Shops & Retail Units to Rent in South West, England

Bournemouth Retail to Rent

Situated within The Sovereign Centre in Boscombe, Bournemouth, this property enjoys a prominent position near the Penny Lane entrance, surrounded by a diverse mix of national retailers such as Lidl, Poundland, JD Sports, and Boots. The building benefits from high footfall, with the shopping centre attracting approximately 5.2 million visitors annually. The unit itself is a substantial former Wilko store, offering expansive accommodation over two floors with a prominent frontage, easy lift access, and direct proximity to a 625-space multi-storey car park featuring disabled bays and electric vehicle charging points. This combination of location and building features makes it an attractive option for a wide range of occupiers.

Date on Market:

10/12/2025

Cheltenham Retail to Rent

With a population of around 120,000, Cheltenham is an important regional shopping location serving an extensive catchment area. The town is renowned for its range and quality of shopping, the various important race meetings and numerous cultural festivals which attract many visitors throughout the year. The town benefits from good transport connections to the Midlands and South West with Junctions 10 & 11 of the M5 motorway located approximately 4 miles to the West of the town centre providing direct access to Bristol and Birmingham.

Date on Market:

01/12/2025

East Chinnock Retail to Rent

Barrows Hill Garage is a prominent roadside vehicle sales premises, providing a mix of forecourt sales display areas, workshops with modern fitted offices and storage yards, set upon a site of approx. 0.66 acres. The premises and site have been occupied and operational for 15 years + and are now being offered to let, due to retirement. The main building is situated in the centre of the site and provides clear span, workshop accommodation that is accessed via a commercial loading door. The workshop provides space for 3 no. vehicle hoists plus a 2 no. car valet bay and storage areas. (Workshop equipment available by separate negotiation). The offices feature a customer entrance/reception with 3 no. office rooms off, plus a staff kitchen and WC facilities. The forecourt is surfaced to a level concrete surface finish with drainage and provides space for 60 no. presented cars. The roadside display frontage runs the full width of the site, extending approx. 90 metres, with 2 no. vehicle entrances available, having direct access off the A30. The rear yard provides overflow space for 30-35 no. cars. The site also features a car wash-down area with holding tanks.

Date on Market:

08/12/2025

Stroud Retail to Rent

The property is prominently situated on Kendrick Street, one of the prime pedestrianised shopping streets in the town. Within close proximity, are several well established traders as well as the principal shoppers’ car parks.

Date on Market:

01/12/2025

Stroud Office, Retail to Rent

The property is located on Nelson Street in Stroud town centre, close to the junction with High Street and Parliament Street. The property is conveniently located to the pedestrianised retail zone, and the renowned (Farmers’) Market Square and is walking distance from the train station.

Date on Market:

01/12/2025

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

Stroud Retail to Rent

The property issituated in a highly prominent trading position on the pedestranised High Street close to the junction with Kendrick Street and King Street. Nearby occupiers include Costa Coffee, Boots the Chemist, Greggs and Mountain Warehouse.

Date on Market:

01/11/2025

Camelford Retail to Rent

The premises are in the main thoroughfare of the bustling town of Camelford on the A39 “Atlantic Highway” and 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 south with the coastal resort of Bude being approximately 17 miles north.

Date on Market:

01/11/2025

Sherborne Retail to Rent

The property is situated on the east side of Cheap Street, the towns principal retailing. Sherborne is an historic, attractive an affluent Dorset market town, popular with tourists and famous for its medieval buildings, castles, the abbey and public schools.

Date on Market:

26/11/2025

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

St Austell Retail to Rent

The property comprises a single storey, brick masonry construction Co-op Foodstore. Two vacant units have been created with proposed works to improve the entrances and public realm. The units are opposite Kwik Fit and benefit from return frontage and use of a free, surfaced car park for approximately 130 spaces. St Austell is a large town on the south coast of Cornwall, approximately 10 miles south of Bodmin and around 14 miles northeast of Truro. It is situated along the A390, providing road access to other parts of mid and south Cornwall. The town has a population of approximately 20,900. Moorland Road / West Hill is on the edge of the town centre and is 140m from the primary shopping area of White River Shopping Centrewhere key occupiers include TK Maxx, White River Cinema, New Look and Iceland. St Austell's primary retail park is on Pentewan Road where occupiers include Halfords, B&Q, Pets at Home and Travelodge.

Date on Market:

21/11/2025

Poole Retail to Rent

The property comprises a mixed use building of masonry construction with two retail units on the ground floor. The property occupies an excellent trading position within the lower pedestrianised section of Poole High Street which links The Dolphin Shopping Centre and the tourist destination of Poole Quay. This section of the High Street features a healthy mixture of retailers, food and beverage businesses and professional services providers. A branch of Sainsbury’s Local is also located closeby.

