Hampshire &amp; Isle of Wight


<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-mafs-couples-marry-at-the-elvetham">MAFS COUPLES MARRY AT THE ELVETHAM</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1500" height="1000" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2022/11/The-Elvetham-hotel-exterior-1.jpg" alt="The Elvetham Hotel Hampshire Superflash" class="wp-image-29087" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2022/11/The-Elvetham-hotel-exterior-1.jpg 1500w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2022/11/The-Elvetham-hotel-exterior-1-800x533.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2022/11/The-Elvetham-hotel-exterior-1-1000x667.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2022/11/The-Elvetham-hotel-exterior-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2022/11/The-Elvetham-hotel-exterior-1-788x525.jpg 788w" sizes="(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px" /></figure>



<p>You couldn&#8217;t fail to notice the nerves and awkwardness &#8211; but did you spot the beautiful location? One of Hampshire&#8217;s grandest country house hotels and wedding venues played host to four of the couples from the current series of the hit Channel Four show, <em>Married at First Sight</em>. </p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full is-resized"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1500" height="998" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2024/10/MAFS_Elvetham.jpg" alt="Married at First Sight Richelle Channel Four The Elvetham Hotel Hampshire" class="wp-image-35406" style="aspect-ratio:1.503006012024048;width:640px;height:auto" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2024/10/MAFS_Elvetham.jpg 1500w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2024/10/MAFS_Elvetham-800x532.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2024/10/MAFS_Elvetham-1000x665.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2024/10/MAFS_Elvetham-768x511.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Married at First Sight UK bride Richelle at The Elvetham. Pic: <em>Simon Johns/Channel 4</em></figcaption></figure>



<p>Kristina and Kieran, Sacha and Ross, Eve and Charlie and Richelle and Orson met for the first time at <a href="https://hants.muddystilettos.co.uk/little-black-book/directory/the-elvetham/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Elvetham Hotel</a> near Hartley Wintney in North Hampshire. Just over the Surrey border,&nbsp;Lacey and Nathan, Polly and Adam, Emma and Casper and Holly and Alex had their weddings at Farnham Castle. Superflashy wishes them all luck!</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-autumn-treats-at-the-hampshire-pantry">AUTUMN TREATS AT THE HAMPSHIRE PANTRY </h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1489" height="990" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2024/10/Hampshire-pantry-montage.jpg" alt="Hampshire Pantry montage" class="wp-image-35374" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2024/10/Hampshire-pantry-montage.jpg 1489w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2024/10/Hampshire-pantry-montage-800x532.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2024/10/Hampshire-pantry-montage-1000x665.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2024/10/Hampshire-pantry-montage-768x511.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1489px) 100vw, 1489px" /></figure>



<p>Something for the weekend? <a href="https://www.hampshirepantry.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Hampshire Pantry</a>, a lovely new Farm Shop from the team behind charming country pub The Shoe at Exton, has opened its doors on the outskirts of Winchester. Freshly-baked artisan bread, seasonal produce, posh coffee and gorgeous countryside views and PYO pumpkins (coming soon) are all good reasons to visit &#8211; not to mention the foodie café headed up by former Black Rat chef Matt Noonan. Table for two, please!</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-toast-the-harvest-with-hydes">TOAST THE HARVEST WITH HYDES</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1500" height="990" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2024/10/Hydes-Cyder.jpg" alt="Hydes Cyder" class="wp-image-35375" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2024/10/Hydes-Cyder.jpg 1500w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2024/10/Hydes-Cyder-800x528.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2024/10/Hydes-Cyder-1000x660.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2024/10/Hydes-Cyder-768x507.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px" /></figure>



<p>Speaking of seasonal foodie loveliness, boutique Hampshire cider brand <a href="https://hydescyder.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Hydes Cyder</a> has just cut the ribbon on their new cider barn in Herriad near Basingstoke and they&#8217;ve announced a whole calendar <a href="https://hydescyder.com/hydes-cyder-the-tap-room/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">autumn of events</a>. Booking now are cider-making courses, a ladies night and Halloween Spooky Cyder Cocktails and Fire Pit Specials event. (Fear not drivers, there&#8217;s a Hydes Lite 0.5%).</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-lime-wood-ranks-in-50-best-uk-spas">LIME WOOD RANKS IN 50 BEST UK SPAS</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1500" height="976" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2024/10/Lime-wood_spa-pool-2.jpg" alt="Spa at Lime Wood Hotel New Forest Hampshire " class="wp-image-35418" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2024/10/Lime-wood_spa-pool-2.jpg 1500w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2024/10/Lime-wood_spa-pool-2-800x521.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2024/10/Lime-wood_spa-pool-2-1000x651.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2024/10/Lime-wood_spa-pool-2-768x500.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px" /></figure>



