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Retail property to let in Somerset, from high-street shops and boutique units to larger commercial spaces ideal for cafés, service businesses, and established retail brands.

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More details for 1 Stony St, Frome - Retail to Rent

1 Stony St

Frome, BA11 1BU

  • Retail to Let
  • £25,000 pa
  • 3,218 sq ft
  • 1 Unit Available Now

Frome Retail to Rent

A substantial Grade II listed retail unit situated in the heart of Frome, Somerset. This prominent property occupies a prime position at the bottom of Stony Street, benefiting from large display windows that maximise visibility and natural light. Arranged over three floors, the ground floor offers a generous retail space complemented by a kitchen and W.C. The first floor provides versatile accommodation suitable for storage or office use, along with an additional W.C. The top floor offers further storage or office space, making this an ideal premises for a variety of retail or commercial uses. Located in the vibrant centre of Frome, a market town renowned for its thriving independent retail scene. Frome has defied the trend of declining high streets, attracting visitors with its eclectic mix of shops and the popular Frome Independent Market, held on the first Sunday of each month from March to December. The property enjoys excellent footfall in a sought-after area, with ample public parking just a short walk away, ensuring convenience for customers and staff alike.

Contact:

Harlows Of Frome

Date on Market:

10/11/2025
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More details for 27 Fore St, Chard - Retail to Rent

27 Fore St

Chard, TA20 1PP

  • Retail to Let
  • £17,500 pa
  • 631 sq ft
  • 1 Unit Available Now
  • Air Conditioning
  • Private Toilets

Chard Retail to Rent

The property is located on Fore Street, the main retail pitch within Chard’s town centre. Chard is an expanding town with a resident population of 14,000 located on the A358 and A30 approximately 12 miles south east of the county town of Taunton. The A303 trunk road linking Exeter to the south east of England is within a few minutes drive, Yeovil is 15 miles to the west and Junction 25 of the M5 motorway is some 10 miles to the north west.

Contact:

Greenslade Taylor Hunt

Date on Market:

02/07/2025
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More details for Wellington Sq, Minehead - Office, Retail to Rent

Former HSBC Bank - Wellington Sq

Minehead, TA24 5LH

  • Retail to Let
  • £32,000 pa
  • 100 - 2,475 sq ft
  • 2 Spaces Available Now
  • Air Conditioning
  • Natural Light
  • 24 Hour Access

Minehead Office, Retail to Rent

The property comprises an end-terrace building of traditional masonry construction. The external walls are of dressed stone and the roof is pitched design which is covered in slates. The property has two floors with the ground floor providing sales accommodation and the first floor providing ancillary space. Grange over Sands is small town which is located on the Cumbrian coast where the estuary of the River Kent enters Morecambe Bay. The town is connected to the rest of the country via the B5278 & B527 which link into the A590 trunk route. Public transport links to the town are located at the town’s own railway station, which is part of the Furness line and additional links are provided by bus services to other nearby locations. The property is located at the junction of Main Street with Pig Lane. The surrounding premises form the main retail and commercial area within the town, with surrounding properties being a mixture of shops and business premises.

Contact:

Webbers

Date on Market:

28/03/2025
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More details for Paul St, Taunton - Retail to Rent

Orchard Shopping Centre - Paul St

Taunton, TA1 3TP

  • Retail to Let
  • £15,000 - £52,500 pa
  • 569 - 7,426 sq ft
  • 6 Units Available Now
  • Air Conditioning
  • Security System
  • 24 Hour Access
  • CCTV (Closed Circuit Television Monitoring)
  • Kitchen

Taunton Retail to Rent

The property comprises part of shopping centre known as the Orchard and is arranged over three floors. The centre makes use of a nearby council owned car park above Taunton Library which has 600 spaces. The property is located within Taunton town centre and is bordered by Fore Street, Paul Street and High Street.

Contact:

KLM Real Estate

Date on Market:

21/05/2025
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More details for 6 High St, Yeovil - Retail to Rent

6 High St

Yeovil, BA20 1RE

  • Retail to Let
  • £15,000 pa
  • 1,912 - 3,824 sq ft
  • 1 Unit Available Now

Yeovil Retail to Rent

The property is arranged over lower ground, ground and two upper floors. The floor plates are irregular and include various half levels. 6 High Street incorporates ground and lower ground floors together with the upper floors including those directly above 4 High Street. There is a shared rear goods access and yard with a loading bay and goods lift. Yeovil is an established market town and home to Leonardo helicopters. It is approximately 28 miles east of Taunton, 40 miles south of Bristol and 130 miles southwest of Central London. 6 High Street is located on the main throughfare linking the free Tesco car park with the town centre and Quedam Shopping Centre. The High Street is undergoing redevelopment being an anchor project within Yeovil Refresh.

