Commercial Properties to Rent in East Devon (Exmouth)

West Hill Retail to Rent - Ottery St Mary

7A Mill Street is a retail property situated in Ottery Saint Mary, approximately 10 miles east of Exeter and 7 miles from Sidmouth, accessible via the A30 dual carriageway and the M5 Motorway (Junction 29). The premises extend over two floors, incorporating retail and office use with associated storage and amenities. Positioned in the town center, the property is surrounded by various commercial occupiers, including a pharmacy, florist, restaurants, and convenience stores.

Date on Market:

16/06/2026

Axminster Retail to Rent

The property comprises highly visible, ready to trade retail units of various sizes in the heart of Axminster. Axminster is an established market town in East Devon, strategically located near the Devon–Dorset border and serving a wide rural catchment. The town benefits from a mainline railway station with direct services to Exeter and London Waterloo, together with good road access via the A35 and A358. Axminster supports a mix of independent retailers, national operators and professional services, with regular market days generating additional footfall.

Date on Market:

27/04/2026

Whimple Industrial to Rent - Clyst Honiton

A new-build unit in mid-terrace position in a development of 36 similar units built by Onyx in 2025. The unit is fitted with a mezzanine to the rear half of the floor area, and first floor windows permit an office fit-out at this level. To the rear of the ground floor is a disabled WC. The unit has a forecourt providing allocated parking plus a loading bay (or additional parking). Skypark is strategically positioned around 2.5km from Junction 29 of the M5, giving it excellent connections to the regional road network. It also has bus connections and cycle routes to the city.

Date on Market:

02/12/2025

Axminster Retail to Rent

The property is in a good location on the edge of the town centre, situated on Castle Hill in Axminster. The property was formerly the Wells Carpet Brokers premises, where the business has traded successfully for many years. It has come to the market due to the downsizing of the current occupier. The building is of solid construction with a painted finish and comprises a retail showroom premises with ancillary offices and stores measuring a total of approximately 2,767 sq ft. There is parking for 6 vehicles and a loading area to the front of the premises.

Date on Market:

20/11/2025

Exmouth Retail to Rent

The premises offer retail accommodation across a single storey on popular business park. The building is located on Liverton Business Park, Exmouth, EX8 2NR.

Date on Market:

28/09/2025

Dunkeswell Industrial to Rent

The property is a detached former cold war bunker previously occupied by a utilities company and used as offices, stores and a training centre. The property is highly secure with blast doors still in place. It sits within a fenced site of 1.25 acres, the majority of which is grassed.

Date on Market:

28/07/2025

Talaton Light Industrial to Rent

A mid terrace industrial unit constructed of two adjoining warehouse/manufacturing units with external storage. Currently used as a textile factory and is suitable for a variety of uses, subject to permission. Set within the site of a former printing works, the property comprises of a terraced single storey industrial/workshop buildings. Externally the property has a concrete surfaced parking and loading area on the west side of the buildings with further hard standing and external storage on the north side. Access to the site is gained via an entrance gate in the south-west corner of the site. The property is located close to Feniton, a small village in East Devon approximately 6 miles east of Honiton, 8 miles west of Exeter and 6 miles south of Cullompton. Main line rail services are available at nearby Feniton giving access to Exeter St David’s and London Waterloo stations. Rail services are also available at Exeter giving access to Taunton, Bristol and London Paddington. Exeter airport is only a short distance away.

Property Type:

Industrial

Date on Market:

08/05/2025

Clyst Honiton Office / Medical to Rent - Exeter

The building, just off J29 of the M5, is named after civil engineer and mathematical prodigy George Parker Bidder, who was born in Moretonhampstead on the edge of Dartmoor in 1806 and became President of the Institution of Civil Engineers. The building crosses the road from the Science Park Centre representing the next stage of growth with the Science Park. The building provides 14,000 sq ft of office and laboratory space arranged over three floors, built to net zero carbon standards with an EPC of A+. The internal layout has been configured to be adaptable to meet a wide and flexible range of tenant spatial requirements. Dedicated suite of fully equipped meeting rooms only for companies based in the building.

Property Type:

Office

Date on Market:

30/04/2026

Clyst Honiton Office / Medical to Rent - Exeter

The three-storey building is named after 19th Century English mathematician Ada Lovelace. Ada Lovelace comprises 20,000 sq ft of office and laboratory space designed for enterprises working in STEMM. The building is located adjacent to the Met Office Collaboration building on the Science Park campus, just off Junction 29 of the M5. This highly energy-efficient, flexible space has been built to an excellent specification to suit all STEMM businesses. Built with sustainability at the forefront of the design, the suite has incorporated various green credentials into the scheme, achieving Net Zero Carbon in operational energy. An EPC A+ Rating and BREEAM Excellent have also been achieved. Benefit from reduced occupation costs with high levels of insulation and natural ventilation throughout, louvre grilles for localised ventilation to meet specific demands of diverse occupiers, and solar PV panels generating renewable energy. Energy consumption has also been minimised by passive design techniques that maximise natural daylight through extensive glazing whilst minimising unwanted solar gain through brise soleil and built-in shading.

