Commercial Properties to Rent in West Dorset (Dorchester)

Sherborne Retail to Rent - West Dorset

Bishops Caundle is a picturesque Dorset village situated approximately 6 miles south-east of Sherborne, 12 miles north-west of Blandford Forum and 18 miles north of Dorchester. The village benefits from convenient access to the A303 and A357, providing connectivity towards Yeovil, Salisbury and the wider South West road network. Sherborne Railway Station, located nearby, provides regular direct services to London Waterloo and Exeter St Davids. The property occupies a prominent roadside position on Main Road within the heart of Bishops Caundle, benefiting from strong visibility and passing traffic through the village.

Date on Market:

26/05/2026

Dorchester Light Industrial to Rent

A single storey workshop/business unit comprising 838sqft (78sqm) within a prestigious development of 6 commercial units surrounding a gated courtyard. Kitchenette with water heater, disabled WC and 4 allocated parking spaces within courtyard. Located on the Eastern side of Dorchester, Red Cow Business Park is a relatively new business park conveniently close to the A35 trunk road.

Date on Market:

20/04/2026

Dorchester Retail to Rent

A handsome and imposing former Lloyds Bank building, constructed from local Portland Stone and occupying a corner plot, the premises enjoy a prominent position with a wide return frontage to High West Street and the pedestrian area of Cornhill. The accommodation is arranged over 4 floors including basement. In more detail the space comprises: Bank floor areas (Approx. not measured) Basement total 224.8 sqm Ground floor retail zone A 79.9sqm Ground floor retail zone B 62.9sqm Ground floor retail zone C 40.2sqm Ground floor remaining retail zone 29.9sqm Ground floor office 12.7sqm Ground floor office 36.3sqm Total Ground floor 261.90sqm Total first floor offices 198.6sqm Total second floor office 152.8sqm TOTAL: 838.4sqm The property is situated in the heart of the town where Cornhill meets High West and High East Street. Cornhill and South Street is the main pedestrian retail location within the town and High West Street the main commercial zone. The area is mix of retail. restaurants , offices and apartments.

Date on Market:

18/02/2026

Dorchester Retail to Rent

A well located end of terrace takeaway with display windows, sales area, equipped commercial kitchen and prep area to the rear. The first floor contains a walk in fridge and WC.

Date on Market:

29/12/2025

Dorchester Office to Rent

All suites benefit from a central heating system to radiators. Fully fitted kitchen facilities. Male and Female lavatory facilities are located on the Ground and First Floors. All heating, lighting and power is included except Business Rates. The Wi-Fi and phone is the responsibility of the tenant. Somerleigh Gate is located within walking distance of Dorchester town centre near to the junction of Somerleigh Road with Prince's Street and is extremely well located in relation to the facilities and amenities to be found in the town. Dorchester is well positioned centrally within the County and is close to the A35 trunk road connecting central Southern England and the West Country. Bridport 16.5 miles, Yeovil 20 miles, Poole 24 miles, Bournemouth 28 miles.

Date on Market:

05/12/2025

Dorchester Office to Rent

The property is situated at Parkway Farm, the main commercial centre at the southern side of Poundbury and located approximately 1 mile to the west of Dorchester. There is direct access to the A35 giving easy access to the coast and via the M27 and M3 to London. From Dorchester follow the Bridport Road west up the hill to Poundbury. At the second roundabout take the first left turn signposted to Bridport. Parkway Farm is the third turning left. 6D is the second turn on the right within the estate.

Property Type:

Light Industrial

Date on Market:

19/09/2025

Charmouth Retail to Rent - Bridport

Just two miles from Lyme Regis on the Jurassic Coast, Charmouth is a traditional village situated on the mouth of the River Char. Village facilities include pubs, restaurants, cafe's, shops and post office. Situated with frontage onto the main road, The Street, the property is in a prominent prime trading position and adjacent to Morgans of Charmouth general store.

Date on Market:

17/09/2025

Dorchester Retail to Rent

A Grade II Listed premises, arranged over ground floor and basement with an outside seating area with frontage to The Square and Fountain. The development sits on the site of the former Eldridge Pope Brewery which operated from the late 19th century until the early 21st century. The scheme features a range of amenities, including residential apartments, office space, restaurants, cafes, bars, shops and leisure facilities, all set around a central public square. The design of the development seamlessly blends the historic architecture of the original Brewery with modern, contemporary buildings creating a unique and exciting environment. The development is home to a number of well known retailers and occupiers including Waitrose, Zizzi’s, Nandos and Pizza Express, as well as a range of independents shops and restaurants. The development also features a state of the art Odeon Cinema. Dorchester is the County Town of Dorset and is situated approximately 30 miles west of Bournemouth, 8 miles north of Weymouth and 24 miles west of Poole. The A35 around the south of the Town provides good road communications eastwards to the A31 and M27 and westwards to Exeter. There is a mainline railway station approximately 200m from the property which provides services to London Waterloo. There has been a surge of development activity in the Town including the Duchy of Cornwall’s celebrated development known as Poundbury and Brewery Square, a mixed use development in the Town Centre.