Contact:

Rayner Property Group Ltd

Date on Market:

06/10/2025
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More details for Locking Parklands, Weston Super Mare - Retail to Rent

Locking Parklands

Weston Super Mare, BS24 7AA

  • Retail to Let
  • 7,535 - 167,847 sq ft

Weston Super Mare Retail to Rent - Locking

This mixed use development site comprises c.1,450 new homes, offices, leisure, primary and secondary schools, doctor’s surgery and retail. Retail will comprise a new food store with ancillary convenience shopping & restaurants. The retail sites front the High Street which forms part of the new Spine Road which runs from the A371 through Locking Parklands and the adjacent North Somerset Council controlled development to the north. Eventually, it will be extended and link to the A370 at the West Wick roundabout.

Contacts:

Carter Jonas LLP

Avison Young

Date on Market:

11/06/2020
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More details for Vicarage Walk, Frome - Retail to Rent

Westway Shopping Centre - Vicarage Walk

Frome, BA11 1AL

  • Retail to Let
  • 2,353 sq ft

Frome Retail to Rent

The Westway Shopping Centre is the town's principal shopping centre with occupiers including Cordero Lounge, Holland & Barrett, Specsavers and Greggs, amongst others. The subject premises are situated above the new Peacocks store being opposite Poundland with other nearby occupiers including Costa, Fat Face, Boots, Iceland and Superdrug, together with an adjacent 80-space public car park.

Contact:

Hartnell Taylor Cook LLP

Date on Market:

26/01/2024
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More details for Dolphin Sq, Weston Super Mare - Retail to Rent

Dolphin Sq

Weston Super Mare, BS23 1TU

  • Retail to Let
  • 1,820 - 18,636 sq ft
  • 6 Units Available Now
  • Security System
  • Commuter Rail
  • Metro/Underground

Weston Super Mare Retail to Rent - Weston-Super-Mare

Weston-Super-Mare’s leisure complex is based in a prime town centre spot with businesses and is easily accessed from Weston Seafront and from Weston-super-Mare train station. Weston High Street boasts a great variety of retail outlet from national brands to family run department store Walker & Ling. Customers will also find the Sovereign Shopping Centre offering some favourite high street brands, eat-in and takeaway options and secure parking all under one roof.

Contact:

Hartnell Taylor Cook LLP

Date on Market:

01/05/2025
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More details for 37-43A Eastover, Bridgwater - Retail to Rent

37-43A Eastover

Bridgwater, TA6 5AW

  • Retail to Let
  • £10,000 pa
  • 776 sq ft
  • 1 Unit Available Now
  • Energy Performance: E
  • Security System

Bridgwater Retail to Rent

We are pleased to offer this ground floor lock up shop, in Eastover on the east side of the River Parrett, approximately 500 metres from Bridgwater Town Centre, and has recently benefited from significant investment through the Celebration Mile regeneration project. This scheme has enhanced the public realm with widened pavements, improved accessibility, and a more attractive streetscape, encouraging increased footfall and supporting a thriving mix of operators.

Contact:

Lyndon Brett Partnership

Date on Market:

12/11/2025
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More details for 14 High St, Wells - Retail to Rent

14 High St

Wells, BA5 2SG

  • Retail to Let
  • £24,000 pa
  • 910 sq ft
  • 1 Unit Available Now
  • Energy Performance: B
  • Private Toilets

Wells Retail to Rent

14A High Street is situated in a strong trading position at the ‘top’ of the High Street and close to the Market Place. There are twice weekly markets on Wednesday and Saturday. This property is well located nearby Boots, Costa Coffee, Holland and Barrett and the property is positioned between Cancer Research UK and Absolute Cards, and a short distance from Wells Cathedral and the Bishop’s Palace. Wells is a small and picturesque cathedral city in Somerset, England, often described as England’s smallest city. It is situated around 20 miles from Bath and 6 miles from Glastonbury, making it an easy day trip or a perfect base for exploring Somerset’s countryside, caves, and coast.

Contacts:

Everard Cole

Cooper and Tanner 1908 Limited

Date on Market:

31/10/2025
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More details for Great Western Rd, Chard - Retail to Rent

The Original Factory Shop - Great Western Rd

Chard, TA20 1EQ

  • Retail to Let
  • £40,000 pa
  • 7,786 sq ft
  • Energy Performance: C
  • Energy Performance: D

Chard Retail to Rent

The property, a former railway station, boasts a rich history dating back to 1866 and is distinguished as a Grade II listed building. Its charming single-storey structure features traditional brick elevations topped with a pitched roof, showcasing classic architectural elements. An extension has been added to the rear to enhance the sales area, making it more functional for contemporary retail needs.

