Lodge Farm Lydham, Bishops Castle, SY9

A rare opportunity to rent a well-equipped equestrian yard in the heart of South Shropshire, comprising up to 11 stables together with access to excellent facilities, including an outdoor arena, horse walker and lunging yard. Optional turnout paddocks are available by separate agreement; all set within a picturesque and accessible rural location near Bishops Castle.

Description
Lodge Farm Stables is a well-established private yard on the edge of the Shropshire Hills National Landscape. The property comprises 11 stables, a tack room and feed store, with access to a 30m x 60m outdoor arena, horse walker and lunging yard. There is also the option to rent three adjacent turnout paddocks extending to approximately 6.08 acres, creating an ideal base for private or professional equestrian use.

Situation
Lodge Farm Stables are situated off the B4383 Lodge Road in Lydham, just 1.5 miles from the market town of Bishops Castle. Surrounded by the rolling countryside of South Shropshire, the yard enjoys a peaceful and picturesque setting while remaining easily accessible. With CCTV installed on site, the property offers a high level of security, providing peace of mind and enhancing its appeal as a quality equestrian base.

Communal Areas
Lodge Farm Stables also include communal equestrian facilities, these include a 5-horse, horse walker Lunge pen and 30m x 60m outdoor arena with rubber chipping surface.

Hacking
There is access to private agricultural tracks across the estate available upon request.

Private Tack Room & Feed Store
A secure brick-built tack room with washing and storage facilities, as well as a WC on site.

Land
Sole use of 6.08 acres of land consisting of 3 paddocks with wooden post and rail perimeter fencing. The land is located to the rear of the manege and has access to a mains water supply.

Services
The stables and land are serviced by mains electric and a mains water supply. Sub-meters will be installed, should the letting commence earlier a standing charge will be applied.

Summary of Tenancy Terms
Holding: The primary tenancy holding will consists of the 11 stables, and communal use of the equestrian equipment; outdoor arena, horse walker and lunging yard.

Term & Break Date: 5-year initial fixed term, with the chance to extend at the end of the term should both parties agree. The lease will exclude the security of tenure provisions of Part II of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954. A mutual break clause on the first and third anniversary of the commencement date.

Rent Review: Rent reviews will occur every second year from the commencement of the tenancy being the higher of either open market value or RPI taken three months prior to the anniversary date.

Start Date: 3rd August 2026.

Rent Payment Dates: The annual rent will be paid quarterly in advance on the following payment dates, the first payment to be a pro-rata payment:
•29th September; 25th December; 25th March & 24th June

Deposit: The tenant will pay a rent deposit of three months rental

Insurance
The landlord will insure the yard, including the property and on demand the tenant will pay a proportion of the total premium based on the insurance schedule. In addition, the tenant will supply the Landlord with a copy of their annual public liability insurance policy.

Tenancy Agreement
Upon acceptance of an application, the successful applicant will be required to make an immediate payment when supplied with an invoice for the preparation of the tenancy agreement and the Schedule of Condition. The tenant will contribute £1,250 plus VAT towards the cost of preparing the tenancy agreement and a further £750 plus VAT towards the cost of preparing the Schedule of Condition.

Repairs and Maintenance
The tenant will be required to first put, keep and maintain all those parts of the holding identified in the tenancy agreement as being the responsibility of the tenant. The lease will be a full repairing lease with the tenant responsible for all internal repairs. The landlord is responsible for all external repairs.

Dilapidations
Any dilapidations existing at the commencement of the tenancy are to be accepted by the incoming tenant as their responsibility without compensation being payable by the Landlord.

Muck
The Tenant will be responsible for disposing off their own muck and will need to provide a muck trailer as no muck store is permitted on the holding.

Sporting and Mineral Rights
Both are reserved from the tenancy agreement.

Tenure
Perspective tenants will have the option of either letting the stables with the option of the land, which will be let under a fixed term tenancy.

Wayleaves, Rights of Way, etc
The property is let subject to and with the benefit of any wayleave agreements in respect of any electricity or telephone poles, wires, stays, cables, etc or water or drainage pipes etc either passing upon, over or under it.

Plans & Boundary Fences
An illustrative plan of the holdings is attached with these particulars. Applicants must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise to its accuracy. Please note the plans are not to scale and is not to be relied upon.

Viewings
Viewing for the stables are conducted by appointment only on the following viewing days:
•Tuesday 16th June between 10:00 – 12:00
•Tuesday 23rd June between 14:30 – 16:30
•Tuesday 30th June by appointment only
Please contact Henry Evans or John Smith-Maxwell, Halls Holding, Bowman Way, Battlefield, SY4 3DR.
Tel. 01743 450 700
Mobile. 01743 450 700

Health & Safety
Farms and land can be dangerous places. Please take care when viewing the property.

Tenders
Informal tenders are invited by noon Friday 3rd July 2026. Tender forms and detailed heads of terms for the tenancy agreement(s) are available from Henry Evans, Hall Holdings, upon request (via email hevans@hallsgb.com or telephone 01743 450 700 or 07484 478 675. All Tenders should be returned to Halls Holdings House in Battlefield, Shrewsbury via a sealed envelope marked "Lodge Farm Stables Tender".

The bid should be submitted using the tender form provided clearly stating the amount of annual rent tendered in pounds sterling. The Landlord is under no obligation to accept the highest, or any Tender.

Directions
From the A489 heading towards Lydham take the B4383 Lodge Road heading West to Bishops Castle which after approximately 0.5 miles the entrance to the property is found on your right. Drive up the tarmacked driveway before taking the first turning on your left, following the track past an agricultural building where you will arrive at the rear of the stable yard.

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Disclaimer
These particulars are a guide and should not be relied upon for any purpose.

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