Cheap Date! Eat Out scheme ideal for savvy singles

How the new Eat Out to Help Out Scheme can inspire dinner dates with a discount A cosy drink in a country pub after a socially distanced walk in the countryside or a candlelit meal for two may still not be everyone’s cup of tea in these uncertain times. But one thing is sure; the… Continue reading Cheap Date! Eat Out scheme ideal for savvy singles

Five Essential Elements For A Romantic + Rural Picnic

The long, warm days of August call for lazy, romantic countryside dates. So, if you’ve made the most of lockdown and got online to find a country connection, why not ask them out for a picnic so you can get to know them better? You may think that throwing together a few bits into a… Continue reading Five Essential Elements For A Romantic + Rural Picnic

Ghosting – The Muddy Guide To Getting Over Ghosting

Muddy daters, picture the scene, if you will. You’ve made a countryside connection and had a few (very probably socially-distanced) dates. You think that things are going well; you like them and they seem to like you, you’ve felt a spark in real life, and there’s been talking of future dates and plans. Between dates… Continue reading Ghosting – The Muddy Guide To Getting Over Ghosting

Get Yourself Out There – Nine Picture Perfect Villages

If you’re a regular visitor to our Muddy Matches dating blog, you’ll know that as well as sharing our expertise and experience in the countryside dating field (no pun intended), we also love to help you and your countryside connections explore the UK countryside with our guides to all things rural. Today though, as well… Continue reading Get Yourself Out There – Nine Picture Perfect Villages

Get Yourself Out There – Eight UK Hill Walks For Summer

With UK National Parks and AONB now re-open for country lovers and outdoorsy-types to rediscover, and UK Staycations looking to be super popular this summer, here at Muddy Matches we’re on a mission to #GetYourselfOutThere and inspire you for your next UK day out. After months of staying at home, we all feel the need… Continue reading Get Yourself Out There – Eight UK Hill Walks For Summer

Get Yourself Out There – Ten Best Remote British Beaches

This year, more and more of us are staying on our own shores for a UK staycation. Here in the UK, we really are spoilt for choice with beautiful spots to discover and beaches to enjoy. To inspire you to tread somewhere a little different on your summer staycation, we’ve scoured the length and breadth… Continue reading Get Yourself Out There – Ten Best Remote British Beaches

Get Yourself Out There – Wonderful Outdoor Swimming Spots

You can’t beat swimming outside. Surrounded by wildlife, you’ll feel at one with nature. Slipping in to the icy cold waters of a lake, river or outdoor pool is exhilarating, energising, meditative and makes you feel one hundred per cent alive. And that’s without even mentioning the mental health benefits and boost it gives to… Continue reading Get Yourself Out There – Wonderful Outdoor Swimming Spots

Get Yourself Out There – Seven Undiscovered Weekend Retreats

Let’s hear it for independent suppliers! We heartily cheer every local business who works so hard to welcome people to their rural area – from campsites to B&Bs, restaurants to cafes. We’re sharing some of the best in today’s blog. If you and your muddy match have been considering getting away for a romantic few… Continue reading Get Yourself Out There – Seven Undiscovered Weekend Retreats

Get Yourself Out There – Nine Lesser Known Walks We Love

Summer is a wonderful time to #GetYourselfOutThere and enjoy the great outdoors. Walking, hiking, rambling are all wonderful ways to get closer to nature and get a few hours to reconnect with yourself. Walks are also one of our favourite ideas for dating too, but only when you’re comfortable with your online date and have… Continue reading Get Yourself Out There – Nine Lesser Known Walks We Love

Get Yourself Out There – Where To Camp This Summer

In our quest to help you #GetYourselfOutThere, we’re sharing the Muddy Matches’ teams favourite spots for walking, camping and just enjoying being outside in the fresh air and countryside. Today we’re turning the spotlight to camping. Many of you, we know, have switched up your holiday plans and are choosing to stay within our own… Continue reading Get Yourself Out There – Where To Camp This Summer