Property Type:

Office

Date on Market:

30/04/2026

Exeter Industrial to Rent - Clyst St Mary

The premises were constructed in 2016 and fitted out to include office counter area, WC and kitchenette, with additional storage provided on the mezzanine. Hill Barton Business Park occupies a convenient position off the A3052 Exeter to Sidmouth Road approximately 3 miles to the east of Junction 30 of the M5 Motorway and just past the Westpoint Show ground. The entrance to Hill Barton Business Park is directly opposite the entrance to Crealy Leisure Park. The subject property is located at the far end of the main internal estate road in a small terrace. Other occupiers on the business park include Kandy Toys, Fix 24/7, Red Hot Products, Mercedes and Sthil.

Date on Market:

18/03/2025

Exmouth Retail to Rent

This property comprises a ground floor lock up shop with large sales area to front, kitchenette, offices/ stores and WCs to the rear. The property has been recently refurbished and is ready for immediate occupation. The property hold a prominent corner position in a busy position within the heart of the town centre close to the main Magnolia Shopping Centre and Strand. Nearby occupiers include Tesco, Scott Cinema, Subway, Wetherspoon, TGJones (formerly WHSmith), and Boots as well as a number of independent retail and restaurant operators. Exmouth is very accessible by road being just 8 miles south of the M5 and benefits from its own railway station providing regular services to Exeter linking with Bristol, London and national links. The town has a population of approximately 34,000 and a catchment population of 132,000. The town has an all year round trade and benefits from an influx of tourists in the summer months.

Date on Market:

07/02/2025

Exeter Industrial to Rent - Rockbeare

Houndbeare Business Park is set within a semi-rural setting on Rockbeare Hill. The Business Park benefits from excellent transport links, being located just 1.6 miles from the A30, and 5.8 miles from Junction 29 of the M5 motorway, providing direct access to Exeter city centre and the wider Southwest. The village of West Hill provides a convenience store and is situated approximately 0.9 miles to the east. Combining a high-quality business park environment with strong connectivity and proximity to Exeter, Houndbeare Business Park is an ideal location for occupiers seeking accessibility, and a pleasant working setting.

Date on Market:

22/05/2026

Honiton Retail to Rent

The property comprises an end terrace retail/trade/warehouse unit based on Honiton Retail Park, with customer parking and secure palisade fencing surrounding the building and the rear yard. The site offers 3 phase electricity, as well as a minimum eaves height of 6m, and a height of 4.92m to the haunch. There is a secure yard to the side and rear with HGV access from the rear. Surrounding companies include Greggs, Screwfix, Dorset Autospares and Homebase, which sits directly opposite Unit 2B.

Date on Market:

10/07/2024

Wilmington Retail to Rent - Wilmington, Devon

Date on Market:

19/03/2026

Exmouth Retail to Rent

The property occupies a prominent location on prime, pedestrianised, Chapel Street, close to the junction of Exeter Road and The Parade. The town is the gateway to the World Heritage Jurassic Coast and has two miles of sandy beaches, making it a popular destination for watersport enthusiasts and walkers.

Date on Market:

21/09/2023

Exeter Industrial to Rent - Rockbeare

Rockbeare Quarry extends to circa 9.6 acres and is set in a former quarry. The site is well located in Exeter within close proximity to the A30 and M5 that provide access towards Bournemouth, Southampton, London and Bristol. The developer, MCR Property Group is passionate about creating a high quality business environment which meets modern occupational requirements. The site will offer 4 self-contained units within one large block, each benefiting from their own access and yard space. The units will extend from 12,063 to 14,595 sq ft and offer the potential for mezzanine space, subject to tenant’s requirements. Eaves heights will extend to 11.5m. The site is likely to appeal to industrial, warehousing, distribution and manufacturing occupiers. Rockbeare Quarry is located in the heart of south west England in the county of East Devon, the property is located 10.5 miles (16.8km) east of Exeter and 72 miles (115km) south west of Bristol city centre. Rockbeare Quarry is situated on New Road between Allercombe and West Hill, 0.7 miles (1.12 km) south of the A30. The property is surrounded by a variety of industrial uses in the immediate vicinity. A host of local amenities can be found in the nearby historic town of Ottery St Mary, which provides both independent and national shops, pubs, restaurants and a Sainsbury’s supermarket.

Date on Market:

24/10/2022

Sidmouth Retail to Rent

120 High Street comprises a ground floor lock up commercial unit, with parking for one car. The unit has an open plan layout with a small kitchen and WC. This well presented property would be suitable for a variety of uses including, but not limited to, health and fitness, retail, office, storage, and leisure. Subject to consents. Sidmouth is a popular seaside town located approximately 15 miles south east of Exeter with a resident population of approximately 14,000. The town centre offers a good range of independent traders, and national retailers, including The Original Factory Shop, Scott Cinemas, Harrison Lavers and Potbury's Estate Agents, and Tesco Express. The town benefits from an all year round trade together with an influx of tourists in the summer months.

