The urban guide to the countryside -

Well, hello!

I'm Sharon, editor of Muddy Devon, 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.

Girls’ weekend getawaysTry these 30 awesome spas, inns, bars and retreats across the Muddy counties and reconnect with your bezzies in style.
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.
National Spa Week left you pining for some R&R?Good news - we've discovered just the weekender for you!
Stuck in a Health & Fitness Rut?I hear you. September is the month to refocus, but where to start? By asking Muddy's awesome expert, of course!
Kids flying the nest? Now what?!For starters, take a (crispy, autumnal) leaf out of our wellbeing expert Sandra's book. Here's why we should all embrace September.
The loveliest pubs with roomsFancy a weekend away in the countryside? The Muddy editors across 19 counties know all the best spots for a relaxed overnighter.

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SEPTEMBER 2018

The latest handpicked businesses we think you’ll love

Church Lane, Tavistock

Hello, handsome! Muddy popped in to this brand new, Mediterranean-inspired restaurant, for a heatwave-busting combo of cocktails and ice cream. It’s going to be good, this one.
- Who fancies ice cream?
  
  Here's another reason to visit beautiful Mothecombe this summer: the brand new, stupidly tasty Surfing Cow Ice Cream.
- Eat here: The Fig Tree @ 36
  
  Muddy celebrates a wedding anniversary at this super-welcoming restaurant moments from Plymouth's waterfront.
- Muddy Hearts Harry’s
  
  If Mr Muddy could've dreamt up his ideal nosh destination, it would be this Exeter institution.
- Cheers to English Wine!
  
  Here's all you need to know (and what to drink) to celebrate our homegrown grape in style

Our honest reviews of the UK’s best schools

Our curated A-Z of the grooviest local businesses

Muddy Goes Glamping

Down on the farm, near the Jurassic Coast, we kipped under canvas at the luxury Lower Keats.
- Stay Here: Cliff House
  
  One of our fave luxury self-catering stays in South Devon has just re-opened after a snazzy refurb. So what's new? Well, *that* hot tub for starters...
- Africa Calling
  
  Meet two women about to go on the most incredible journey - and find out how you can follow in their footsteps.

New season, new shoes

Do you need any encouragement to buy new shoes? Does anyone?! Clear some space on the shoe rack – we’ve rounded up our Top 15 footwear favourites for autumn, from elegant ankle boots to the super-cool sneakers.
- Meet Your Sartorial Saviour
  
  Imagine if you could nail all of your fashion and beauty shopping, in one hit, every time, with confidence? Here's how.
- Best Foot Forward
  
  15 ways to rock your footwear this month, from garden parties and weddings to the ultimate girls' night out.

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.
- Colour Me Happy!
  
  In a world which can sometimes feel a wee bit bleak, we all need little reminders of colour and joy - we'll take the work of Ilfracombe artist Emma Gibbons, thanks!
- Horrible Histories talks to Muddy
  
  The show's co-director tells us how he combines education with eurgh-factor
- War Horse does Devon!
  
  Michael Morpurgo's moving story comes to Plymouth at the end of August. Muddy caught up with Thomas Dennis, AKA Albert.
- Sun-lounger reads
  
  The Muddy HQ crew have some super summer suggestions for you to sneak into your suitcase.

Fancy joining Muddy?

Muddy Devon is looking for a brilliant intern & self-confessed culture vulture. Is it you, or someone you know?
Kids
- Reviewed: The Big Sheep
  
  Don't adjust your screen, that's me on a rollercoaster. But how did the small rate North Devon's Big, woolly day out?
- Review: Crealy Meadows
  
  Looking for the ultimate family-friendly glamping experience over the summer hols? Crealy called, Muddy went. Here's the lowdown.

Our Favourite Places

Heading to Salcombe this summer? When in town, tap up the locals for some insider knowledge. Oh look, we just did!
- World Cup Wonders
  
  Far be it from us to objectify the World Cup's hottest footballers. Instead we've found you the smartest. Seriously!
- My Fave Places: Tim Henman
  
  The British tennis legend is a party animal who also happens to have a soft spot for Devon - who'd have thought it?
- Muddy meets Clara Amfo
  
  Winning Pointless, shooting hoops with Bieber, crying over Oprah Winfrey - Muddy is enamoured with its new BFF.
- When Muddy met Jimmy
  
  ...Jimmy Carr. Not *that* one; but this one's a total rockstar in my humble opinion and here's why.