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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.

Out-of-Season Scilly with Kids
How to be happy in 2019New Year, new chance to give yourself a great big shot of positive energy with one of these 28 inspirational ideas.
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.
The Big Beautiful Beach HouseThis impressive family home was the setting for Richard Curtis' film, About Time. Fancy renting it for your next holiday? Take the tour...
Our Favourite Family Outings14 things to do with kids in Cornwall this Summer - on and off the beaten track…

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The latest handpicked businesses we think you’ll love

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.
- Cool Course: Gin Making at An Mor
  
  The ultimate experience for gin lovers, this Bude-based Masterclass includes tasting, gin history and the chance to distill your own bespoke spirit

Our honest reviews of the UK’s best schools

Our curated A-Z of the grooviest local businesses

Out-of-Season Scilly with Kids

Cornwall meets the Caribbean on this unspoilt archipelago just 28 miles from Land’s End. Here are my top tips for visiting with the family in 2019.
- Booking your family hols?
  
  Don't do anything till you've seen Flight Centre's first Family Adventures brochure - and put yourself in the running for a £20k dream trip!
- The Greenbank Hotel, Falmouth
  
  There's nothing like waking up to the sound of the sea and this historic Falmouth hotel offers a stylish, year-round retreat right on the water.

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.
- Trailback: The Perfect Outdoor Boots
  
  Comfortable, waterproof and stylish too. These are the boots I wear every day, from new Cornish footwear brand Trailback

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...
- What book are you taking on holiday?
  
  Never mind the holiday wardrobe, let's sort out your holiday reading. Here's the Muddy top 10 summer tomes. Save space in that suitcase!
- Outdoor Theatre: The Cherry Orchard
  
  Join Miracle Theatre at special venues across Cornwall and beyond this summer, to catch their full-of-fun take on this Chekov classic

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.