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Bateman's (East Sussex)

Description: Address: Burwash / Etchingham / East Sussex TN19 7DS / Telephone: 01435 882302 / The 17th-century house was erected ... more

Bateman's (East Sussex) ... around 1634 and taken over in 1902 by Rudyard Kipling, well known author, until his death in 1936. His wife looked after the estate until her death in 1939. The estate was bequeathed to the National Trust and has been restored to reflect it's original time. There are many oriental rugs and artefacts, and his book-lined study are on display in their original state just as Kipling has left them. The delightful grounds run down to the small River Dudwell with its watermill, and contain roses, wild flowers, fruit and herbs. Also on display is Kipling's Rolls-Royce.

Newest Review: ... house let me tell you a bit about its most famous occupant. Rudyard Kipling purchased Batemans with his American born wife Carrie, in 1902. He paid £9,300 for the house, mill and 33 acres. Rudyard Kipling was born in 1865 in Bombay, India. He was the child of upper class parents and as was the norm, was sent to live in England with Foster parents when he was just 6 years old. The Jungle ... more

... book stories were influenced by Kipling's early life in India. In 1878 Kipling entered an expensive military training college in Devon. However poor eyesight and results soon ended any thoughts of a military career. Kipling returned to India in 1882 whe...more

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Bateman's (East Sussex): Mr Kiplings place! (1843 words)
by - written on 24/09/09 (Very useful, 62 readings)
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During the summer holidays we spent a week in Sussex visiting relatives. As we are members of the National Trust we decided to visit a few Trust owned properties during our stay. Looking on the map I noted that Bateman's was within striking distance so decided to visit. Bateman's was once the home of the literary genius Rudyard Kipling, and as my children are both keen on the Jungle Book I thought the visit would be something they would enjoy. Getting there. ************ Bateman's is situated ½ a mile from the small village of Burwash in East Sussex. We traveled by car and found the house was well sign posted from miles away. I'm not going to spend ... Read the complete review

"A GOOD AND PEACEABLE PLACE" (3583 words)
by - written on 12/02/08 (Very useful, 148 readings)
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Having never been a great one for literature, the works of Rudyard Kipling, whilst of passing familiarity, have not previously been of any great interest to me. However, the lifestyle and Sussex connections of this famous gentleman are well enough documented so as to be a fascinating story in their own right....... ......and for those of you even less versed in these things than I, no, this review has nothing to do with cakes and pastries - that is a very different Mr Kipling! The subject of this review, a not terribly large or extravagant country house, by the name of Bateman's, is very much at the centre of the Kipling story. It would also, now, ... Read the complete review