The urban guide to the countryside -
Short Breaks – UK
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Girls’ weekend getaways
Try these 30 awesome spas, inns, bars and retreats across the Muddy counties and reconnect with your bezzies in style.
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Already thinking about your next holiday?
Well, if you go down to the woods, you'll be sure of a big surprise. In a good way, mind. Luxury log forest cabin with extra treats for Muddy readers? Let's go.
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A romantic overnighter with a twist
Muddy's Kerry Potter got married at The Tythe Barn in Launton, North Oxon, a decade ago. She returns - with her husband (yep, he's still tolerating her, phew) - for a sleepover at the venue's new shepherd's hut.
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Insider Guide to Oxford
Planning to visit the City of Spires? My definitive guide gives you everything you need to know, including the tourist classics and hipster hangouts.
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Cotswold luxury – hello Bruern Cottages!
Looking for a pretty-as-a-picture Cotswold cottage for a trip with the fam or friends? Here's one that the Astor family made earlier.
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7 fab local music festivals
Hey music lover! Load up with pear cider (leave the wellies at home, you won't be needing them), and check out the best local summer music festivals. See you down the front...
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Romantic getaway
Looking to rekindle the fires? Stoke the iron of hot-rod passion? Er, get away from the kids and sleep for 14 hours solid? Then this is the feature for you. The most romantic stays across 16 counties, and all in the name of love.
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Superluxe Stays
30 stunning holiday rentals - from castles to follies, estates to manor houses. Yes Jeeves, you may serve the tea.
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Big and Beautiful
Looking for a gorgeous holiday stop for families or larger groups? Hang on, I'll just get out my magician's hat and wand and, er... abracadabra! The best rental properties across 18 counties, conjured up by your in-the-know Muddy editors...
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Cool camping
Have you given a thought to summer camping yet? Those yurts, lodges and cool glampy sites get booked up waaaaay in advance, so to give you the early heads up, here are the 25 best places to start your search, as chosen by the people in the know – the regional Muddy editors.