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I'm Lisa, editor of Muddy Devon, 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

Party like you mean itGoing out out and nothing to wear? Harvey Nichols has come up trumps this season so here's my wishlist to whet your whistle. Plus win £500 worth of party clobber!
Christmas rappingWatch out John Lewis! IKEA's and M&S's Christmas adverts are bonkers and brilliant! Watch, laugh and tell us your favourite.
Six awesome autumn walks!Grab your friends or family and try our pick of the prettiest walks in Devon - all with pubs nearby for that all-important pit stop.
Has your fave restaurant made the list?The list of Michelin star winners, that is. The prestigious 2020 awards have just been announced. Take a look at the full line-up for the West Country.
Spa time!Back to work, harassed and, quite frankly, in need of a spa day? Read on for 41 best pamper spots across the Muddy counties.

Fri 22 - Sun 24 November

Mon 18 – Sun 24 Nov

November 2019

The latest handpicked businesses we think you’ll love

Review: Me & Mrs Jones

Me and Me & Mrs Jones – we got a thing going on. What is it about this continental-style deli-cafe that has Muddy going back for seconds?
- Brunch for the sandwich generation
  
  Finding a safe haven to eat with bickering kids and an oldie in tow is no picnic. Hallellulah for The Donkey Sanctuary and their new Sunday brunch.
- Reasons to be cheerful
  
  Topsham's coolest cafe, No.3 has teamed up with the UK's first major CBD coffee producer, Cheerful Buddha. Cup of health and wellbeing, anyone?
- Has your fave restaurant made the list?
  
  The list of Michelin star winners, that is. The prestigious 2020 awards have just been announced. Take a look at the full line-up for the West Country
- Autumn supper clubs
  
  Local, seasonal and foraged foods make your mouth water? Tuck into a brand-new round of supper clubs with meat, veggie and festive flavours on the menu.

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.

The 37 coolest party palaces

Got a big birthday celebration looming? Or fancy a weekend away with your squad? We’ve sniffed out the 37 dreamiest party palaces across the land, available for exclusive hire. Grab your gang and let’s go!
- Heard the one about the gorgeous spa hotel with free childcare?
  
  It's no joke! And there's a beach and cool surfer cafes on your doorstep. Pack your cozzie (and the fam), we're off to Saunton Sands Hotel.
- Fancy a break this half term?
  
  Need to make a fast getaway? Don’t move a muscle till you’ve checked out my pick of 8 last-minute family breaks in the West Country.

Party like you mean it

Going out out and nothing to wear? Harvey Nichols has come up trumps this season so here’s my wishlist to whet your whistle. Plus win £500 worth of party clobber!
- Ready to wrap up?
  
  Brrrrrrr! It's got a bit chilly hasn't it? Come warm yourself with these 10 stylish woolies and coats from the ever-brilliant hush.
- Pyjama time!
  
  It's suddenly dark, cold and wet outside - let's hunker down and cheer ourselves up with some chic new pyjamas (yes, such things do actually exist).

It’s Panto Time!

Hi ho, hi ho, it’s off to the theatre you go! Here are 15 of the perkiest pantos and festive shows in Devon. Get ready to heckle!
- The 10 dreamiest coffee table books of the year
  
  Clear space on your coffee table! Muddy's books editor Kerry Potter has 10 sexy, shiny visual feasts for your delectation.
- Are you watching the best show on TV?
  
  Because no one else in the Muddy office is, except for Kerry Potter. So she'd like to talk to you about it instead. Ready to become totally obsessed?
- Need a juicy new read?
  
  Muddy's bookworm Kerry Potter has glorious celeb gossip, literary big-hitters and a must-read on relationships this month. Read all about her October picks - and then win the lot!
- Take the Bait
  
  Glad to wave bye-bye to the summer influx of crowds and caravans? Check out Bait - a darkly witty drama tackling the effect of tourism on one south-west fishing village.

Flexible working – a personal view

It’s a contentious issue, that’s for sure! As a full-time working mum and business owner, I can see both sides of that fence. Wanna know what I think?
Kids
- St John’s, Sidmouth
  
  An international day and boarding school for boys and girls aged 2-16 located on a hill overlooking the sea in the safe, seaside town of Sidmouth. Non-selective, non-pressure and pastorally excellent, there’s a strong family feel.
- Halloween & half term sorted!
  
  No need to fear, Muddy is here! We've got your little darlings' Halloween and half-term covered with 24 spookilicious days out in Devon.

How Helen Glover does it

Champion rower, mother, partner to Steve Backshall and all round marvel – Muddy meets Helen Glover to talk fitness, family and breaking her Olympic gold medal (oops).
- Muddy meets the Countess of Devon
  
  Where does a Californian countess with 3500 acres to roll round in go on her days off? Countess of Devon, AJ Courtenay, tells Muddy about some of her favourite places.
- Muddy meets Terry
  
  Terry Hall a fan of cream teas and the West Country - who knew? The ska legend talks shopping, selfies and what's on his playlist