Spotlight

The talented locals behind The Indie StoreAs we gingerly step back into the real world, it's more important than ever to support local. Here some of our Indie Store businesses recount their journey and show what makes them special.
Letterbox cheer: best gifts by postThe end is in sight, but we can't hug our friends just yet. Show your love another way with these 47 cheering gifts, perfect for posting to a pal (or, you know, yourself).
Pitch Up & Peace Out - best Cornish campsitesYou’re never far from a campsite in Cornwall, which means there are lots of options for laidback breaks by the sea. Here are some Muddy faves to book for later in the summer when lockdown ends.
Feet up: 7 things to watch this weekA week's worth of great telly content, picked out across the channels and streaming sites. Put your feet up and settle in with one of these great things to watch.
Half-term hack: the best online courses for kidsRun out of ways to entertain the kiddos? Check out Muddy's list of the best online classes and workshops that you can do from anywhere across the country, just in time for half-term.

Well, hello!

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

Gotta Have It

Enough with cosy interiors and soft greys - here’s our edit of the fabrics, paints and tiles to lift your spirits and inject some spring into your step, hallway, walls, sofas...

The UK’s most creative and unique independent shops, makers and producers local to you.

Shop Now

Home View more
Muddy Makes: Fluffy pancakes

Ah, pancake day. It’s really creped up on us this year, hasn’t it! Don’t fancy trying something new – what about this tried and tested fluffy pancake recipe?
- Is this the West Country’s most stunning home?
  
  Spoiler *yes!* Muddy had a peek inside this unique masterclass in rustic luxe style, complete with swimming pool, secret study and cinema room. Trust me, it's very you.
- Interiors inspo: bold spring refresh
  
  Enough with cosy interiors and soft greys - here’s our edit of the fabrics, paints and tiles to lift your spirits and inject some spring into your step, hallway, walls, sofas...
Wellbeing
- Low mood > depression > and how to tackle it
  
  One in five people reading this feature will be suffering from some form of depression. Here's how to spot the signs and help yourself and those you love.
- Decoding Depression: how to spot it and help
  
  A year of cohabiting with Covid is a grim milestone - the struggle to eat, WFH, sleep, repeat every day is real. Our mental health has never been more under the cosh and rates of depression have soared to an all time high. But help is at hand. Find out how to spot the signs and help when it hits.

Arts & Culture View more
Feet up: 7 things to watch this week

A week’s worth of great telly content, picked out across the channels and streaming sites. Put your feet up and settle in with one of these great things to watch.
- Why Emerald Fennell is our new girl crush
  
  She juggles horror and humour and always comes out on top; and from Killing Eve to The Crown to Young Promising Woman, she's written or acted in the most talked about film and TV in years
- Top TV: 6 things to watch this week
  
  We've unearthed this week's cream of the TV crop to save you the endless scrolling. From Bear Grylls to Patrick Dempsey we've got every genre and, erm, gorgeous gigastar covered...

Little Black Book

Want to support local? Our curated pick of the most creative, unique and brilliant businesses near you.

Wild Wine School

Surf Kernow

Duchy Living, Truro

The Peterville Inn, St Agnes

St Ives Liquor Co.

Origin Coffee Roasters

Polurrian on the Lizard

Celtic & Co

Sands Resort, Hotel & Spa, Porth

The Beach House Company

The Alverton Hotel, Truro

The Water's Edge, Falmouth

Eat View more
6 Sunday roasts to order-in

Can’t be faffed to juggle seven pots at once? Chillax, just order in. Try one of these Cornwall Sunday roasts for a crackingly easy end to the week.
- Muddy Makes: Fluffy pancakes
  
  Ah, pancake day. It's really creped up on us this year, hasn't it! Don't fancy trying something new - what about this tried and tested fluffy pancake recipe?
- Flipping good: four new pancakes recipes to try
  
  Had enough of lemon and sugar? Spice things up a bit this Pancake Day with an Iranian cardamom pancake, shredded duck pancake, or vegan version with blueberry compote.

Work View more
New year, new business?

There’s no time like the new year to get moving with a new project. Got a side hustle that you want to turn into a profitable business?
Kids
- Living in lockdown with teens… eek!
  
  Here are 20 things to do that might encourage your teenagers to get out of bed by midday – or at the very least by nightfall (fingers crossed).
- Join the Star Count 2021
  
  This easy lockdown activity totally counts towards home school. Or, a super romantic thing to do together. Bonus if you live near any of Cornwall's top star gazing sites, but any view of the sky will work.

Instamuddy

Fashion View more
The trouser brigade: stylish alternatives to jeans

It’s time to cast off the joggers and emerge from your style hibernation. We’ve found some comfortable but chic alternatives for those days when denim isn’t doing it for you
- Wear the rainbow! Bright knits for a lockdown lift
  
  Lockdown monotony getting you down? Here's a fun idea: brighten up your Zoom calls (and your mood) with a different rainbow knit for every day of the week.
- What’s your sexy? Valentine’s Day gift guide
  
  From lacy undies and diamonds to cotton PJs and slippers - here are the gifts women *really* want this Valentine's Day. Print and give it to your partner!

Beauty View more
- Skincare SOS – your winter essentials
  
  Zoom close-ups making you wince? Cold winter days and dry central heating are playing havoc with our skin. Try these hero products for a dose of much-needed hydration.
- 7 divine bath oils for a long soak
  
  We've put Blue Monday behind us. I think that calls for a relaxing bath, don't you? Here's how to make your evening soak more luxurious than ever.

People View more
The talented locals behind The Indie Store

As we gingerly step back into the real world, it’s more important than ever to support local. Here some of our Indie Store businesses recount their journey and show what makes them special.
- What’s cooking? Bruce Rennie, The Shore, Penzance
  
  In this new Muddy regular, our favourite chefs spill all about their work, lives and top tips. Dishing it this week: Bruce Rennie, Head Chef and owner of The Shore Restaurant in Penzance.
- My fave places: Thomas Thrussell
  
  Thomas Thrussell lives and works deep in the heart of Bodmin Moor, creating large scale metal sculptures, many of which sit in unexpected Cornish locations. So naturally we were curious as to his favourite places in Cornwall - but where shall we go first?

Travel View more
11 UK stay-cays that could be abroad

Get ahead of the crowds for when we can take a stay-cay *crosses everything for 12 April* with these 11 UK holiday spots – can you guess where they are?
- Pitch Up & Peace Out – best Cornish campsites
  
  You’re never far from a campsite in Cornwall, which means there are lots of options for laidback breaks by the sea. Here are some Muddy faves to book for later in the summer when lockdown ends.
- Grab the sunnies: our 2021 travel bucket list
  
  It's been so long, holidays have taken on a rather emotional hue. So we asked our editors how they really want to spend their annual leave. Expect cocktails, cities, and plenty of sun.