Our leisure team handles the sale of cafes, tea rooms and delis across Devon, Cornwall, Somerset and Dorset, covering both freehold and leasehold opportunities. The region’s high visitor numbers and strong local footfall support a steady market for well-located premises.
Our portfolio ranges from traditional tea rooms in market towns to contemporary cafes and delis in coastal and city locations, each valued on its own trading performance and location.
We advise sellers on positioning their business for the right buyer and support buyers with guidance on lease terms, trading accounts and what to look for in a cafe, tea room or deli purchase.
To discuss buying or selling a cafe, tea room or deli, contact your local office and we’ll make sure the right specialist deals with your enquiry.
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Property Features
- Business Types: Cafe, Maisonette Flats / Apartments
- Our Ref: CD-40042
- Situated within the historic Seale Hayne Business Campus
- A superb catering opportunity
- Ground floor open plan trading area
- Rear commercial kitchen
- Large levels of footfall from tenants
- Flexible lease options
Property Features
- Business Types: Cafe, Maisonette Flats / Apartments
- Our Ref: CD-40075
- Iconic Landmark Property – Rich in heritage, a former Victorian pharmacy dating back to 1877
- 70+ Covers – Spread across two trading floors
- Grade I Listed Interior – With remarkable period features throughout
- EPC Exempt
- Favourable Rent: £15,000 per annum (Leasehold)
- Freehold Available: £210,000
- Daytime Trade Only – Significant potential for evening/restaurant/licensed operation (subject to consents)
- Flexible Trading Potential – Previously a thriving café and tea rooms with historic and eclectic clientele
Property Features
- Business Types: Cafe, Flat, Investment, Maisonette Flats / Apartments
- Our Ref: CD-40074
- Iconic Landmark Property – Rich in heritage, a former Victorian pharmacy dating back to 1877
- 70+ Covers – Spread across two trading floors
- Grade I Listed Interior – With remarkable period features throughout
- EPC Exempt
- Favourable Rent: £15,000 per annum (Leasehold)
- Freehold Available: £210,000
- Daytime Trade Only – Significant potential for evening/restaurant/licensed operation (subject to consents)
- Flexible Trading Potential – Previously a thriving café and tea rooms with historic and eclectic clientele
Common questions
What types of cafe business does Charles Darrow sell?
We sell cafes, tea rooms and delis across Devon, Cornwall, Somerset and Dorset, covering freehold and leasehold opportunities in market towns, cities and coastal locations.
What should I look for when buying a cafe or tea room?
Key things to review include trading accounts, footfall, lease terms if leasehold, and the condition of kitchen and catering equipment. Our team can talk through the specifics of any listing you’re interested in.
Are cafe and tea room businesses seasonal?
Trade can vary by location. Coastal and tourist-town cafes often see higher trade in summer, while city and town centre premises tend to trade more evenly across the year.
Which areas do you cover for cafe, tea room and deli sales?
We cover Devon, Cornwall, Somerset and Dorset, including Exeter and Newton Abbot along with towns and coastal locations throughout the region.
Do I need hospitality experience to buy a cafe or tea room?
Not necessarily. Many buyers move into the sector from other backgrounds, and our team can advise on what day-to-day running a specific business involves.
How do I sell my cafe, tea room or deli through Charles Darrow?
Contact your local office for a confidential valuation. We will advise on the right marketing approach and introduce your business to buyers from our database.

