Royal Agricultural University

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Customer Ratings and Reviews

• Claireodeon from TripAdvisor
  
  (September 16, 2018, 2:08 pm)

  The staff are really nice and friendly. Went on a weeks course at the college and although it’s student accomdation is very cosy nice rooms ensuite bathrooms and kitchens available. Excellent place to be on a course or run one and near great local Villages with lovely shops and restaurants.

• Matthew G from TripAdvisor
  
  (June 2, 2018, 2:48 am)

  We had a good size room which was nicely decorated. The building is very old but has modern fittings so doesn't feel old fashioned. There was lots of parking space but it was a 3 or 4 minute walk to the reception. This might put off some visitors, also there was quite a step up into the shower cubicle and people who are less able might find it difficult to get in and out. The breakfast was fine but not what you might expect from other hotels - basically you're eating what the students would get.

• gemmatully from TripAdvisor
  
  (September 23, 2017, 3:12 am)

  This summer I've organised 2 large groups to stay at the RAU. The first time was accommodation for archaeological fieldwork and the second was for an international conference. Both times I have had to chop and change my plans rather last minute and Mary Catling and her team were wonderful - so understanding and made sure we got exactly what we wanted. The rooms are great - whether you are in the more traditional student rooms or in the more swanky main building - the beds are comfy, the rooms are spacious, the views are lovely and the staff come and clean and make the beds almost every day. If we had any problems they were sorted out immediately - which was most appreciated after a long day of digging or debating! The whole place is really atmospheric and the food was great - especially the special conference dinners. Also, don't forget to try the RAU's own wine - it's really nice. Even our French guests were impressed! Finally, it is only a short walk into Cirencester, which is really convenient if you also want to see the sites. I highly recommend the RAU - history, comfort, great service and a countryside feel - what more do you need?

• Paula N from TripAdvisor
  
  (September 15, 2017, 11:36 am)

  I've just come back from three nights on an U3A course and it couldn't have been better.I had a pleasant good size single room in one of the new halls of residence - Vic Hughes - with a clean shower room.Toiletries were supplied - more than can be said for some 5* hotels I have stayed in recently - and a good selection of teas and coffee.Some of the rooms looked out over farmland.Breakfast in the dining room offered a wide choice - porridge and prunes for the traditionists, a wide selection cereals, seeds and pulses, lots of fresh fruit, yoghurt and, of course, bacon , eggs, hash browns, sausage and beans. Lunch and evening meals were equally good - lots of choice.The only people who moaned were those in the older rooms, where they did seem to be justified but there were others who could have moaned for England.If anything was wrong, the porter's lodge sorted it out quickly, such as another duvet as it was cold and another pillow, hairdrier etc.The buildings are intriguing - victorian gothic in cotswold stone.The chapel is worth a visit with an altar cloth embroidered with animals.The bar in the tithe barn is great value and good architecturally too.I'd go back again, but insist on the newer halls of residence and I'd take my own radio/music the next time!

• Philip F from TripAdvisor
  
  (September 5, 2017, 1:34 pm)

  I was very disappointed with my visit the accommodation is not of a B&B standard you would expect, very unusual for me to write a bad review but here it goes: It's student accommodation in adark dull depressive room, mound inaround the shower sills, flanking paint above shower, mound on various parts of the wall, fridge not working. In the morning I went for breakfast buffet just like a school canteen but I can remember my school food was streets better, to be honest I looked what was on offer and decided against it and I checked out and set off for home.I was booked for four nights but left after the first I was refunded for the remaining nights without question having said that I would very strongly recommend that you seriously consider before booking at the venue, in a nut shell don't you will be only disappointed I'm sure as I was.

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