Shops & Retail Units to Rent in Devon

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

Bideford Retail to Rent

The property is situated within the centre of the town in Bridgeland Street, populated mainly by similar premises. The main retail areas of Mill Street and High Street as well as the bustling Quay are close by. Bideford is the administrative centre of the Torridge area and has a static population in the region of 18,000. Barnstaple, the sub-regional centre of North Devon, lies approximately 9 miles to the east, with access along the North Devon Link Road to the M5 at Tiverton. Barnstaple has a static population in the order of 31,000 with a shopping catchment population of over 150,000.

Date on Market:

08/06/2026

Bideford Retail to Rent

Date on Market:

30/05/2026

South Molton Retail to Rent

The property is located within the main commercial stretch of East Street in South Molton town centre. It comprises a ground floor retail/office premises suitable for a variety of trades, subject to any necessary planning consents and landlord’s approval. The shop extends to approximately 173 sq ft (16’4” x 10’7”) and includes a sales area, small store and WC, with mains water connected. The property is situated within an established commercial area, with a mix of retail, office, restaurant and mixed-use premises nearby.

Date on Market:

15/05/2026

Ilfracombe Retail to Rent

Ilfracombe is a seaside resort and civil parish on the North Devon coast, England, with a small harbour surrounded by cliffs. The town is at the southern end of the A361, the longest 3-digit A-road in England which finishes on the A5 at Kilsby on the Northamptonshire-Warwickshire border near Rugby and is the town's main connection with the South-West England motorway, the M5. The property is located on the main Church street within walking distance to the sea front. Occupiers close by include Co-Op Supermarket, Lidl, Petrol Station, Public House, Pet Store and more.

Date on Market:

13/05/2026

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

Crediton Retail to Rent

The property at 50 High Street, Crediton, is in Mid Devon, approximately seven miles from Exeter. Positioned along the A377 Exeter to Barnstaple route near the junction with the A3072 to Tiverton, the building sits within the primary town center and is surrounded by occupiers such as Tesco Express, Boots, and Co-op Food. The premises provide multi-level interior space, including ground floor retail with ancillary areas on the first and second floors.

Date on Market:

25/04/2026

Ashburton Retail to Rent

The Linhay Business Park is located adjacent to the A38 Dual Carriageway on the edge of Ashburton linking Plymouth and Cornwall to Exeter and the M5 Motorway network. These excellent road communications will make this a favoured site for businesses covering the whole of Devon, therefore benefiting from its central and strategic location. With quick access to the A38 Exeter is just 18 miles distant with Plymouth approximately 35 miles distant. Other local business centres are at Newton Abbot which is approximately 5 miles distant and Torquay which is some 12 miles away. Ashburton offers a local centre with a vibrant Town Centre.

Property Type:

Light Industrial

Date on Market:

24/03/2026

Exeter Retail to Rent

The unit is arranged over three floors.The premises occupies a central location close to the Guildhall Shopping Centre and Queen Street Dining.

Date on Market:

28/01/2026

Barnstaple Retail to Rent

Prime position on High Street, Barnstaple immediately adjacent to Superdrug. Nearby occupiers include Waterstones, Vision Express, Saltrock, Shoe Zone, Boots the Chemist and Edinburgh Woollen Mill.

Date on Market:

15/12/2025

Barnstaple Retail to Rent

The units are situated within the pedestrianised, partially undercover shopping area known as Gammon Walk. Gammon Walk is situated just off the main High Street and located within a mixed retail area. Other traders in the immediate vicinity include: Spec Savers Opticians, White Stuff and Green Lanes Shopping Centre.

Date on Market:

09/12/2025

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

Barnstaple Retail to Rent

Barnstaple is a market town located approximately 45 miles north of Exeter. It is the principal administrative and commercial centre for North Devon and a popular tourist destination with an award-winning coastline situated approximately 8 miles to the west. The town centre has representation from many national retailers, such as Primark, Marks & Spencer, Boots, JD Sports etc. The shop is situated on the High Street and nearby occupiers include Fat Face, The Entertainer, Tesco Express, Barnardo’s and Boots Opticians plus several independent retailers.

Date on Market:

01/11/2025

Okehampton Retail to Rent

Located in a bespoke shopping centre in a thriving moorland town. The property is located on a busy pedestrianised precinct comprising a range of independent shops, a café, restaurant and cinema. It links the main High Street with the Waitrose and Somerfield supermarkets where there are excellent parking facilities

Date on Market:

01/11/2025

Torrington Retail to Rent - Great Torrington

Great Torrington is a small market town in the north of Devon, England. The town is served by 43 local bus services mostly operated by Stagecoach South West. Occupiers close by include Post Office, Nationwide, Co-Op Food and others.

Date on Market:

11/06/2026

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

Barnstaple Retail to Rent

Barnstaple is the main commercial, administrative and economic centre of North Devon and a popular tourist destination on the North Devon coast, approximately 34 miles north-west of Exeter. The town is located on the A361, which provides a direct link to the M5 Motorway and the A377 to Exeter. Barnstaple Rail Station provides regular rail services to Exeter (1 hour 10 minutes fastest). The property is situated in the heart of the town centre with occupiers nearby including Coral, Barclays, Estate Agents, Halfords Autocentre, Barnstaple Market and large public car park (1 min walk).

Date on Market:

14/08/2025

Paignton Retail to Rent

The unit is to shell specification with capped services, ready for occupiers fit out. Paignton is part of the wider Torquay conurbation, a popular seaside destination with a population of 136,000 and 4.5 million annual visitors. The unit is located on the main A3022 link road between Paignton and Torquay with prominent frontage to the A3022. Nearby occupiers include Sainsbury’s Local, Anytime Fitness, Tesco Express, Day Lewis Pharmacy and Domino’s.

Date on Market:

27/06/2025

Dawlish Retail to Rent

Retail premises located in the town centre fronting the main road from Dawlish to Exeter. The property is centrally located with ease of access to the remainder of the Town and the beeches and railway station. Dawlish is located approximately 10 miles south of Exeter, 9 miles West of Newton Abbot and 2 miles North of Teignmouth. Road access to Dawlish is principally via the A379 which forms the picturesque coastal route from Exeter to Newton Abbot and onto Torbay. Access to the M5 motorway is available at junction 30 approximately 10 miles away with Exeter offering a wider range of facilities and amenities.

Date on Market:

09/06/2025

Plymouth Retail to Rent

Ground floor retail unit available within Drake Circus Shopping Centre.

Date on Market:

24/07/2024

Barnstaple Retail to Rent

Located on Barnstaple High Street.

Date on Market:

27/03/2025

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

Plymouth Office, Retail to Rent

The Barcode is Plymouth’s leading dining and leisure destination, located in the heart of the City, opposite the main Drake Circus Shopping Centre. The Barcode extends to approx. 100,000 sq ft anchored by a 12-screen Cineworld (Including IMAX/ 4DX) alongside a carefully curated mix of restaurant and social entertainment brands. Occupiers include Nandos, Five Guys, Cosy Club, Kaspas, Zizi, Las Iquanas, Franco Manca. Boom Battle Bar, Paradise Island Adventure Golf and most recently Trident Gym.

Date on Market:

22/04/2026