Hello Summer Day 7: Win a garden-inspired couples retreat at The Montagu Arms Hotel, worth £480
Looking for an excuse to disappear to the New Forest for a night? We’ve teamed up with The Montagu Arms Hotel to offer one lucky reader a dreamy countryside escape for two worth up to £480.

Nestled in the picture-perfect village of Beaulieu, this elegant country house hotel is made for switching off, with peaceful woodland walks, beautiful gardens and free-roaming New Forest ponies all on the doorstep. Your prize includes an overnight stay in one of the hotel’s luxurious Courtyard Retreats, complete with a freestanding bath, walk-in shower and a delicious continental breakfast of fresh pastries, fruit and yoghurt.

On arrival, you’ll be welcomed with The Montagu’s signature garden-inspired cocktail before settling in to enjoy the cosy lounge, conservatory, terrace and gardens. You’ll also receive a thoughtfully curated hamper from local deli Bellord & Brown, a packet of Montagu garden seeds, a gardening magazine from the hotel’s Head Gardener Matt and a watercolour set to inspire your inner artist. Fancy exploring? You’ll also enjoy exclusive discounts at local attractions, including New Forest Activities, the National Motor Museum and Exbury Gardens.

Ready for a country escape? Answer the question below for your chance to win (Psst: it’s staring you in the face here). Fingers crossed!
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Need to Know
- Competition ends at midnight on 9 Aug 2026.
- The prize draw is open to UK residents aged 18 years or over.
- One winner will receive an overnight stay for two at The Montagu Arms Hotel in Beaulieu, New Forest, worth up to £480.
- The prize includes:
- One night's accommodation for two in a Courtyard Retreat.
- A continental breakfast the following morning.
- One signature Montagu garden-inspired cocktail per person on arrival.
- A Bellord & Brown hamper.
- A Montagu garden seed packet.
- A gardening magazine from the hotel's Head Gardener.
- A watercolour set.
- Exclusive discounts on selected local attractions and activities.
- The prize is subject to availability and must be booked in advance.
- Travel to and from the hotel, additional food and drink, optional activities and any other expenses not expressly included in the prize are the responsibility of the winner.
- The prize is non-transferable, non-refundable and cannot be exchanged for cash or any alternative.
- The winner will be selected at random from all eligible entries received before the competition closing date.
- The winner will be notified by email. If the winner cannot be contacted within 48hrs, Muddy Stilettos reserves the right to select an alternative winner.
- By entering this competition, entrants agree to be bound by these Terms & Conditions.
- Muddy Stilettos and The Montagu Arms Hotel reserve the right to amend, suspend or withdraw the competition where necessary due to circumstances beyond their reasonable control.
- Personal data supplied during the course of this promotion will be processed in accordance with Muddy Stilettos' Privacy Policy and any permissions granted at the point of entry.
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