Shops & Retail Units 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sidmouth Retail to Rent

The premises occupy a prominent location in Blackmore Drive, just off the High Street, and adjacent to the Library and the Health Centre. Sidmouth is a highly regarded and elegant East Devon coastal resort. The town is a vibrant mixture of small local specialist shops, well-tended parks and pretty beaches. Sidmouth offers ease of access to the bustling Cathedral City of Exeter, its airport and mainline railway station and the M5 motorway. Amenities within the town include two supermarkets including a Waitrose Store, a cinema, theatre, library and health centre with a wide range of retail outlets.

Date on Market:

24/03/2026

Budleigh Salterton Retail to Rent

The property forms part of a traditional mixed-use retail building constructed circa 1900 of masonry construction. The building is arranged over two floors with retail accommodation at ground level and residential accommodation above. The property occupies a prominent position within Budleigh Salterton town centre and benefits from approximately 55 ft frontage onto Fore Street. The surrounding area provides a mix of independent retailers, cafés and service-based occupiers.

Date on Market:

12/03/2026

Exmouth Retail to Rent

Exmouth is a thriving coastal town in East Devon, renowned for its historic port, beautiful beaches and vibrant tourism economy, which supports strong year round trade. The town benefits from excellent transport connectivity. Exmouth is just 8 miles south of Junction 30 of the M5 motorway, providing swift access north to Bristol and the Midlands and south to Exeter and Plymouth. The A30 and A303 corridors offer direct east-west links across southern England. Exmouth benefits from a substantial local and tourist catchment, with a population of circa 36,000 and swelling significantly during peak seasons.

Date on Market:

09/02/2026

Seaton Retail to Rent

This property comprises a large retail store on a prominent road in the East Devon town of Seaton. Close to Aldi, Tesco and the town centre. Suitable for a range of uses subject to planning. The property is located on Harbour Road directly behind the Esplanade and faces the road with ground floor sales area fully glazed under a metal sheet roof.

Date on Market:

16/02/2026

Sidmouth Retail to Rent

Sidmouth is a popular and wealthy coastal town located on the South Devon Coast. It has a resident population of 12,500 which increases significantly during the summer months however is ever popular being on the Jurassic coast. The property is located in a prominent position within the principal area of the town centre with numerous quality traders in the vicinity both multiples and regional.

Date on Market:

10/05/2024