Home Direct in Exmouth is part of a chain of Home Direct stores that offer bargains on items they…read morechoose to stock. You never quite know what is going to be sold on any day, so it's worth having a look around. They usually have a selection of toys, home wares, cleaning stuff, gifts etc You can usually get cheap mugs there, and lots of stocking fillers. You can also often get lots of cheap drinks, chocolate etc that is going cheap.

A little gem of a shop. As Helensillyrabbit said great for stocking fillers and they usually have a…read morechange around each week. Kind of like a pound stretcher. Lots of homeware goods so great if you're on a budget. Also artist canvases which i use with my toddler (make great pressies), and they are really cheap as are the acrylics and brushes. Cheap and cheerful.

Lawsons IS Plymouth. A fabulous family run store with the…read morekind of attention to detail and personal service that most of us thought had left the country years ago. here's an Aladdin's cave of Kitchen stuff-with a really excellent cake-making/icing section on the first floor. if you need it for your kitchen Lawsons will probably have it-and probably in every colour, shape and size! They also stock the fabulous DG range of household cleaners. We'd be lost without Lawsons.

Lovely little store with helpful staff and pretty much every kitchen item you need including all…read moreelectric items.

Cheap store for all you household things. It is not on…read moreArmada Way as stated here but on Mayflower Street in the Armada Centre. Staff was also very talkative and friendly and they play music like in a pub (which is a little strange but does not bother me). It is perfect for students just moving to Plymouth to find cheap things for the kitchen, bedroom, bathroom, everything...

One of my favourite stores in Plymouth, Wilkinsons is stuffed full of well priced items that cover…read moreall categories. Particularly good for Christmas, the only down side is there's always a cue at the till, and the staff are pretty de-motivated. If you ever need anything, check here first. The bike repair kit I almost paid £10 for in Argos was in here (different brand but same stuff) for £6 the set, or £3.50 if you bought the bits separately. The downside is you can never really tell what's going to be in there, as they change their stock a lot.

This is quite a small store compared to the one at Marshmills, with a small range of products,…read morehowever you can get all the essential DIY stuff Very limited range of plants/bedding through summer season. Parking is plentiful & staff are generally pleasant

I find debenhams to be really varied and has something for everyone. It provides not only womens…read moreand mens wear from various departments, but it also has childrens, technological departments, a cafe and a perfume department - very good. I find that i can usually go in there and get something to buy - unlike alot of the new shops.

This store is so much better than it used to be, it's now lighter, more openbut you still get the…read morefeeling they're trying to fit far too much in to far too small a placesome days are so busy you can hardly move, and now Christmas is comingthey need to expand!

This is one of four charity shops in this road and my favourite as I have found many good items for…read morethe children. The staff are very friendly and helpful and the store is well lit, clean and tidy. Some of the displays are quite close together so getting round with a pram can sometimes be difficult, although the entrance is slightly ramped. Parking is in the street outside (although limited) or in the main Saltash car park area that serves this street of shops. It is worth having a good look around whenever your around as stock changes quite quickly and prices are reasonable.

thi sis one of the smaller charity shops in saltsh but there always seems to be a fresh supply of…read morethings for sale with ploenty to choose from. the stafare friendly and helpful and there is a small fitting room if you want to try anything on the staff are keen to help.

This store is at the top of the main shopping street in Saltash, not too far from the main car park…read morearea. The stock changes quite quickly so its worth popping in regularly, although the condition of items can vary. It is one of three charity shops in this road but the one I visit the least as its in the opposite direction to the other shops I use. The staff are very friendly and helpful and the store is well lit, clean and tidy. Some of the isles are quite close together as its quite a narrow store so getting round with a pram can sometimes be difficult, although the entrance is slightly ramped.

this shop is a little tucked away from the main street but ask any local person and im sure they'd…read moredirect you. its in the middle of the town and there is a small car park nearby which is handy if you are dropping off or picking up stuff. the staff here are very ploeasent and welcoming.

There are two branches of Todd's in Tavistock. One has predominantly cookware and the other mainly…read morechina and gifts. Some nice, good quality brands and some very pretty things. Lots of the bright silicone cooking tools at the moment and some lovely spotty Spode egg cups and some stylish Portmeirion china designed by Sophie Conran - if only I knew somebody who eats boiled eggs! Helpful, friendly staff who are happy to get stock in for you if necessary. Prices are competitive with internet prices. Very nice for a browse and if you're looking for that kind of homeware-type gift you will probably be lucky!