Our secure personal storage units are ideal for homeowners, renters and families who need extra space. Whether you’re moving home, redecorating, travelling or simply running out of room, you can store your belongings safely with flexible, convenient access.
Smart, flexible storage for every stage of life – that’s Optima Self Store.
Whether you’re moving house, renovating, travelling, or simply running out of space at home, our personal storage units give you room to breathe. With drive-up access, 7-day-a-week availability, and affordable short or long-term options, you can store your belongings safely and conveniently across our East Midlands locations.
Our modern self storage facilities are conveniently located in:
making it easy to find secure personal storage close to home. Every facility offers clean, dry storage units, convenient drive-up access, excellent security and friendly local support, giving you complete confidence that your belongings are in safe hands.
From a handful of boxes and seasonal items to the contents of an entire home, Optima Self Store provides simple, flexible personal storage solutions designed around you.
Keep your furniture safe and dry while redecorating, moving, or downsizing. Our clean, secure units protect everything from sofas to wardrobes until you need them again.
Heading home for the holidays or studying abroad? Store books, clothes, and uni essentials securely between terms with our affordable student storage options.
Going abroad for work or adventure? Our travel storage solutions keep your possessions safe while you’re away, with flexible access when you return.
Renovating your home? Store your furniture, tools, and décor items safely out of the way to keep your project space clear and stress-free.
Free up valuable space at home with convenient decluttering storage. Perfect for seasonal items, keepsakes, or anything you’re not ready to part with.
Life changes fast, whether you’re welcoming a new baby, merging homes, or handling a major life transition, we’ll help you store your belongings safely and simply.
Make moving day easier with temporary storage for your furniture, boxes, and appliances. Move in stages and settle in at your own pace.
Need a private, accessible lock-up away from home? Our external lock-up units offer drive-up convenience and flexible access all week long.
Between moves or waiting for completion? Store your household items securely with flexible short-term removal storage options.
From bikes and golf clubs to kayaks and gym gear, keep your sports equipment secure, dry, and ready for your next adventure.
Ideal for storing valuable or rarely used items safely for months or years. Flexible, affordable, and easy to access whenever you need.
Need extra space for a few weeks? Our short-term storage options give you complete flexibility, no long contracts or hidden costs.
At Optima Self Store, you can store your belongings for as little or as long as you need. Whether you’re moving house, travelling, or simply need a little extra space, our flexible storage options are designed to fit around your life; not the other way around.
Perfect for when you need temporary space while:
Ideal for keeping your possessions safe for months or longer if you’re:
With no long contracts, no hidden fees, and 7-day-a-week access, our short- and long-term personal storage gives you total flexibility and peace of mind.
While most household belongings, furniture, clothing, sports equipment and personal possessions can be safely stored, there are some items that aren’t permitted for safety and legal reasons. This includes hazardous materials, flammable liquids, explosives, perishable food, illegal goods and live animals. Before moving your belongings into storage, it’s worth checking exactly what is and isn’t allowed. Read our complete guide on what you can’t store in a self storage unit to make sure your items are suitable before you book.
Optima Self Store provides secure, cost-effective personal storage all over the East Midlands. Need access? Visit your unit anytime during access hours, or get in touch today on 07725 027623 or at [email protected].
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D CWe offer a range of personal storage unit sizes to suit your needs. From smaller 40 sq ft units (around the size of a garden shed) to spacious 160 sq ft units that can hold the contents of a 3–4 bedroom home, there’s an option for everyone. Whether you’re storing a few boxes, furniture, or the contents of your house, we’ll help you choose the right size.
The cost depends on the size of the unit and how long you need it for. Our prices start from around £20 per week, excluding VAT and padlock or goods protection. For an accurate quote, contact us directly or get a free estimate from your nearest Optima Self Store location.
Your belongings are protected at all times. Each Optima Self Store site is equipped with 24/7 CCTV monitoring, PIN-controlled gate access, high perimeter fencing, and drive-up steel units that are locked securely. Only you have access to your storage space.
Our minimum rental term is four weeks, but you can stay for as long as you need, there’s no maximum limit. If you plan to store long-term, ask us about our discounted rates for extended stays.
You can access your storage unit 7 days a week, 24 hours a day, giving you the freedom to collect or drop off your belongings whenever it suits you.
Absolutely. If your storage needs change — for example, you move house, declutter, or bring in new furniture — you can easily upgrade or downsize your unit with no hassle or hidden charges.
No, we provide you with a high grade security lock, which fits under the lock box of your container.
You can store most household items, including furniture, clothing, boxes, sports gear, and electronics. However, we can’t allow storage of hazardous materials, flammable liquids, live animals, perishable goods or motor bikes.
Yes. To give you full peace of mind, we require all customers to have insurance for the full replacement value of their goods while in storage. This is standard across the self storage industry.
At Optima Self Store Corby, we’ve worked with our insurers to offer high-quality, competitively priced cover, starting from just £9 per 4 weeks. Our policy offers strong protection, including cover against:
If you’d rather use your own insurance policy, just provide us with proof of cover within 14 days of starting your rental.
For more information or to get a quote for storage insurance, call us on 07725 027623 – our team will be happy to help.
Yes. Personal storage is one of the most popular solutions for people moving home, allowing you to store furniture and belongings securely while waiting for completion dates, carrying out renovations or settling into your new property.
