Clifford House

I’ve lived here for two years during my time at the University of Exeter. It’s close to the city centre, the rooms are lovely, the living conditions are excellent, and the staff are amazing! Highly recommended!!!!!

I’ve really enjoyed living at Clifford House!! The staff are always friendly, welcoming, and ready to help whenever needed. The living environment is clean and comfortable, and the rooms are well-designed, making it easy to feel at home😊 I also love the weekly events, they’re fun and a great way to meet new people. The gym and study space are excellent. Having a 24-hour reception makes me feel safe and supported at all times. I would definitely recommend living here to other students.❤️

I'm absolutely delighted with this flat. The surroundings are particularly pleasant, and the rooms are very spacious. The reception service is also excellent; any queries are promptly addressed, and they even take care of receiving parcels for us. The large windows offer splendid views, and the wooden flooring—rather than carpet—makes cleaning a breeze.

My honest experience – very small room, hygiene issues, and questionable practices Room size My room is genuinely very small. For me, living in such a cramped space has started to feel oppressive, and I've noticed it affecting my mental health over time. Given the high rent, I personally don't think it's fair value. Cleanliness & maintenance There have been ongoing issues with flies and a bad smell from the drainage. I've reported this, but the problems keep coming back. WiFi & gym The WiFi has been too slow for me to rely on for online work. The gym is often so busy that I've had to wait every time I try to use it — there simply aren't enough machines for the number of residents. 5-star reviews & lucky draws I've noticed that staff run lucky draws where students are encouraged to leave a 5-star review to enter. Because of this, I personally find it hard to trust the high ratings I see online. Summer storage fee This is the part that frustrated me the most. Previously, summer storage was free. This year, they introduced a fee to keep belongings in the room over summer — even though no water or electricity is used during that time. I already paid a deposit, and the explanation given was that the fee "secures your room so others don't book it." To me, that feels like an unfair way to charge students extra money when we have limited options. Final thought I'm sharing my honest experience so other students can make an informed decision. I wish I had known these things before signing.

I had an amazing experience at Clifford House. From the moment I arrived, everything felt welcoming, clean, and well-organized. The atmosphere is lovely, and you can tell a lot of care goes into maintaining the place. The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful, always ready to assist with a smile, which really made the experience even better. Everything was handled smoothly, and I genuinely felt comfortable throughout my time there.