Shops & Retail Units to Rent in Cornwall

Camelford Retail to Rent

The premises are in the main thoroughfare of the busy town of Camelford on the A39 Atlantic Highway within easy walking distance of the free car park, a variety of individually owned shops, cafés and two popular Public Houses. The renowned larger town of Wadebridge on the Camel Estuary is just under 11 miles to the south-west with the coastal resort of Bude being approximately 17 miles north-east.

Date on Market:

01/07/2026

Wadebridge Retail to Rent

Polmorla Road, Wadebridge comprises a recently renovated ground floor commercial unit suitable for retail, office or studio use. The accommodation is arranged as an open-plan commercial space with a separate shop window to the front, together with a cloakroom and kitchenette to the rear, all renovated to a good standard. The property is positioned in a convenient town centre location with access to passing trade and is surrounded by established businesses. The unit is available from August 2026 at a rent of £500 per calendar month, with broadband installation to be arranged by the incoming tenant if required.

Date on Market:

21/07/2026

Launceston Retail to Rent

Date on Market:

05/05/2026

Bodmin Office / Retail, Retail to Rent

Date on Market:

20/04/2026

Camborne Retail to Rent

The property comprises a substantial ground floor retail unit with rear storage/ancillary area (corridor link). In addition there is a shared lower ground floor loading bay with lift access. The retail accommodation is currently fitted out with a suspended tile ceiling with strip lights and integral heating/cooling units and a tiled floor. Staff WC’s, welfare and office accommodation is found within the rear store area.

Date on Market:

09/12/2025

Newquay Retail to Rent

The property occupies a prominent trading location facing on to Cliff Road with the benefit of a return frontage. It comprises a retail/restaurant unit currently fitted out as a takeaway/burger restaurant arranged over 2 stories. We understand the property has a 1985 planning consent for café and takeaway use but any occupier should make their own enquiries to the Planning Department of Cornwall Council. Return to retail use may be possible under ‘Permitted Development’ and all prospective tenants/occupiers must make enquiry of Cornwall Council to confirm in relation to their proposed use.

Date on Market:

27/11/2025

Bude Retail to Rent

Bude is a coastal town on the north Cornwall Coast. The town’s economy is dominated by tourism. It serves as a market town for the surrounding area. All local amenities are located in the town, together with a retail centre and employment estates. Road access is reasonable with A39 situated to the east of the town. The subject property is situated within the retail centre of Bude fronts on Queen Street, which is considered one of the main retail streets. It is approximately 0.5 miles from Summerleaze beach. The surrounding area is predominantly mixed use with commercial and residential accommodation. There are wide variety of retailers and hospitality / takeaway units of differing sizes, catering for the local and tourist sectors.

Date on Market:

06/08/2026

Truro Retail to Rent

The property forms part of the attractive Nalders Court retail mews, positioned just off Truro's prime retail pitch on Pydar Street. The location benefits from a mix of national and independent occupiers and provides a busy pedestrian link connecting key retail areas of the city centre, making it a well-established trading position.

Date on Market:

06/08/2026

St Austell Retail to Rent

11 Fore Street comprises a ground floor retail lock-up shop positioned within St Austell town centre. The property forms part of the town's main shopping street and benefits from frontage onto both Fore Street and Vicarage Hill. The premises are located close to White River Place and surrounding national retailers including Subway, H Samuel, Specsavers, WH Smith, Boots, Superdrug, Lloyds, Argos and TK Maxx. The accommodation comprises a compact retail area with display windows, power, lighting and WC facilities, making it suitable for a variety of retail and service occupiers.

Date on Market:

06/08/2026

Falmouth Retail to Rent - Cornwall

Mylor Yacht Club occupies a prominent waterfront position at Mylor Yacht Harbour, on the western shore of the Fal Estuary near Falmouth. The location provides direct access to Carrick Roads and Falmouth Bay, one of the UK’s premier sailing destinations, with excellent marine facilities and deep-water access. The property is approximately 4 miles south of Falmouth town centre and can be reached via the A39, which connects to Truro and the wider Cornwall road network. Regular public transport services are available from nearby Mylor Bridge and Flushing, while ferry connections provide access to central Falmouth.

Date on Market:

04/05/2026

Camborne Retail to Rent

The subject property is located on Union Street, within Camborne town centre. Nearby occupiers include Cornwall Air Ambulance, Holland & Barrett, Scope and Iceland, as well as range of local independent traders. Camborne has undergone a period of regeneration since 2021, with flagship sports, amenity and cultural hubs delivered through the restoration of historic town-centre buildings (LINK), creating a significant new destination within Camborne.

Date on Market:

17/07/2026

Penzance Retail to Rent

The town has good communication connections with a direct link to the A30 which forms the arterial road through Cornwall & Devon, linking with the M5 at Exeter. Penzance benefits from a bus station and a mainline station which provides regular services to London Paddington and other UK destinations. Newquay airport is located approximately 41 miles from the town and Penzance Harbour provides regular ferry & helicopter services to the Isles of Scilly.

