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

  •   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

      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

    thumb Hayley
    August 5, 2022

      A beautiful place, with some fantastic views and walks in the nearby area. A glorious stay and thouroughly recommend!

    thumb 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

    thumb Cath
    October 25, 2024
  •   Fantastic location, apartment and hosts. We loved the whole place and felt really at home away from home. Highly recommended

    thumb 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

    thumb 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

    thumb 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

    thumb 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

    thumb 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

    thumb Ben
    April 12, 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

      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

    thumb 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

    thumb 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.

    thumb 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

    thumb Hayley
    August 7, 2021

      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.

    thumb Heather
    August 21, 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

    thumb 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

    thumb Sue
    February 23, 2023

      Lovely place for a weekend away, and nothing better than waking up to the view!

    thumb Catherine
    March 27, 2023

      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