IT has been a tough year for hospitality businesses, but with light at the end of the tunnel, you could be thinking about running a pub.

Sadly a few pubs in and around Taunton have closed due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

And so we took a look at the businesses that are currently for sale...

The Rising Sun Inn, West Bagborough

Chard & Ilminster News: FOR SALE: The Rising Sun Inn, West Bagborough. Pic: Rightmove

This pub is on the market with Christie & Co, Exeter, for £350,000.

It has been described as a "characterful" 16th century inn.

The pub also has planning permission for a village car park within 200 yards of the pub.

The Lamb Inn, Spaxton

Chard & Ilminster News: FOR SALE: The Lamb Inn, Spaxton. Pic: Rightmove

This pub is on the market with Christie & Co, Bristol, for £445,000.

Again, it has been described as a "characterful" building, with a Grade II Listed status. It was originally two farmhouse cottages with origins dating back to the 1600s.

White Horse, near Taunton

Chard & Ilminster News: FOR SALE: White Horse pub. Pic: Rightmove

This pub is on the market for £139,999 with Intelligent Business Partners, Leeds.

It is being sold as a leasehold tenure, with the pub premises and accommodation.

Kings Arms, Wellington

Chard & Ilminster News: FOR SALE: KIngs Arms, Wellington. Pic: Rightmove

This pub is on the market for £250,000 with Fleurets Ltd.

It has three storeys, plus a basement.

Drayton Crown, Langport

Chard & Ilminster News: FOR SALE: Drayton Crown, Langport. Pic: Rightmove

This pub is on the market for £75,000, again with Fleurets Ltd.

It is being sold as a leasehold tenure, and has a large dining room and beer garden.