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  • London Culture GuideNew year, new stuff! Your London culture guide for January
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  • DAY 15Win a UK break with Away Resorts worth £750
  • MUDDY AWARDS WINNERSFind out who we've crowned the best of the best
  • DAY 14Win a pet-friendly B&B stay plus three course meal for two at The Dog, Wingham
  • DAY 13Win a Christmas Celebration Hamper from Balfour Winery worth £345
  • DAY 12 Win a luxury festive faux flower arrangement with vase from The Suffolk Nest
  • DAY 11 Win a two night stay at Talland Bay Hotel, Cornwall, worth £800
  • DAY 10Win a stay at The Elvetham Hotel with dinner and afternoon tea, worth £400!
  • Opera for all: 5 productions to gift this ChristmasStill scratching your head over Christmas presents? How about something really memorable and special? Choose from five different operas for all tastes and budgets from the world-renowned Royal Opera House – all on sale now.
  • DAY 9Win a Horwood House Hotel two night stay worth £1,365
  • DAY 8Win Exton Park sparkling wine, a vineyard tour and tasting, worth £500
  • DAY 7Win a Supercar Drive Experience and family tickets to Silverstone Festival worth £779
  • DAY 66th day of Christmas: NEXT beauty and decor Christmas bundle worth £350
  • DAY 5WIN A luxury Christmas Hamper from The Cowdray Estate worth £400
  • DAY 4Win a £360 Two night stay at the Queens Hotel with 3-course dinner each night
  • DAY 3Win a gin lover’s weekend with Sky Wave Gin and Bicester Heritage worth £500!
  • DAY 2Win a year’s subscription of wine & water with Levin Wines & Hallstein Water, worth £1,844!
  • DAY 1Win a two-night luxe stay at Danesfield House worth £500
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  • Muddy National Awards
  • BPTL: SwanbourneThis tiny but mighty village packs a punch
  • 6 festive highlights at the National TrustNowhere decks the halls quite like our local National Trusts
  • Join Fussy Eating Awareness Week (21-27 Nov)Peaceful mealtimes, here you come
  • You won’t believe your eyes – Daniel Craig as you’ve never seen himWant to watch some jaw dropping, hip thrusting action and the former 007 star ditching the DJ for a snug singlet? Then you’re in the right place.
  • My working life: Royal Ballet principal dancer Yasmine Naghdi
  • Doing what we do best! Introducing Muddy RecommendsIntroducing Muddy Recommends, our new quality marker for the best national brands and products – tried by us, tested by you and judged WORTHY!
  • Win £800 to spend on Olivanna and my olivanna skincareHead to Muddy's Reader Treats to win £800 of beauty products from luxury brand @olivannalondon
  • POW! Your à la carte dinner party delivery has arrivedWant to entertain but haven’t the time or energy to cook? Muddy’s ed-in-chief Hero Brown (with 11 hungry guests) tests an innovative, no-stress à la carte delivery service where hosts just heat, serve – and relax.
  • Bicester Village’s exclusive Private Sale until 31 OctWhether you’re looking to update your wardrobe or want to nail your Christmas gifting early, here’s everything you need to know about the Private Sale at luxury shopping destination Bicester Village, running this month. Trust us, you’re gonna love it.
  • 10 amazing things you didn’t know you could do at Royal Opera HouseA newly relaunched, supercool terrace restaurant, cocktails with the best view in Covent Garden, lunchtime recitals, Family Sundays… No need to buy a ticket for a show, just drop in to experience what makes the Royal Opera House special.
  • 23 things to see and do in London this monthLondon’s calling, so we’ve hand-picked the best in theatre, music and arts in the capital this month. Your diary can thank us later.
  • Basics made beautifulThe home of luxe loungewear, chic Swiss brand HANRO delivers muted tones and modern silhouettes for the new season. Here’s the Muddy edit.
  • Chain male! 6 hot new men’s jewellery trendsStep aside Connell’s Chain – the silverwear that went viral thanks to Normal People’s Paul Mescal – there’s a new hottie in town.
  • 5 brilliant Royal Opera House productions you won’t want to missLooking for excitement, inspiration or just some escapism with your arts this season? Enter stage left a clutch of world-class operas and ballets to book right now
  • Tune in: 6 seriously good things to watch on screen this weekAutumn has arrived and with it comes Great British Bake Off, the new show from Top Gear trio, May, Hammond and Clarkson, there’s a Heathers-style high school film and more...
