Pondicherry House

Unique Accommodation in Rothbury Northumberland

About

The house dates back over 200 years; Pondicherry can be found on an old map in All Saints parish church dated 1816. However, although the original house is very traditional, the name Pondicherry is not a Northumbrian name. It originates from South East India, an area fought over by the French, Dutch and British colonialists; it remained a French colonial possession until 1962. Occupied by the English in 1778 & 1793, the story goes that someone in a military role returned to England around that time and re-named their farm after the region they served in.

Our history is not so ancient, we’ve lived at Pondicherry for nearly 20 years and raised 4 children in the very pleasant & spacious surroundings. All but one of our children have now left and we have used the space convert into a comfortable apartment with some old period charm in a very special location.

We are very pleased to share this space with visitors, and hope our guests enjoy the beauty and tranquility of the location, as we have done.

Airbnb Reviews for the Apartment

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

    thumb Nicola
    August 12, 2023

      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

    thumb Caroline
    September 23, 2021

      Lovely apartment in a beautiful part of the country. Underfloor heating in the kitchen was so toasty warm on the feet 🙂

    thumb Andrew
    December 27, 2023

      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

    thumb Marloes (Maria Aloysia Cornelia)
    August 21, 2024
  •   The location was perfect with stunning views, peaceful. It was a great base for exploring Northumberland. The relaxed ,comfortable accommodation has been well planned and makes great use of space… read more

    thumb Sue
    February 23, 2023

      Great first visit, very personable hosts but respectful of our privacy.

    Would certainly have no hesitation in returning or recommending.

    thumb Ian
    December 29, 2024

      We loved our stay in this place, which is full of character and really cosy. The underfloor heating, wood-burner, stunning views from bed & the cookies were the highlights. The… read more

    thumb Kimberley
    February 19, 2023

      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

    thumb Pieter
    July 27, 2023
  •   Great location and lovely views from the flat and gardens. Plenty of walks from the flat and close to Rothbury. Helpful and welcoming hosts.

    thumb Kathryn
    September 11, 2021

      Awesome hosts and very friendly

    thumb Adrian
    August 27, 2022

      Charming and quirky property with delightful ‘naturalistic’ outside space. Very relaxing. We wanted to take the view home with us!

    thumb Charlotte
    August 8, 2020

      I’ve had a fantastic stay. Very lovely cottage in a quiet and peaceful surrounding. Perfect to relax and enjoy the nature.

    thumb Saskia
    March 19, 2025
  •   Lovely place and so quiet and peaceful. The view was spectacular from the living room, so lovely to wake up to. Although we did no cooking in the kitchen, it… read more

    thumb Helen
    March 4, 2023

      This place is in a perfect location. Views are breathtaking. The house has everything you need. We have 3 children, varying from 4 – 11 and the bunk beds were… read more

    thumb Frederick
    October 30, 2021

      We had a wonderful three nights at Pondicherry Apartment. The space was perfect for our needs as a small family with a toddler in tow. Our little one enjoyed playing… read more

    thumb Ruth
    April 2, 2023

      Lovely apartment, stunning views, ideally located for sightseeing. Loved feeding and watching all the birds an unexpected delight. A perfect place for a holiday. I throughly enjoyed my stay. Thank… read more

    thumb Claire
    June 29, 2024
  •   Andy and Lyd were very good hosts, friendly and welcoming. The location and the garden were really beautiful with lots of walks on the doorstep. The apartment had… read more

    thumb Annette
    June 5, 2022

      Idyllic spot with comfortable accommodation and an amazing view. Andy and Lyd are great hosts, loads to do in the area, definitely worthwhile!

    thumb Hugo
    April 10, 2023

      Wonderful space in outstanding surroundings. The view over the hills is breathtaking. Andy and Lyd were available if needed and gave great recommendations. Really recommend staying

    thumb Matthew
    September 4, 2024

      what a fantastic place!!! the views are amazing and the apartment was so cosy and peaceful , would definitely stay again🙂

    thumb Tracy
    September 27, 2024