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Muddy newsflashIt's our job at Muddy Towers to bring you the latest goss in Wilts, so read on and and get the early heads-up this autumn...
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Have pooch, will travelWoof! 38 perfect dog-friendly stays in the UK, from hotels, pubs and inns and cottages, to cater to the furry baby in your life.
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Muddy Half Term GuideNo idea how, but half term is here! Fear not, here's your Muddy Things To Do Guide to a pumpkin-picking Halloween happening week
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Win! Gin!! 7 bottles!!!When you get that Friday feeling nothing beats a Silent Pool gin and tonic. And now we have a brilliant competition that will keep you in gin for a year. Cheers baby.
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West End KidsHeading to the big smoke this half term? Keep the Mudlets entertained with our pick of the best kids' theatre in town.
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Roll up, roll up!The circus is coming to town. But not just any circus... this is the Moscow State Circus and their glitzy new show, Gostinitsa, set in the grandeur of a 1930s hotel.
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Schools Newsflash!It's October (well, almost), it's getting chilly, it's....Schools' Open Day Season. Here's our latest round-up from the Muddy Schools Guide
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Play it again glamOK, OK, I know it's early but just getting in quick with some cool and original vintage Christmas gift ideas for grown ups
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Ding dong!Our comprehensive guide to the most gorgeous, dreamy wedding venues in England
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Stress-free Disneyland ParisIf you're looking ahead to Autumn half term or later and considering Disneyland Paris, check out our tips for queue-busting and more
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Going autumnalReady for autumn. Uh, no not yet, thanks very much. But I bet I'll sway you with these ideas of how to create a the cosiest of autumn snugs
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Swim. Eat. Spa.The Bristol Lido: the closest you'll get to the Med in the city. A lazy swim in a turquoise infinity pool, followed by an alfresco glass of cool white wine and some delish tapas. Sound good to you? Thought so.
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Sisters Are Doin' It For ThemselvesHow two close friends uncovered the most important female friendships in literature
What's On
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2018’s Michelin winners
The judge’s scores are in, they’ve held up their Michelin paddleboards and here are our local winners.
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The Best Pub in England!
Into the winner's enclosure! A lovely village pub that's only gone and got itself the accolade of AA Best Pub in England
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The Maytime Inn
Looking for a romantic escape or maybe just a dog-friendly stride out and Sunday lunch? The Cotswolds' pretty Maytime Inn has your back and then some.
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Been to Coppa Club yet?
Where to take 17 Muddy editors for lunch? Oh hello Coppa Club and your stupendous riverside views!
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Fine dining in Wilts – meet our Muddy winner!
The Riverbarn has just won Best Restaurant in Wiltshire in the Muddy Stilettos Awards, and boy does it deserve that accolade. Loosen your trousers, we’re about to get tasting.
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Peruvian perfection
Muddy’s Sascha just trekked Machu Picchu for her 50th. Holiday inspiration incoming…
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Paschoe House
Glam, stylish and fun: Devon's shiny new country house experience delivers on detail - and zzzzzzz's. Fancy a nose around?
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Cotswold luxury – hello Bruern Cottages!
Looking for a luxury Cotswold cottage for a trip with the fam or friends? Here's one that the Astor family made earlier.
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Most Read
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Fab Comp
Did you win?!!
One lucky Muddy reader is about to be head to foot in designer clobber – is it you? Step forward you lucky thing
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Accessories
Five flirty A/W fashion trends
We asked an expert to decode the new season’s more coquettish trends. Because girls just wanna have fun, don’t we?
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Education
How to ace the 11+
Thinking of putting your child in for the 11+? Having a verbal/non-verbal panic? I hear you sister! Here are some tips to help.
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Your Festival Wedding
Goodie bags, heel-guards and the power of bacon: 10 essential tips from the Muddy award-winning, Beautiful Bells.
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Overseas Travel
7 best ski destinations
Whether you’re blowing the budget, going for a short break or taking a non-skier – here’s the perfect winter holiday destination for you…
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The latest handpicked businesses we think you’ll love
Millie & Olivia
The Loft
Urban Camouflage
Rush Skatepark
Overider
Village and Vale
Anna Lizzio
Qetty Bang Bang
The Bath Arms
The Hollow Bottom
Tudor Farmhouse
Malmaison Cheltenham
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Supercool Spirit
Got those party invites flooding in? You’re gonna need a whole new wardrobe then (any excuse!)
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Warm your cockles at Luna
Winter looming and nothing to wear? We've got the perfect cosy knits and snuggly wraps for you. Seriously, check out this Marlborough boutique, you're going to L.O.V.E it.
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6 hot-to-trot wearable AW17 trends – go fetch!
We asked an expert to decode the new season's trends. Don't go shopping until you read this!
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Smelling great together
Smells likes in-between spirit? Muddy HQ is a-waft with the coolest new unisex scents from the hottest perfume brands in the biz...
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Gotta Have It
New season, new nails - time to ditch the summer neons and check out Essie's new muted autumnal hues.
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Review: War Horse
The multi-award winning National Theatre production is on in Bristol – but does it live up to the hype?
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October’s best reads
Muddy bookclub ahoy! Don't read anything until you've read our latest, greatest picks for October.
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Dizzy, daft, uplifting Legally Blonde
OMG you guys! Read my review, then grab your galpals and go see Legally Blonde at the Bristol Hippodrome.
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The best autumn art exhibitions in Wilts and beyond
Need a culture fix? Here's our pick of the best art exhibitions this autumn.
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Cheltenham Lit Fest
There’s only two weeks to go before Cheltenham opens its arms to the cultural literati. Here's our pick of what's on
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Moving to the country?
Leaving the big smoke and looking for that oh-so-perfect house in the country? We at Muddy are here to help!
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Gardening for Dummies
Sow, mow, rake! Easy tips to keep your garden in shape throughout October - no experience required...
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Wellbeing
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Diary of a juice cleanse
Three days with no food? Yeah, I know, it sounds like hell, right? But actually… read on to see how Muddy Glos Ed Sarah got on.
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7 benefits of weight lifting
Forget bulging biceps and thunderous thighs, we're talking weight loss, lean muscle mass and healthy bones - er, yes please!
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Work driving you nuts? We have a book for that
Career crisis? We’re here to help with five ace new self-help books.
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Kids
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Wycliffe College
Muddy says: A nurturing co-ed boarding/day school for kids aged 13 to 18 in Stonehouse that's big on fostering individualism.
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Rendcomb College Junior School, Cirencester
Muddy says: This small, outdoorsy co-ed junior school for ages 3-11 has small pupil numbers but whopper facilities, hidden away in 230 stunning acres in the heart of the Cotswolds
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