Abbotts DIY, a hardware store based in Ottery St Mary, are the new tenant of the former Boots store in Woolbrook Road.

Announcing the news on Facebook on Wednesday (October 16), they say they are delighted to announce that we will be opening a new store in Sidmouth.

They are a family business of 45 years serving Ottery & Seaton, to both Trade and Retail customers, selling traditional DIY & Hardware products including Paint, Timber, Tools, Ironmongery, Plumbing & Electrical. As well as Dulux paint mixing & Farrow and Ball.

And offering all the usual services including Tool Hire, Key Cutting, Rug Doctor, Tool Sharpening and Free local delivery.

Opening in 2008, at their flagship store in Harepath Road, Seaton. Ottery St. Mary Store In Jesu Street is now their main shop.

The post said: "We hope to offer products and ranges that are currently not available in Sidmouth, and will save you having to travel outside of the town.

"Keep an eye on our Facebook page for updates and opening date and we hope to see you in our new store soon."