Pondicherry House

  I really loved my stay at Andy and Lyd’s – they were kind and thoughtful hosts, the apartment was peaceful and comforting with a view it’d be hard to tire… read more of, the garden was beautifully wild and full of bird life, and there was so much to enjoy from the doorstep, by foot and by bike.

  Well – what can I say?! LOVE THIS PLACE.
Absolutely gorgeous home from home in a stunning location.
Basic, low key, simple but really, really lovely. An annex… read more that’s part of the original house, attached to the family’s home.
Small and compact, just about ok for our family of 4 (2 primary school aged children)
We enjoyed it – but – it is important to know that you will be “living on top of eachother” when there (a bit) for your stay. If you don’t mind this – this is great. We had amazing weather when there so that helped with being able to use the outside space as a “living space” as well as the 1 room available.
The property is on a substantial piece of land that looks over a beautiful valley. We roamed the wonderful paths in the garden and spend a lot of time in the art shed and on the patio.
Rothbury is a lovely village within a safe to walk mile.
Would recommend a trip to Cragside, the coastal towns and just roaming around the local area! There are a lot of very simple but wonderful things to do.
Hosts are wonderful people and were more than happy to help and advise on the area.
There were some issues with the wi-fi, but hosts did everything they could to fix the issue (and it more or less was).
Highly recommend for a small family or couple who like a bit of peace and quiet, chilling, going on adventures and enjoying a beautiful area.
Thank you so much.

  We had a great time staying in Andy and Lyd’s apartment. The view was stunning, just like the garden. The surrounding hills made for some great short walks with our… read more kids (5 and 7). Inside the apartment the kids enjoyed all the toys to play with. The hosts were really nice and helpful. So in short, it was a perfect week.

  Lovely cottage in a beautiful area, Andy and lyd made us feel very welcome

  We had a fantastic holiday in this stunning location. Loved the well-equipped apartment, rambling garden and chilled pets. Wonderful area for walking and exploring. Thank you Andy and Lyd

  Absolutely perfect holiday home for us and our three boys (9, 7 and 4). Lovely cosy apartment, the boys loved the bunk beds. We loved the gardens, the art hut… read more and eating meals out on the private patio with gorgeous views. We visited lots of beautiful places- Amble (we did a boat trip where the boys got to hold lobsters, crabs and a sea urchin), Holy Island etc and Rothbury is a beautiful place where the children paddled in the river, enjoyed the stepping stones, park and the toy shop and sweet shop. 10/10 fantastic holiday. Andy and Lyd are both super friendly and welcoming. Thank you so much for letting us share your tranquil home

  Rothbury is a convenient place from which to explore Northumberland. Many castles, Roman remains, National Trust properties and great walking are nearby whilst Rothbury itself is a nice small town… read more to mooch around. Pondicherry House is delightful – spacious but cosy! The views are breathtaking and seem to be constantly changing with the effects of the light. The garden is extensive and full of interest. We particulalry loved using the Art Shed. Lyd and Andy are great hosts and we’re already looking forward to our next visit!

  A great place to stay. Excellent for hills, moors and coast of beautiful Northumberland. The apartment and gardens are great – the art shed a favourite.

  Fantastic stay at The Apartment which had everything I needed and a great instruction folder, these sometimes seem to be missing but are extremely useful! Fabulous bed with a view,… read more I wondered how I would ever get up! Ideal location for walking and exploring Northumberland, walked from the house to the Simonside Hills which was great. Highly recommend.

  A nice house with beautiful view. A wild garden and lots of birds. Beds were uniquely shaped and the main bed in the livingroom area was a first for us.… read more But the views the hosts the surroundings were amazing. Bakery in town had lovely pies so a very pleasant stay!