Shops & Retail Units to Rent in Devon

Plymouth Retail to Rent

The property comprises a detached single floor retail warehouse parade of steel frame construction with brick and profiled sheet metal clad elevations completed in 1990. The property is located approximately half a mile to the east of Plymouth City centre on the north side of the A374 (Exeter Street) and approximately 2 miles south west of the main intersection of the A374 and the A38 at Marsh Mills.

Date on Market:

02/07/2025

Paignton Retail to Rent

Date on Market:

27/06/2025

Bideford Retail to Rent

The property is situated on Grenville Street, just off the Town’s High Street. This area is known for its specialist retailers such as Art Galleries, Wedding Shops, Antique Centres and Music Shop. Grenville Street leads onto the Market Place where the Town’s Pannier Market is located. With a resident population of around 32,000 including nearby villages, Bideford is the second largest town in North Devon, and the town has a reputation as a pleasant place to live, work and visit. In recent years Bideford has benefited from lots of investment and development, including the ongoing Atlantic Park retail area and improvements to the historic town centre and quayside, and the current Local Plan allows for a further 4,000 homes plus leisure facilities. Bideford is within 3 miles of some well-known North Devon locations such as Appledore, Westward Ho!, Instow and Northam and only 9 miles from the area’s commercial centre of Barnstaple. It is also within a half-hour’s drive of Exmoor National Park, the beaches around Woolacombe, Croyde and Saunton, and the Devon-Cornwall border.

Date on Market:

05/02/2026

Exeter Retail to Rent

This property comprises a ground floor retail/ sales area with first floor office / stores, staff facilities, WC and garden terrace. The ground floor has a good sized sales area to the front and a partitioned treatment room to the rear which could be removed to create a larger sales floor. The shop has spot lighting, timber effect flooring and a hand wash basin. The first floor has customer WCS, a kitchenette with staff room and a landing area which has been partitioned to create a treatment room with basin. This partitioning could be removed to make an open plan sales area. There is also a rear garden terrace. The property is situated on Fore Street being an extension of Exeter’s High Street. Fore Street is a vibrant city centre position with independent boutique shops, cafes, restaurants, beauty therapists and hairdressers. The premises is situated in an established trading position close to Thomas Moore, Taunton Leisure and McCoys Arcade.

Date on Market:

05/02/2026

Barnstaple Retail to Rent

With over 40,000 inhabitants including nearby villages, Barnstaple is a thriving town near to beautiful beaches and countryside, and the centre of North Devon in commerce, culture, education and service provision. It has a wide variety of businesses attracting tourists and permanent residents year-round, including a vibrant and diverse collection of bars and restaurants for evening footfall. Barnstaple is easily reached via the A361 which leads to the M5 at Junction 27, has a station with hourly trains to Exeter at peak times, and Exeter airport is an hour away. The town is rapidly expanding with several new housing and commercial developments currently underway, and more than 5,000 new houses and further economic development planned for the near future. The notable towns of Bideford (9 miles), Woolacombe (14 miles), Ilfracombe (12 miles), South Molton (12 miles) and Torrington (14 miles) are also nearby.

Date on Market:

29/01/2026

Plymouth Retail to Rent

Plymouth is the largest port City on the south coast of England with population of around 265,000. The property is situated in the heart of the town centre on New George Street close to the junction with Armada Way. Nearby retailers include, Costa Coffee, Evans Cycles, Greggs, Flannels, Superdrug and Boots.

Date on Market:

26/01/2026

Exeter Retail to Rent

87 Fore Street comprises a ground floor lock up shop with first floor storage. The shop has a large 'L' shaped sales area with partitioning to create one large and one small store / office space. There is a ground floor WC. On the first floor there is a good sized store room.

Date on Market:

10/01/2026

Exeter Retail to Rent

The property comprises a ground floor retail area with glazed shop display windows facing onto both Cowick Street and Cecil Street. The first floor accommodation is currently configured as two office/store rooms plus WC, shower and kitchenette. To the rear of the building, there is a small yard plus a small lean- to store and separate storeroom. Situated in the heart of St Thomas, 32 Cowick Street occupies a highly visible corner position directly opposite the well-established St Thomas Neighbourhood Shopping Centre. This busy suburban retail hub serves a large residential catchment and lies approximately 2 miles west of Exeter city centre.

