Student storage in Exeter takes the stress out of 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. At Your Store Exeter, we’ve been providing storage for Exeter University students for years, so you can pack up once and get on with your break.
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 cross your fingers nothing gets broken? Most students have tried at least one of those options. Whether you need storage over Christmas, through the summer, between semesters or for longer, this guide covers everything you need to know.
If you move in and out of accommodation every year, and most Exeter students do, then student storage is worth thinking about. It saves time, reduces stress and protects your belongings.
Rather than treating your belongings as something to deal with at the end of every term, think of a storage unit as a permanent base for the things you don’t need day to day. It works just like our personal storage units, with a secure, convenient space a short drive from campus, so the end of term is never the logistical nightmare it used to be.
It helps first-year students too. Moving into halls often means leaving belongings at the family home, and once you’ve gone, that bedroom can quickly become a spare room or study. A storage unit keeps your books, clothes, furniture and childhood keepsakes safe and dry until you need them again. If you’re new to the city, Moving To Exeter – What You Need To Know covers the basics.
Getting started is simple, and most customers are set up the same day:
Most students book storage around the end of each term. The University of Exeter year runs in three terms, and you can check the exact term dates for the current year on the university’s website, as some programmes differ:
| Term | Usually ends | Why students store |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn term | Mid-December | Christmas break at home, or moving between houses |
| Spring term | Late March | Easter break, or a term abroad |
| Summer term | Mid-June | The long summer break, internships, travel or a new house in September |
If you’re heading home for Christmas, it’s worth sorting your unit before the last week of term, when deadlines and end-of-term plans tend to take over.
Our self storage for students is designed to be flexible, affordable and easy to use, 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 the 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. If you’re renting a studio, Maximise Storage Space In Your Studio Flat – Our Top Tips has more space-saving ideas.
The best part is that your things are never far away. With your own unique key fob, you can pop in during opening hours and grab what you need, with no asking for permission and no waiting around.
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 and awkward furniture in hallways all take up time you could spend with friends, revising or simply recovering from exams.
With student storage, you pack once and store everything securely, then come back for it when you’re ready.
Every time you move items back and forth, you increase the risk of something getting damaged. An overfilled box, a badly taped seal or something toppling over in transit: the more often you move things, the more chances there are for something to go wrong.
Our units mean your belongings stay in one place, carefully stored and undisturbed until you’re ready to collect them. For anything delicate, our guide on How To Pack Fragile Items For Self Storage shows you how to keep it safe.
One of the most common questions we get asked is: “How safe is my stuff?” Here’s how we keep your belongings protected:
We’ve explained our approach in more detail in Self Storage Security Explained.
Not having a car is one of the most common reasons students think student storage isn’t for them. 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 help with loading and unloading.
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 competing for your attention. 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, and you’ll find more tips in Our 10 Steps For Packing Your Items For Self Storage.
Student life doesn’t follow a rigid timetable, and neither do our contracts. We offer open-ended, rolling monthly agreements with no deposit, so you can store your belongings for a few weeks over Christmas, all summer or longer. When you’re ready to leave, simply give us seven days’ notice.
There are no penalties and no complicated exit clauses, just flexible short-term storage or long-term storage that works around your life. If you start with a small unit and collect more over your time at uni, we can move you to a bigger one.
Many students are surprised by how much they can store with us. It isn’t just boxes of books and bags of clothes. Students regularly store:
We offer a wide range of unit sizes, from a few bags to a full room’s worth of belongings. To check what’s allowed, read What You Can & Can’t Put In Your Exeter Storage Unit.
Whether you’re spending the summer abroad, taking an internship in another city or moving back home for the holidays, your belongings need somewhere safe while you’re away. A unit means you can travel light and come back to everything exactly as you left it. If you’re planning a trip, our guide to Secure Holiday Storage In Exeter For Stress-Free Travel has more ideas.
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 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. If you’re moving back home or into your first place after uni, our moving house storage can help with the move too.
Storing your belongings doesn’t need to be stressful. These tried-and-tested tips help you get more from your unit:
Short on space in your room too? Your Store Exeter’s Top 10 Student Storage Hacks has simple ideas for making a small room in halls work harder.
We’re an independent self storage facility in Marsh Barton, on Powlesland Road, about 2.5 miles from the University of Exeter’s Streatham Campus. That’s around a 10-minute drive, or a short cycle along the river path. We’re open seven days a week, from 7am to 9pm Monday to Friday and 8am to 8pm at weekends, and when you call, you speak to someone who knows the site.
Find out more about why customers choose us over other storage options in the city, read the answers to common questions on our FAQs page, or see what our customers say in Fantastic Feedback From Your Store Exeter Visitors.
If student storage sounds like the right move for your time at Exeter Uni, we’ll help you find the right unit and get you set up. Get a free, no-obligation quote by calling us on 01392 253119, emailing info@yourstoreexeter.co.uk, or contacting us online.
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, and our guide What Size Self Storage Unit Do I Need? will help you decide.
Can I store my things just between terms?
Yes. Our rolling monthly contracts mean you can store for a few weeks over Christmas or Easter, or right through the summer, and simply give seven days’ notice when you’re ready to collect.
Is my student storage insured?
We recommend arranging your own contents insurance for anything you store. Many student contents insurance policies cover storage, so check with your provider.