<p>Muddy loves the laid-back luxe vibe, lush New Forest outlook and dreamy treatments at Lime Wood&#8217;s Herb House spa. And we&#8217;re not the only ones in the fan club, it seems. Just announced, <a href="https://www.limewoodhotel.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Lime Wood</a> took the crown as <em>The Times </em>and <em>Sunday Times </em>(ultimate) Spa of the Year 2024 in their <a href="https://www.thetimes.com/travel/inspiration/spa-and-wellness/best-spas-in-the-uk-0999hdnc7" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">50 Best UK Spas</a> lineup!&nbsp;Critic-approved pamper day treat? Go on, you deserve it!</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-hampshire-hotels-get-michelin-keys">HAMPSHIRE HOTELS GET MICHELIN KEYS</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="623" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2024/04/Four-Seasons-Hampshire-exterior-1000x623.jpg" alt="Four Seasons Hampshire" class="wp-image-33565" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2024/04/Four-Seasons-Hampshire-exterior-1000x623.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2024/04/Four-Seasons-Hampshire-exterior-800x498.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2024/04/Four-Seasons-Hampshire-exterior-768x478.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2024/04/Four-Seasons-Hampshire-exterior.jpg 1500w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></figure>



<p>Hot off the press, more news just in luxe local hotel-wise with the release of The Michelin Key &#8211; a new accolade for &#8216;the world&#8217;s most exceptional hotels&#8217;. Similar to Michelin Stars, Michelin Keys are a three-tiered, international award. Hotels can be rated as One Key (a special place to stay), Two Keys (an exceptional stay) or Three Keys (an extraordinary stay). Making the cut so far here in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight are <a href="https://www.heckfieldplace.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Heckfield Place</a>, <a href="https://hants.muddystilettos.co.uk/travel/uk/hotels-inns/review-lime-wood-new-forest/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Lime Wood</a> and <a href="https://www.chewtonglen.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Chewton Glen</a> (Two Keys), The <a href="https://hants.muddystilettos.co.uk/afternoon-tea/afternoon-tea-four-seasons-hampshire/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Four Seasons Hampshire</a> and <a href="https://forestershall.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Foresters Hall</a> (One Key).</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-new-pizza-joint-for-winchester">NEW PIZZA JOINT FOR WINCHESTER</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1352" height="945" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2024/10/Pizza-Pub-winchester.png" alt="The Pizza Tavern Winchester Hampshire Pizza restaurant pub" class="wp-image-35419" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2024/10/Pizza-Pub-winchester.png 1352w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2024/10/Pizza-Pub-winchester-800x559.png 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2024/10/Pizza-Pub-winchester-1000x699.png 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2024/10/Pizza-Pub-winchester-768x537.png 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1352px) 100vw, 1352px" /></figure>



<p>Well now, here&#8217;s a slice of nice! Word has just reached Superflashy of a brand new stone-baked pizza pub in Winchester. Taking over from the Black Bottle wine bar, <a href="https://www.thepizzatavern.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Pizza Tavern</a> is now in residence at&nbsp;Number 4 Bridge Street.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-spotted-in-town">SPOTTED IN TOWN</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1500" height="1478" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2024/10/Denise-van-outen-oakley-hall.jpg" alt="Denise Van Outen at Oakley Hall Hotel Hampshire Superflashy newsflash celeb " class="wp-image-35420" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2024/10/Denise-van-outen-oakley-hall.jpg 1500w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2024/10/Denise-van-outen-oakley-hall-800x788.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2024/10/Denise-van-outen-oakley-hall-1000x985.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2024/10/Denise-van-outen-oakley-hall-768x757.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Pic: Instagram/<a href="https://www.instagram.com/vanouten_denise" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@vanouten_denise</a></figcaption></figure>



<p>Well, it wouldn&#8217;t be a Superflashy Newsflash without a little celeb goss now, would it? Recently seen around Hampshire: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/vanouten_denise/p/C_feSUPo-Ji/?img_index=1">Denise Van Outen</a> (in town for Car Fest, rather than pitch a tent, she wisely chose to stay at Oakley Hall hotel instead). <em>Fast and Furious</em> star Sung Kang (aka &#8216;Han&#8217;), served by star-struck staff at <a href="https://hants.muddystilettos.co.uk/little-black-book/directory/port-solent-portsmouth/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Port Solent</a>&#8216;s <a href="https://www.facebook.com/relentlessportsmouth?locale=en_GB" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Relentless Steak and Lobster</a> restaurant. <a href="https://www.virginvoyages.com/press/latest-releases/2nd-celebration-voyage-sir-richard-branson-and-boy-george">Richard Branson and Boy George</a> sailing off into the sunset from Portsmouth onboard Virgin&#8217;s Resilient Lady cruise liner. And a racy <a href="https://rockyhorror.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Jason Donovan in suspenders</a> bringing the party to the newly-opened <a href="https://trafalgartickets.com/fareham-live-fareham/en-GB" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Fareham Live</a> entertainment venue. </p>



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