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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

7 perfect days of summer - just add gin!Ableforth's Bathtub gin looks cool, tastes even better and will rev you up for a summer of fun. Here, win a case (yup, six bottles of it!) and find out for yourself.
In all your FineryNeed a summer party frock? We can help with that! Cool London brand Finery majors in chic dresses and jumpsuits, and - guess what? - we have 10 x £500 worth of its goodies up for grabs.
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

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46 stunning summer pubs

Everyone knows that one of summer’s great pleasures is sipping a cold one in a pub garden. So here’s the best of the bunch across all the Muddy counties. Cheers!
- 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.
- Top 50 Gastropubs revealed
  
  Cornwall's very own St Tudy Inn makes the cut on The Estrella Damm Top 50 Gastropub Awards. Roomy pants on? Let's tuck in.
- The Old Coastguard, Mousehole
  
  A year-round star of the local food scene. Retreat to this west Cornwall bolthole for a leisurely lunch or cosy supper and a sleepover.

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

40 Quirky Stays for Summer

Fancy an escape that’s a leetle bit different? 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. Book in once you’ve taken your jaw off the floor.
- St Ives – the dreamiest staycation in the UK
  
  As I was going to St Ives, I met a man with seven wives. OK, not really. What I did meet with though was a whole lot of FUN! Here's six reasons why you should take a trip to the Cornish coast this summer.
- A cool Cornish hotel – without the crowds
  
  The Polurrian on the Lizard has had a style makeover - and then some. Fancy winning a 3 night £1800 stay at Cornwall's best kept secret?

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!
- 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.
- First time fashion
  
  Ready for an adventure? Us too! At Muddy we’ve committed to new experiences this summer (both cultural and clothes related, natch).

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.
- Need a new book?
  
  You're in the right place - Muddy's pro-bookworm Kerry Potter has picked this month's seven sexiest reads. And you can win the lot!
- Your unmissable 2019 culture planner
  
  Want to make the most of 2019? Muddy's culture vulture Kerry Potter has curated the best new TV, music, theatre, film, books and art of the year. Get yer diary out!
- Read these! October’s best books
  
  Clear space on your Kindle! Muddy's pro bookworm, Kerry Potter, has some literary inspiration for you.

Sexy stationary

Stationery is one of my specialist subjects. And – whoop! – it’s National Stationery Week. Check out this sexy lot. Hubba bubba!
Kids
- Cute babywear
  
  Is there a new little prince or princess in your family too? Click this way for the cutest newborn clothes around. Awwww!
- 7 Bluebells Walks
  
  Half the world’s population of bluebells can be found in the UK and there are loads of gorgeous...

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...