  • Bookworms, assemble! The Muddy Book Club has landedWelcome to Muddy Book Club, where each month you’ll find our must-read recommendations, alongside a hot new writing course for budding authors. September sizzlers incoming!
  • Everything you need to know about TV’s American Gigolo reboot42 years after a topless Richard Gere swaggered into his walk-in wardrobe to prep for a hot night seducing clients, American Gigolo returns.
  • Culture guide: 22 things to see in London this monthWe've cherry-picked the best in theatre, music, arts and more for some capital nights out in the Big Smoke this autumn. Are you in?
  • Ride of your life! Make like it’s Montana on a UK horseriding holidayTime to channel your inner cowgirl, grab your stetson and go! Here's Muddy's pick of best places in the UK for a ranching and roaming horseback adventure.
  • 14 incredible glamping sites around the worldToo posh to pitch? No problem at these amazing sites where glamorous camping is the norm.
  • Kate & Wills: insider intel on their new Windsor lifeIt's official! Team Cambridge have moved to #Windsor. To help Kate, William and the kids settle into their new home, here's our in-the-know intel on life in the #Berkshire 'hood PLUS get Muddy's verdict on @lambrookschool – and why it's the perfect fit for the George, Charlotte and Louis.
  • Kelly Reilly (and 5 Brit actresses winning Hollywood)Please tell me we're not the only ones obsessed with Kelly Reilly as the feisty female lead in @paramountplusuk's #Yellowstone? Okay, good. Read on for how she's leading a crack team of UK actresses kicking US ass in 2022 at the link in bio. Girl power!
  • 5 reasons to binge-watch Yellowstone nowYee-ha! Kevin Costner's ranch drama is the most-watched U.S. TV show ever.
  • Luxe holiday rental at ARC PadstowLooking for a Cornish escape for the whole crew with serious wow-factor? It doesn't come much more stylish or slick than ARC Padstow.
  • Dive in! 16 incredible swimming pools world-wideMake a splash on Instagram in one of these amazing swimming pools, from infinity-edged stunners to private plunge pools with a view.
  • 60 amazing afternoon teas to book nowYippee - it's #AfternoonTeaWeek! We've rounded up 60 best places across the Muddy counties to get your fix of crustless sarnies and dainty cakes - but you'd better book 'em fast — here today, scone tomorrow!
  • Bicester VillageDesigner shopping, a luxe lunch for two, the VIP treatment and a chic Le Creuset casserole dish to take home? Don't mind if we do!
  • Gail's BakeryCan you smell the coffee? Or is the aroma of freshly baked cinnamon buns that’s tickling your tastebuds?
  • Muddy Insider Guide to the West MidlandsIf you're heading to the Commonwealth Games this week, then you'll be needing Muddy's brand new, bang-up-to-date insider guide to the West Midlands
  • 8 easy ways to protect yourself against sun ageing
    Almost all of us will have a horror story or two about getting sunburned over the years (try finger marks on your cleavage for years after falling asleep with your hands on your breasts in Bondi Beach in the Nineties – true story!). Enter @wearehealthily – the medically reviewed website, award-winning Smart Symptom Checker and app - with 8 easy to action tips on staying safe in the sun and protecting your skin from sun ageing.
  • Stunning StaycaysSay hello to superluxe self-catering and our handpicked collection of design-led holiday houses on Weekend Escapes.
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  • Bilbao, Mykonos or Naples? Disney cruises into EuropeThought Disney Cruise Line was all about Miami, Florida and the Bahamas? Here are the coolest destinations for 2023 - and our insider tips on how to maximise the fun while you're in port.
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  • How to nail the perfect picnicThe sun's out - quick, grab the wicker basket! If you're partial to a picnic (I mean, who isn't?) here's some inspo on how to pimp up your al fresco feast - including £500 of free Ocado deliveries (well hello M&S Deli range).
  • 30 hottest summer pieces from NextWhether you're heading to the beach, on a chic city break or sipping Pimm's at a garden party - here's how to do it in style with Muddy ed-in-chief Hero Brown's picks, all new-in at Next.
