Castle Leazes

5th in Newcastle

Reviews

Anonymous

The location is ideal, about 15 mins from campus. Most students choose this halls as it is the most sociable. However, I think that a lot of the rooms and bathrooms are underdeveloped and in need of a refurbishment.

Anonymous

Leases is great due to how sociable it is. The catered accommodation has questionable facilities in terms of communal areas (no living room and a v small kitchen between about 15). The non-catered living areas are more modern (mostly come with en suite). The food isn’t great but meal times were a really social time so I’d say it was worth it. If you’re fussy/health conscious it may be a different story.

Anonymous

Location was really ideal at only a ten minute walk to uni and means going out is much less attractive to uber. Social experience fantastic all my friends and wider group of friends from there. The food is exceptionally poor with there being little variation and choice, especially in the morning.

Anonymous

Perfect location, only a 10min walk to the uni and 15 into town. Has good facilities and offers catered and self-catered options, also has a tv room, games hall and computer cluster in the main building. The rooms are decent size for what I imagined when choosing the cheapest accomodation with plenty of storage and space enough, this is from a self-catered, washbasin room. The actual facilities in our flat are awful though with only 2 small half size fridges between 10 of us, and the same with freezers. The bathrooms have been done up and there seems to be no issues sharing a shower. Love the company here though, definately the friendliest halls to live in.

Anonymous

Really sociable halls! The option to have catered meals was great for first year as means you don't have to worry about cooking and going to meals gives you even more chance to be sociable - plus the food is good and there's always lots of choice. The facilities are good - there's a laundry room, computer room, bar and the wifi reaches all the rooms. The halls are also great location - Not too far from uni or town. The ensuite rooms are great and even with catered meals theres a nice kitchen and social area in the flat - lots of places to hang out and meet new people!

Anonymous

There isn't really that much to complain about regarding my accommodation. It's in a prime location, only a 10-or-so minute walk from the main campus, and 15 into town; there is a handy corner shop only about five minutes away for those last minute beer buys or an emergency loaf of bread; it is reasonably easy to get to, and all of the taxi drivers I've had so far can find it with ease - perfect for when you've downed one too many drinks and need to get back quick! I'm in a catered style accommodation, and the food on offer is more than reasonable. There is plenty of choice for breakfasts and evening meals, including more than one vegetarian option, a salad bar and plenty for desert. The style of meals are typically very varied so more often than not you can find something to quench your cravings, saving you tons on ordering in. I'm also in a shared bathroom type situation, which has been one of the very few downfalls of this accommodation. The showers are decent, I can't lie, but the toilets resemble those of an old petrol station restroom, with only one sink in the corner to cater to three loos. Also, the toilet paper has not been refilled since I arrived (it's currently November) which left my flatmates and I having to buy some for ourselves. But there has not yet been a technical problem with them. My room is very nicely sized, giving me a lot of floor and work space so I don't feel cramped or trapped which is most definitely a perk. And the accommodation on a whole offers a wide range of facilities, including a T.V room, snooker rooms, a launderettes and its very own bar, not to mention several social and event spaces, some of which have grand pianos in them. Overall, Castle Leazes accommodation is really good for new students as it's huge size gives you a sense of community amongst its residents. I feel safe and kind of at home here, so I do recommend it to anyone interested (just maybe try and opt for an ensuite).

Anonymous

Location was perfect, most of my lectures were within a 25 minute walk. The biggest let down was the food which was awful and they were very strict on portion control. Social areas were lacking, the only real social area was the bar.

Anonymous

I was in aln house which we decided was the worst block facilities wise, the kitchen is so small and hot and you have to share it with 12 other people. The dining room is like a soft play area but ok for what you pay. I loved my room, I had a wash basin room and loved it. My block was very social and we all got on really well. Castle leazes is known as the social halls and it is! So glad I chose to live there in my first year.

Anonymous

The location of Castle Leazes was great as I didn’t know my way around Newcastle well and living in these halls was a close and safe walk to the university. The halls location in regards with the city centre is within a short walking distance of 15 minutes and made it really convenient to buy food and socialise. Castle Leazes is renound for being a social hub and living in a flat of 10 meant that there was plenty of people to meet and make friends with. The hall was also catered, which although sounds like it could of been bad school dinners, was actually suprisingly nice food and fresh. Catered meals also meant there was a much larger social experience than self catered, providing an opportunity to branch away from your flat and meet loads of new people. There was also a small shop to buy junk food and healthy options, great for when I was hungover! My room was an ensuite room which was really good in terms of having your own privacy within mixed gender flats. However, the room was narrow in width and there was little room to entertain friends. Fortunately, these ensuite flats had large kitchens and a lounge with seating and a tv. This meant socially these flats were great and held many pre parties.

Anonymous

I loved living in Castle Leazes. I lived in Castle Court and although it was a bit more expensive, it was so worth it with such better living conditions.

Anonymous

Good location as close to town centre and to university campus, good facilities and amazing social experience, but the kitchen is tiny to be shared between 17 people and there is no living room/communal area.

Anonymous

Prime location, great facilities and a good room. Food is decent and it is socially great. Would recommend to anyone coming to Newcastle

Anonymous

Gives the best opportunity to make friends and socialise. Sharing a floor with up to 18 people means that you have a better chance of meeting more people. The facilities are basic and the buildings are slightly outdated but the good social atmosphere makes up for this. The food is basic, similar to school dinners. The security are fairly rude and rarely helpful but just try not to get on the wrong side of them! Hefty charges for lost keys and other behavioural charges. All in all, still the best choice for student accommodation at Newcastle university. You would regret not choosing leazes!

Anonymous

Gives the best opportunity to make friends and socialise. Sharing a floor with up to 18 people means that you have a better chance of meeting more people. The facilities are basic and the buildings are slightly outdated but the good social atmosphere makes up for this. The food is basic, similar to school dinners. The security are fairly rude and rarely helpful but just try not to get on the wrong side of them! Hefty charges for lost keys and other behavioural charges. All in all, still the best choice for student accommodation at Newcastle university. You would regret not choosing leazes!

Anonymous

good location, near the uni and town, food included, good social scene as lots of people there with a games room and bar. some rooms really nice, others need a bit of an update.

Anonymous

Good location. Close to city centre. Close to main campus and university hospital. If catered, no living room provided. Fairly small rooms.

Anonymous

Good Location. Close to town centre. Studying medicine based course, and the hospital is across the road, so easy journey. Clean accommodation. Rooms are fairly small, and if you are catered, you do not have a living room.