Contacts:

Vickery Holman

Powell Lloyd

Date on Market:

02/10/2025
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More details for Union St, Cheddar - Retail to Rent

Saxon Court - Union St

Cheddar, BS27 3NA

  • Retail to Let
  • £7,000 pa
  • 345 sq ft
  • 1 Unit Available Now
  • Security System
  • Private Toilets

Cheddar Retail to Rent

The property is located just off Union Street at Saxon Court in the centre of Cheddar, a well-known and popular village in Somerset, renowned for its historic gorge and strong year-round tourist trade. Positioned opposite the town’s Market Cross behind Cooper and Tanner and Axe Valley Vets, the unit benefits from a central setting within walking distance of a wide range of local amenities, including independent shops, cafés, restaurants, and public car parks.

Contact:

Cooper and Tanner 1908 Limited

Date on Market:

24/09/2025
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More details for 17-18 Market Pl, Glastonbury - Retail to Rent

17-18 Market Pl

Glastonbury, BA6 9HL

  • Retail to Let
  • £23,000 pa
  • 290 sq ft
  • 1 Unit Available Now
  • Air Conditioning
  • Private Toilets
  • Smoke Detector

Glastonbury Retail to Rent

17 Market Place is prominently located in the heart of Glastonbury, occupying a strong trading position within the town's historic Market Place and nearby public car park. The area benefits from regular footfall, particularly during the popular weekly markets. This location is home to a mix of well-established independent retailers and is just a short walk from Glastonbury Abbey, the High Street, and other key attractions. What3Words Location ///quietest.handrail.interlude

Contact:

Cooper and Tanner 1908 Limited

Date on Market:

18/09/2025
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More details for 37-39 Fore St, Taunton - Retail to Rent

37-39 Fore St

Taunton, TA1 1HR

  • Retail to Let
  • £38,000 pa
  • 1,658 sq ft
  • 1 Unit Available Now
  • Energy Performance: D
  • Security System

Taunton Retail to Rent

The property consists of a prominent retail premises arranged over three storeys with retail sales on the ground floor and ancillary accommodation on the first and second levels. The ground floor benefits from a wide frontage measuring approx. 7.95 m with an open plan layout and customer changing rooms to the rear. The upper floors are self contained and consist of further storage, office accommodation and staff welfare facilities.

Contact:

Vickery Holman

Date on Market:

12/03/2025
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More details for The Borough, Wedmore - Retail to Rent

The Borough

Wedmore, BS28 4EB

  • Retail to Let
  • £15,000 pa
  • 1,426 sq ft
  • Energy Performance: B
  • Security System

Wedmore Retail to Rent

The Cafe´ Deli benefits from a high-quality oak-framed extension, built in 2020 which features doors that open onto the sunny garden. Overall the premises offers 40 inside covers and 25 external. In 2021, the current owner undertook major renovations to enhance and expand the kitchen facilities, ensuing the Cafe´ Deli is well-equipped to meet demand. A small separate secure storage unit on site is being used and may be available to subject to agreement with the Landlord. The property is prominently positioned at the front of The Borough Mall, a purpose built shopping venue that benefits from complementary local businesses, customer parking, and active management overseeing communal and external maintenance.

Contact:

Lyndon Brett Partnership

Date on Market:

07/03/2025
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More details for 35 Forest Hl, Yeovil - Retail to Rent

35 Forest Hl

Yeovil, BA20 2PH

  • Retail to Let
  • £10,800 pa
  • 620 sq ft
  • 1 Unit Available Now
  • Energy Performance: C

Yeovil Retail to Rent

The property comprises a split level lock up shop together with a large basement store room/workshop. The shop is located in a neighbourhood shopping precinct on Forest Hill which runs between Lysander Road and West Coker Road in Yeovil. It is close to Leonardo Helicopters. Other retailers include a Chinese Takeaway, a Premier convenience store and a hairdressers. There is a large free public car park adjoining.

