Nags Head Tavern, Thornfalcon, Taunton, Somerset, TA3
- Use Class
- Use Classes: E, Sui Generis
Key Features
- Freehouse near county town of Taunton
- Prominent dual carriageway/main road location near M5 motorway
- Two bars (66), function room/skittle alley (80)
- Three bedroom flat
- Car park and garden
- Planning permission granted to convert into residential dwelling
Description
On a busy A road near motorway junction and large town. Historic property with substantial accommodation. Bars (66). Function room/skittle alley (80). 3 bed flat. Large car park and garden. EPC rated D.
The Nags Head occupies a landmark trading position standing beside the westbound A358 dual carriageway which links the A303 to the county town of Taunton at junction 25 of the M5 motorway. Thornfalcon village straddles the A358. It is an historic village with notable period properties and a nearby campsite which would prove beneficial to trade.
The A358 is one of the busiest A roads in the West Country with a high volume of local and commuter traffic, much of which is en route to the M5/Taunton, both of which are approximately two miles distant.
The premises comprise the following accommodation:-
TRADE AREAS
GROUND FLOOR
Front entrance porch into the MAIN TRADING AREA with a seating capacity of approximately 66. There are many traditional features including substantial overhead beams, timber upright pillars, exposed brick and stonework and part wooden floor. The centrepiece is a double-sided stone inglenook fireplace with inset bread oven. The MAIN BAR comprises three adjoining sections, including two small snug areas. BAR SERVERY with panel front and polished top counter and mirror back bar display.
Access to the SKITTLE ALLEY/FUNCTION ROOM which has a capacity of 80. This is a more modern extension which has previously been a popular Carvery. It is also ideal for private functions and benefits from direct access into the enclosed garden. Far end STORE AREA. Rear LOBBY with access to the garden and LADIES' and GENTLEMEN'S TOILETS. CATERING KITCHEN, adjoining WASH-UP AREA and external access to the BEER STORE.
OWNERS ACCOMMODATION
At first floor, comprising: THREE LARGE BEDROOMS, KITCHENETTE on a wide landing and a BATHROOM.
EXTERNAL
FORECOURT seating area. Side and rear CAR PARK for 40. Grassed OVERSPILL CAR PARK. Mostly enclosed GARDEN. Small OUTBUILDING/STORE.
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- Date Posted
- 2026-07-17
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Property Features
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Connectivity
Broadband
Fastest speed available at this postcode
22 Mbps
Standard (10-30 Mbps)
Suitable for
- Web & social
- Music streaming
- Standard video calls
Mobile signal
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Nearest Schools
Primary
- Thurlbear Church of England Primary School1.3 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 5 to 11
- Pupils
- 210
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Faith
- Church of England
- Ruishton Church of England School1.6 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Pupils
- 215
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
- Hatch Beauchamp Church of England Primary School1.9 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Pupils
- 33
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Faith
- Church of England
- Creech St Michael Church of England Primary School2.3 milesOfsted report card · Jan 2026
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 257
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Faith
- Church of England
- Blackbrook Primary School2.5 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 5 to 11
- Pupils
- 222
- Type
- Academy converter
Secondary
- Bishop Fox's School3 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 1,123
- Type
- Academy converter
- Monkton Wood Academy3.1 milesOfsted: Inadequate
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,267
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- The Castle School4.2 milesOfsted: Outstanding
- Ages
- 11 to 19
- Pupils
- 1,207
- Type
- Academy converter
- Pyrland School4.3 milesOfsted: Inadequate *
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Faith
- Church of England
- Robert Blake School8.6 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 1,014
- Type
- Foundation school
* Latest graded judgement covers quality of education only; no overall grade was issued under the 2024-25 inspection framework.
Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.
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Amenities
Supermarket
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Pharmacy
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