Lafrowda

Reviews

Anonymous

Decent and modern halls in ideal location. Some of the catered halls are more sociable and you can become restricted to your flat being your friends when in Lafrowda.

Anonymous

By far the best location of any self catered accommodation, backs on to the business school and only 5 minutes from the forum. Room is well equipped and looks new and clean (new lafrowda, not old). Socially one of the best accommodations but that's all down to how lucky you are with your flat as it's not easy to move around the block as doors to each flat lock. Overall, one of the best accommodations in Exeter.

Anonymous

I think the location of lafrowda is perfect in relation to the town and the university. The facilities in the kitchen are great with everything included; except a toaster. Some times the proximity to the lemon grove is an issue as It can be noisy and keep you awake/prevent effective studying, particularly on one occasion when the noise continued until 4am.

Anonymous

I'm in en-suite which i was definitely requiring and was glad to get it. I love the location as it's so close to a shop and a diner and basically all of campus! The accommodation location couldn't be better. My flat are great people, if not a little untidy but I love living with new people and a range of People too. I find that the noise level is decent and the closest hall to the end city centre so the walk isn't too bad even when wet.

Anonymous

Very sociable halls & nice big kitchens. However, despite the two sofas in the kitchen, there still isn't really anywhere that feels like a chill out, living room space.

Anonymous

Lafrowda is almost faultless. The prime location as it's on campus, if there is a problem with maintenance then it is sorted almost instantly and the people who pick it are amazing. Only flaw of it is it's currently undergoing construction, if you are in one of the effected buildings say good bye to lay-ins, peace and quiet and being able to get any work done in your room from 9-5. Also the shower room, or wet room is pretty disappointing as the water oresspre is weak.

Anonymous

The location is great, it takes me 3 minutes to walk to my lectures in the morning and right next to the shop and bar. Very sociable and many blocks

Anonymous

The rooms are a reasonable size, and has plenty of storage especially under the bed. The location is on Streatham campus so it is quick to get to lectures and the main Forum, as well as not being too far from the city.

Anonymous

Mixture of different levels - one flat is mature students and they put out a lot of noise complaints

Anonymous

Lafrowda is definately the social hub of Exeter. We have the most fun and that’s widely accepted. The lack of great common room doesn’t seem to stop people as every floor has their own place to get together. It’s close enough to all my lectures and, as far as I know, no one complains about the location. The rooms are average size-wise compared to other dorms both here and at other unis (Bristol, Nottingham etc) I’ve seen. You can get an ensuite if you have money to burn but in all honest you only share with one other person which is less than in most homes.

Anonymous

I was on the 5th floor and the view across the city was amazing which was an instant perk. The location was very convient for campus with just a two minute walk to most places. I was very lucky in my flat meaning I had a great social experience as we were all friends so had great times both during the day and at night. The rooms provided were exactly what you needed; the amount of storage was amazing with lots of shelf space for academic things and then space under the bed for things not needed during term time. The pin boards in the room allowed you to hang lots of memories which was amazing. The large desk was exactly what you needed for all your work and anything else needed. The bathroom was small but for an individual didn’t need anything else

Anonymous

Weekly cleaner was much appreciated, rooms were just the same as most other unis, good heating, really could have done with a water catchment on the floor in the bathroom as the water from the shower flooded the floor

Anonymous

Poor communal areas and soundproofing. Good modern facilities including bathrooms and kitchen. Helpful to have cleaning lady twice a week.

Anonymous

The blocks are spacious and well laid out to be social. Expect to move between floors to socialise especially in the first few weeks to meet others with similar interests

Anonymous

The location is great, in close proximity to campus and not too far to town! The halls themselve are lovely, however slightly on the small side - but that's to be expected of uni halls. The communal area is what lets the halls down most. Could do with an extra sofa and perhaps a television! All round though I would reccomend Lafrowda, clean, comfy and a great place to make friends!

Anonymous

The location of lafrowda is perfect for first year student with it being in the heart of campus. Only a 5 minute walk to the forum, and right next to the lemon grove diner and student club. It is a very social location with it also being only a 10/15 minute walk from town and the clubs. The bedrooms are like a standard university room, very modern and clean, with a large kitchen/living area to socialise in.

Anonymous

Great social life, excellent location with a great group of friends! I was in old lafrowda so the facilities were quite outdated but great to have the option of being non en-suite.

Anonymous

Was nice to live there, I lived in old lafrowda which looks a bit like a prison building but overall it has a charm and everything works as it should. Kitchen is big and you have everything you need, location of the halls are the best of all halls, only 5 mins away from central campus and 10 mins away from town. Definitely the best on campus residence in Exeter.

Anonymous

Was nice to live there, I lived in old lafrowda which looks a bit like a prison building but overall it has a charm and everything works as it should. Kitchen is big and you have everything you need, location of the halls are the best of all halls, only 5 mins away from central campus and 10 mins away from town. Definitely the best on campus residence in Exeter.

Anonymous

Very sociable accommodation with a good kitchen. Could do with bigger cupboard space and the bed is not standard size so trying to find any sheets that fit doesn't work

Anonymous

Little bit prison like but overall pretty good for the price. Lots of storage space and shelving. Shared bathrooms are fine and good because they get cleaned

Anonymous

Location is really convenient as lectures are all within 5 minutes as well as small shops and the union night club. The facilities communal facilities are not good, the kitchen space is too small for the volume of people, the toilets don’t have sinks in them, the rooms are bare brick, and the comfort room chairs are uncomfortable. However, I wouldn’t want to be any where else because it’s a great sense of comradery. Social side is good, very communal and plenty of events My room just needs a double or small double bed and it’s perfect

Anonymous

Very spacious and modern accommodation. The kitchen is very big and well-equipped. Lafrowda has the biggest kitchens/communal areas on campus, this is the reason why pre-drinks often (always) take place at lafrowda. The en-suite room in lafrowda are well equipped, the bathroom is small but functional. The room in itself is very comfortable and nice to live in.

Anonymous

Old Lafrowda... what to say except visually, it's not stunning. The walls are a little narrow, the grey brick not too appealing and it's quite expensive, as housing in Exeter tends to be. The only social area provided is a kitchen, rooms are not en-suite and they are pretty basic. But as the cheapest accommodation, on-campus, you get what you (comparatively) pay for. Living with 11 other people (and with over 100 in the same block) means Old Lafrowda is a very sociable place to be and, surrounded by other (albeit newer) blocks you're bound to make friends in flats nearby, only enhancing this. The internet is more than passable but less than excellent, although is prone to failing (normally only for a few minutes, however, which isn't crippling).