“Thank you very much, Muddy Matches” Alison (50)

When Gloucestershire single Alison joined Muddy Matches in April 2023 she admitted to having plenty of nerves. She found it all a ‘scary first’; ‘where to start, what to say’. Now 6 months on, she flies the comforts of the rural dating nest with a new man who provides the good company she went looking… Continue reading “Thank you very much, Muddy Matches” Alison (50)

Agricultural engineer unearths his match

Fantastic for Dave to get in contact and let us know he’s met his muddy match, who is now pursuing things offline with. “I have met a wonderful lady on the site.” An agricultural engineer and animal lover having ‘grown up in the country’, Dave came looking for love in the countryside with Muddy Matches… Continue reading Agricultural engineer unearths his match

“I’ve met someone through this site, so adios!” Tom (34)

It was good to hear from builder, and self confessed ‘old school gent’, Tom today as he took the bold decision to fly the online dating nest, with a new match in tow. “I’ve met someone through this site, so adios!! “So to the good bit, I have met a lovely, young, like minded lady… Continue reading “I’ve met someone through this site, so adios!” Tom (34)

Festive drinks fit for a first date Christmas coffee

Adventure date and countryside walks may all try take its crown, but ‘popping out for a coffee’ remains the nation’s favourite first date invitation, such is its ease and convenience. Now, with independent coffee shops, and high street chain alike bringing out festive drinks on their menu, there’s never been a better time for a… Continue reading Festive drinks fit for a first date Christmas coffee

5 muddy icebreakers that breathe life into profiles

Singles who choose to online date on Muddy Matches appreciate a thorough profile bio that celebrates country life and rural living. They value the time and effort placed into a well constructed bio, more often than not over the profile photos and physical appearance. They are looking to bond over common ground and shared lifestyles… Continue reading 5 muddy icebreakers that breathe life into profiles

7 turn offs women see when reading dating profiles

The Huffington Post may not be the most agricultural of titles that our singles can take advice from whilst rural dating. However, it did spell out some of the biggest telltale icks women pick up on when reading dating profiles. We think there’s some value in some of them. The turn offs include a list… Continue reading 7 turn offs women see when reading dating profiles

Cosy countryside date ideas for November

Ah November: crisp mornings, craft markets aplenty, the excitement of Christmas just around the corner, and so many excuses to revert to the winter wardrobe, wrap up warm and tuck into a luxury hot chocolate. Is it too early for mulled wine, or even a mulled cider? We know that mud loving singles and countryside… Continue reading Cosy countryside date ideas for November

“My Muddy Match is way out of my league.”

It was lovely to hear from newly married Peter this week, who tied the knot to the countryside match he’d connected with whilst online dating with us in 2019. Here is the update he shared with our customer care team: “I met Holly 4 years ago on Muddy Matches, after thinking she was way out… Continue reading “My Muddy Match is way out of my league.”

9 Autumnal date ideas, ideal for countryside lovers

Here at MuddyMatches.co.uk, we love to embrace the changing seasons and celebrate each for its beauty and uniqueness. As a community of country-loving singles, we know that you feel the same way and what better way to celebrate than with a fresh air date in the great outdoors? As well as being a super-romantic time… Continue reading 9 Autumnal date ideas, ideal for countryside lovers

Shooting fans set to marry – but no shotgun wedding!

How an invite to look at a match’s gun collection has inspired a country couple to marry – but it’s no shotgun wedding! “Shotguns, rifles… I’ve got the lot! I’ll take you and show you how it’s done.” As online dating chat up lines go, the prospect of checking out a match’s gun collection on… Continue reading Shooting fans set to marry – but no shotgun wedding!