Bateman’s is a writers retreat. Kipling loved this 17th century house. It was a little piece of paradise, a place where he could enjoy family life. If you ever have a chance to feel close to the world’s famous poet, Rudyard Kipling, then this is the place to do it.
The rooms are much as he left them: oriental rugs and artifacts from his Eastern adventures, a book lined study, his Nobel prize certificate for literature, a phonograph playing music and his Rolls Royce still in the garage.
A beautiful garden with an orchard, herb garden, pond and wildflower meadow surrounds the old stone house. Just a short stroll by the river reveals a watermill and beyond that there are farmland walks.
The gift shop specialises in second-hand Kipling books and the licensed self-service tearoom serves lunches and light refreshments. Children’s activity sheets are available throughout plus family fun days and lots of other events.
There is disabled access to the ground floor of the house only. A virtual tour is available of the upstairs and also the watermill which has no disabled access.
Opening details
| Season Dates | Opening Hours |
|---|---|
| Sat 25 Feb - Sun 29 Oct 2017 | Mon - Sun 11:00 to 17:00 |
| Mon 30 Oct - Sun 31 Dec 2017 | Mon - Fri 11:00 to 15:00 | Sun 11:00 to 15:00 |
Closed Christmas Eve & Day.
Prices
House & Garden: Adult £11.50, Child £5.75, Family £28.90 (2+2)*. *Gift Aid Prices, standard prices are available at property and on website
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