The first day I arrived in halls I thought I was in a hotel! I was put in Pennsylvania Court, more commonly known as 'Penny C' amongst the students. The bedrooms were amazing, there was a large cupboard, a huge desk, shelves, chest of draws, mini fridge, en-suite shower-room and toilet, and a double bed, yes a double bed in student accommodation, almost unheard of!!

A cleaner came round the rooms every week to give them a good clean and if you had any other queries the porter in Lopes Halls was always to hand.

It was catered accomodation which meant we got breakfast and dinner included in the price per week. The food wasnt great but the ease of not having to cook in your first year at uni and concentrate on making yourself feel at home, making mates and generally making sure you had lots of fun meant it was worth it. There is a kitchen with a microwave, toaster and sink in each flat for making lunch or when you are peckish.

The atmosphere in Penny C was always amazing, everyone was there to have a good time. Everyone was generally friendly which resulted in becoming part of a lovely community.

In the summer there is a huge lawn that everyone takes advantage of by sunbathing and bringing back the old school games like super slidy slides and 40-40.

It is quite pricey, but if you can push the belt out I would definitely urge anyone to go for Penny C. I know I am going to be biased, but hands down, it is for definite the best halls.

It's luxury accommodation, and because you are a part of a larger halls, named Lopes Halls, where there were other accommodation within the grounds, Lopes Main and Ransom Pickard, you get a great mix of people from lots of different backgrounds.