Halls of Residence at The University of Wales, Aberystwyth

I thought I'd add to this, because the last review was written over two years ago, and there have been a few improvements since then. This review mainly focuses on the Penbryn halls of residence. In my first year here (06/07), I stayed in Penbryn. I'd heard all the stories, seen pictures, and I even remember reading reviews on here. However, at the time I couldn't cook myself a meal, and liked the idea of the halls being so sociable. To start with, Penbryn isn't for you if you're a fussy eater, or in fact, if you're fussy about anything in general. The majority of blocks have 4 floors, and around 20 people to a floor. I shared with 21 other ...  Read the complete review

Wardens and night porters are (with exception) incapable of understanding that you are an adult and will refuse to treat you as one. The quality of the accommodation is horrific, my mattress seems older than I am and the cleanliness is almost none existent. You are disallowed by contract to do almost anything I would consider fun (BBQ, Fairy lights, Amp/Sub) or convenient/cheap (Fridge, Electric Heater). You will (if you have my experience) lose most of your deposit of £100 even if you have no involvement in damage or mess at all. Sound carries as if the doors aren't even there. The colour/decor is ...  Read the complete review

As a second year student still in halls I have decided to review my halls of residence having now had two years living in them and something to compare it to. Well those of you looking to move to aberystwyth may wish to know about the halls, well there are lots and lots once you include all the sea front one and those in Llanbadarn, this review is concerned with Blaenwern hall but almost all will apply to all seafront residences (not alex halls). Cost: Unfortunately the link to the acommodation fees website is currently down, so i will update this when i get more info. The cost is usually around £800 a term for a seafront room which is very ...  Read the complete review

Rosser, the new name for a shoebox. Initially, these halls seem pretty decent as they're new, fairly clean and are en suite. While it's nice to have your own crapper and a large kitchen to congregate in, this is about it as far as positive aspects. Each flat consists of 8 people (generally 4 guys 4 girls) and is COMPLETELY LOCKED OFF from every other flat. There are no communal areas and considering the halls are based on the blueprints for prison cells (no kidding) you can imagine that space is not of the essence here. There literally isn't a chance in hell of meeting people outside your flat short of busting into the other hallways, which is something I ...  Read the complete review

Cwrt Mawr Halls ? Aberystwyth I am in my second year at Aberystwyth, and in my second year living in Cwrt Mawr Halls. I have been told that this is among the cheapest accommodation in the country, and in places you can see why, but overall they are a good place to live. Your room is average size (although they do vary, rooms with bay windows are a bit larger than rooms without by about 2ft sq) they are big enough to fit your stuff with room to spare. You also get a desk with shelves, a wardrobe, overhead storage a sink with mirror and towel rail and of course a bed! Bedding is provided and you can exchange dirty for clean linen every Wednesday, but I ...  Read the complete review