Would you like to travel in style to a Michelin-starred restaurant? You can do so as a guest of Netherby Hall, set in the North Cumbrian countryside near Carlisle. The historic country house launches a series of exclusive summer experiences, including horse-drawn carriage rides to the nearby Pentonbridge Inn.

The personalised staycations in the borders also include carriage rides through Netherby Hall’s gardens and grounds and the chance to get an insight into the history of the Grade II* listed mansion on a private tour.

“Our aim is to bring together the best of Netherby Hall to allow visitors to find out more about its past and present, and enjoy the beauty of the house and its gardens,” said Gerald Smith, who owns and runs Netherby Hall with his wife, Margo.

“The packages are designed to enable people to create their bespoke break by adding exclusive tours and experiences to their stay, including dining at the Michelin-starred Pentonbridge Inn.”

Since buying Netherby Hall in 2014, Gerald and Margo have overseen a multi-million-pound renovation project, restoring the house and its walled garden and transforming the Hall’s former outbuildings into nine luxury holiday cottages and apartments. The couple also own and operate Pentonbridge Inn.

As part of the Netherby Hall Summer Experience, Netherby Hall’s head gardener will show guests around the gardens, including the working walled garden, which supplies up to 70 per cent of the vegetables, fruit and herbs used for the eight-course set tasting menu at Pentonbridge Inn.

Gerald himself will lead the tours of the house, which has a rich and interesting history dating back to Roman times. Guests can also book a tour of the restored working stable block at Netherby Hall and meet the Gelderlander and American Standardbred horses which pull the carriages.

Netherby Hall’s Summer Experiences are available to book on selected dates this summer, with the first dates launching in late June.