You already know you need storage. What you don’t know is whether Marlow is close enough to be worth the drive, or just another “nearby” claim every storage site makes. Here’s the plain answer, with the road you’d actually take.

In a hurry? Start here.

  • Bourne End, need the road now: jump to the junction below.
  • Marlow Bottom, want confirmation this isn’t “basically Marlow”: skip ahead one section.
  • Sold on distance, want opening hours: go straight to access.
  • Checking what isn’t offered: jump to the end.

Is Wigwam Marlow Close Enough to Bourne End?

Yes. Wigwam Self Storage Marlow sits on the A404 corridor, and Bourne End is already named on Wigwam’s own site as a served area. A short hop, on a road you already know.

Which junction do I leave the A404 at?

Join the A404 towards Marlow, leave at the Marlow/Bourne End junction, follow the roundabout towards Marlow, then turn onto Parkway and into Fieldhouse Lane. It’s the standard route onto the Thames Industrial Estate.

How far is that in miles and minutes?

As a range, since actual time depends on traffic on the day:

Starting point Road Approx. route Estimated drive time
Bourne End A404 towards Marlow, leave at the Marlow/Bourne End junction, follow Parkway into Fieldhouse Lane Around 3 to 4 miles Around 8 to 12 minutes in normal traffic
Marlow Bottom Down to the A404 corridor via Marlow town, same Marlow/Bourne End junction area, Parkway into Fieldhouse Lane Around 3 to 5 miles Around 10 to 15 minutes in normal traffic

Run your own postcode through a map app on the day for the exact figure.

What About Marlow Bottom: Is It Really the Same Answer?

It is, and it deserves its own line rather than being folded into “Marlow” as if it has no name of its own. Marlow Bottom has no storage site of its own, and Wigwam’s Marlow site is genuinely the nearest answer for it too.

Does Marlow Bottom have its own drive time, or is it just lumped in with Marlow?

It has its own row in the table above, a touch longer than Bourne End’s, since the route runs down through Marlow first.

Which road from Marlow Bottom?

Down into Marlow, onto the A404 corridor, then Parkway into Fieldhouse Lane, as above.

How Wigwam Marlow Compares to the Alternatives Nearby

This isn’t a price comparison, it’s a location one. Wigwam’s Marlow facility sits directly on the A404 corridor; the nearest big-brand alternative sits further out in High Wycombe, a longer drive from either village.

Is there anywhere closer than Marlow?

For a dedicated storage site, no. From Bourne End or Marlow Bottom, Marlow is the closer answer.

Access Hours and Getting In Once You Arrive

Access runs 6am to 10pm, seven days a week. Getting in uses smart entry, so there’s no key to collect and no office to time your visit around.

What are the exact access hours?

6am to 10pm, every day, weekends included.

How do I actually get in? Is it staffed?

The site is unmanned. Smart entry gets you in and out during access hours, with nobody needed to meet you. Prefer to talk it through first? Get a quote and the team can walk you through sizes and dates before you visit.

Courier or Tradesperson Access While You’re Not There

Because the site is unmanned, a courier or tradesperson can only get into your unit if someone from your own business is physically there. Support can help with sizing, availability and booking, but won’t arrange third-party access or discuss your business plans.

Can a courier drop something off if I’m not there?

Only if someone from your business is on site to handle it. Nobody is stationed there to do it for you.

Leaving Early or Changing Your Mind: the Exit Terms

Three separate facts, stated separately: a deposit taken at the start, 14 days’ notice to leave, and any unused days refunded.

How does the deposit and notice period work?

Pay a deposit at the start. Give 14 days’ notice when you’re ready to leave. Days paid for but not used come back to you.

What Wigwam Marlow Doesn’t Offer, So You Can Self-Select

There’s no climate control here; the real claim is clean, dry and secure, suited to household goods rather than a temperature-controlled promise. There’s also no vehicle, motorcycle or caravan storage at this or any Wigwam site, and no container storage at Marlow specifically (that’s a Shipston-on-Stour, Chipping Norton and Warminster option).

Does it have climate control?

No. Clean, dry and secure is the real claim, a more limited one than climate control.

Can I store a car or caravan here?

No, not here or at any Wigwam site. If that’s what you need, this isn’t the right page for you.

The Short Answer for Bourne End and Marlow Bottom

Both villages lead to the same A404 corridor, both land inside a short, honestly-stated drive-time range, and Wigwam Marlow is the answer for both by name. Ready to check sizes and dates? Get a quote here.


Frequently Asked Questions


Around 3 to 4 miles, roughly 8 to 12 minutes in normal traffic, via the A404 and the Marlow/Bourne End junction. Check your own postcode on the day for an exact figure.


No closer Wigwam site exists. Marlow is the answer for Marlow Bottom too, around 10 to 15 minutes in normal traffic once you’re through the town and onto the A404 corridor.


Leave at the Marlow/Bourne End junction, follow the roundabout towards Marlow, then Parkway into Fieldhouse Lane.


Only if someone from your own business is physically present to grant access. The site is unmanned, so there’s no facility-side way around that.

Simon Fothergill
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Simon Fothergill has more than 20 years of experience in the UK self storage industry and is Managing Director of Wigwam Storage. He writes practical, easy-to-follow advice to help customers make the most of self storage, whether they are moving house, decluttering, renovating, storing business stock or simply needing extra space. With a long background in self storage operations and customer service, Simon shares useful self storage tips, packing advice and storage solutions designed to make storage simple, flexible and stress-free.

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3 days ago
Excellent service. Fast response to email, followed by telephone calls to discuss requirements and finalise paperwork. Prices are competitive, storage spaces are varied in size. The forecourt and the facilities are spotless. Can recommend highly.
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Linda Curtis
5 days ago
Lovely staff (especially Lenny), whole process dealt with efficiently and quickly. Would highly recommend.
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Andrew Terry
1 week ago
Easy peasy. Nice people to deal with; all my (probably, very silly) questions were answered quickly and clearly, and the follow up to check that my move went smoothly was a nice finishing touch.
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Sandra Mackenzie
2 weeks ago
Best storage unit we’ve ever had. The easy way to get in and out, trolleys to use to load unload, toilet on site, really clean and modern.
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Sue Laker
3 weeks ago
Very helpful and keep in contact to ensure everything is ok. Will use again if required.
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Anthony Jennings
4 weeks ago
Really seamless experience from start to finish. App was incredibly easy to use and convenient 24/7 access allowed me to move all my house stuff over in less than a week. The unit I booked was the perfect size to fit all my furniture in from a large 2 bed house. Would definitley recommend anybody looking for storage to use Wigwam
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Brad Axe
4 weeks ago
Absolutely incredible service. At a very stressful time for my family and I, Lenny made organising storage an easy simple process! A warm welcome when we arrived, a lovely clean storage facility and endless effort from the team! I would highly recommend anyone to use these dudes!
The paperwork was quick and efficient and the customer service was top notch. The security is very thorough as well and the opening times are very user friendly. Highly recommended!
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Ryley B
4 weeks ago
Just easy and simple really
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Mandy Stow
4 weeks ago
Very good. I was a bit worried because it is app based but even for a technophob like me it was very easy.
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Joseph Rooke
1 month ago
Team were outstanding and super helpful I highly recommend