Hotels & Inns

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.
The Watership Down Inn

Epic country vibes, Muddy Awards and super cute cotton-tailed bunnies - Muddy's Clover hopped to The Watership Down Inn to burrow down for the night and try some stonking gastropub grub.
Southampton Harbour Hotel

With a super chic aesthetic that has dashes of the Hamptons, here's what you need to know about Southampton Harbour Hotel - the city's only 5* spot.
The Montagu Arms, Beaulieu

A historic building, New Forest wildlife AND mega foodie prestige - The Montagu Arms in Beaulieu has it all... plus much, much more.
Oh, hello Cliveden!

If it’s good enough for Meghan (we’re on first-name terms), it’s good enough for Muddy. We check out the is Deco fabulous Dining Room at The Cliveden.
Muddy reviews: The Grove, Chandler’s Cross, Herts

It's a couple of counties away in Herts but it's well worth the journey for such epic five-star fabulousness ("theatre of dining", anyone?) Muddy Herts editor Katrina checks in.
Is this the quirkiest, coolest hotel ever?

You don't get many hotels more unusual than this. Muddy sets sail for one of the most unique stays we've ever undertaken at No Man's Fort.
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?