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Hotels & inns

  • A stay fit for a queen! 8 hotels with royal connections

    Looking for somewhere to rest your crown? Pack the corgis and head to one of these hotels and holiday homes with the royal stamp of approval.

  • Muddy Review: Hotel Meudon, Falmouth

    Off the beaten track and with a private beach and acres of subtropical gardens, the newly revamped Hotel Meudon is a bit of a Cornish coastal gem.

  • Lady of the manor! 7 stately homes you can stay in

    The new Downton film is here, and we fancy channelling Lady Mary. For a stately staycay, here are seven manors you can overnight in (butlers sadly not included).

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    Review: The Old New Inn, Bourton-on-the-Water

    Boasting a triple treat of Cotswold charm, great food and a top attraction in the backyard - this newly refurbed inn in the heart of Cotswolds country has a lot going for it. See what we thought when we checked in.

  • Review: The Kings Arms, Egham, Surrey

    Not your usual pub with rooms, The Kings Arms in Egham is a stylish and sumptuous boutique inn with a thoughtful menu and a warm welcome.

  • Hotels we heart! 53 stylish staycations to book now

    Fancy cool interiors, facilities to die for and plenty of space at the inn? Your wish is our command! Feast your eyes on the chicest large hotels the Muddy counties have to offer

  • Review: Wild Thyme & Honey, Ampney Crucis

    Cotswolds corker! Brand new for this year and showing all the honey-stoned charms you'd expect of an historic 16th century inn (with some multi-million pound mod-cons), read on and book in. You'll love it.

  • 25 stunning coastal stays to book now

    Ready to book that spring/summer seaside staycation? Then you'll want to book into one of these super-luxe coastal stays - and pronto - before they're all booked up!

  • Bridgerton filming locations you can visit IRL

    Remember being obsessed with Bridgerton? Well, Netflix’s hit show (82 million viewers and counting) is back for a second series on 25 March, and Muddy’s already buying in the popcorn and keen to visit all the key locations!

  • 49 fabulous family-friendly stays

    Looking for a last-minute Easter holiday or planning for the summer? From child-friendly hotels to cool self-catering and glamping stays, here are the best breaks to book across the Muddy counties.

  • Escape by rail to these 7 heavenly new hotels

    No flight, no faff... hop on the train to these gorgeous new hotels from the newest Pig Hotel to a Peaks treehouse and a cheeky little number in Paris

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    Muddy reviews: Burleigh Court Hotel, Stroud

    Searching for an award-winning overnighter in the countryside with top nosh on demand? Escape to this 19th century, boutique manor house in the heart of the Cotswolds. Muddy packed the bags and checked in for the night.

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    Muddy reviews: The Corinium Hotel

    Pack your Cotswold bucket list and head to this quirky and characterful bolthole in the heart of Cirencester. Hearing its just got new owners, Muddy simply had to go down and check it out. Want to know what we thought? Read on.

  • 65 paw-fect dog-friendly stays

    Have pooch, will travel? You betcha! Here are 65 stays across the Muddy counties that are all Fido-friendly, from stunning stately homes to rural cottage staycations.

  • Muddy Reviews: Ingleside House

    Hollywood cool in the heart of the Cotswolds? Step this way madam. Tipped to be daringly different, and with it's own acclaimed restaurant and theatre, this boutique bolthole was on Muddy's A-list to review. Want to know what we thought? Read on.

  • Muddy reviews: The Star Inn, Alfriston

    A triple treat of sleepy rural peace, local culture creds and stylish Tudor charm, The Star Inn in Alfriston, East Sussex opened in June to acclaim. Only thing is, does it pass the Muddy test?

  • Muddy Reviews: Tewkesbury Park Hotel

    Want a getaway that'll set your heart racing? Then put this stunning bolthole on your wishlist. With stand-out food, stylish decor and a truly cinematic setting Tewkesbury Park Hotel is a big hitter. Want to know what it's like to stay? Read our review here.

  • Muddy Reviews: The Bank House Hotel & Spa

    Looking for a getaway that packs a punch? This 4* getaway features a luxe spa, a golf club, the Malvern Hills on your doorstep, oh, and an epic-level Penthouse suite. Read on for our review of the Bank House Hotel.

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    Muddy Reviews: Woodchester Valley Vineyard

    Think France and Italy have the monopoly on dreamy vineyards, fascinating viticulture and award-winning wines? Meet the Cotswold contender putting Gloucestershire on the map as a world-class wine destination. We headed to Woodchester Valley Vineyard for a sip-and-stay experience with a difference.

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    Muddy reviews: The Bathurst Arms

    With a fairytale riverside setting, a 5-star organic rating and a wildly fabulous circus-themed tipi (you heard us right) outside, the Bathurst Arms is fast establishing itself as a front-runner feast-and-stay destination in Glos. We swung by this candy-coloured Cotswold inn for the afternoon to see what the fuss was about.

  • The Old Coastguard, Mousehole

    Want an authentic Cornish getaway with killer views and a home-from-home vibe? The Old Coastguard in Mousehole is a unique look-out to pin to your watch list.

  • Launch review: The Pig, Harlyn Bay, Cornwall

    On its opening day, Muddy's ed-in-chief Hero Brown was the first to eat lunch at the brand new Pig hotel in Harlyn Bay (what a trooper!). So what was the verdict - and is it worth a trip to North Cornwall?

  • Mini break anyone? The best hotel deals to book now

    If you're hankering for a few days away from your own four walls, then you'll need these mini break deals from hotels across the Muddy counties. Race you to check in.

  • Restaurants with rooms

    Dreaming of a foodie getaway? We've scoured the Muddy counties for hotel stays with serious culinary credentials for when lock-down lifts. Tuck in.

  • Dog-friendly stays

    Have pooch, will travel? Here are 43 stays across the Muddy counties that are all Fido-friendly to bookmark for a later date.

  • Special Muddy hotel deal!

    January getting you down? Hey, book a holiday! We've snaffled some brilliant Muddy extras for stays at Luxury Family Hotels if you book before 31 Jan. Read on for three reasons to be very cheerful.

  • A cool Cornish hotel – without the crowds

    The Polurrian on the Lizard has had a style makeover - and then some. Fancy winning a 3 night £1800 stay at Cornwall's best kept secret?

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