Bateman's is a Jacobean manor that served as the home of writer Rudyard Kipling from 1902-1936. It is a comfortably furnished manor house, packed with Kipling memorabilia. Garden: Rose, Mulberry, Herb and Wild Gardens surround this Jacobean manor house. The house is on the River Dudwell, which flows through the wild garden, where there is a working historic corn mill.
Burwash,
Etchingham,
East Sussex,
England, TN19 7DS
A series of wonderful gardens arranged around an historic 15th century house. Within the gardens are a sunken garden, wonderful topiary, a famous long border, rose gardens, and a flower/vegetable garden, all with wild flowers sprinkled thoughout. The gardens at Great Dixter were the work of one man; Christopher Lloyd, who spent his life developing a garden of varied interest that draws visitors from across the globe. Best in: spring. more...
Dixter Road,
Northiam,
Rye,
East Sussex,
England, TN31 6PH
A lovely modern garden covering 4 acres, with plants ranging from tropical to a gravel garden. Especially interesting is the 'Golden Border', brim full of yellow colour.
Hawkhurst Road,
Hurst Green,
East Sussex,
England, TN19 7RA
'One of the finest gardens in England', and a former winner of the Christies Garden of the Year award, Pashley Manor Garden is a very traditional country house garden surrounding a Grade I listed Tudor manor. Gravel and turf paths and terraces wind through delightful plantings, with excellent views over the nearby valleys. Pashley is a romantic garden, with iinnovative planting schemes including old trees, springs, fountains, and other water features.
Ticehurst,
Wadhurst,
East Sussex,
England, TN5 7HE
100 acre landscape garden designed by the ubiquitous Capability Brown. Five lakes linked by cascades and waterfalls. Rare trees a wonderful sight in autumn, but Best in: spring for daffodils and bluebells followed by azaleas and rhododendrons.
Sheffield Green,
East Sussex,
England, TN22 3QX
This friendly Georgian Country House Hotel is close to historic Rye with its cobbled streets, antique shops and tea rooms. The hotel has 45 rooms enjoying satellite TV and DVD players. Complimentary wireless available throughout the hotel. Indoor heated swimming pool and leisure centre with saunas, steam room, hydro-pool and … more >>
Located just outside the historic seaside resort, the completely non-smoking Travelodge Hastings is an ideal base to explore the city. Contemporary quality accommodation with spacious en-suite rooms, TV in every room, tea and coffee making facilities, onsite bar cafe offering breakfast and dinner and free parking make Travelodges terrific value. more >>
