
Independent is a thoughtfully designed two-bedroom apartment at Netherby Hall, combining elegant country house style with modern accessibility features in the Cumbrian countryside near Carlisle. Located within the beautifully restored Victorian stables courtyard, this apartment offers both comfort and convenience, making it ideal for guests seeking a more accessible luxury stay.
Designed for ease of living, Independent features a built-in platform lift connecting both floors, allowing effortless movement throughout the apartment. The spacious open-plan living area provides a welcoming space to relax and spend time together, enhanced by a contemporary pellet-burning stove - offering real flame ambience at the touch of a button.
With two en-suite bedrooms and carefully considered design throughout, Independent blends practicality with the signature warmth and quality of Netherby Hall.

Cannot fault Netherby Hall in the slightest. From start to finish the staff were brilliant and the accommodation was immaculate.A group of us visited and they were more than happy for us to use the grounds as we pleased.Great place to visit for a relaxing weekend away and would certainly visit again in the future!Thank you all and special thanks to Kenny and Helen!
Tom Forder
Independent is a high-quality self-catering apartment at Netherby Hall, offering flexible and accessible accommodation near Carlisle in Cumbria. Its layout has been designed to accommodate a wide range of guests, including those with mobility requirements, without compromising on comfort or style.
The apartment includes a ground-floor bedroom with a double bed and an en-suite wet room, providing convenient step-free access. Upstairs, a second bedroom features a king-size zip-and-link bed, which can be arranged as twins if required, along with its own en-suite wet room.
The first-floor open-plan living space includes comfortable seating for four guests, a Smart TV, and a dining area, alongside a fully equipped kitchen designed for easy self-catering. The platform lift provides direct access to this level, accommodating wheelchair users and ensuring smooth movement between floors.
Guests staying in Independent also enjoy access to the wider grounds of Netherby Hall, including parkland and formal gardens, offering space to relax and enjoy the surrounding countryside.
Lift large enough for a wheelchair user and carer.
Central heating.
Electric oven and induction hob.
Wood pellet remote control burning stove fueled by Bio Mass (pellet fuel provided).
Fridge/freezer.
Dishwasher.
Coffee machine (pods provided).
Washer/dryer.
Smart TV.
Travel cot and highchair available on request.
Non-feather bedding.
WiFi throughout.
Garden benches located around the estate grounds.
Ground floor
Bedroom with double bed and en-suite wet room.
Platform lift to first floor living accommodation.
First floor
Open-plan kitchen, dining and living area.
Bedroom with king-size zip-and-link bed and en-suite wet room.
Outside
Private parking. Guests have access to Netherby Hall's 36 acres of parkland and Victorian pleasure garden.
This luxury stay sits in 36 acres of parkland, where you can stroll across manicured lawns. Enjoy our Victorian pleasure garden and walk through a walled garden that stretches for over an acre. The meticulously restored estate is nestled in north Cumbria, with spectacular views over the undulating landscape to the Scottish hills beyond. Netherby Hall's location is the best of both worlds, situated between the Lake District and Scottish Highlands.
Located in Longtown, Cumbria, Netherby Hall is an ideal, tranquil location close to Carlisle.
The Grade II* mansion house Netherby Hall and its gardens, along with the Pentonbridge Inn have both undertaken an impressive restoration. Set within a total of area of 200 acres of designed landscape bordering the river Esk, the Hall gardens cover approximately 36 acres and consists of a 1.5 acre walled kitchen garden, with herbaceous borders, Victorian pleasure grounds, woodlands and wild flower meadows. The walled kitchen garden provides delicious produce for the Pentonbridge Inn throughout the year with the help of the original Victorian greenhouses.
The now Michelin Starred Pentonbridge Inn is just a few minutes down the road, and with our complimentary Mercedes mini bus service, we can get you there and back. Booking directly with Netherby Hall also gives you priority booking for a table, which our team would be happy to arrange for you. Here you can enjoy an 8-course set tasting menu, courtesy of our fantastic local suppliers and the best produce grown in our walled garden here at Netherby Hall. Reflective of our Head chef Chris' unique style of modern British cuisine.
Netherby Hall plays host to many events throughout the year. For the latest schedule of upcoming events that may be happening on your chosen dates of stay please click here.
For information regarding fishing in the area, please contact Border Esk Fishing, Trout and Salmon Fishing or Cumbria Fly Fishing.
The are many lovely walks nearby including Longtown river walk, a gentle two mile stroll from the small town of Longtown. Kershope Forest is a few miles away offering a number of woodland walks. Kielder Water is a little further where you can walk either through the forest or around the reservoir.
Langholm Fells can be reached approximately 20 miles away and the Northern Fells of the Lake District around 25 miles away where you can climb mountains such as Skiddaw or visit the Caldbeck Fells and enjoy the views over the Solway estuary.
Hadrian's Wall walk runs from Carlisle to Bowness on Solway and makes for a very pleasant walk passing through villages such as Drumburgh and Port of Carlisle. Alternatively, take advantage of a guided walk of Hadrian's Wall and Historic Carlisle.
Carlisle offers horse-racing, the historic cathedral and castle, Eden Rock indoor climbing, The Sands Centre, one of Cumbria's leading venues for entertainment and sports, shopping and much more.