The Natterjack Inn near Shepton Mallet has gone on the market with an asking price of £1.1million.

Housed in a two-storey 19th-century building, The Natterjack Inn boasts a cosy lounge bar capable of seating approximately 40 patrons. The bar area, complete with a central bar servery, bar stools, and a variety of seating options, is complemented by a large fireplace with a wood burner and an adjacent log store, all set against a backdrop of exposed stone walls. The ambiance extends into the lower restaurant area, which can accommodate up to 36 diners and features double patio doors that open onto a garden terrace. This terrace offers breathtaking views of a small orchard, enhancing the dining experience with a touch of nature.

Additionally, The Natterjack Inn comes with seven letting rooms and two stone-built cottages at the rear of the property.

These cottages have been thoughtfully converted to provide both self-catering and bed and breakfast accommodations, adding to the inn's charm and appeal.

For the future owner, the property includes a private apartment boasting its garden and summerhouse. The apartment features a lounge, office, bathroom, five bedrooms with en suite shower rooms, a dining room, and a dressing room, offering comfortable living quarters alongside the business.

According to Christie & Co, the estate agents handling the sale, The Natterjack Inn enjoys a prominent position with views backing onto an apple orchard and the old Dorset and Somerset Railway Line.

This sale presents a rare chance to own a piece of Somerset's hospitality heritage, with The Natterjack Inn promising not just a business opportunity but a lifestyle choice in one of the county's most idyllic locations.