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Goldney Hall (Accommodation in general)

CarolineR

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Accommodation in general
Date: 29/06/00 (468 review reads)
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Advantages: Cook your own food (or get a takeaway)

Disadvantages: Difficult to get a place

This is a self-catering hall of residence in Clifton about 15 minutes walk from most departments. Set in the grounds of a Bristol merchant's house, it is probably the most pituresque of the halls and definitely the most popular and over-subscribed. There are several acres of landscaped gardens, featuring a number of 'follies' such as the 'canal', the grotto and the rotunda.

Students live in flats of between 6-8 people, all mixed sex. All bedrooms have a washbasin, are larger than many other halls and the bathroom facilities are fairly generous. Every room is also equipped with a phone (although they are not terribly reliable). The kitchens are large, but basic - bring your microwave if you have one!

Goldney is a very sociable hall and there are numerous activities happening most weeks organised by an enthusiastic and hardworking JCR. The great atmosphere is probably down to a higher than average proportion of 2nd and 3rd year students, which gives a more adult feel to the place and means there is plenty of friendly support from students who know what they are doing!

I loved living in Goldney. It is beautiful, friendly and more like a home from home than any other hall of residence I ahve visited. The warden and members of staff are extremely supportive and the pastoral care system excellent. Watch out for Zed (former infamous resident who still pops up occasionally) if you visit or decide this is where you want to live in Bristol.

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DancingMatt

- 09/06/01

Guess things have changed then - I was there for 1994/95/96 and really enjoyed it. I gather the whole uni has changed a bit, I expect it's tuition fees changing the people who end up going to somewhere as expensive as Bristol.
vb0494

- 08/12/00

Although i agree with Caroline's views about the beautiful grounds, gardens, facilities etc there is something else to bear in mind when choosing a hall of residence. The problem with Goldney hall is the people.
You will be incredibly lucky if someone says hello or acknowledges you in passing. No-one will hold the door for you, they prefer to let it slam in your face nine times out of ten.
As with the majority of people at Bristol university they are very snobby, if you went to public school you will fit in, but be prepared for a shock if you went to a comprehensive.
You will find no-one socialising unless copious amounts of alcohol are involved. In my experience you will meet a more genuine, likeable group of people from Hiatt Baker or University Hall.


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