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Average

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Disappointing

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The Gorge, EX1

By Fresh

Award winner 2024

4.8

4.80

(38 reviews)

Studios

The Gorge is a Co-Living development situated in Exeter, perfect for professionals and keyworkers. Close to the city centre, The Gorge benefits from transport links and proximity to Exeter's hospitals and the university. Residents benefit from spacious and fully furnished co-living studios, a friendly Residents’ Team, social spaces and events, all included in your monthly rent. Additionally, electric and water bills are also included in the rent. Join us for Friday cocktails, book clubs, mindfulness classes and headline parties, and so much more.
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Ranked 1st out of 78 in South West England

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Spring Wharf, BA2

By Legal & General, urbanbubble

Award winner 2024

4.65

4.65

(272 reviews)

£1,190-£1,800 pcm

1, 2 beds

Spring Wharf is a Build to Rent development, located in Bath. It offers a mix of one and two-bedroom apartments. The development is pet friendly and residents have access to a wide range of amenities, including a residents' deck with a BBQ area and a gym, as well as an on-site concierge team. The development is only a 6-minute walk away from Oldfield Park station. This has links to GWR and South Western Railway services.
2nd

Ranked 2nd out of 78 in South West England

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Box Makers Yard, BS2

By Legal & General, urbanbubble

Award winner 2024

4.61

4.61

(306 reviews)

£1,350-£2,775 pcm

Studios, 1, 2, 3 beds

Box Makers Yard is a rental only development, managed by Urbanbubble. It offers a range of 1, 2 and 3-bed apartments on offer with a variety of furnished and unfurnished options. These come with courtyard or city views, extra storage and private balconies or terraces. In addition, there are a range of flexible tenancy lengths up to 5 years. Additional facilities include a resident lounge with a games area, an air-conditioned gym with weekly fitness classes as well as a private rooftop dining suite with an outdoor terrace. Box Makers Yard is only a 12-minute walk away from the city centre and is only moments away from Temple Meads Station, Castle Park and Hannah Moore Primary School. Temple Gardens, Kings Street and the Harbourside are also within walking distance.
3rd

Ranked 3rd out of 78 in South West England

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Millwrights Place, BS1

By Grainger

4.39

4.39

(35 reviews)

Our second development in Finzels Reach, in the heart of Bristol city centre. Beautifully designed light and contemporary apartments with incredible social spaces, gym, roof terrace with amazing views and we are pet friendly, what’s not to love! We have a selection of studio, 1 & 2 bedroom homes to rent with a variety of lay-out options.
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Ranked 4th out of 78 in South West England

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The Helm, BH8

By Savills

3.86

3.86

(40 reviews)

The Helm offers studio, 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments in Bournemouth. The apartments feature high spec fittings and offer the nest of modern living. The building also gives you exclusive access to amenity spaces and residents social events.
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Ranked 5th out of 78 in South West England

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Sue. B. (Shared Owner)

Verified Resident

Broadleigh Park, PL19

May 2025

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Good house, let down by rubbish parking.

Sue. B. (Shared Owner)

Verified Resident

Broadleigh Park, PL19

May 2025

Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

Very nice area, near to town, and public transport if needed. Parking is rubbish…. , my two spaces….one outside another residence front door,,! the other one is across and up the road., my neighbours have to park in front of my living room windows, all due to planning wanting flower beds, that could have been placed differently.

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

Shared ownership…….look at parking and storage and back garden .

What is the best feature of your home:

Good construction , well insulated, fittings good quality.

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Anan (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Millwrights Place, BS1

May 2025

5
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Stylish Design and Great Management, but Limited Space

Anan (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Millwrights Place, BS1

May 2025

Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

What I liked most about staying here was the overall experience—the building’s interior design is modern, stylish, and really well thought out. It gives a fresh, clean feeling that makes the space very pleasant to live in. However, there were a couple of things I didn’t enjoy. First, a receptionist has been quite mean to me for no clear reason, even though I’ve always been polite to them. It’s made me feel uncomfortable passing through the front desk area. Secondly, there seem to be a lot of flying insects around—perhaps because the building is close to the river.

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

The issues I raised were addressed very promptly. It’s clear that the staff are always willing to help, even with small things, which makes everything feel efficient and reassuring. It’s really helped build my trust in the team.

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

I’d like to ask about the rent changes for next year—whether there will be any increase or decrease. I’m also hoping to understand the availability of flats in the building, as I’m currently looking to move into a one-bedroom unit here. However, I’ve been told that it can’t be reserved more than two months in advance. I’m a bit concerned that if I wait too long, the rent might go up or there may not be any units left to rent.

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Shiv f (Tenant)

Verified Resident

The Helm, BH8

May 2025

5
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A home away from home

Shiv f (Tenant)

Verified Resident

The Helm, BH8

May 2025

Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

Good: location wise its perfect, loads of restaurants to choose from, loads of public transport options, not far from work, few bars around but seems mostly for students/student nights, noise pollution from the street is minimum but occasionally I can hear people one their way home from a night out if I leave my window open.

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

As of yet I haven't had to make any but the features on the app make it easier to request if I need + the 24hr desk security is a bonus!

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

If there was an all bills includes option ( covering basics such as bills) which is just added to the rent would help you and i monitor our electricity/water usage

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Jay S (Tenant)

Box Makers Yard, BS2

May 2025

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Perfect as ever

Jay S (Tenant)

Box Makers Yard, BS2

May 2025

Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

As perfect as you are home . Service , location staff ( naa, sharifa and honestly all of them ) . Love ya all

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

When ever i ask they answer with quick response as soon as possible

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

The only thing i regret is mot knowing you before i wish all students be in such a lovely place

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Elif b (Tenant)

Millwrights Place, BS1

May 2025

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Great

Elif b (Tenant)

Millwrights Place, BS1

May 2025

Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

The location is the most beautiful thing about my apartment. Everything is nearby, markets, cafes bus stops. The city cemter is 5 minutes walk away. The street is quite even though it is right in the center and therw is a fire station next to the apartment. Totally livable

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

Yeah. I had a heating problem and they fixed it in a day.

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

I wish I had the balcony view apartment. Only that. I would have moved here if I needed to move again

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