Travel

Grab the sunnies: our 2021 travel bucket list

It's been so long, holidays have taken on a rather emotional hue. So we asked our editors how they really want to spend their annual leave. Expect cocktails, cities, and plenty of sun.
Muddy reviews: 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.
18 Muddy-approved attractions in Hants and IoW

From the big-beast tourist destinations to our cool insider alternatives, read on for our pick of 18 unmissable attractions in the area.
Book now: 10 European-style staycations

Love a continental jaunt but staying in Blighty this year? These 10 UK holiday spots have a distinctly European feel - can you guess where this is?
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.
Where to stop on your way to Cornwall & the South West

Driving down to your staycation and need a lunch pit-stop or runaround with the dog/kids? We've sniffed out the best places to stop near the south-west's major routes.
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.
Let’s go to the beach! 10 coastal hotspots near you

We've picked out 10 beachy hotspots in the Isle of Wight and Hants to hit this summer - just add your bucket and spade, a G&T and a lifeguard in speedos.
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.
Muddy’s Insider Guide to the Isle of Wight

This sunny little Island may be small in stature but it's packed to the brim with amazing things to check out. We've got the top tips on how to discover the real Isle of Wight.
The Muddy insider guide to Norfolk

Summer holidays incoming! Read our brand new and brilliant curated guide to Norfolk, with luxe SPF brand Saltee, and start planning your staycation (PLUS enter our sexy £2,888 summer giveaway!).
Muddy’s insider guide to Devon

If Devon's on your holiday hit list this year you'll be needing our totally brilliant insider guide to the county. PLUS we have £2,888 of summer goodies up for grabs!
The Muddy insider guide to The Cotswolds

Prepping for a staycay this summer? Our curated guide to The Cotswolds is packed with our-in-the-know tips and up-to-date openings. Just add sandals and sunshine.
The Muddy insider guide to Cornwall

Planning to staycay this summer? Our curated guide to Cornwall is packed with our in-the-know tips and up to date openings. Just add flipflops and sunshine.
58 staycation self-catering stays

Planning a staycation for when lockdown eases up? It's your resident travel agent here with 58 gorgeous self-catering stays across the 24 Muddy counties.
12 self-catering stays in Hants and the Isle of Wight

Who needs to go abroad with stays like this on our doorstep? If you're looking for a stylish self-catering escape close to home for when lockdown lifts, read on.
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 37 coolest party palaces

Got a big birthday celebration looming? Or fancy a weekend away with your squad? We've sniffed out the 37 dreamiest party palaces across the land, available for exclusive hire. Grab your gang and let's go!
24 hours in Matera

Have you seen the new James Bond 'No Time To Die' trailer with the car chase scenes around Matera? I was in this European City of Culture 2019 just a few months back, checking out the best places to go (but of course!). Make mine a martini, shaken not stirred while I tell you my insider tips to the coolest city you've probably never heard of!
Muddy reviews: Fowey Hall, Cornwall

Muddy's Kerry Potter headed to this stunning Cornish corker (and inspo for Toad Hall in The Wind In The Willows) for a weekender with her brood. Here's the brand new Muddy verdict.
40 Quirky Stays for Summer

Fancy an escape that's a leetle bit different? From yurts to lodges, shepherd's huts to helicopters (not even joking!), the Muddy editors have pulled together the most charming, unusual escapes across 21 counties. Book in once you've taken your jaw off the floor.
St Ives – the dreamiest staycation in the UK

As I was going to St Ives, I met a man with seven wives. OK, not really. What I did meet with though was a whole lot of FUN! Here's six reasons why you should take a trip to the Cornish coast this summer.
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?