James Baillie Park

James Baillie Park accommodation is located between the University and Headingley. The location is great because you are a short walk from all the bars and shops at Headingley but still within walking distance to the university campus (about a 20/25 minute walk). It is also a good compromise on price between the more expensive accommodation like Central Village and the cheap, further out accommodation like Lupton. All the flats have a shared kitchen then usually 6 bedrooms, each with an en suite. The bedrooms are small and dark, but it’s nice having your own bathroom. I was in a room in the basement which meant that I didn’t have a nice view from my window but if you get a flat higher up in the buildings, they’re lighter with better views. Living in James Baillie is a great way to meet people as it’s a very sociable halls of residence, with lots of parties and pre-drinks happening here. Don’t expect to get much sleep living here as there is always a party going on somewhere in your block (even at 6am on a Monday). Overall, I enjoyed living here and made lots of friends but I wouldn’t recommend it if you want a quiet, peaceful flat!

The bedroom I have is nice but the bathroom had a slight silver fish infestation. The kitchen facilities were good but when I arrived at the start of the tenancy one of the cupboards in the kitchen was completely broken. We also had an issue with our oven door and facilities removed it a few days after but didn't fit in a new one until 3 or 4 weeks later. The reception sometimes closes early so it's annoying when you're trying to collect parcels. The radiators also turn off after a certain amount of time so you have to get up and turn them back on. The accommodation is also quite far from the majority of the other uni of Leeds accommodation

Great location as it is out of campus and leafy. It isn't the newest/best decorated though. But lots of space. For the price youd be better off going private but for the halls 'experience' its not bad.

Very social feel, beautiful forest surrounding area and close to Headingley shops. Only downsides are walk to uni which can take up to half an hour and the state of our kitchen wasn’t great (microwave never worked and oven door fell off.) Wouldn’t say it was worth the price but it was a very social place if you like that and don’t mind a lot of noise at night.

Was a really fun and relaxed halls with a really nice area and location. However, there was a lot of mould and the conditions of the rooms were pretty poor

Facilities are overpriced. The kitchen is good size and the sofas are nice. Social life Oscar mixed depending on blocks. The block i am in it is certainly keep to your own flat or floor. Room is often very cold but are quite nice

Walkable to uni however a stretch to get to and from the city centre. Small Showers with black mould in most, good pressure though. nice sociable Kitchen layout.

Alright location, better than some but not great. Sociable but sometimes too much. Rooms basic but fine.

The bed is terrible, the shower is always cold. I have a nice room, great view, close to Headingly and 20 minute walk to university. Close to other halls and supermarkets ect.