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

Gotta Have It

Our curated A-Z of the grooviest local businesses

46 stunning summer pubsFancy sipping a cold one in a pretty al fresco pub setting with friends or fam? Here are the best of the bunch across all the Muddy counties. Cheers!
The 30 best local artisan ginsThe 30 best artisan gins across the Muddy counties - rack them up, throw in some Juniper berries and rosemary, and let's get drinking!
The Muddy Award Winners 2019You voted for them in your thousands! Raise your glasses ladies and gents to meet the Cornwall Muddy Award winners of 2019
The Muddy Awards 2019The Muddy Awards are coming! Find out more about the hottest lifestyle awards in mid and southern England.
Ro Hair: A Hidden Gem in NewquayPurveyor of beautiful beachy tousles, super-star hair stylist Ro was voted Cornwall’s best hairdresser in the Muddy awards.

Fri 23 - Sun 25 Aug

Mon 19 - Sun 25 Aug

July/ August

The latest handpicked businesses we think you’ll love

The best brunch in town

The most lipsmackingly indulgent meal of the day and we have 47 of the best ones to tempt you with, from vegan to full English, flat white to green detox. Just add friends and a hangover.
- The 20 best beachside eats
  
  Make the most of the British summer at one of our Muddy-recommended coastal eateries. Napkin at the ready? Let's do this!
- 46 stunning summer pubs
  
  Fancy sipping a cold one in a pretty al fresco pub with friends or fam? Here are the best of the bunch across the Muddy counties.
- Review: Dip & Dine at Una St Ives
  
  A serene eco resort on the edge of St Ives, with a beautiful spa and relaxed contemporary restaurant. And you don’t need to stay there to enjoy it.
- The Plume of Feathers, Mitchell
  
  Next time you meet friends in the pub, make it here! This 16th century inn serves cracking food thanks to former MasterChef pro contestant, Nat Tallents.

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.

Is this the quirkiest, coolest hotel ever?

You don’t get many hotels more unusual than this. Muddy sets sail for one of the most unique stays we’ve ever undertaken at No Man’s Fort.
- Muddy’s Insider Guide to the Isle of Wight
  
  This sunny little Island may be small in stature but it's packed to the brim with amazing things to check out. We've got the top tips on how to discover the real Isle of Wight.
- 40 Quirky Stays for Summer
  
  From yurts to lodges, shepherd's huts to helicopters (not even joking!), the Muddy editors have pulled together the most charming, unusual escapes across 21 counties. Enjoy!

J’adore/ J’abhor

So, what’s the hot topic currently creating emotional fracking by the Muddy office water cooler? This week – velcro sandals!
- In all your Finery
  
  Need a summer party frock? This under-the-radar label majors in cool dresses and jumpsuits. We've got £500 worth of Finery goodies up for grabs for 10 lucky Muddy readers - that's £5k worth of foxy fashion! (Sorry! This competition has closed.)
- 10 Summer style sizzlers
  
  Chuck this lot in your suitcase and - bingo! - you're ready to go on holiday. Don't forget to send us a postcard.

Muddy meets Terry

Eighties skankers The Specials are back with a brilliant new album so we nabbed the delightful Terry Hall for a natter about shopping, selfies and his alternative career as a barber.
- The Top 10 books this summer
  
  Don't pack your suitcase or load up your Kindle until you've read this! Muddy's books editor Kerry has picked the 10 best books to get stuck into on holiday.
- Devon’s Sculpture Park
  
  Over the border we go (eek!). Well, why not when it's the UK"s first newest open-air gallery. It's urban and edgy, and well worth a nose-round. Shall we?
- April’s best new books
  
  Quick, spring-clean your bedside table or Kindle to make room for Muddy book editor, Kerry Potter's awesome April picks.
- An Eye for Art: The Byre Gallery, Millbrook
  
  On the hunt for something unique for your wall? Discover the artwork your Farrow & Ball paint job's been longing for at Cornwall’s beautiful and inspiring Byre Gallery.

Flexible working – a personal view

It’s a contentious issue, that’s for sure! As a full-time working mum and business owner, Muddy’s Ed-in-Chief Hero Brown can see both sides of that fence. Wanna know what she thinks?
- Sexy stationary
  
  Stationery is one of my specialist subjects. And - whoop! - it's National Stationery Week. Check out this sexy lot. Hubba bubba!
- Nail your work/life balance
  
  The juggle is real - and not going anywhere - so how the hell can we to get it right?! Let's ask the work/life balance experts for some help.
Kids
- Sweetest summer fashion
  
  There's no shortage of gorgeous children's companies, but high street brand Joules is our pick for the best-dressed kids on the beach.
- Cute babywear
  
  Is there a new little prince or princess in your family too? Click this way for the cutest newborn clothes around. Awwww!

No, Tom, Noooooo!

Is this the most excruciatingly cringey celebrity advert ever? Quite possibly Mr Hiddleston, quite possibly!
- 2 Favourite North Coast Dog Walks
  
  Sandy Wallis launched her Cornish boot business, Trailback after designing her perfect dog-walking boots. So who better to stomp around the local area with?
- World Cup Wonders
  
  Far be it from us to objectify the World Cup's hottest footballers. Instead we've found you the smartest. Seriously!
- Amanda Barlow’s Favourite Places
  
  Love a spa day? Scenic walk? Seafood with a view? We tapped Made For Life Organics MD, Amanda for some top local knowledge. Here are the Cornish places she loves best.
- Artist Toby Ray: My Favourite Places
  
  Toby Ray has life pre-e-t-t-ty sussed. He spends his days painting dreamy, contemporary seascapes...