The urban guide to the countryside -

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I'm Amber, editor of Muddy Surrey, here to bring you the quirky, cool and downright unmissable in the area.

Gotta Have It

Making plans? Find your perfect Pub, Inn, Hotel, Café, Restaurant or Bar across the Muddy counties.

Superflashy newsflashWho knows all the latest news and gossip in Surrey? Me, me, ME!!!! Read on for the latest happenings near you.
Treat mum this Mother's DayTreating your mum? Hope to be treated yourself? Either way we have ideas aplenty to spoil the most important lady in your life.
A romantic overnighter - with a merry twistThe Merry Harriers is a traditional country pub with a couple of quirky twists - not least the luxury shepherd's huts to overnight in and the chance to go trekking with llamas.
The insider's guide to CobhamThere's a charming air to the well-heeled town of Cobham - but there's more to this posh town than the glitz and glam of its famous residents.
Yoga or pilates?Yoga versus Pilates! There are great benefits to each of these practises, but how do you know which is best suited to you? Adele Smyth, who teaches both, shares her journey
Family-friendly rentalsEaster's approaching, you need to reconnect with your fam, and we have just the thing to help - 30 gorgeous self-catering cottages across the Muddy counties!

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The latest handpicked businesses we think you’ll love

The Plough Inn

Have you discovered this rural pub with a gorgeous beer garden, boutique rooms and fabulous food? Oh, and did I mention it has its own microbrewery?
- The ultimate girls’ night out
  
  Sometimes we want something with a bit more pizzazz than a country pub, right? Make mine a Chanel martini and keep 'em coming at Ascot Fifty5.
- The Bull Inn, Limpsfield
  
  Saved from an uncertain future by an enterprising group of local investors, this historic pub is now at the heart of Limpsfield village life. Food's darn good too.
- Surrey’s best Sunday roasts
  
  One of life's real pleasures: a succulent Sunday roast with all the trimmings. Here's where to go to find Surrey's best Sunday lunches.
- Cocktail hour
  
  With Dry January a distant memory, we've collated the best bars across the Muddy counties. Ibuprofen at the ready? Then we'll begin!

Our honest reviews of the UK’s best schools

Our curated A-Z of the grooviest local businesses

Why travel agents rock

You get one life – don’t waste it – eight reasons to use a boutique travel agent.
- Four of the best weekend ski resorts
  
  Looking for inspiration for a weekend away to the slopes - we tapped up the experts at Blue...
- Fancy a weekend away in Kent?
  
  Course you do! We've teamed up with Southeastern to give you the lowdown on the Garden of England's hidden gems. PLUS we're giving away a luxe weekend stay there worth £500! Aren't we nice?

Race day ready

For a day at the races, you’ll want to look your most stylish. Make it to the winners’ enclosure at Lingfield Park’s Spring Ladies’ Day on Fri 8 Mar with our race day inspiration.
Beauty
- Natural skincare + bio-active science = RESULTS
  
  Two sisters, one multi-award winning beauty brand and - oh hello - 10 Balance Me bundles worth a total of £1200 to give away!
- Taming the frizz
  
  I've just discovered the secret to frizz and fuss free hair - and I'm here to shout it from the rooftops.

Need a new book?

You’re in the right place – Muddy’s pro-bookworm Kerry Potter has picked this month’s seven sexiest reads. Ready. Steady. Read!
- The art fair not to miss
  
  The Contemporary Art Fairs Surrey boasts some brilliant artists and stunning pieces that will give your home character and don’t cost the earth.
- Muddy book club
  
  Kindle fully charged? Sofa commandeered? Tea brewed? Right then, here are February's must-read tomes. Let's go!

Be more organised

It’s hard to focus on what’s important when there’s a growing list of ‘things’ to do – so here are our tips on how to restore order.
Kids
- Are we pushing kids too hard?
  
  Is our obsession with exams equipping our kids for the competition of life, or pushing them to an early breakdown? We ask the head at Chinthurst School for her views.
- Cranmore School, West Horsley
  
  A lovely Catholic prep school for boys and girls with strong sports and music offerings, plus excellent results. Nothing at all to fault here.

What the wine experts drink

Faced with three wine experts there was only one question we could ask: what do you drink? Here’s what the organisers of Love Wine Festival love to sip on.
- Muddy meets Tom Kerridge
  
  We talk Pub in the Park (Razorlight, Texas and Clean Bandit in Surrey peeps) and work life balance issues - yup, he has them too!
- Muddy meets Posh Spice
  
  The real Posh might not be touring with the Spice Girls, but Wannabe brings the (girl) power of the fab five to Guildford in April. We fire some quick fire questions at Posh, aka Lavinia Kastamoniti.