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
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Great location and lovely views from the flat and gardens. Plenty of walks from the flat and close to Rothbury. Helpful and welcoming hosts.
Kathryn
September 11, 2021
This was our second stay at Andy and Lyd’s. It’s the perfect size and setup for our family of three. The views are incredible and our little boy took full… read more advantage of the art hut once again. We all felt right at home in the apartment which has everything you need. Even a great selection of toys to keep little ones happy. Thanks again for a great holiday!
Hayley
August 5, 2022
A beautiful place, with some fantastic views and walks in the nearby area. A glorious stay and thouroughly recommend!
Dan
September 4, 2021
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.
Cath
October 25, 2024 -
Fantastic location, apartment and hosts. We loved the whole place and felt really at home away from home. Highly recommended
James
February 21, 2025
A really lovely place to stay. Stunning views, cosy and comfortable, tranquil and private. Andy and Lyd were there for anything we needed, but gave us privacy too. Great hosts,… read more great place to stay, great location!
Claire
September 21, 2024
Lovely comfortable apartment in quiet location with beautiful views .Great location with wonderful walks on the doorstep and close to shops ,pubs and cafe in Rothbury and a short drive… read more to Alnwick and the coast.
Angela
September 19, 2022
We greatly enjoyed our stay at the accommodation. The location is very private and the surroundings are beathiful. The house is lovely, equipped with all the necessities. The highlight was… read more the fireplace and all the wildlife, we even saw two deers right outside the living room window. The communication with the host was spot on.
Eduards
February 15, 2024 -
We had a lovely time at Pondicherry house. We received very clear directions to the house and had prompt replies to our messages. Lyd welcomed us on our arrival and… read more showed us where relevant things were within the house. The heating was set up when we arrived. The house was clean and tidy.
Lyd kindly lent us her ironing board and we also were offered a cup of tea with her and the family, who were all very friendly and welcoming.
Thank you so much for a lovely weekend!
Afsara
May 22, 2022
This is not a run-of-the-mill sort of place but full of character. The view is great, and lovely to wake up to and come back to after a day out.… read more The apartment is nice and cosy and our daughter had a great time exploring the garden; we really enjoyed our stay.
Ben
April 12, 2022
Charming and quirky property with delightful ‘naturalistic’ outside space. Very relaxing. We wanted to take the view home with us!
Charlotte
August 8, 2020
We had a lovely stay at Andy & Lyd’s place. The apartment was great, it had everything we needed, the views were wonderful and there is so much to see… read more and do in the area. Such a quiet and peaceful place.
Georgina
August 10, 2024 -
We had a lovely stay at this property. It was in a lovely spot and great for our kids who are 8 and 5. The property was comfortable and well… read more equipped for a family.
It was close to coast about a 30min drive and lots of other interesting things to do in the local area.
Good area for road and mountain biking
Communication with andy and lyd was good, clear instructions and helpful.
Overall would had great stay.
Mark
April 15, 2023
A perfect location to explore Rothbury, Cragside, Simonside Hills and the Cheviots. among else! Andy & Lyd are lovely hosts, and they’ve created a beautiful, unique place at Pondicherry.
Christian
July 29, 2022
Pondicherry was the perfect place for our family of three. Wonderful and homely with everything you would expect for a self-catered holiday plus more. Our little boy was over the… read more moon to discover boxes of toys and games and he loved the quirky bunk beds which were bigger than expected. Us grown-ups appreciated being close-by as he slept and fell in love with the views and the wildlife. The location was great and although you definitely feel secluded, Rothbury isn’t too much of walk. We loved exploring the town as much as the rest of Northumberland nearby. Andy and Lyd were lovely down to earth hosts who made us feel very welcome. Thanks for having us!
Hayley
August 7, 2021 -
The apartment is in an absolutely beautiful and tranquil setting. Andy and Lyd were super helpful and friendly, with some great recommendations. The apartment is perfect for young families –… read more the kids loved the bunk beds and the toys that were there. The garden creates such a lovely setting, the views are spectacular. Wouldn’t hesitate to recommend!
Charlotte
May 29, 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 especially the kids beds! The wood burning stove added to the coziness. Thanks Andy and Lyd for being great hosts.
Sue
February 23, 2023
Catherine
March 27, 2023