  • Gotta have it! Right royal shopping tripTo mark HRH's Platinum Jubilee, we're celebrating in the best way we know how - a shopping spree! Lizzie would approve.
  • 45+ cool kitchen design companies we trustThinking of a redesign? From classic Shaker styles to sleek contemporary cabinets, these kitchen design companies across the Muddy counties know just what they're doing.
  • Hottest UK holiday destinations for 2022Staycationing this summer? Then you're going to want to check out our bang-up-to-date insider guides to these top towns and cities across the Muddy counties.
  • Muddy takes on Nottinghamshire & Derbyshire!Check out the brand spanking new website here
  • Hotels we heart! 53 stylish staycations to book nowFancy cool interiors, facilities to die for and plenty of space at the inn? Your wish is our command! Feast your eyes on the chicest large hotels the Muddy counties have to offer
  • Our insider guide to Southend & Leigh-on-SeaOh we do like to be beside the seaside! Fancy visiting the UK's newest city this spring? Don't miss Muddy's insider guide to this picturesque stretch of Essex coast.
  • 25 stunning coastal stays to book nowReady to book that spring/summer seaside staycation? Then you'll want to book into one of these super-luxe coastal stays - and pronto - before they're all booked up!
  • 46 gorgeous glamping stays to book nowPitching a tent? No thanks! These 46 luxurious stays across the Muddy counties put the 'glam' in glamping, from stunning yurts to chic lodges and charming shepherd's huts.
  • Fresh air, fresh fashion!Seven compelling reasons to head to Bicester Village to including up to 20 per cent off prices in April's renowned Private Sale and the Do-Good pop up boutique. Trust us, no-show is not an option.
  • Best Places to Live 2022Muddy’s curated the Top 200 best places to live in 2022 and now it’s time to have your say! Click on your county below to VOTE NOW and show your local area some love
  • BRAND NEW! JOIN THE ‘MUDDY RECOMMENDS’ TESTING PANEL & WIN £250 TOWARDS A HOME MAKOVERKeep putting off giving your four walls a refresh? Well here’s your chance to do it for FREE, plus gain creds as a tastemaker by taking part in our first 'Muddy Recommends' product test with Brewers Decorator Centres.
  • Bridgerton filming locations you can visit IRLRemember being obsessed with Bridgerton? Well, Netflix’s hit show (82 million viewers and counting) is back for a second series on 25 March, and Muddy’s already buying in the popcorn and keen to visit all the key locations!
  • 10 top buys for a restful sleepIf you ever needed an excuse for an afternoon nap - this week we celebrate World Sleep Day! Here are our top picks to help you reach the land of nod. Zzzzzz!
  • Your SS22 social calendar – the ultimate guideThe new season's here and, to celebrate, we have a delicious £1500 for you to spend at Ted Baker. Accessorise with our ultimate guide to your social calendar!
  • 51 marvellous afternoon teas for Mother’s DayShow her your love with clotted cream and dainty sarnies! We've found 51 of the best afternoon teas across the Muddy counties. But you'd better book 'em fast — here today, scone tomorrow.
  • Listen up! 7 podcasts to try in 2022Fancy something fresh in your podcast feed? Pop in your headphones and block out the world with everything from glitzy celeb interviews to gritty true crime...
  • Makeover! How to paint your perfect feature wallHere's how to revamp your space with paint brush, roller and a splash of colour. In partnership with Brewers Paints.
  • Gotta Have It: 90s legends in LegoCan you guess which girl band is being immortalised in Lego 25 years after their iconic album release?
  • Oscar nominations 2022! The ones to watchGet ready to walk the carpet and take the best seats in your house for this year's Oscar nominated movies. Here are the ones to watch (and where)…
  • WIN £1000 to spend at Bicester Village!Since we’re so thoughtful and amazing and altruistic, we’re giving one lucky Muddy reader a gift card worth a delicious £900 PLUS a £100 lunch for two at any of the Bicester Village restaurants
  • Hot (dog) trend: Moschino’s diner coutureGot a spare 5k lying around? Invest it in an oh-so-wearable (hmm) hot dog dress, courtesy of Moschino's fast-food-inspired SS22 collection. Talk about cutting the mustard...
