Locking up at the end of the day: Thomas’s Dory Office Pod

Thomas works from home in Horwich, Bolton, and was sharing his office with his one-year-old son's bedroom. The previous owner of his house recommended Hully Pods, and he chose a Dory Office Pod because it arrived fully assembled and fitted out as an office, left most of the garden free for his two young children and was competitively priced. He now feels more productive, his son has a room of his own, and locking up the pod at the end of the day lets him properly switch off for family time.

Thomas Bibby,

November 2026

Thomas Bibby's Dory Office Pod in his garden in Horwich

Our Customer’s Experience

How did you first hear about Hully Pods?

The previous owner of my house recommended Hully Pods to me.

What challenges/problems necessitated the purchase of a Hully Pod?

We live in a three-bedroom house, and as I work from home, I was sharing an office space with my one-year-old son’s bedroom. This wasn’t an ideal setup, particularly as our family has grown, so I needed a dedicated workspace that would allow me to work comfortably without taking up valuable space in the house.

What were you looking for in terms of a garden room solution?

I was looking for something small and compact that would give me a comfortable, dedicated space to work efficiently without taking up too much of the garden. With two young children, it was important to keep as much outdoor space as possible for them to play.

What made Hully Pods stand out over other solutions that you researched?

The fact that the pod arrived fully assembled and fitted out as an office was a huge selling point, making the whole process incredibly easy. I also loved the compact design, which looks great in the garden without taking up too much space. The price was also really competitive compared to other options I looked at, making it excellent value for money.

How has your Hully Pod helped you since it arrived?

I’ve been genuinely surprised by how much of a difference it’s made to my working day. I feel much more productive and motivated having a dedicated space to work, and it also means my son’s bedroom can now be entirely his own. What I hadn’t anticipated was how much I’d value having a workspace separate from the house. When you work from home, it’s easy to keep checking emails or working late into the evening, but now, when I lock up the pod at the end of the day, I feel like I’ve properly finished work and can switch off and enjoy family time.

What plans do you have to use your Hully Pod in the future?

I’ll continue using it as my dedicated home office, but I’m also looking forward to putting my own stamp on the interior. I’m excited to decorate it further and make it a really comfortable, welcoming space where I enjoy spending my working day.

Is there anything else we should know?

The communication throughout the whole process has been brilliant, with the team being incredibly helpful and accommodating. I’ve also been really impressed with the quality of the pod itself. The specification and finish are excellent, and it genuinely feels like a premium product at a very competitive price. Overall, I’m delighted with it!