they are well situated very near to campus. The food is not good, but this is the best catered option. Go for Freeman or Eustace Percy if you don't need to stay in over the summer and save £200! Henderson Hall Nicer than Castle Leazes, but comes with one significent problem. It is way out ...

Leazes Terrace is a large Georgian building consisting of Embleton House, Garnett House, Lake House and North Wing which have many of the characteristics and facilities of a self-catering hall of residence. Leazes Terrace offers convenient and central accommodation situated next to St James' Park, home of Newcastle United Football Club, and only a few minutes walk to all areas of the University as well as the bustling city centre. These houses, which are open all year, offer two distinct types of accommodation. On the one hand, there are undergraduate houses where students have all the benefits of self-catering at a budget price and in a communal environment. On the ...

I stay in a self-catering flat managed by the accomodation office of University of Newcastle. In my opinion, there are both strengths and weaknesses in the service and facility provided by the university accomodation office. I would certainly think that the allocation team of the office does a marvellous job. When allocating accomodation to students, they take very much consideration into the needs and cultural background of each individual student. Also, much flexibility is allowed for students to choose the type of accomodation they want and to choose their own flatmates. Besides, there is a wide variety of accomodation types to cater for students with different ...