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Bargate House Student
High Street Student
Sparkford House Student
I’ve had an incredible experience living at this student accommodation, and I couldn’t recommend it more. The staff here are absolutely fantastic, with Alberto, Alfie, and Marius from the maintenance team always going above and beyond to ensure everything runs smoothly. They are quick, friendly, and super helpful whenever anything needs fixing or adjusting. Gabi, the house manager, truly stands out for her exceptional leadership and dedication. She makes the place feel like home and is always there to assist with any needs or concerns, creating a positive and welcoming atmosphere. The amenities are top-notch! The gym is well-equipped and perfect for keeping in shape, and there’s a mahjong table for some fun downtime with friends. The cinema room, complete with karaoke, is such a great way to unwind and enjoy a movie night with your flatmates. What I really love is the fantastic range of events organised each month. It’s a great way to meet new people and make the most of your time here
I had a fantastic experience at Unilife! The social spaces were amazing, spacious, well equipped, and perfect for relaxing or connecting with other residents. The management team was outstanding, always approachable and efficient. Special thanks to Mike, who consistently went above and beyond to help with any issues. His friendly attitude made a real difference. If you’re looking for student accommodation with great amenities and excellent support, I highly recommend Unilife!
I recently had the pleasure of staying at Unilife at Sparkford House in Winchester, and I can confidently say that it truly enhances the university experience. The accommodation is modern and comfortable, with great facilities that make day-to-day living easy and enjoyable. What really stands out, however, is the strong sense of community fostered by the management team. They host a variety of fun and engaging events throughout the year, making it easy to meet new people and make lasting memories. Whether it’s movie nights, quiz events, or social gatherings, there’s always something happening that helps create a vibrant, friendly atmosphere. A special thank you goes to Dom, who always goes above and beyond to make everyone feel welcome. Dom’s efforts in organizing events and creating a positive, supportive environment do not go unnoticed, and it’s clear that he genuinely cares about making Sparkford House feel like home. Highly recommended, dom also needs to work on his pool skills😂
Accommodation is amazing, all stuff are good, manager Gabi is best! We have mahjong table, gym, cinema room, ps5, Nintendo and such! Recommend!
amazing accommodation! genuinely feels like a home away from home. been living here for 2 years now and I couldn’t recommend a better place. Gabi, the house supervisor, is truly amazing and helps out with any issues you may have and she’s always available.
This year in this accommodation has been the best of my life. I have made so many new friends, the house manager is absolutely lovely, Dom literally makes this place home. I feel so safe, secure, very opposite to my experience last year where i couldn’t even leave my bed. This year has been amazing, and i wish i could stay forever
Best accommodation I have been in.
All staff here is friendly and responsible，especially JuanFran！
I’ve been living in Unilife for one year. Everything in here is very good! I got a great private space with a soft double bed, separate bathroom, and a kitchen. More than that, we residents also got free breakfast, coffee and tea. Meanwhile, the area around here is very quiet and safe, and it only need to take 15-20 mins walk to Winchester City Centre for shopping and to Winchester Station for catching a national railway to any other cities. Every staff in Unilife is kind and lovely. They held many interesting events and activities for us. And the reception would take care of our parcels and mails. They also would do thier best to provide assistance when sometimes I need help.
Juan Fran is such an amazing member of staff and friend. I love the communal areas here!!
The staff within Unilife high street are all extremely friendly and easy to get along with. The building as a whole is great at trying to make students experiences as best as they could be.
Sparkford House is filled with cheerful staff and students! It provides you with a lovely mix of privacy but good engagement through the events they plan and set up for students! Definitely would recommend for anyone who’s thinking about renting!
I have been loving at Unilife Riverside House for nearly a year and have been loving my experience! Perfectly located, 5 minute walk from Ini Campus and a 10 minute walk from the centre with no need for transport, the studios are very well appointed, modern and spacious. I have my own kitchen and bathroom, super comfy double bed, dining area and study area. I love that I have my own TV and they even include Netflix! The property is very well maintained and cleaned and the service could not be better! In this particular element, a huge Shout to the manager Frank who is always available even on the phone and ready to help whenever needed. The communal areas are great too! I have a gym available 24/7, laundry, table tennis, pool table, PS5 and dedicated study rooms. The Internet is excellent and I can have 3 devices running at the same time without any issues. Makes it great to talk with family and friends abroad whilst carrying out my course work, Overall, just Great!
When going through a difficult period in my life, Dom has been there and helpful to ensure that i am looked after and that there is support available.
Great quality accommodation with excellent quality rooms social spaces and very clean facilities. Great location close to main campus which is very useful. Awesome staff who are very helpful and friendly and resolve all issues as promptly as possible :)
Super responsible staff, especially JuanFran, who will help the residents solve problems and help in a timely manner! The entertainment facilities are also available!! Super recommended!!
Best accommodation in Southampton! Gabi is amazing as well as every staff here
Unilife bargate house is a brand-new apartment. The geographical location of the apartment is very advantageous, and the bus stop at the door is very convenient for me to go anywhere. Moreover, the facilities of the apartment are also first-class, so that I can feel the same experience as at home in the UK.
This is the apartment I finally chose after comparing several options. I’m very satisfied with it after moving in. Since it’s newly renovated, all the facilities are brand new and constantly being improved. All suggestions are accepted. There’s a balcony inside the room, which is a great place to sunbathe or store more items. The TV is very convenient and practical for screen projection. The mattress is neither too hard nor too soft, providing a good sleep quality. The shower room is quite spacious, which is very different from other British apartments, and the water pressure is also strong. I’m really satisfied with all aspects. The most important thing is that the staff are very enthusiastic and reasonable requests can be met. There are also many entertainment facilities. The apartment is located in the city center, which is very convenient. You can take the bus stop right at the door to go to school. It’s really right at the door and you can quickly get to the classroom.
The security and staff are very nice. Students in the main campus of the recommend live here. It is very convenient to go to school by bus when going out. It is especially convenient to buy things in the city center. The apartment is newly renovated, so the facilities are very new. There are also many entertainment equipment such as cinemas, mahjong tables, billiards tables… And the gym and study room are very recommend……
This is the most perfect student house in Winchester (I have lived in almost all of the student houses in Winchester in the last four years). Firstly the modern style of the interiors are very clean and functional and there is a very comprehensive range of communal spaces. Secondly, the Unilife management team is very responsive to student problems such as blocked drains and broken cupboards. The most important thing is that Unilife offers a wide range of social activities for students, such as special events every holiday and football matches, all free of charge. It’s really perfect.
Bargate House is in a good location, with a bus stop downstairs that can directly go to the school. There are large shopping malls West Quay and many supermarkets nearby to meet shopping needs. The apartment is clean and bright, and the common room is fully equipped.The design of the room is reasonable and there are many storage spaces, and I am very satisfied with the design of the TV and bay window in the room. I like this place, and House supervisor–juan is very nice.I miss this place because of Bargate House.
Thank you so much for everything! It’s been so nice staying with you. I will recommend Unilife! Not only are the studios so nice, but the staff is lovely. They are there whenever you need them and I have felt safe all the time during the academic year I stayed with them. I have had no doubts about asking questions or anything, even though it’s a small thing.
