Muddy Stilettos Wiltshire

The urban guide to the countryside -

Well, hello!

I'm Joanna, editor of Muddy Wiltshire, here to bring you the quirky, cool and downright unmissable in the area.

Our curated A-Z of the grooviest local businesses

Have a wedding to plan?Don't book anything until you've read this! Introducing the Muddy mega marriage guide with more brilliant local venues and suppliers than you can shake a sugared almond at. You have a read and we'll go buy a hat.
Day trippersHalf term's here (*smiles through gritted teeth*). Please the little people and save your sanity by checking out these top family day trips.
Fancy a game of Monopoly?***Hot off the Press*** We've just heard that our very own Salisbury is due to get its own Monopoly game, but who will you want as your Park Lane?
4 new season trends to try (and one to avoid)The high street is awash with new spring/summer goodies. Overwhelmed? Here's our pick of the new trends worth exploring - and how to wear them.
Is it getting hot in here?Apply a cold compress and loosen that corset! It's historical hunk time in film and telly (oh hello again Aidan Turner!), with three new sizzling period dramas to look forward to.

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The latest handpicked businesses we think you’ll love

And the Top 50 Gastropubs 2020 are…

Whose tripled-cooked chips got them into the gastropub hall of fame? Roomy pants on, let’s tuck in – NINE of the West Country’s foodie pubs made the grade
- February’s Best Eats
  
  Bored of Dry January? Ready to hit the town? Cue the Muddy-approved local, cool dining spots.
- Incoming! The day of luuurve…
  
  OK, so we’re being all cutesy and traditional here but, y’know, some of us have a hot date coming up (not me, obvs). So let’s bow to the big day of love and snoop out our fave places for a slap up dinner or a fun activity with the love of your life.
- Gastro Heaven
  
  30 of the best cookery courses across the Muddy counties to tantalise your tastebuds, and impress even the fussiest dinner guest.
- Twinkle twinkle Michelin stars
  
  It's the accolade that all chefs want – so who's reached for the stars in Glos, Wilts and surrounding counties this year?

Our honest reviews of the UK’s best schools

Making plans? Find your perfect Pub, Inn, Hotel, Café, Restaurant or Bar across the Muddy counties.

Pamper day? Four luxe London wellbeing destinations

Feeling frazzled? London day trips aren’t just for shopping/drinking/sightseeing – get thee to the city for a turbo-charged wellbeing fix.
- Call me Cupid! 46 romantic stays across the Muddy counties
  
  In the mood for love? Of course you are, pussy cat! Here, allow us to assist with the rumpy pumpy with 46 romantic boltholes across the Muddy counties.
- 5 West Country wellbeing stays
  
  Looking for a Devon, Cornwall or Somerset escape? Hell yeah! Check out these stunning self-catering properties, all with on-site extras, from yoga and wine tasting to massage.

Dotty about polka dots!

We’re going dotty over the return of an old favourite print – welcome back, polka dot!
- Ready to wrap up?
  
  Brrrrrrr! It's got a bit chilly hasn't it? Come warm yourself with these 10 stylish woolies and coats from the ever-brilliant hush.
- How to do sofa chic
  
  Never mind all the parties, the thing we're most looking forward to this Christmas is hunkering down at home. Here's what we'll be wearing - just accessorise with a book and mince pie.

Fancy a game of Monopoly?

***Hot off the Press*** We’ve just heard that our very own Salisbury is due to get its own Monopoly game, but who will you want as your Park Lane?
- The 5 best books out in February
  
  Muddy's pro bookworm Kerry Potter has got five Feb fancies for your delectation. Read all about 'em!
- The funniest show on TV is back
  
  The Cotswolds is all creamy stone cottages, exquisite gastropubs and picture perfect villages, right? Erm...

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Kids
- Castle Court Prep
  
  Muddy says: A gem of a day school for boys and girls aged 2-13, in an idyllic 60 acre setting
- The hottest festival around – it’s Lechlade!
  
  Get ready to party this summer, with 3 fun-tastic days at this multi-award winning family fest alongside the Thames

J’adore/ J’abhor

Parlez-vous teen slang? The language barrier has always been a problem when it comes to parent/child communications. Do you find the way your little darlings speak totally basic or, like, lit?
- Planning a wedding?
  
  Then you’ll need to be fabulous – we love love love these super stylists who will transform your wedding venue into a little slice of heaven
- Children and tech: an alternative view
  
  Tech often gets a bad rap - see how it beguiles our children into gaming for 8 hours a day, for a start. But a recent interview made me see things a little differently - and it might do the same for you.