Bateman’s

The interior of this beautiful 17th-century house, Rudyard Kipling’s home from 1902 to 1936, reflects the author’s strong associations with the East. There are many oriental rugs and artefacts, and most of the rooms — including his book-lined study — are much as Kipling left them. The delightful grounds run down to the small River Dudwell with its watermill, and contain roses, wild flowers, fruit and herbs. Kipling’s Rolls-Royce is also on display

Name and credits for images of Bateman’s

Reference: 48969

Description of image – Detail of door on the South Front of Bateman’s in East Sussex. The house belonged to Rudyard Kipling from 1902-1936 and is now owned by the NT.

Credit for photograph: Rupert Truman

Reference: 52177

Description of image – The south front of Bateman’s seen from the garden walk beyond the Quarter Deck.

Credit for photograph: Rupert Truman

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Copyright: ©NTPL/Rupert Truman