Personalised Service, Trusted for Generations
Family-Owned & Run
Bude Self Storage is a family-run business dedicated to offering secure, clean, and accessible storage solutions. With a wide range of storage units, from small to large, we understand the importance of finding the right space.
We take pride in providing personalised service and a friendly, professional experience for both personal and business storage needs. Whether you need an indoor unit, container hire, or removal services, we are here to help.
We love supporting local businesses. We’re proud to have a strong partnership with Jag Signs, a local company that helps us with signage and branding. Whether you’re a new or established business, we’re always ready to help you find the perfect storage solution to suit your needs.
Business Director
John
John is the owner of Bude Self Storage and the driving force behind the business. With a friendly and approachable nature, John is always up for a chat and enjoys getting to know customers. Having overseen the transformation of the site from its previous life as Colwills Garage, he takes great pride in offering secure storage and workspace solutions to local residents and businesses. Whether you’re visiting the site or calling with an enquiry, John is always happy to share his knowledge and lend a helping hand.
Business Director
Richard
Rich has been a valued member of the family business since 2007, bringing years of experience and dedication to his role. He oversees the day-to-day operations at our Launceston site, ensuring everything runs smoothly for our customers. His knowledge and hands-on approach have played a vital part in the planning and development of our new indoor facility, helping to create a space that meets the needs of both personal and business storage customers. Rich is always on hand to offer advice or answer any questions.
Office Manager
Catherine
Catherine has been with us for over eight years and is a key part of our office team. As our dedicated office manager, she is often the first point of contact for customers, offering friendly advice and support with any storage-related enquiries. Her knowledge and customer service skills make her an essential part of the business. Whether you’re booking a unit or need help finding the right storage solution, Catherine will be happy to assist.
Receptionist & Social Media Manager
Hayley
You might recognise Hayley from her time at Colwills Garage. Now part of the Bude Self Storage team, she has been working on reception at our Bude and Launceston offices for over a year. Hayley is always ready to welcome customers with a smile and provide helpful information on storage options. As well as reception duties, she also manages our social media accounts — feel free to reach out with any questions. Whether online or in person, Hayley is here to help.
Maintenance Man!
Brad
Brad has been part of the team for over 10 years, taking care of maintenance across our sites. Many customers will have seen him on-site, keeping everything running smoothly. From general repairs to helping customers with unit access, Brad’s friendly nature and practical skills make him a valuable part of the team. Always ready to lend a hand, Brad is happy to answer questions and ensure everything is in top condition to provide the best possible experience for our customers.
Storage FAQ’s
Everything You Need to Know
We’ve compiled answers to the most common inquiries, covering topics like pricing, booking in advance, access hours, and security. Find the information you need to make your storage experience seamless and convenient.
The cost of storage depends upon the size of container you rent. You are welcome to come and have a look around, a member of staff will be more than happy to offer advice.
Office opening hours:
Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm
Saturday 9am – 12 Noon
We recommend it. Although we are happy for our customers to turn up on the day we advise booking a unit in advance. If you do book a unit and you find it’s too big/too small when you arrive we are more than happy to move you (subject to availability).
Of course, you can choose from any of our available units.
You will need to bring with you two forms of identity; one as proof of your name (a passport, driving Licence or benefit book etc); and one as proof address (a utility bill, bank statement etc) and means of payment that is not cash.
We only require 7 days notice of your intention to vacate your unit. Notice by phone call is sufficient.
You are welcome to move to another size container at any time, depending on the availability. You are not required in these circumstances to give notice.
Yes, all customers are required to padlock their unit. We loan high security padlocks on deposit or you can bring your own (padlock should have a shackle no bigger than 10mm).
We offer a number of payment options:
- All major credit card and debit card (excluding American Express).
- Cheques.
- Standing orders and BACS.
- Cash (excluding move-in).
We generally invoice customers monthly although we are more than happy for our customers to pay on a weekly basis.
If it’s worth storing it’s worth insuring. We strongly recommend that you insure your goods in storage, this can be normally be arranged through a home contents policy or be provided by a 3rd party provider.
Our minimum storage period is one month. But you are welcome to stay for as long as you require.
24 hour CCTV located outside the building, monitoring the entrances/exits.
No, we offer unlimited access to your goods within office hours so you can add or remove items from your storage unit whenever you require.