Date on Market:

18/02/2026

Bideford Retail to Rent

Date on Market:

12/11/2025

Saltash Retail to Rent

Commercial Unit To Let Unit 2, The Courtyard, 158 Fore Street, Saltash, PL12 6JR An attractive and versatile commercial premises positioned within a small, select courtyard development in the heart of Saltash town centre. Total Area: 49.66 sq m (535 sq ft) Asking Rent: £6,500 per annum Use Class: E (Retail) – alternative uses considered, subject to planning. Location & Description Unit 2 forms part of a charming courtyard just off Fore Street, the principal commercial thoroughfare in Saltash. The property was most recently used as a beauty salon and subsequently as a retail unit, offering a flexible open-plan layout suitable for a wide range of occupiers. The accommodation is arranged on the ground floor and provides approximately 49.66 sq m (535 sq ft) of net internal space. The setting benefits from good footfall, strong visibility, and proximity to established national and independent retailers. Saltash is a historic and thriving Cornish town, well known for the iconic Tamar Bridge crossings. Located approximately 5 miles west of Plymouth city centre, the town enjoys excellent transport links via the A38 dual carriageway, with Exeter and the M5 around 40 miles to the east. The A388 provides a key connection between the A38 and the A30, enhancing accessibility for both customers and staff. Fore Street remains the commercial heart of Saltash, offering a diverse mix of retail, service, and hospitality businesses. The town’s population was recorded at 16,290 (2021 Census) and continues to grow, supporting strong local demand. Terms Rent: £6,500 per annum Deposit: £500.00, held on account until exit Legal Costs: Each party to bear their own legal costs. The landlord supports the Code for Leasing Business Premises in England and Wales 2007. Compliance In accordance with the Money Laundering Regulations 2017, Chapple Property Management is required to verify the identity of all clients involved in property transactions.

Date on Market:

10/11/2025

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

Mevagissey Retail to Rent

A ground floor lock-up retail unit with a glazed timber shop front including two attractive multipaned windows – one with a return frontage This attractive well and proportioned shop has a small store/staff room to the rear and staff wc. The property is located within the heart of the historic fishing village which is a popular tourist destination. The building is located on the principal retailing street which provides access to the harbour. The surrounding area includes a good mix of restaurants, cafes, public houses and gift shops together with a pharmacy and local car parks.

Date on Market:

07/11/2025

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

Falmouth Retail to Rent

A ground floor lock-up retail unit situated in a terrace immediately adjoining the popular National Maritime Museum, Nearby occupiers include; The Shed, Warrens Bakers, Tesco, Musto, The Shack, Pysk Fish Mongers, Pizza Express and Java Coffee & Cocktails.

Property Type:

Office

Date on Market:

04/11/2025

Truro Retail to Rent

The property comprises a lock-up retail unit with glazed window frontage shop front. The glazed entrance door leads to a non-conventional shop layout, with disabled toilet facility, kitchen and stockroom to the rear. The property lies in close proximity to Truro's prime retail area. The surrounding area features a diverse mix of regional and local businesses, with nearby occupiers including Specsavers Opticians, Johnson Cleaners, and Trevails, a well-established men’s and ladies’ outfitter. The Royal Cornwall Museum, a key attraction drawing high visitor numbers, is also nearby. River Street benefits from convenient 30-minute on-street parking and dedicated loading facilities, making it easily accessible for both customers and businesses. Truro is well established as the principal retail centre for the County of Cornwall and provides some of the most attractive and comprehensive shopping in the south-west. In addition, the Cathedral City is the administrative centre for the county with public sector occupiers including Cornwall Council and the combined Crown and County Courts. The city has a resident population of around 23,000 persons but has a catchment population estimated to be around 265,000 persons.

Date on Market:

04/11/2025

Wadebridge Retail to Rent

Situated in Wadebridge near the north Cornish coastline, the property is positioned in a prime position in the Town Centre. Wadebridge is a popular tourist location and serves as a retail destination for a large catchment of affluent coastal settlements and villages nearby. The building is near a number of local regional and national retail premises, service providers and residential properties.

Date on Market:

01/11/2025

Yate Retail to Rent

Date on Market:

03/11/2025

Broadstone Retail to Rent - Poole

The premises occupy an excellent trading location being centrally situated within Broadstone's principal shopping thoroughfare of Lower Blandford Road known locally as 'The Broadway'. Broadstone serves an affluent catchment and offers a healthy mixture of independent and national retailers including M&S Simply Food, as well as service providers. The subject premises is a single fronted lock up shop ideally placed along Lower Blandford Road situated at the end of the corner parade of units. It benefits from good visibility, front forecourt, suspended ceiling with LED lighting and well-proportioned sales area. The unit is currently configured as a dog groomers with a front reception area, leading to a large rear treatment room, kitchenette and WC at the rear. The property has the benefit of a single car parking space at the rear as well as free on-street parking along Lower Blandford Road.

Date on Market:

31/10/2025