# Bateman's House and Garden, Etchingham — Opening Hours, Reviews & Visitor Info > Step into the world of Jungle Book creator Rudyard Kipling at this remarkable estate, featuring stunning historic gardens, meadows and cultural exhibitions in a beautiful countryside setting. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/etchingham/attractions/bateman-s-house-and-garden (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Museum # Bateman's House and Garden Bateman's [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=6806703319005707801&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [Lucy Pitts](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/104964666377668443202) **In short:** Bateman's House and Garden is a museum in Etchingham, rated 4.7 out of 5 from 3,357 Google reviews. Details checked 1 September 2026 · source: Google Places ## About Bateman's House and Garden Step into the world of Jungle Book creator Rudyard Kipling at this remarkable estate, featuring stunning historic gardens, meadows and cultural exhibitions in a beautiful countryside setting. ## What's nearby - Mulberry Tea Room next door Distances as the crow flies, via Google ## Good to know ### Parking - ✓Free car park - ✓Paid car park - ✓Free street - ✓Paid street ### Accessibility - ✓Accessible parking - ✓Accessible entrance - ✓Accessible toilet Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs. ## Photos Photos via Google ## Facilities Toilets Free Wifi Gift Shop Onsite Parking Accessible Toilets Baby Changing Food Available Card Payments Accepted ## Opening hours **Monday** 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM **Tuesday** 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM **Wednesday** 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM **Thursday** 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM **Friday** 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM **Saturday** 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM **Sunday** 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours. ## What visitors say [Keith Snellgrove](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/108041802796498439774/reviews) ★★★★★ Lovely house and gardens. Volunteer staff extremely knowledgeable and friendly which helped to bring the stories alive. Cafe short on food as delivery had not arrived (12.00). Also rather expensive.on top of the £20 to get in it was another £4 to park. Would not have gone were it not for some free entry vouchers. · via Google [Heather Miles](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/108397360609517031573/reviews) ★★★★★ A nice few hours stroll on a Sunday. Enjoyed a scone of the month which was Blueberry and oats drizzled white chocolate on top. Well worth trying. Ample car parking. Lovely gift shop. Enjoyed our visit. · via Google [Jessica J](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/112023056241151628330/reviews) ★★★★★ This was my first visit to Bateman's and hopefully not the last. This is a beautiful, well preserved property that truly transports you back through time. The grounds are beautifully maintained, the working flour mill was a delight to witness and walk around (yes, you can buy flour!) and the house itself was truly one of the best kept, presented and preserved that I've had the pleasure of witnessing and walking around. The staff and volunteers on site are incredibly kind, knowledgeable and passionate. I must shout out a special thanks to the gentlemen at the door of Bateman's who greets you when you enter - he is truly knowledgeable and passionate about the property. There is also a wonderful woman in the study/library upstairs who shared her knowledge and educated me with a lot of new facts and findings! (make sure you take a guess of the animal rug!) We came mid-week, first to arrive pre 10am. The grounds were quiet for perhaps an hour and then - bam - it was incredibly busy from 11am onwards all day, which was a delight to see. There was two buses of school kids when we arrived, which didn't cause any trouble - except for navigating around the house (it definitely felt full and lively!) The most astonishing part of the Kipling's property - is that everything inside the property is original and left as it was, from when it was. The house is grand, warm, and absolutely captivating. There's a lovely gift shop on site - along with a tucked away secondhand bookshop. The cafe on the premises had a great variety of food to cater to all needs - and reasonably priced. I will definitely visit again. · via Google [Rose Peddell](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/102180353892799257696/reviews) ★★★★★ Beautiful Home of Rudyard Kipling. Now National Trust. Gardens and Home well looked after. A walk in the gardens to the Mill. Where they still grind the flour. Fabulous setting. Lovely Tea room. Ideal for an iced coffee latte while taking in the beautiful gardens.Shop. Book store. · via Google [See all reviews on Google →](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m4!3m3!1s0x47df1537b9254c25:0x5e76449aeccebe19!9m1!1b1?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Visitors say this historic house offers a fascinating insight into Rudyard Kipling's life, with original furnishings and artifacts, alongside beautifully maintained gardens and a working watermill. They also highlight the knowledgeable and friendly staff and volunteers, who enhance the experience with their insights. Guests mention the cafe provides good food and drinks, including delicious scones, and there is ample, convenient parking. Summary via Google ## At a glance **Address** Bateman's Lane, Burwash, Etchingham, TN19 7DS [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=50.9892644%2C0.3794615) **Category** Historic Houses & Gardens **Guest rating** 4.7 / 5 (3,357 reviews) **Suitable for** All Ages **Suggested visit** 3-4 hours **Setting** Indoor & outdoor **Good for children** Yes **Toilets on site** Yes **Destination** Etchingham [More attractions in Etchingham](https://staycation.co.uk/etchingham/attractions) ★ 4.7 (3,357 reviews) [Visit official website](https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/batemans?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=attraction) [01435882302](tel:01435882302) (please mention staycation.co.uk when calling) ### Quick Facts **Destination** Etchingham **Postcode** TN19 7DS **Plus Code** 9F22X9QH+PQ [Directions ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/dir//''/data=!4m7!4m6!1m1!4e2!1m2!1m1!1s0x47df1537b9254c25:0x5e76449aeccebe19!3e0?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) [More photos on Google ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m3!3m2!1s0x47df1537b9254c25:0x5e76449aeccebe19!10e5?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) [Write a review ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m3!3m2!1s0x47df1537b9254c25:0x5e76449aeccebe19!12e1?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) ### 🏨 Places to stay near Etchingham Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. 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Bateman's House and Garden has both indoor and outdoor areas. ### What ages is Bateman's House and Garden suitable for? Bateman's House and Garden suits all ages. ### Is Bateman's House and Garden wheelchair accessible? Bateman's House and Garden has a wheelchair-accessible entrance and an accessible toilet. ### Is there parking at Bateman's House and Garden? Yes: free car park, paid car park, free street parking and paid street parking. ### How do I contact Bateman's House and Garden? 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