Date on Market:

07/07/2026

Carlyon Bay Retail to Rent - St Austell

The property comprises a ground floor retail unit located along Mount Charles Road, a busy route into St Austell town centre. St Austell is the largest town in Cornwall and benefits from strong transport links via the A390 and proximity to the A30, connecting to the wider motorway network. The unit offers excellent visibility and accessibility, making it suitable for a variety of retail or service businesses.

Date on Market:

19/06/2026

Falmouth Retail to Rent

The property comprises a semi detached two storey period building currently most recently occupied as a restaurant. It has stone and timber construction under a pitched slate roof with feature portico entrance. It has an extensive restaurant area accommodating a range of seating for 50+ covers together with a commercial kitchen. Note – property to be cleared of current furniture and effects. To the front of the property lies a popular open cobbled courtyard area equipped with a further range of seating with access to the main street in Falmouth town centre. Falmouth is a principal retail center on the south coast of Cornwall noted for its deepwater harbour and University. It is a popular tourist destination. The town offers an excellent range of amenities, including independent shops, cafés, restaurants, and supermarkets, alongside a thriving arts and cultural scene. It is noted for its sandy beaches and leisure marine facilities being a popular sailing centre. The town benefits from good transport links, with a branch line railway connecting to Truro, where there are direct services to London Paddington.

Date on Market:

16/06/2026

Bodmin Retail to Rent

Date on Market:

08/06/2026

Falmouth Retail to Rent

Set on Falmouth’s busy Market Street, this former bank occupies one of the town’s most established retail pitches, benefitting from strong year-round footfall and the consistent passing trade associated with one of Cornwall’s most popular coastal towns. The property forms the ground floor of a mid-terraced building and provides a self-contained lock-up unit with an attractive glazed frontage, offering strong visibility within the streetscape. The accommodation will be offered in shell condition with WC and kitchenette facilities installed, providing incoming occupiers with the flexibility to create a bespoke fit-out to suit their individual requirements, including flooring, ceilings and internal finishes.

Date on Market:

05/06/2026

Helston Retail to Rent

Situated on Meneage Street within Helston’s principal retail pitch, the property comprises a well-proportioned shop arranged over ground and first floors. The ground floor provides an open-plan sales area with glazed frontage, with stairs located to the rear leading to the upper level. The first floor offers generous ancillary accommodation with multiple storage areas, kitchenette facilities, two separate WCs and skylights providing good natural light. Extending to approximately 1,083 sq ft, the property is well suited toa range of retail or service-led Class E uses.

Date on Market:

04/06/2026

Launceston Retail to Rent

Situated on Church Street in central Launceston, this ground-floor retail unit occupies a Grade II listed mid-terrace building in the town’s prime shopping area. The shop’s prominent frontage – including a large display window – and recently refurbished interior give it strong street presence and ensure excellent pedestrian footfall in this bustling retail location.

Date on Market:

03/06/2026

Truro Retail to Rent

Occupying a prime city centre position set very close to Truro Cathedral, the property sits within one of Truro’s most characterful trading locations. The surrounding streets are home to a strong mix of independent operators including Vertigo and the Old Grammar School, alongside well regarded galleries and jewellers such as Douglas Hughes Fine Jewellery and Truro Goldsmiths. Just around the corner, Boscawen Street provides Truro’s principal retail pitch, with nearby occupiers including The White Company, Mint Velvet and Waterstones. Nearby Lemon Quay further enhances the retail offering, with occupiers including M&S, Primark and Cafè Nero. The property also benefits from excellent accessibility, being approximately a two minute walk from Truro Bus Station and around 15 minutes on foot from Truro railway station.

Date on Market:

28/05/2026

St Ives Retail to Rent - St Ives, Cornwall

Olive's Café is situated on the Island in St Ives, snuggled between Porthmeor Beach and Porthgwidden Beach. The area is more laid back than the rest of the town and has plenty of galleries and art studios to explore at leisure with Blue Bramble Gallery right next door. The infamous St Ives School of Painting and Porthmeor Studios, are only a few minutes walk away, with the Tate a couple of minutes further along.

Date on Market:

18/05/2026

St Ives Retail to Rent - Carbis Bay

Carbis Bay is located just outside of St Ives and is an ever popular tourist destination with its glorious beaches and coastal beauty. Carbis Bay boasts its own stunning beach, coastal and trail path, and has its own trainline with links to Truro, and then onward to Exeter, Bristol and London.

Date on Market:

14/05/2026

Bodmin Retail to Rent

Bodmin is strategically located lying adjacent to the A30 trunk road and A38. The town lies approximately 25 miles west of Plymouth and 24 miles from Truro. Bodmin is one of the largest towns in North Cornwall with a residential population of 16,922 (2021 Census) but has a substantial retail catchment area. The property is situated within the main street of Fore Street, a busy one-way thoroughfare running through the town centre and in close proximity to the town’s car parks. Fore Street occupiers are a mix of national, regional and local retailers.

Date on Market:

05/05/2026

Truro Retail to Rent

Cathedral Lane is situated in the heart of Truro on a pedestrian thoroughfare, adjacent to the Cathedral and moments from the prime retail pitches of Pydar Street and Boscawen Street. Nearby occupiers include a range of independent retailers, including art galleries, jewellers, cafes and boutiques, as well as many national retailers. The street benefits from passing footfall from Boscawen Street.

Date on Market:

13/04/2026