Homes

Residential shipping container conversions designed around you.

Explore modern, bespoke spaces tailored to your layout, finish and intended use.

20 ft Roamify residential container conversion exterior
20ft shell-and-core conversion
From £19,999
≈ 14 m²

Compact studio, home office or annexe footprint.

40 ft Roamify residential container conversion exterior
40ft shell-and-core conversion
From £29,000
≈ 28 m²

Full one-bed footprint with kitchen, bathroom and living space.

Final pricing depends on size, layout, finish, services, delivery and site requirements. Prices are indicative, exclude delivery unless stated, and are subject to specification, availability and final quotation.

Real-world project

We built it. We own it. And it is now welcoming guests.

Marshwood Eco Pod is a completed Roamify shipping-container conversion, created in partnership with the landowner and now operating as a highly rated woodland retreat in Bedfordshire.

Roamify built and owns the unit. By partnering with the landowner, the project demonstrates a model in which high-quality underused land can be combined with a bespoke Roamify conversion to create a distinctive accommodation asset.

Set within secluded woodland, the one-bedroom unit combines a contemporary converted-container shell with a kitchen, bathroom, bedroom and living space, turning a compact footprint into an experience guests actively choose to stay in.

Location
Bedfordshire, UK
Use
Private holiday retreat
Accommodation
2 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bathroom
Construction
Converted shipping container
Ownership
Roamify-owned unit
Partnership
Delivered with the landowner
Current use
Short-stay accommodation · Bookable on Airbnb
Living and sleeping space inside the Marshwood Eco Pod shipping container conversion, looking out to woodland
Bedroom and living space with full-width glazing framing the woodland beyond.
Exterior view of a converted shipping container holiday retreat in a secluded Bedfordshire woodland
Exterior — dark corrugated shell with glazed doors opening onto the woodland clearing.
Kitchen inside the Marshwood Eco Pod shipping container conversion
Compact fitted kitchen with induction hob, sink and timber worktop.
Interior of the Marshwood Eco Pod shipping container conversion showing a table and welcome details
Interior detail — the finish level guests actually book.
Planted wall art inside the converted container retreat
Considered finishes throughout the compact footprint.

A small footprint. A real operating asset.

Marshwood goes beyond being a visual example of a container conversion. It demonstrates the complete Roamify proposition: identify the right location, work with the landowner, deliver the unit, and create an accommodation experience people are willing to book.

With the right layout, glazing, insulation, services and finishes, a compact shipping-container footprint can become a comfortable and highly individual destination.

The Marshwood model
  • Land supplied through a partnership with the landowner.
  • A Roamify-built and Roamify-owned unit.
  • A finished one-bedroom hospitality product.
  • Real guest demand evidenced by its Airbnb reviews.

Roamify can create bespoke container conversions for permanent homes, annexes, holiday accommodation, guest suites and other residential or hospitality uses, subject to site requirements and planning.

What guests say

Built by Roamify. Proven by the people staying in it.

4.82 / 5 · 22 Airbnb reviewsVerified guest feedback via Airbnb
Perfect stay, exactly what we needed and in great location for Tofte Manor. Was lovely tranquil setting very quite and peaceful. Raquel was very responsive and helpful when it came to our needs. Definitely recommend.
Luke · July 2026 · Airbnb
Perfect, peaceful getaway. Highly recommend.
Leanne · 2 weeks ago · Airbnb
Lovely little spot for a few nights, well appointed container and excellent communication from the host. The lock and gates sometimes took some time, may benefit from some automatic gates in future. However all together it was a very clean and comfy place to stay. It was good value and I would recommend this to others for a short stay.
Jack · July 2026 · Airbnb
We absolutely loved staying at Raquel's Hideaway this weekend! The property is stunning, set in such a peaceful and quiet location. The interior is modern, beautifully decorated and very homely, making it the perfect place to relax and unwind. We actually really enjoyed that there was no TV, as it made the stay feel like a proper break away from normal life and gave us the chance to switch off and enjoy our surroundings. The only small thing to note is that there isn't an oven, but we used the air fryer to cook pizza and it worked perfectly fine for us! Overall, we had a fantastic stay and would definitely recommend Raquel's Hideaway. 10/10! We'd love to come back.
Amie · 3 weeks ago · Airbnb
We had a lovely stay. The accommodation is in a peaceful location surrounded by wildlife and was perfect for our overnight stay while attending an event nearby. It was spotlessly clean, surprisingly spacious and well equipped, with thoughtful touches such as fresh flowers and shortbread. We'd happily recommend it.
Jacinda · July 2026 · Airbnb
Wonderful host, extremely helpful and accommodating. Beautiful place, had a great stay will defo book again if im ever travelling that way.
Dominique · 3 weeks ago · Airbnb

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