National Trust

Our second visit here and this time we took our daughter and 6 year old grandaughter with us. They fell in love with it just like we did when we first came here. So relaxing and great for a very chilled Sunday afternoon. I love just wandering around and granddaughter loved the mill. The house is fascinating to visit and learn more about Rudyard Kipling and the 6 year old was quite taken with all the old furniture etc and the library of over 2000 books

This is a really nice National Trust, very interesting to learn more about Rudyard Kipling and inspiration and such for the Jungle Book. The house is not that big, but there is lots to see. The grounds are also beautiful, and lots of space to enjoy a picnic and to walk around. You can also walk down to the water mill, which also is very interesting and has some hands on areas. The cafe is also very nice with some indoor and some courtyard seating. There is also a second hand bookshop with lots of choice and a nice gift shop also.

Beautiful place, home of Rudyard Kipling, the gardens here are stunning. The beautiful avenue of lime trees were there when the author bought the house and the pond he put in paid for by his Nobel Prize money, along with some other landscaping. Room Guides are friendly and informative, sadly the shop staff weren't. Interesting walk to the mill, but this is only working on Wednesdays, and the flour not able to be purchased due to issues with flour bags! ... maybe another time.

Fourth visit yesterday. It’s my most favourite National Trust house and we always enjoy coming here through the seasons. My only disappointment yesterday was eating out of cardboard boxes and takeaway cups!! Not okay at all.

I loved walking round the gardens and ponds and down to the water mill building which I did have a look in. I did not go in to the main house as my friend had her dog with her. Dogs cannot go in the mill or main house but are ok on a short lead in the rest of the grounds and gardens. The cafe was very good for food and drinks and is dog friendly. We also picked up the NT red route walk by the water mill pond which takes you round the fields and woods of the estate and is about 2 miles when you get back to the main house. Car park for non-members is £4.

Although we have visited Batemans many times there is always something to catch the eye. The pond was looking very good with lots of lily's in flower and a multitude of goldfish fry. The autumn crocus seem to be making an early appearance as did the cyclamen. The room stewards were very attentive and it's great to learn something new about the place each time we go. A great afternoon out.

First class National Trust property - the former home of Rudyard Kipling. The house shows you how he lived and worked with lots of things from his life. Plenty to see even if it is not a big house. The grounds are well kept and worth a wander round - and onto the mill (although when we were there the main bridge over the stream was under repair and the backup path was from suffering from the recent rains). A good sized cafe and lots of outdoor seating. Quirky gift shop (where you can buy copies of some of Kiplings books - for old and young), plants and a second hand bookshop - as you would expect from a good NT property.

A fine looking house from the outside and fascinating inside. As well as the history of the house it was also the home of Rudyard Kipling. Learn all about him and his life , the room guides are full of knowledge and stories so please talk to them. Fine gardens too and don't miss the Rolls-Royce in the garage. Also a mill at bottom of garden.Cafe and toilets on site. Excellent day out.