Date on Market:

10/07/2025

Bridport Land to Rent

Originally a part of the former power station grounds, the site is presently occupied by a vehicle rental company and offers a secure parking/ storage yard area. Bridport is located in Dorset, and holds a strategic position within the region, benefiting from its proximity to major transport routes including the A35, which provides connectivity to Dorchester, Exeter and Yeovil. The storage yard is located on the western edge of the town, just a short walk from the town centre, with the River Brit sitting to the rear eastern boundary of the site.

Property Subtype:

Commercial

Date on Market:

02/06/2026

Dorchester Office to Rent

Stowey House is a two storey purpose built 1,846 sqft (171sqm) office building of traditional brickwork construction which benefits from 8 dedicated car-parking spaces to the rear of the building in a landscaped and walled courtyard. Suite 3 benefits from a kitchenette, communal male and female WCs, a lift and central heating. It is fully carpeted with blinds at the windows and perimeter trunking.

Date on Market:

27/01/2025

Dorchester Retail to Rent

Date on Market:

25/05/2026

Dorchester Retail to Rent

Dorchester is the county town of Dorset, England. It is situated between Poole and Bridport on the A35 trunk route. A historic market town, Dorchester is on the banks of the River Frome to the south of the Dorset Downs and north of the South Dorset Ridgeway that separates the area from Weymouth, 7 miles to the south. The property occupies a prime pedestrianised trading position within Dorchester's principal trading thoroughfare of South Street adjacent to Boots Opticians and nearby to White Stuff, The Works, British Heart Foundation and Costa Coffee.

Date on Market:

19/03/2026

Dorchester Office to Rent

The property comprises approximately 5,565 sq ft of modern first floor office space in the heart of Poundbury. The suite has lift access in the foyer off Queen Mother Square and there is reserved basement parking for 20 cars. There is unrestricted parking in the vicinity. The internal configuration is mainly open plan with partitioned office space, meeting rooms, w.c. facilities and a kitchen. The offices are finished to a high standard, including suspended ceilings, LG3 lighting, perimeter trunking, full carpeting and under floor heating.

Date on Market:

23/02/2023

Bradford Abbas Land to Rent

Property Subtype:

Commercial

Date on Market:

24/07/2026

Bridport Light Industrial to Rent

Two brand new units available to lease on popular trading estate in Bridport. Both units have a WC, roof lights, power floated floors and roller shutter doors as well as separate door entrance. Unit 4B has 3 phase power. Parking outside units. Secure compound with 24hr access. North Mills is an industrial estate that has been developed over from its original flax mill and rope making days and has a mix of older and newer units. The property is located at North Mills which is accessed from the western side of the town centre via North Allington and St Swithins Road. Simply follow West Street to the bottom of the hill and turn right at the second mini roundabout after crossing the River Brit. This is North Allington and then turn immediately right into St Swithins Road. Follow this road for half a mile and then turn right into North Mills.

Date on Market:

27/07/2026

Piddlehinton Light Industrial to Rent

The property comprises an end of terrace unit of steel portal frame construction with profile steel and block clad elevations under a pitched profile steel insulated panel roof. It benefits from a level, painted concrete floor with roller shutter loading door, separate pedestrian access and translucent daylight panels in the roof. The unit has staff welfare facilities including a w.c. and kitchenette. There is an additional internal partition to provide a separate office area. The unit benefits from a large concrete parking and turning space and parking for several vehicles. The property is available to let immediately. The unit has a mains-fed 3-phase electricity supply, metered private water supply and private drainage services. The property would be an ideal fit for storage, warehousing or to be used as a small business unit. The property has a gross internal floor area of approximately 54.9m2 (591 ft2). With a minimum eaves height of approx. 2.86m and the roller door measuring approx. 2.58m high x 3.16m wide. In front of the unit features a large fenced off yard space with a large lockable gate. Little Puddle Farm is situated in the heart of Dorset, conveniently located 10 minutes away from Dorchester. Quick and easy access from the Old Sherborne Road and the A35 with plenty of parking for small or large vehicles. Gated premises ensure a secure rural location with full CCTV coverage provided by HIKVision Zoom CCTV cameras reporting back to a central monitoring station covering 24 hours per day, 7 days a week. The fenced and gated development ensures that this is a secure commercial location for this and several other similar business units. There are additional self-storage units, accessed from 7am – 7pm, 7 days per week on the same site.