  • TV time! 8 new things to watch on the boxPull on your comfies and clear your schedule: we've got a bumper week of terrific telly to binge. From Lily James as Pamela Anderson to scary dating app true crime, here's what to watch.
  • Culture’s calling! What to see in London in 2022Thrilling theatre, exhilarating art, fantastic festivals - these are the tickets you need to book now. Settle in for a capital city culture hitlist, and a jam-packed 2022.
  • Hotting up! Best new hotels for 2022Introducing the hottest new hotel openings around the world. Warning: contains images of sexy bedrooms, turquoise seas and infinity pools.
  • WIN A ROMANCE WRITING PACKAGE & ONLINE ROMANCE NOVEL WRITING COURSE, WORTH £510Want to write the Bridgerton? Produce the swoon-worthy romance novel you've always dreamed of by winning this extra-special novel-writing bundle from Curtis Brown Creative, worth £510.
  • Hair trends 2022: the new styles to try this yearIs this the year to shake up your style? From the French bob to buttermilk balayage, awesome award-winning salon group Haringtons give the lowdown on 22’s most coveted looks
  • Best spa breaks to book nowRobe and fluffy slippers at the ready! It's time to revitalise for the new year with some serious pampering, and these spa breaks are the best way to do it. Meet you in the jacuzzi...
  • Hair transformation: mumsy mane, begone!Stuck in a hair rut? See Muddy Berkshire editor Rachel's chic style update here - the third video in our series with the fabulous Haringtons salons
  • Muddy Best Schools Awards 2022The Muddy Best Schools Awards 2022 are GO! Give your school a shout out by entering our 11 categories (enter as many as you like, with the first entry totally FREE). Enter now!
  • Period drama hotties coming in 2022Ladies, loosen that corset lest you faint dead away! Here's a sneak peak at the upcoming period drama men getting us hot under the collar in 2022, plus 11 more historical hotties to drool over.
  • Muddy x Haringtons HairdressingFor the second video in our transformation series with the brilliant Haringtons hair salons, Muddy Dorset/Somerset editor Sue sits in the salon chair for a frizz-busting Kérastase treatment
  • 16 Days of ChristmasHo ho ho! The 16 Days of Muddy Christmas Reader Treats is here (because, hey, why stop at 12?!) with a whopping £7000 of luxury gifts and experiences
  • Hair transformation! Muddy goes ‘petrol’Stuck in a hair rut? Haringtons hair salons to the rescue with karate chopping scissor skills and slick service to boot. See what happened when Muddy's ed-in-chief Hero Brown sat in the salon chair for a daring new 'do
  • WIN £500 OF PLAYSHIFU AUGMENTED REALITY GAMES FOR XMAS!Who says screen time is the enemy? PlayShifu is here to make games night a little more (whisper it) educational with their clever augmented reality toys focused on STEM learning. Read on for your chance to win, and grab a 20% discount code for all readers...
  • 6 reasons to watch The Colour RoomA period drama with real punch and passion, here's why you need to make time in your diary or on your sofa to watch it.
  • Best Places to Live: EastbourneChalky cliffs, beautiful beaches, super schools, a pretty pier and a relaxed and healthy life all await at the sunniest place in the UK.
  • 6 new releases to watch this weekendDid someone say telly binge? Get that kettle on! There's a boatload of great content to watch this weekend, including Sky Original's brand new film The Colour Room, on Sky Cinema, starring Phoebe Dynevor.
  • Exclusive interview: The Colour Room’s Phoebe Dynevor & Kerry FoxThe hottest British actress on the block and the queen of indie film come together for Sky Cinema's new Sky Original biopic on Clarice Cliff.
  • Skates on! 32 best ice rinks across the Muddy countiesWe're heading into the season of slip-sliding, wall-grabbing, and pirouetting. Skate queen or just here for the mulled wine, check out these festive ice rinks across the Muddy counties and beyond.
  • How to nail the perfect script, by The Colour Room’s Claire PeateWe talk to its brilliant writer Claire Peate about pottery, writing tips - and how we should all channel a bit of Clarice
  • Clarice Cliff-inspired interiorsPhoebe Dynevor stars as pioneering 1920s ceramicist Clarice Cliff in The Colour Room, a new Sky Original film on Sky Cinema, from 12 Nov. But if you can’t wait until then (nope, us neither), channel her bold, playful designs with our pick of this season’s best Cliff-inspired interiors.