Date on Market:

12/06/2026

Woodbury Industrial to Rent

The property comprises a modern, end terrace warehouse unit of steel frame construction. Built in 2014, the unit benefits from a 4m high electric roller shutter door and separate personnel entrance, as well as a concrete floor, LED lighting and a minimum eaves height of 4.65m. The property doesn’t currently have its own WC facilities, but services are in place for installation. Tenants will also have the right to use the business park’s communal facilities. Externally, the property benefits from a communal yard area and allocated parking spaces. Woodbury Business Park is a modern business park located approximately 4 miles from J30 of the M5, 7.5 miles from the centre of Exeter and 4 miles from Exmouth.

Date on Market:

22/05/2026

Exmouth Retail to Rent

This property is currently laid out as a café with seating area to the front, with counter and prep area behind. A couple of steps lead to a WC and further preparation/ store area. There is an enclosed yard at the rear. This property is suitable for a variety of uses subject to planning. The property is currently fitted out with café equipment including tables, chairs and some cooking/ preparation equipment, these items are available by separate negotiation. The property is situated in a popular retail parade in residential area, close to the town centre. The parade has a variety of occupiers including take away, retail, hair and beauty and professional services. Exmouth is a popular seaside town with strong local support and benefits from substantial seasonal boosts each year. This property is close to public car parks and short stay on street parking.

Date on Market:

20/05/2026

Exmouth Industrial to Rent

Unit 4, Thorntree is situated within Liverton Business Park, which is owned and managed by Clinton Devon Estates. The park is renowned for providing top-quality commercial spaces such as trade counters, industrial units, warehouses, and retail spaces that cater to the needs of businesses of all sizes and types across various sectors. Many well-known businesses have already established their presence in the park, including Bradfords, Howdens, Pets at Home, Screwfix, Home Bargains, PureGym, The Range, and McDonald's. Exmouth is a coastal town with a population of approximately 38,000, known for its popularity among residents and visitors alike. Over the past two decades, the town has undergone significant residential development. Exmouth is located around 13 miles south of Exeter, accessible via the A376 road, and Junction 30 of the M5 motorway is roughly 9 miles away. The nearby town of Budleigh Salterton is also in close proximity. Travel to and from Exmouth is convenient thanks to the proximity of Exeter Airport, which is roughly 12 miles away, and the availability of local rail links connecting to the main line via Exeter St David's station, a journey of around 30 minutes.

Date on Market:

18/05/2026

Ottery St Mary Retail to Rent

14 Mill Street comprises a ground floor shop and rear storage with roller shutter door opening out onto Hind Street. The ground floor shop has level access from the pavement, carpeted flooring, and suspended ceiling with recessed lighting. The rear store has been partitioned to form a kitchenette and WC, an office, and store rooms. There is a roller shutter door to the rear which opens out onto Hind Street which is opposite the entrance to Sainsburys car park. Ottery St Mary is a busy East Devon town easily accessed from the A30. The town centre has a strong independent presence including estate agents, takeaway / restaurants, and retail units alongside larger retailers such as Sainsburys supermarket, and Boots Pharmacy. Ottery St Mary is a popular and historical town with a population of 7,700 with a large rural catchment. There is on street parking and short stay car parks in the town centre as well as a regular bus service linking East Devon to Exeter.

Date on Market:

13/05/2026

Talaton Land to Rent

The property comprises a secure yard laid to hardstanding, with connections to electricity, water and drainage available. The yard measures approximately 0.397 acres (1605.29 m²/17,279 ft²), with a security fence and lockable gates. The yard provides good quality open storage space, suitable for a range of storage uses, including caravan storage, boat storage and vehicle storage. The property is located near Feniton, a village in East Devon approximately 6 miles east of Honiton, 8 miles west of Exeter and 6 miles south of Cullompton. Main line rail services are available at nearby Feniton giving access to Exeter St David’s and London Waterloo stations. Rail services are also available at Exeter giving access to Taunton, Bristol and London Paddington. Exeter airport is only a short distance away.

Property Subtype:

Commercial

Date on Market:

27/04/2026

Clyst Honiton Industrial to Rent

A new-build unit in mid-terrace position in a development of 36 similar units built by Onyx to be completed August 2025. The property is offered with a basic fit out allowing for maximum flexibility in its future uses and fit-out. The unit has a forecourt providing allocated parking plus a loading bay (or additional parking). Exeter is the County town of Devon and the economic hub for the area, with strong road networks, rail connection and own airport is it a vibrant and diverse centre of commerce. SkyPark is situated on the northern perimeter of Exeter Airport, close to the developing new town of Cranbrook. The location is strategically positioned within easy reach of the M5, and with excellent transport links. Neighbouring businesses include Lidl distribution centre, DPD, Amazon, LiveWest and ASOC.

Date on Market:

22/04/2026