Rudyard Kipling 1865-1936

Nobel Prize winner for literature in 1907. 

Visit Bateman's in Burwash,  home of Rudyard Kipling

Bateman's, Burwash, Sussex (National Trust guide book)

Bateman's, embedded in the richly wooded landscape of the Sussex Weald, is an idyllic spot.  Map

Owned and loved by Rudyard Kipling, it was his idea of a home, a sanctuary.  Built in 1634, the furnishings reflect Kipling's strong associations with the East.  Most of the rooms are are much as Kipling left them, including the book lined study.

In addition to the house, Bateman's offers

A beautiful 10 acre garden including orchard, herb garden, ornamental pond and wildflower meadow.

Kipling's 1928 Phantom II Rolls Royce

Licensed Tea Room serving lunches and light refreshments using traditional and local recipes.

Twelve stories about animals, insects, and other subjects include "How the Camel Got His Hump." "The Butterfly That Stamped," and "How the Alphabet Was Made.".

Devastated at the loss of his only son, reported missing in the Battle of Loos on the Western Front in 1915, Rudyard undertook the sad mission to find John's grave but tragically never succeeded in his quest.

Batemans is owned by the National Trust. Click here for 3 months free membership with The National Trust which will give you free access to National Trust houses and gardens across the UK.