Hotels & Inns

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).
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.
Muddy reviews: Tea at Chewton Glen

The Grand Dame of the New Forest has a unveiled a new format for its afternoon tea. Will it cut the (English) mustard with discerning diners? Muddy’s Robyn hightailed it over to find out.
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
Review: The Red Lion, Odiham

A family-friendly pub with old world charm and plenty of grown-up perks? Sounds right up our street! Make way, Muddy's checking in at The Red Lion, Odiham.
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: 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?
Review: The Watership Down Inn

A destination gastropub with fabulous food, boutique bedrooms and cute countryside vibes? Muddy's in clover at the Watership Down Inn.
Muddy reviews: New Park Manor, Brockenhurst

Still not booked any summer hols? Fear not, Muddy's found family staycation nirvana right here in Hampshire's beautiful New Forest…
Review: The Greyhound on the Test, Stockbridge

Romantic candlelight dining, superb service and contemporary creature comforts await in this 600-year-old fixture of the Stockbridge high street
Review: The Grosvenor Hotel, Stockbridge

Freshly-renovated with luxe, stylish interiors, new owners have put the Grosvenor Hotel in Stockbridge back on the map for destination dining
Muddy reviews: Bel & The Dragon Odiham

You know those all-rounder types that are good at pretty much everything? Yep, that's the Bel and The Dragon at The George - a stylishly appointed restaurant and inn on historic Odiham High Street.
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?
Muddy review: The Running Horse Inn, Winchester

Looking for a pitstop for a Winchester weekender with the fam? Giddy up to this local inn for comfy rooms, classic British pub grub and a warm, friendly vibe.
Muddy review: Peat Spade Inn, Stockbridge

Eat, stay – and maybe try your hand at fly fishing – at this country pub in the heart of the Test Valley. Read on for the Muddy verdict.
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.
The Thomas Lord, Meon

In the heart of the Meon Valley, this place has the ultimate balance of foodie destination spot meets mellow countryside inn. So grab a chair by the fire, order something delicious and see if you can spy any local celebs.
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?