  • John Lewis and M&S Christmas ads are here – which is your favourite?It's that time of year again folks! Our two high street favourites are back with their festive telly offerings for 2021 - but which gets your vote?
  • Best Places to Live: MalmesburyA charming market town with plenty of indy shops, cafes and a fabulous newly refurbished hotel.
  • Best Places to Live: SeaviewHomes are selling fast in this Edwardian resort with its panoramic sea views, sandy beaches and a fantastic food scene.
  • Best Places to Live: AylshamIn the 'middle of everywhere' – this market town offers all the benefits of country life, plus lovely independent shops and unique places to relish some of the UK's finest food.
  • Win £1000 of luxury MZ Skin products for AutumnFancy a whole new cupboard of high performance luxury skincare? Award-winning British skincare range MZ Skin combines science and beauty for age-defying skin - and the range has your name all over it!
  • Best Places to Live: Nailsworth, GlosA buzzy, artistic haven full of cool boutiques, restaurants and galleries this pretty town with a great community spirit should be top of your property-search list.
  • Adele is BACK!Feeling emotionally stable? Not for long! The queen of breakup songs has released her first single in five years and it's a good'un. Watch the video here.
  • Best Places to Live: Burford, OxonDubbed 'the gateway to the Cotswolds' this buzzing town on the Oxon/Glos border by the River Windrush ticks all the boxes for the Cotswolds idyll.
  • Best Places To Live 2022Planning a move? With our unique insider knowledge of the loveliest towns, villages, schools, shops and pubs outside London, there’s no better place to discover the Top 200 places to live in 2022.
  • Autumn Homes Special!Fire on? Red wine poured? Then it's time to cosy up for our autumn Homes Special, in association with Brewers Decorator Centres. Think interiors trends and inspo, the best places to buy vintage, and enough home hacks to outshine Mrs Hinch.
  • Italy, Mr Bond? 24 hours in MateraMake mine a martini, shaken not stirred while we tell you our insider tips on how to best experience the coolest city you've probably never heard of.
  • Win a portable Beautifect Box worth £279The number one rule of makeup? Lighting is everything, which is why we're loving the Beautifect Box. Stay flawless wherever you are with this portable, light up beauty box.
  • 65 paw-fect dog-friendly staysHave pooch, will travel? Here are 65 stays across the Muddy counties that are all Fido-friendly from stunning stately homes to rural cottage staycations.
  • Bicester Village Summer EveningsIf you love shopping, eating out, movies, live music and, um, possibly more shopping, you're in luck sister! Check out the outdoor shopping destination's summer events programme.
  • Muddy reviews: The Star Inn, AlfristonA triple treat of sleepy rural peace, local culture creds and stylish Tudor charm, The Star Inn in Alfriston, East Sussex opened in June to acclaim. Only thing is, does it pass the Muddy test?
  • £3000 VIP day up for grabs at Bicester Village!Gorgeous Oxfordshire designer outlet destination Bicester Village is giving Muddy readers £3000 smackaroos to play with. I know, result!
  • Haringtons Hair Reader TreatWIN a year of haircuts with Haringtons & haircare bundle (including GHDs), worth £1,130
  • Muddy Schools GuideNo boring fusty reviews here! Our ‘insider’ guides give a genuine insight into each school we visit, with informal, super-useful advice from our editors – parents, just like you.
  • Weekend EscapesAbroad holidays are off the Make your free time count with Weekend Escapes – our carefully-curated guide to the most unique and chic hotels, pubs, bars, restaurants, cafés, cottages and spa breaks across England.
  • Summery strawberry tiramisuNothing says summer like strawberries and cream. This delicious tiramisu with Savoiardi biscuits and soft Mascarpone cream is the perfect seasonal serve.
  • Chicken and mango salad with chilli lime dressingBalmy summer days call for quick, easy and light lunches like this chicken and mango salad, ready in just 20 minutes. Pair with Naked Wines at 63% off.
  • Win one of five £100 vouchers for Boing JewelleryGetting the 'man accessory' right is an artform and we think British brand BOING has nailed it with its cool handmade designs made from sailing and climbing ropes. We think they have Father's Day written all over them.
