Halls Of Residence At The University Of Bristol

Before you even go to university you don't really realise what a big choice you're making before you even get there. Luckily at Bristol University the halls are all of a high standard when I viewed them before I made my decision. After viewing as many halls as I could I chose Manor Hall because it was a cosy place where I was likely to get a place, it was also about 5-10 minutes away from everything, from Clifton village with some pleasant pubs to Clifton Triangle which has bars, shops and night clubs. So I was really in a win/win situation. My only problem with Manor Hall is the single sex corridor idea, yes I truly think it's a bit old, as much a single sex male ...  Read the complete review

I applied to Manor Hall upon the recommendation from a friend, and was not disappointed in the year I spent there. The halls are not as grand as some of the costlier halls at Bristol University, but for what you pay you do get a room that is significantly larger than those at many other halls of residence at newer universities. All kitchens and bathrooms within the hall are shared between around 10 people, which is perfectly adequate considering their size, and the kitchens and bathrooms are all cleaned daily, and the entire hall is always very clean and well kept. There is a bar that is cheaper than many pubs and clubs in the city, a TV room, ...  Read the complete review

Manor hall is by far the best hall of residence at the university of bristol (not that I'm biased!) Three of the halls are in clifton village, which is in close proximity to the university, and then there are a further five in stoke bishop which is a 45 minute walk away over the downs which can be dangerous at night time, and during the winter, people obviously finish lectures after dark. Being in Clifton is a must in my opnion, and the best hall one could argue is Goldney, because of its fantastic grounds. Sadly though it is heavily oversubscribed which means you cannot be guaranteed a place and so you are far more likely to get into Manor hall, which has ...  Read the complete review

I lived in Goldney Hall between 1994-96. They have a policy of allowing returning students to apply to stay on another year, some even stayed all 3 years of their course! The rooms are arranged into flats of 6 - 8 students, including the returners. These tend to be in blocks of 3 or 4, arranged around a quad so if you need to visit someone in another block to yours you have to go outside from your block and cross the quad. This is much better than everyone just wandering around corridors inside all the time. Much more sociable too. With the returners in all the flats it helps freshers get stuck into the uni early. You can ask where the best pubs are etc! The ...  Read the complete review

When I looked at Halls of Residence I pictured a dull block of 60s buildings... later I was to know this is Hiatt Baker. Beware incomming students, Bristol's accomodation varies. Hiatt Baker and Badock must be avoided at all costs, they are tight, crampt and boring. The place to be is Churchill a spacious and friendly hall without the formal felling of Oxford, no sorry I mean Wills. Churchill houses only 300 odd students and our dinning hall is open and roomy. Enough space for all plus a few guests. The staff our welcoming and cook some delicious food (well often at least). The rooms are large, but to all you fussy, vain freshers out there, I am without a ...  Read the complete review