Date on Market:

17/12/2025

Sidmouth Retail to Rent

The property comprises a ground floor lock up shop with maisonette above. The shop has a retail area to the front with rear store / office, kitchenette and WC. The shop benefits from a level entrance, timber flooring and large display window. The maisonette above can be independently accessed from the front or via the rear of the shop. On the first floor is a kitchen/ diner, double bedroom, living room with bay window, WC, roof terrace. The second floor has a further bedroom with coastal views and a bathroom. The property is in a popular, high footfall area within the heart of the town centre and around 120 yards from the sea front. The town centre offers a wide range of independent shops, national brands, restaurants, public houses, and professional services such as estate agents, and solicitors. Nearby occupiers include: Marie Curie Charity Shop, Crew Clothing, Mountain Warehouse, Boots, Cotton Traders and Fat Face. Sidmouth is a popular seaside town with a population in excess of 14,000 and benefits from trade all year round as well as an influx of tourists in the summer months. There are several public carparks and a regular bus services.

Date on Market:

13/12/2025

Barnstaple Retail to Rent

Having most recently been utilised as an educational facility the property has in the past been used as a car showroom as well as for retail purposes. The two storey detached building has brick facing to all elevations under a profiled steel roof. The ground floor provides approximately 2,807 sq.ft (261 sq.m) with extensive glazing as well as glazed vehicular access doors. Additional space at ground floor includes 2 x toilets and storeroom with rear roller shutter door access. The first floor, which does offer self contained access, provides 2,417 sq.ft (225 sq.m) and is currently configured as 5 offices with additional toilet facilities and kitchen. To the front of the premises is a fenced playground area which was previously a display / parking area for circa 30 vehicles, with additional parking and access to the rear of the building.

Date on Market:

11/12/2025

Bideford Retail to Rent

With a resident population of around 32,000 including nearby villages, Bideford is the second largest town in North Devon, and the town has a reputation as a pleasant place to live, work and visit. In recent years Bideford has benefited from lots of investment and development, including the ongoing Atlantic Park retail area and improvements to the historic town centre and quayside, and the current Local Plan allows for a further 4,000 homes plus leisure facilities. Bideford is within 3 miles of some well-known North Devon locations such as Appledore, Westward Ho!, Instow and Northam and only 9 miles from the area’s commercial centre of Barnstaple. It is also within a half-hour’s drive of Exmoor National Park, the beaches around Woolacombe, Croyde and Saunton, and the Devon?Cornwall border.

Date on Market:

01/12/2025

Budleigh Salterton Retail to Rent

The property comprises a well presented ground floor lock up shop with large open plan sales area with an impressive double frontage providing plenty of natural light. To the rear is an office / stock room with sea views, a WC and kitchen. The premises are situated in a prominent position within the heart of the town centre and close to the seafront. The town is home to a number of national brands such as Tesco, Spar and Hospiscare, as well as independent shops, bakeries and professional services. Budleigh Salterton is a popular seaside town approximately 15 miles south of Exeter, within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Date on Market:

25/11/2025

Newton Abbot Retail to Rent

The property occupies a prime position in the Market Walk Shopping Centre and forms part of a modern terrace of retail units running from Courtenay Street to the Market Square and Newton Abbot indoor market hall.

Date on Market:

23/01/2026

Dawlish Retail to Rent

An unusual opportunity to acquire a new lease of these prominently located and well-presented Retail premises in the sought after coastal town of Dawlish. The premises front the busy Dawlish to Exeter road in the town centre offering excellent visibility. The premises have previously traded as a wedding dress and ladies dress shop, and a gift shop, but offers potential for a variety of users seeking a high visibility location.