  • Cook this speedy summery recipe tonight!From River Cottage king HFW, this Moroccan spiced lamb and tabbouleh dish is fragrant, herby and perfect for summer scoffing PLUS pair with Naked Wines at 63% off.
  • Vivek Singh’s lentil and basmati kichriDesperately seeking dinner inspiration? We've got a delicious modern-Indian dish for you from celeb chef Vivek Singh, plus 63% off perfectly paired wines.
  • BBQ monkfish tail with sauce bourguignonneBBQ but make it fancy! This seafood take on a classic French dish is a dead-cert crowd pleaser (especially when you pair it with wines from £4.17 a bottle in our curated Naked Wines cases).
  • THE PIG’s sizzling BBQ burgerBBQ season is upon us and we have just the recipe (with up to 63% off perfectly paired wines) to get the party started, courtesy of Muddy favourites THE PIG
  • City slickin’: what’s on in London this summerLondon's shaking off the lockdown cobwebs with a host of awesome events planned at museums, theatres and the like. Bag yourself the best tickets now with our guide to what's on in the capital.
  • Tom Kitchin’s Salmon and Spinach LasagneNeed a new mid-week meal? This Scandi salmon take on a lasagne (with Muddy Naked Wines recommended wine pairings) can be prepared in advance and is totally delicious
  • We all scream for ice cream!This sunny griddled pineapple with vanilla and cinnamon ice cream should brighten up your day
  • Jason Atherton’s Spanish Chicken CasseroleLooking for a dead cert crowd-pleaser for dinner? This delicious Spanish dish from Michelin-starred chef Jason Atherton should do the trick PLUS save up to 63% on Naked Wines we’ve paired with it
  • Weekend EscapesMuddy's new and improved Weekend Escapes — the inside line on the latest openings and the coolest, unique places to eat, drink, stay and play, to help you make the smartest 360° decision on where to spend your free time
  • Waffles for breakfast? Yes please!What do you get when you cross a chocolate brownie, a waffle maker and a handful of strawberries? Heaven on a plate! Sate your sweet tooth with this delicious recipe.
  • Cook this lamb feast on Easter Sunday!Sit back and relax (that’s what Sundays are for, right?) with this melt-in-the-mouth, low-effort lamb and polenta chips lunch, slow cooked for five hours
  • And the Best Place to Live outside London is…Locals are spoilt for choice when it comes to independent shops, bars, cafés, restaurants and culture in this buzzing city, voted best place to live by our savvy readers.
  • WIN a £695 Weekend Hot Tub Heaven Stay at the Homewood Hotel & SpaThis luxury stay for two at the Homewood Hotel & Spa near Bath – hot tub suite, dinner at the Olio restaurant, use of the spa facilities, bottle of champagne – has your name written ALL over it.
  • Interiors inspo: bold spring refreshEnough with cosy interiors and soft greys - here’s our edit of the fabrics, paints and tiles to lift your spirits and inject some spring into your step, hallway, walls, sofas...
  • Flipping good: four new pancakes recipes to tryHad enough of lemon and sugar? Spice things up a bit this Pancake Day with an Iranian cardamom pancake, shredded duck pancake, or vegan version with blueberry compote.
  • Garden view getting you down? A winter quick fixStuck indoors all day with nothing but grey skies and your dishevelled garden for a view? Cheer up your lockdown vista with a window box or planter
  • Our 2021 travel bucket listWe asked our editors how they really want to spend their annual leave. Expect cocktails, cities, and plenty of sun.
  • Fast and filling recipesHere are two low-effort, speedy suppers under 500 calories to feel good about
  • dream homesIf you're bored of staring at your own four walls (er, YEAH), then take a look at these stunners. From costal boltholes and modern masterpieces, to homes that could be straight off Grand Designs - here are the incredible properties we're lusting after.
  • Ready, steady… SHOP INDIE!Our latest launch, The Indie Store, is all about supporting brilliant local retail, and here's how you can help too
  • WIN Berkshire Botanical Gin & StayWe’ve got gin, more gin plus a stylish overnighter in a Muddy-award-winning Berkshire pub up for grabs. Want more? Oh, all right then. We’re also treating you to a luxury gin hamper, three-course meal, a bottle of house wine and breakfast.