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The Insider Guide to Northampton
Want to visit but have no idea what to see, do and try? We do! We do!
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Beautiful Barton Hall
I loved this hotel. Just to get it out there from the beginning. Super stylish with a great restaurant and an extensive gin menu to drink on the terrace (we tried a few)! What's not to like?
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Muddy’s Folly, another scrummy food review
It would be easy to zoom along the A5 and miss the picturesque Folly Inn, situated opposite Towcester race course. This Muddy is glad she popped in to find creative flair and great hosts awaiting
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12 cosy pubs to visit in January
Local cosy Pubs. They're not just for Christmas, but if you're looking for seasonal fayre and great hospitality then here are 12 of the best
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Mini staycation – The Narrowboat, Weedon
Weekend breaks, secret dates, and catching up with mates. It's a step into rural Northamptonshire, but offers the cuisine most often associated with gastro cuisine.
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Is private dining all it’s cracked up to be?
Muddy takes one for the team and trots off for a truly memorable dining experience at Highgate House...
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185 Watling St…
Revisited this gem in Towcester - a great spot for groups of friends looking for a good bar vibe in the evening and a classy dinner. Nom!
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My courtship with Courtesan…
If you're down in that-there London, head to Brixton for some 1920s, Shanghai clubs vibe. The Dim Sum and cocktails are sublime.
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What do you mean I love the fashion at Rushden Lakes?
Shhhhhh, I'm not usually a fan of shopping centres, but when they're in the heart of the beautiful Nene Valley surrounded by lakes - where big brand fashion meets lakeside restaurants and cafes - and I can take Muddy Paws...well then, I'm smitten!
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Our daily Bread & Pullet
Those of you Mudsters who were here at the genesis of Muddy in February last year will recall that Adam Church, Head Chef and part owner of the Bread and Pullet, was one of the first of the Northants establishment to open its doors to Muddy Stilettos and we gave the food and the ambience a glowing review. Well, we're both a year older, we're still seeing each other but are we still in love?