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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

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

Family-friendly rentalsEaster's approaching, you need to reconnect with your fam, and we have just the thing to help - 30 gorgeous self-catering cottages across the Muddy counties!
Out-of-Season Scilly with KidsCornwall meets the Caribbean on this unspoilt archipelago just 28 miles from Land's End.
2 Favourite North Coast Dog WalksThis month, we're stomping around Cornwall with Trailback boots founder Sandy Wallis
Muddy Reviews: Marzipan Hair SalonBored of your barnet? For stylish snips every time, make a beeline for Marzipan in Truro.

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March

The latest handpicked businesses we think you’ll love

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.
- There’s a chef in my kitchen!
  
  Planning a special celebration in Cornwall? Hire this brilliant private chef and let the restaurant come to you.
- The Longstore, Charlestown
  
  You had us at steaks and seafood! This Cornish harbour-side eatery was named ‘Best Restaurant’ in this year’s Muddy Awards. Here's why...
- A Taste of Life in the Slow Lane
  
  A dose of rural life goes a long way at Cornish family farm Botelet. Muddy stops by for a blissful Monday breakfast.

Our honest reviews of the UK’s best schools

Our curated A-Z of the grooviest local businesses

Muddy Reviews: Blue Monkey, Cawsand

When in Rame… relax and explore from this stylish and spacious holiday home in Cawsand. Perfect for families, staycations and weekends by the sea.
- Holiday bliss over the bridge
  
  Perched on its own private island above Newquay's Towan Beach, this luxurious family rental in one of a kind. And the views take some beating.
- Manor House Campsite: Trewan Hall
  
  Pitch up this summer at a very special campsite that’s perfect for children, and a short hop to north Cornwall’s beaches.

Hey sexy pants!

With Valentine’s Day imminent, we hunted down the sexiest, slinkiest new lingerie around. Bridget Jones enormo-pants, be gone!
- Hooray for high-waisted bikinis
  
  Feel at your best on the beach this summer in a super flattering high-waisted bikini. Suits you!
- Sunshine Soles
  
  Heatwave-proof dressing starts with the perfect summer sandals. Step this way for the best brands on the beach.

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.
- More sex please, we’re British!
  
  There's a lot of rumpy-pumpy on TV right now. And cheeringly not everyone involved resembles a 20something supermodel. It's a yes, yes, YES! from us.
- Need a new read? Muddy Book Club returns!
  
  We've finally dragged Muddy's books editor Kerry Potter off her sun lounger - she's baaack, baby, with September's finest new tomes. Read all about them...

Are You A Work-Life ‘Blender’?

Apparently it’s the end of the road for the ‘work-life balance’ (or lack of). In its place, the buzz word is about ‘blending’ – but do you have what it takes to fully mix business with pleasure?
Kids
- Gotta Have It
  
  Never mind Mandarin, the language most useful to children in the future is most likely coding. Say hello to this cute coding bot from Learning Resources!
- Our Favourite Family Outings
  
  14 things to do with kids in Cornwall this Summer - on and off the beaten track…

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...
- Muddy Meets: Artist, Amy Albright
  
  The abstract landscape painter tells Muddy about her inspirations, experimental style and favourite Cornish views.