Muddy Stilettos Cornwall

The urban guide to the countryside -

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

Our curated A-Z of the grooviest local businesses

Dog-friendly staysHave pooch, will travel? Here are 43 stays across the Muddy counties that are all Fido-friendly.
Holy CrepeLove a towering stack of pancakes? From races to restaurants to a tried and tested recipe we have Pancake Day sorted for you.
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.
Muddy Stays: Watergate Bay HotelBeautifully designed and super stylish with immense sea views and sunsets, Watergate Bay Hotel makes a luxe beachside break. Yes, it was a tough gig, thank you for your concern. Here's my verdict.
Muddy Reviews: Naum Gabo, Tate St IvesThis large scale exhibition celebrates the work of 20th century influential visionary and sculptor Naum Gabo, it's a visual delight that you won't want to miss.

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Mon 24 Feb - Sun 1 March 2020

February 2020

The latest handpicked businesses we think you’ll love

Holy Crepe

Love a towering stack of pancakes? From races to restaurants to a tried and tested recipe we have Pancake Day sorted for you.
- Muddy Reviews: High Tea, Merchants Manor, Falmouth
  
  Afternoon date? Want to kick back with a girlfriend? You won't be stuck for conversation during High Tea - a slow-burning, unique afternoon tea. CBD is a sure-fire budding industry (sorry!).
- 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.
- 8 healthy places to eat out
  
  No need to put a lock on the fridge and banish all fun for January - we've scoured Cornwall for the best 'skinny' places to pig out in peace.
- Cornish Mocktails
  
  All the fun without any of the horrid hangover, these Cornish mocktails will keep the party feeling going.

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.

Muddy Stays: Crantock Bay Apartments

Well thought out self-catering luxury apartments with access to spa and bistro, looking out over the North Cornwall coast and next to the West Pentire wildflower meadows.
- Holiday planning? 10 European-style staycations
  
  Love a continental jaunt but staying in Blighty this year? These 10 UK holiday spots have a distinctly European feel.
- Muddy Stays: Watergate Bay Hotel
  
  Beautifully designed and super stylish with immense sea views and sunsets, Watergate Bay Hotel makes a luxe beachside break.

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.
- 3 new online bridal collections
  
  Here comes the bride... and she's got next-day delivery! First time collections from the likes of Matches, Kitri and even the recently revitalised Warehouse.
- Dotty about polka dots
  
  We're going dotty over the return of an old favourite print - welcome back, polka dot!

Heaven must be missing an angel

Because it’s (currently) in Devon and getting a lot of love from the locals! Muddy Devon caught up with Woodbury artist, Brendan Rawlings, to find out why his cherub has captured the county’s hearts.
- The 5 best books out February
  
  Muddy's pro bookworm Kerry Potter has got five Feb fancies for your delectation. Read all about 'em
- The Alternative Valentine’s Day Guide
  
  Rip up the romance rule book and get loved up right now with our rebel guide to V-day.
- Muddy Reviews: Naum Gabo, Tate St Ives
  
  This large scale exhibition of 20th century influential visionary and sculptor Naum Gabo is a visual delight.
- This month’s best new reads
  
  What kind of insaniac leaves the house in January? Retire to the sofa pronto and get stuck into one of pro bookworm Kerry Potter's enthralling new literary picks.

Win £2000 to kickstart your business dreams

Have a brilliant business that needs a helping hand? We’ve teamed up with business banking alternative, Tide, to offer a whopping two grand (yes, you read it right) to give you the boost you need. Competition now closed.
- Three easy wellbeing tips to try today
  
  Running around like a loony? Brain fried? Stress overload? It can't just be me, right? In the interests of our collective sanity, I've sniffed out some great advice to help us restore balance. And breathe...
- Are you an imposter too?
  
  Self doubt, anxiety and an inability to believe in your own success. I've just been there and it's not pretty. Here's how to stop it happening to you.
Kids
- Half Term Fun
  
  Looking for some Cornish half-term fun? You've come to the right place - here's our Muddy picks for the week.
- 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?

The 4 funniest people on social media

Fancy a giggle? These Instagram and Twitter accounts are happy to oblige.
- Sail Away | Un.Tide from Cornwall
  
  Who hasn't dreamt of dropping it all and just setting sail. We caught up with Chloë and the crew of Elixir who have done just that - they don't plan to return until they've circumnavigated the world. Anchors away!
- Muddy Meets: Artist, Nina Brooke
  
  The vibrant birds-eye-view painter tells Muddy about her inspirations, aerial perspectives and her favourite Cornish views.
- Exclusive interview! Muddy meets…. Laurence Fox
  
  The actor-turned-singer has been front page news since an incendiary appearance on Question Time last week. In this exclusive interview, he talks midlife crises, death threats and groupies with Muddy's Kerry Potter.
- Clare Hillage, Gardener
  
  Inspiration from St Michael's Mount for our own planting, the challenges of maintaining an island garden (tides!) and why abseiling is an essential skill.