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Muddy visits Barton Hall (again ; )
Any visit will have you feeling special at this super stylish Kettering hotel, and the extensive gin menu is an added bonus...
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Mexican wave
Sombreros and amigos at the ready? Then let's go eat at Cocina, the hot new Mexican restaurant at Xscape in Milton Keynes
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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.