Being a student in Exeter is something special – great city, great university, great people. But there’s one thing that never changes, no matter what year you’re in: the end-of-term scramble over what to do with all your belongings.
Do you pile everything into the back of a parent’s car for the journey home? Leave it in your room and hope for the best? Squeeze it under the bed and pray nothing gets broken? Most students have tried at least one of those options and most students will tell you they wished they’d found a better way sooner.
A better way is student storage in Exeter. At Your Store Exeter, we’ve been making the end of term a lot less stressful for Exeter University students for years. Whether you’re looking for student storage over the summer, between semesters, or even longer term, this guide covers everything you need to know.
If you move in and out of accommodation every year, and most Exeter students do – then yes, student storage really does make sense. It saves time, reduces stress, protects your belongings, and costs a lot less than many students expect.
Rather than treating your belongings as something to be dealt with at the end of every term, think of Exeter student storage as a permanent base for the things you don’t need day to day. A secure, convenient space just a short drive from campus means the end of term is never the logistical nightmare it used to be.
Not sure where to start? We’ve put together a guide on self storage for students, made simple to walk you through the whole process.
Our self storage for students in Exeter is designed to be flexible, affordable, and genuinely stress-free, so you can focus on university life, not logistics. Here’s why so many Exeter University students choose us year after year.
Student accommodation in Exeter – whether you’re in halls or a private rental – is rarely known for its generous square footage. By keeping items you don’t need day-to-day in a nearby storage unit, you free up valuable living space and make your room feel far more comfortable.
The best part? You can access your unit whenever you need something. With your own unique proximity key fob, you can pop in during opening hours and grab whatever you need – no asking for permission, no waiting around. For tips on maximising your room space even further, take a look at our top 10 student storage hacks.
Transporting a full room’s worth of belongings home at the end of every term is exhausting. Multiple car trips, boxes stacked to the ceiling, awkward furniture in hallways – it takes up time you could spend with friends, revising, or simply recovering from exams.
With our option, you pack once and store everything securely. Come back for it when you’re ready. It really is that simple, and it’s why so many students tell us they wish they’d discovered us sooner.
Every time you move items back and forth, you increase the risk of something getting damaged. An overfilled box, a badly-taped seal, something toppling over in transit – the more often you move things, the more chances there are for things to go wrong.
Our units in Exeter mean your belongings stay in one place, carefully stored and undisturbed until you’re ready to collect them. No repeated handling, no unnecessary risk to the things you care about.
One of the most common questions we get asked is: “How safe is my stuff?” Here’s exactly how we keep your belongings protected:
Whether you’re heading home for a few weeks or travelling abroad for the summer, your belongings will be safe and sound. We’ve explained our approach to self storage security in detail if you’d like to find out more.
Not having a car is one of the most common reasons students think student storage isn’t for them. But at Your Store Exeter, that’s not a problem at all. Our friendly team can help you transport your belongings to and from the facility – including loading and unloading assistance.
You don’t need to hire a van, book a taxi, or ask for a favour. We’re here to make the whole process as straightforward as possible from start to finish.
Running around trying to find boxes, tape, and bubble wrap before moving out is a headache nobody needs, especially when you’ve got deadlines, exams, and end-of-year events all competing for your attention. At Your Store Exeter, we stock all the packing materials you need on site, so you can sort everything in one place.
Got fragile or valuable items? Our team can advise on the best way to pack them so they’re properly protected while in storage.
Student life doesn’t follow a rigid timetable, and neither do our contracts. At Your Store Exeter, we offer open-ended, rolling rental agreements for all of our Exeter units. That means you can store your belongings for a few weeks over Easter, all summer, or longer – and when you’re ready to leave, simply give us seven days’ notice.
No penalties, no complicated exit clauses, no stress. Just flexible short-term storage or long-term storage that works around your life.
Many students are surprised by how much they can store with us. Storing with us isn’t just for boxes of books and bags of clothes. Students regularly store:
We offer a wide range of unit sizes to suit everything from a few bags to a full room’s worth of belongings. For more information on what you can and can’t store, read our article on what can and can’t be stored at Exeter storage unit.
With exams and deadlines at the end of every term, worrying about how and when to pack up and move out your belongings is the last thing you need on your plate. Having your storage already arranged means you can fully focus on what really matters – your studies.
Knowing your belongings have a safe, convenient home while you’re away removes an entire layer of end-of-term anxiety. And a calmer, more focused student is a better-performing student.
The benefits don’t end when you collect your degree. Graduation is exciting – but it’s also uncertain. You might not know which city you’ll end up in, whether you’re starting work straight away, or where you’ll be living long-term.
Keeping your student storage unit while you figure things out means you don’t have to rush into the wrong living situation just because you need somewhere to put everything. It’s a practical, low-cost way to buy yourself some breathing space at one of the most important transitions of your life. If you’re moving back to Exeter after graduating, we can also help you store your life when moving back home.
Our facility is located on Powlesland Road, just 5 – 10 minutes from the main Exeter University campus and the popular student areas of Heavitree and Pennsylvania. We open seven days a week between 7am and 9pm, and we’ve been supporting Exeter students for years, so we know exactly what you need.
You can also find answers to common questions on our FAQs page, or find out more about why choose us over other storage options in the city.
What Can I Store?
More than most students expect – bikes, sports equipment, furniture, electronics, seasonal clothing, musical instruments, and more. Our range of unit sizes suits everything from a few boxes to a full room’s worth of belongings.
Is Storage Really Worth It During Uni?
For most Exeter students who move in and out of accommodation every year, yes. It saves time, reduces stress, and protects your belongings between terms.
What If I Don’t Have A Car To Transport My Belongings?
Our team offers transport assistance, including loading and unloading, so you don’t need your own vehicle to use our Exeter student storage service.
What Size Storage Unit Do I Need?
It depends on how much you’re storing. We offer a range of sizes to suit everything from a few boxes to an entire room. Our guide on what size Exeter self storage unit you need should help you decide.
If student storage sounds like the right move for your time at Exeter Uni, head over to our student storage page to see pricing, unit sizes, and get a free, no-obligation quote. Contact us today by calling us on 01392 253119 or emailing us at info@yourstoreexeter.co.uk for a free, no-obligation quote.
