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Special Muddy hotel deal!January getting you down? I know, go on holiday. Marvellous Muddy extras for you and yours if you book one of the five stunning Luxury Family Hotels before 31 Jan. Get in quick! -
New year, new youIt's 2020, it's our January Wellness Month, and it's the perfect time to look after yourself with these inspirational wellbeing retreats, courses, spas and festivals in Wilts -
Winter walksGrab your family, friends and furry creatures, then choose one of these gorgeous country walks - with pubs nearby - to stretch your legs over the holidays. -
Super spa breaksI'll tell you what I want, what I really really want... a massage, mani and Jacuzzi please, and make it snappy. Whether you’re going with your romantic other, bezzie mates or gloriously solo, here’s our pick of the very best spas near you. -
Beat the January bluesJanuary can make even the most energetic of us feel down in the dumps - but don't worry. We've consulted a wellbeing expert and found five ways to beat the January blues.
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Little Black Book
The latest handpicked businesses we think you’ll love
Kalm 'n' Kind Yoga
Splash of Colour
Lowden Garden Centre, Melksham
River Bourne Community Farm
Vaughan's Cookery School
Harts Barn Cookery School
GvE&Co
Bowood House
Stroud Yoga Space
Twisting Spirits
The Ivy Montpellier Brasserie
Cheltenham Lawn Guest House
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Gastro Heaven!
30 of the best cookery courses across the Muddy counties to tantalise your tastebuds, and impress even the fussiest dinner guest.
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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?
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Insider Guide to the Isle of Wight
This island may be small in stature but it's packed to the brim with great foodie heaven. Muddy's Hants and IOW editor Danielle gives us the lowdown.
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Three Tuns Freehouse
After a country pub for lunch? We've found just the joint. We came, we ate, and we were WOW-ed!
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Exmoor White Horse Inn
Fancy a walk on the wild side? Muddy vists Exmoor for a defrazzling countryside stay (and some Beast-spotting) at The White Horse Inn.
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Fun Finder
Making plans? Find your perfect Pub, Inn, Hotel, Café, Restaurant or Bar across the Muddy counties.
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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.
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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.
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Your 2020 holiday inspo
Daydreaming about future holidays? Well, what else is there to do, right? But before you book, check out our top ideas for 2020 travel
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Education
Meet the head: Bryanston School
A new school year, and at Bryanston School near Blandford Forum there’s also a new head of school – meet Mr Mark Mortimer who takes up the reins after an incredibly successful tenure at Warminster
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Education
Are we pushing kids too hard?
Is our obsession with exams equipping our kids for the competition of life, or pushing them to an early breakdown? We ask Mr Terence Ayres, Head of Leehurst Swan School in Salisbury for his views.
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Muddy Best Schools Guide
Spring School Open Days
Looking for a school? There’s no time like the present to book in those school Open Days…Don’t sweat it, Muddy’s got it covered
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Muddy Best Schools Guide
Godolphin Prep
Muddy says: A delightful day and boarding prep on the outskirts of Salisbury, perfect for girls aged 3-11
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Muddy Best Schools Guide
Leehurst Swan School
Muddy says: Want a one-stop, pastoral education for your family? This friendly, co-ed, all through to 16 day school with a pre-school on site is small but perfectly formed.
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Kids
Sandroyd Prep School
We were blown away by this co-ed prep school on the stunning Rushmore Estate – acres of bucolic grounds, impressive results and lots of old-fashioned fun
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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 accessorize with a book and mince pie.
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Shake up your style
Throw out the rule book, become a fashion rebel and ring the changes this festive season - voilà, our top style tips for rebooting your wardrobe.
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Party like you mean it
Harvey Nichols has come up trumps this season so here's my wishlist to whet your whistle. Plus win £500 worth of party clobber!
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J’adore/ J’abhor
It's Movember, the month when blokes grow moustaches to raise money for charity. Turns out the Muddy crew have VERY mixed views on men's facial hair. Where do you stand?
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Winter survival kit – for skin!
Autumn is officially upon us. To help your skin survive, and still look your best, we've consulted one of Wiltshire's best beauticians for some advice. Here are her top tips!
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Book now! The 2020 cultural picks you must not miss
There’s a ridiculous amount of amazing art, books, film, TV, music and theatre landing this year. Muddy’s culture vulture Kerry Potter picks out the best of the bunch.
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It’s panto time!
It's what you've all been waiting for. Oh no it isn't! Oh yes it is! Oh no.... OK, enough! Here are the perkiest pantos in Wilts and beyond. You ready, Widow Twanky?
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The best children’s books of the year
From toddlers to teens, we've got the 16 best kids' reads of the year
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Are you rustic or refined?
Interiors-wise, that is! Whatever your style, the Cotswolds' annual design hub, the Cotswolds Decorative, Antiques & Arts Fair has you covered
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3 party cocktails – ready, steady, shake!
Step away from the Chablis and try something different! We've got 5 copies of a cool new cocktail book to give away - and here are three autumn liveners from it to whet your whistle.
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New year, new you
It's 2020, it's our January Wellness Month, and it's the perfect time to look after yourself with these inspirational wellbeing retreats, courses, spas and festivals in Wilts
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Have you tried pilates?
It can make you feel relaxed, elated and get you into seriously fit shape - so what's stopping you?
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Muddy calling all interns!
Muddy Wilts is looking for a brilliant intern. Could it be you, or someone you know?
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Bryanston School
Muddy says: Looking for a country boarding school? Bryanston is an extremely impressive co-educational full boarding school, with some day pupils, perched in the most gorgeous of settings
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How to choose a prep school
The most important things to look for in a school...and nope, exam results are not one of them! Here's the insider scoop on how to choose the best school for your child from Stonar School's Head of Prep, Rob Cunningham
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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
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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.
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Incredible, edible art
Channel 4's Extreme Cake Maker, Wells-based Zoe Burmester, swapped a behind-the-scenes career in TV and film to create showstopping celebration, wedding and event cakes that tell a story
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