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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.

Sands at Bleak HouseFabulous food, an extensive drinks menu and a 30 second stagger to bed - there's nothing bleak about this chic boutique hotel on the edge of Horsell Common.
All wrapped upSee in the new season in style wearing geometric scarves and wraps from Brighton's Gabrielle Vary. And the best bit? We have one to give away!
Festive marketsIt's never too early to plan for Christmas, so we've rounded up the top Surrey Christmas markets and fairs to get you started. The first is in two weeks!
Pubs with autumn walksGet a blast of fresh air, take in the autumn prettiness then cosy up with a glass of red and a roast dinner. Here's our pick of the best Surrey pubs with walks.
15 things to do with kids this half termHalf term looms, so what to do with the little monsters? Fear not, Muddy to the rescue with 15 fang-tastic things to do with kids and teens.
A day at Bocketts FarmMuddy's commercial manager, Becky, took her two bubbas along to Bocketts Farm - here are 12 things you should know about it.

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The latest handpicked businesses we think you’ll love

2019’s Michelin stars

The judge’s scores are in, they’ve held up their Michelin paddleboards and here are our local winners.
- La Barbe, Reigate
  
  With a well-deserved reputation as one of Surrey's top French restaurants, La Barbe in Reigate serves up classic French cuisine with a flourish of Gallic charm.
- Seasons Cafe
  
  The café at Guildford Cathedral has upped its game thanks to new owners who have spruced it up and introduced a new menu.
- Meejana
  
  Whether you're looking for a Middle Eastern feast or some light Lebanese treats, we've found the perfect place.
- Seafood, wine and sun
  
  Wine and seafood. It's my idea of heaven. And Squerryes Winery in Westerham, near Oxted, has both on a sun-fulled terrace.

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New York… with kids

If you think New York is a city for adults only – think again. It’s a fabulous place to take kids, with plenty to see and do. Here’s what not to miss.
- Hurtwood Hotel
  
  Homespun charm, dreamy rooms to overnight in and a five-star breaky - there's nothing not to like here.
- Warren House
  
  We love this attractive Victorian manor hotel with beautiful gardens that's close to London but feels a million miles away. Oh and it's a great spot for conferences or weddings.

Go wild

On the prowl for this season’s hottest print? Leopard is a cult classic given an AW18 reboot. Enter the fashion jungle for Muddy purrrfect picks.
Beauty
- Time for hair and beauty
  
  Looking for a one-stop beauty shop where you can have a facial, manicure and cut and blow dry all on the same day, without breaking the bank? Introducing Time Hair & Beauty.
- Skin Genius
  
  This natural and organic skincare range won multiple awards at this year's Beauty Shortlist Awards, and with a new look we love it more than ever.

October’s best books

Clear space on your Kindle! Muddy has some literary inspiration for you for you to cosy up with this autumn.
- Best of the Guildford Book Fest
  
  There's a stonking line-up of authors at the Guildford Book Festival this month. Before you...
- Hogarth’s Progress
  
  This dazzling double bill about the life of painter William Hogarth brings the 18th century to life in all its bawdy and colourful glory, writes theatre critic John Clarke.

Co-working: 5 reasons to do it

Are you tired of working from home? Sick of setting up in coffee shops? Maybe you’re over the rigidity of long-term office leases? Then it’s time to consider co-working.
Kids
- Cranleigh School, Cranleigh
  
  A top co-ed day and boarding school with a dazzling array of facilities, a strong academic offering and a real sense of family and community.
- Barrow Hills School, near Godalming
  
  Looking for a prep school with excellent pastoral care, an emphasis on personal development AND strong academic results? Say hello to Barrow Hills School near Godalming.

Muddy’s in the glossies

Check out Muddy Stilettos over SIX pages in the brilliant Psychologies magazine
- Muddy meets Heather Dougherty
  
  Which wines do the connoisseurs drink? We collared wine expert Heather Dougherty and asked her all those questions you've always wanted answers to.
- Muddy meets… Sir Ranulph Fiennes
  
  The world's greatest living explorer talks to Muddy about his worries, his competitive nature and why vanilla ice-cream is his weakness.