Etchingham

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Bateman's was built by a prosperous iron-master named John Brittan in 1634. It was bought by Rudyard Kipling and his wife in 1902. They occupied it until Rudyard's death in 1936. It was bequeathed to the National Trust by his widow-in 1940 together with the contents.
Bateman's was built by a prosperous iron-master named John Brittan in 1634. It was bought by Rudyard Kipling and his wife in 1902. They occupied it until Rudyard's death in 1936. It was bequeathed to the National Trust by his widow-in 1940 together with the contents.
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Bateman's was built by a prosperous iron-master named John Brittan in 1634. It was bought by Rudyard Kipling and his wife in 1902. They occupied it until Rudyard's death in 1936. It was bequeathed to the National Trust by his widow in 1940 together with the contents.
Bateman's was built by a prosperous iron-master named John Brittan in 1634. It was bought by Rudyard Kipling and his wife in 1902. They occupied it until Rudyard's death in 1936. It was bequeathed to the National Trust by his widow-in 1940 together with the contents.
ORIDA Maidstone Hotel

ORIDA Maidstone Hotel

3 out of 5
Bearsted Rd Maidstone England
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The price is RM390 per night from 16 Mar to 17 Mar
RM390
RM468 total
16 Mar - 17 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Maidstone. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,250 reviews)
Check in was good, restaurant and bar available, comfortable bed . The bathroom was tired and a bit shabby.

Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026

ORIDA Maidstone Hotel
The Burlington Hotel

The Burlington Hotel

3 out of 5
Grand Parade Eastbourne England
The price is RM152 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
RM152
RM182 total
8 Mar - 9 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Eastbourne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the convenient parking ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,494 reviews)
All excellent thanks

Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026

The Burlington Hotel
Mercure Maidstone Great Danes Hotel

Mercure Maidstone Great Danes Hotel

4 out of 5
Hollingbourne Maidstone England
The price is RM306 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
RM306
RM368 total
8 Mar - 9 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Maidstone. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
Great service by reception staff

Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026

Mercure Maidstone Great Danes Hotel
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Osborne Apartments

Osborne Apartments

2.5 out of 5
31 Carlisle Road Eastbourne England
Stay at this aparthotel in Eastbourne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi and housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions Towner Art ...
9/10 Wonderful! (96 reviews)
Great stay

Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026

Osborne Apartments
Extraordinary Huts

Extraordinary Huts

3 out of 5
2 Nicole's Cottages Rye England
Stay at this cabin in Rye. Enjoy free parking and a garden. Popular attractions St. Thomas the Martyr and Camber Castle are located nearby.
Extraordinary Huts
St Andrews Apartments

St Andrews Apartments

4 out of 5
34/35 St Andrews Park Maidstone England
Stay at this apartment in Maidstone. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Gallagher Stadium and Tyrewhitt-Drake ...
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Bateman's

5/5(2 reviews)

Learn about the local history of Burwash with a stop at Bateman's. Amble within picturesque gardens or visit the spas in this quaint area.

Bateman's

Merriments Gardens

Explore the great outdoors at Merriments Gardens, a lovely green space in Hurst Green. Amble around this relaxing area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its lively bars.

Merriments Gardens

Merriments

Enjoy an outing to Merriments during your stay in Hurst Green. Amble within picturesque gardens or visit the spas in this relaxing area.

Merriments

Reviews of Etchingham

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5/5 - Excellent

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Very picturesque and people are so friendly

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

We found a tasty curry house in nearby Wadhurst! Etchingham was pretty - but the lanes are pretty small if you're arriving in the rain and fog and dark as we were!