Date on Market:

21/11/2025

Bideford Retail to Rent

Date on Market:

12/11/2025

Exeter Retail to Rent

This three story, mid-terrace unit consists of ground floor seating and kitchen area, benefitting from ventilation. There is also a disabled W/C to the rear and loading doors. The first floor offers further seating or storage space with toilets on the second floor. The premises occupy a prominent location being close to Princesshay, John Lewis and Next and within 5 minutes walk to Exeter Central Station. The street is also home to an existing wide range of local independent traders.

Date on Market:

10/11/2025

Exeter Retail to Rent

The unit benefits a good size ground floor with an impressive return frontage with great visibility from one of the main roads into Exeter city centre. There is also additional space to the first and second floor for storage. The premises occupy a prominent location being close to Princesshay, John Lewis and Next and within 5 minutes walk to Exeter Central Station. The street is also home to an existing wide range of local independent traders.

Date on Market:

06/11/2025

Stoke Retail to Rent - Plymouth

This mid-terrace retail shop, occupies the ground and lower ground floors of a Victorian building. The ground floor offers retail space with tea point to the rear, suspended ceiling and fully glazed window fronting Molesworth Road. To the rear of the unit, there are stairs leading down to the lower ground floor storage facilities and cloakroom. The property will undergo a light refurbishment, both internally and externally, which will include new LED lighting. Molesworth Road is located within a popular residential area to the west of Plymouth city centre in a popular residential suburb of Stoke. Opposite Victoria park which is approximately 1 mile from Plymouth City Centre. This location is popular with a range of local independent tenants and small business. Local businesses include: Annterior, Amigos Coffee House, The Millbridge Inn, C&R Lampshades and a range of upcycling and independent traders.

Date on Market:

30/10/2025

Exeter Retail to Rent

This ground floor shop comprises a large sales area with staff WC and store cupboards 26 Gandy Street is well presented with timber effect flooring, spot lighting and air conditioning. The property is situated in a prominent position within the established and popular area of Gandy Street close to the High Street, Princesshay, Guildhall Shopping Centre and Queen Street Dining Quarter. The Royal Albert Memorial Museum, Phoenix Art Centre, Central Railway Station and various car parks are all within walking distance. Gandy Street has range of independent and multiple retailers and restaurants, occupiers include Zizzi’s restaurant, Seasalt, and Coolings Wine Bar.

Property Type:

Office

Date on Market:

30/10/2025

Barnstaple Retail to Rent

The subject property is located within Maiden Street adjacent to the High Street, The Strand and The Square with a number of other leisure / restaurant users close-by it is an area in the Town well known for good quality restaurants. Being three storey premises currently configured as restaurant ground and first floor with accommodation on the second floor. Offering a cosy and intimate dining experience there are many period features within the property including exposed stonework walls, both ground and first floor, beamed ceiling, exposed A frame roof beam and vaulted ceiling.

Date on Market:

27/10/2025

Plymouth Retail to Rent

The property comprises a ground floor retail unit with a wide shop front offering excellent street visibility. Internally, the accommodation is laid out as a single open plan retail area, suitable for a variety of retail uses. 35 New George Street is situated in a prominent position within Plymouth City Centre, directly fronting one of the city's main pedestrianised retail streets. The area benefits from high footfall and close proximity to Drake Circus shopping centre, Armada Way and key public transport routes

Date on Market:

24/10/2025

Dartmouth Retail to Rent

Grade II listed ground floor retail unit. The property benefits from wide frontage leading onto a good sized main sales area, with WC, and useful further storage to the rear. The property also benefits from an enclosed courtyard and rear access via Lake Street.

Date on Market:

08/10/2025

Plymouth Retail to Rent

Plymouth, with a population of over 250,000 is the largest city in the West Country. Largely rebuilt since World War II it is now a thriving industrial and commercial centre and is still one of the Royal Navy's principal base and warship repair dockyards. The city has excellent educational, recreational and entertainment facilities and access to the rest of the country is gained by road via the A38/M5 motorway and by rail. Europe is also accessible by the car/passenger ferry which is operated from its terminal at Millbay Docks.

Date on Market:

24/09/2025