Date on Market:

27/07/2026

Piddlehinton Light Industrial to Rent

A light industrial commercial unit. Suitable for storage and light workshop purposes. The unit will offer flexible lease terms. The unit is located within a self-contained yard space that benefits from excellent security including, CCTV, perimeter surrounded by generous fencing benefitted by an electric gate. Internally, the property features concrete floors/walls and a roller shutter door. Additionally, a 3 phase connection. Little Puddle Farm is situated in the heart of Dorset, conveniently located 10 minutes away from Dorchester. Quick and easy access from the Old Sherborne Road and the A35 with plenty of parking for small or large vehicles. The fenced and gated development ensures that this is a secure commercial location for this and several other similar business units. There are additional self-storage units, accessed from 7am – 7pm, 7 days per week on the same site. Full and comprehensive CCTV coverage is provided by HIKVision Zoom CCTV cameras, which is linked to a central monitoring station, covering 24 hours per day, 7 days a week.

Date on Market:

20/07/2026

Evershot Office to Rent

Situated just off Fore Street, this 376sqft self-contained ground-floor space forms part of a traditional village property and was previously used as the local doctor’s surgery. Its layout and position make it suitable for a range of small-scale professional, consulting, or administrative uses, subject to any necessary consents. The unit comprises two rooms arranged off a small internal lobby area. Both rooms benefit from natural light and offer straightforward, usable space. While modest in scale, the layout lends itself well to private client-facing work or quiet administrative functions. The property is currently vacant and can accommodate an ingoing tenant without delay. Evershot is a picturesque and well-regarded village, home to a mix of residential properties, local amenities, and small businesses. Fore Street sits at the centre of the village, providing convenient access for visitors and clients.

Date on Market:

01/07/2026

Sherborne Retail to Rent

Situated in the heart of Sherborne’s premier retail destination, this well-configured lock-up unit on Cheap Street offers an exceptional opportunity for occupiers seeking prominent high street frontage. The property benefits from a wide shopfront with excellent visibility and generous depth, creating a versatile layout suitable for a range of retail uses. With a width of 8.73 meters at its widest point and extending nearly 20 meters in depth, the accommodation ensures flexible merchandising options.

Date on Market:

19/06/2026

Sherborne Retail to Rent

he property provides a ground floor shop with firstfloor storage, WC and kitchenette. There is an enclosed garden at the rear that could be suitable for seating etc. The shop has modern lighting and air conditioning so can be fitted out quickly.

Date on Market:

19/06/2026

Sherborne Office to Rent - West Dorset

The Old Sawmills provides accommodation for various uses subject to planning. The two storey office building is located at the rear of the estate. Middlemarsh is a village settlement to the north end of the Cerne Valley. There is a decent village pub the Hunters Moon at the north end of the village and a garden nursery. Middlemarsh, as the name suggests is situated just off the A352 between Dorchester (12 miles to the south) and Sherborne (6.5 miles north) on the "top road" . The larger villages of Glanvilles Wootton, Cerne Abbas and Buckland Newton are close by.

Date on Market:

26/05/2026

Sherborne Light Industrial to Rent - West Dorset

The Old Sawmills provides accommodation for various uses subject to planning. Units 5a & 5b Two workshop premises of 1400 sqft each. Lofty with roller shutter doors and 3 phase power. Shared WC. Middlemarsh is a village settlement to the north end of the Cerne Valley. There is a decent village pub the Hunters Moon at the north end of the village and a garden nursery. Middlemarsh, as the name suggests is situated just off the A352 between Dorchester (12 miles to the south) and Sherborne (6.5 miles north) on the "top road" . The larger villages of Glanvilles Wootton, Cerne Abbas and Buckland Newton are close by.

Date on Market:

26/05/2026

Weymouth Industrial to Rent - West Dorset

The property comprises a semi-detached portal frame building with coated steel clad elevations with an office to the front and mezzanine above with staff facilities. Situated on the Granby Industrial Estate behind the Yesss Electrical Contractors. Main Workshops 4,600sqft including under mezzanine offices Mezzanine 132sqft Total 4,732sqft The Granby Industrial Estate, to the north west of the town centre is a principal trading estate in Weymouth The property is in a visible location to the rear of Yess Electrical and close to the junction with Albany Road. In the area there are other major employers including, Dek, Jewsons, Travis Perkins and Screw Fix amongst others. Main road links from the A354 to the A35 south west and East, A37 to the north. Rail links from Weymouth and Dorchester to London Waterloo and Bristol Temple Meads. Compound to either side of property with roller shutter doors to each side

Date on Market:

21/05/2026