Contact:

Chesters Harcourt

Date on Market:

20/01/2025
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More details for 5-7 The Bridge, Taunton - Retail to Rent

5-7 The Bridge

Taunton, TA1 1UQ

  • Retail to Let
  • £18,000 pa
  • 495 sq ft
  • 1 Unit Available Now
  • Security System
  • Private Toilets
  • Display Window

Taunton Retail to Rent

This Grade II listed property occupies a prominent corner position and comprises a traditional glazed shop frontage with a central recessed glazed pedestrian entrance doorway. Internally, the ground floor retail premises is well presented. There is a modern staircase rising to the first floor which provides additional retail accommodation as well as further accommodation on the second floor suitable for storage, office or retail purposes. The shop benefits from mains drainage, water and three phase electricity. Heating is by way of electric heaters and staff WC facilities are located on the second floor.

Contact:

Cluff Commercial

Date on Market:

23/09/2024
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More details for 14-16 Fore St, Bridgwater - Retail to Rent

14-16 Fore St

Bridgwater, TA6 3NF

  • Retail to Let
  • £35,000 pa
  • 2,038 sq ft
  • 1 Unit Available Now
  • Energy Performance: D

Bridgwater Retail to Rent

The property is situated on a prominent corner, in the town's primary retail pitch. The property has rear service access and internal goods lift. The premises are adjacent to Santander and Phone Tec Central. Other retailers in the vicinity include Thomas Cook, O2, Boots and Superdrug. Bridgwater is five minutes from the M5 motorway, with junctions to the North and South. The town has a catchment population of 75,000, within a 15 minute drive time and the catchment is growing with new housing developments and the new Hinkley Point Power station creating new employment.

Contact:

M&P Property Consultants

Date on Market:

18/09/2020
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Frequently Asked Questions About Renting a Shop in Somerset

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How many Shops & Retail Units listings are available to rent in Somerset?
There are currently 44 Shops & Retail Units available to let near Somerset. These listings feature a variety of retail unit types, with an average size of 6,647 sq ft. The largest size available to rent is 87,126 sq ft. The thriving commercial centre and excellent transport links in Somerset make it an ideal location for businesses to find a suitable Shop or Retail Unit to rent.
How much does it cost to rent a Shop or Retail Unit in Somerset?
The average asking rent for Shop or Retail Unit in Somerset is about £16 per sq ft. Factors such as location, footfall, building condition, nearby retailers, and lease terms all affect rent levels.
What is the largest Shops & Retail Units available to rent in Somerset?
The largest Shop or Retail Unit available to rent is 87,126 sq ft and the smallest is 290 sq ft. The average size of Shop or Retail Unit available to rent in Somerset is approximately 6,647 sq ft.
What use class do Somerset shops to rent fall under?
Retail properties generally fall under Use Class E (formerly A1), which includes shops, showrooms, cafes, hairdressers, and some financial services. This offers flexibility for occupiers, but always confirm local planning rules with the local authority.
What types of retail units are available in Somerset?
Retail spaces available range from high street shops, corner units, and parade shops to shopping centre units, kiosks, and destination retail in leisure or outlet parks. Units vary in size, frontage, and footfall exposure.
What should I consider before renting a retail unit?
Key considerations include location, target customer base, footfall, frontage, accessibility, loading/delivery access, planning use, lease flexibility, and nearby occupiers. It’s also essential to factor in service charges, business rates, and fit-out costs.
What is typically included in a retail lease?
A standard lease outlines rent, term length, service charges, repair obligations, permitted use, and break clauses. Most leases are full repairing and insuring (FRI), meaning the tenant is responsible for upkeep and insurance costs unless negotiated otherwise.
Do I need planning permission to change the use of a shop?
Possibly. Many retail properties now fall under Use Class E, which allows greater flexibility. However, if you're changing to a takeaway (sui generis), clinic, or residential, planning permission may be required. Always check with the local planning authority.
Are business rates included in shop rents?
No. Business rates are a separate cost, unless the lease is all-inclusive. Small businesses may qualify for Small Business Rate Relief (SBRR), which can significantly reduce or eliminate rates payable depending on the property's rateable value.
Can I sublet or assign my retail lease?
This depends on your lease terms. Some agreements allow subletting or lease assignment with the landlord’s consent. It’s important to confirm this upfront if flexibility is a priority for your business.
How do I find the right retail unit in Somerset?
Start by browsing online commercial platforms like LoopNet. Define your budget, preferred location, unit size, and target market. It can also help to speak with a local commercial agent who understands Somerset's retail landscape.

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You searched for shops to rent in Somerset. Explore 44 retail units from top retail agents on LoopNet. Whether you're looking for retail units, high-street shops, or units in shopping centres, LoopNet offers a comprehensive selection to help you find the ideal location for your retal business. Each listing includes detailed information on property usage, size, rent, and high-quality floor plans and photos. With the most extensive inventory of retail properties worldwide, LoopNet is your trusted partner in finding the perfect retail unit.

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