Amy and Jonathan’s (waggy) tale of dog walks and dating

Sometimes a muddy love story doesn’t have to take years in the making. When you know, you just know… right? Well that was certainly the case for Amy, who simply could not wait to tell us about her new man, Jonathan. They met whilst rural dating on Muddy Matches in July 2019 – even though she… Continue reading Amy and Jonathan’s (waggy) tale of dog walks and dating

Michelle and Patrick’s Muddy Ever After

“I only signed up to try and prove my friend wrong; now I can’t imagine life without Patrick and the animals.” What started out as a bit of a playful banter between friends has turned into a whole new country loving life for horse lover Michelle after Patrick caught her eye on Muddy Matches in… Continue reading Michelle and Patrick’s Muddy Ever After

‘No drama, llama’ for Jo and Russell

There’s some drama afoot for one of the llama farmers signed up to Muddy Matches… she is getting married! Ok, so Jo isn’t technically a llama farmer. She is in fact one of the 1,400 alpaca farmers across the UK. But Jo, who also has a working love of horses, isn’t your average hobbyist alpaca… Continue reading ‘No drama, llama’ for Jo and Russell

How To Stop Comparing Your Countryside Date To Your Ex

Welcome to all of your rural singles! We’re delighted to have you here at Muddy Matches, the rural dating site that helps you find love in the country. Are you newly single? We feel you. Getting over someone is difficult, and sometimes moving on can be even harder. It’s natural to compare new country people… Continue reading How To Stop Comparing Your Countryside Date To Your Ex

November Dating Ideas In The Countryside

Crisp, cool air, rosy cheeks and the prospect of a warming drink after a day outdoors… November is a magical and super-romantic time for dating, especially if you love being outdoors in the countryside. If you’ve met your muddy match on our countryside dating site and want to woo them the right way then be… Continue reading November Dating Ideas In The Countryside

Angela and Stuart saddle up and make hay

“We knew that a week together in a horse box, in a foreign country, would either make or break us!” Here at Muddy Matches HQ, we often find it is the muddiest of circumstance that brings country loving folk closer together as they seek that Muddy Ever After we all look for. That was certainly… Continue reading Angela and Stuart saddle up and make hay

Seven Spooky Date Ideas For Halloween

31 October is on its way and we all know what that means…. yep, that other thing, Halloween! Whether you love it or loathe it, Halloween is a great opportunity to ask your countryside match out for a fun, autumnal date. With your love of the countryside and being active in mind, we’ve put together… Continue reading Seven Spooky Date Ideas For Halloween

Seven Reasons Why Autumn Is The Perfect Season For Dating In The Countryside

We love Autumn! All around us, the leaves are turning in to the most beautiful shades of red, orange and gold, there’s a clear and fresh sharpness to the early morning air, magical mists dispersing as the sun rises… we could go on. Autumn is well and truly here, and with it, lots of opportunities… Continue reading Seven Reasons Why Autumn Is The Perfect Season For Dating In The Countryside

From catfish to Chris; Claire’s tale of the unexpected

Authenticity starts in the heart. With the new series of The Circle airing on Channel 4, featuring Muddy Matches member Farmer Sy, the hot topic of catfishing has raised its ‘you can never be quite sure who’ head again. Here at Muddy Matches HQ, we take great pride and great care in protecting our country-loving… Continue reading From catfish to Chris; Claire’s tale of the unexpected

Simple Ways To Beat Your First Date Nerves

Sweaty palms? Restless legs? Heart racing? You’ve got a classic case of first date nerves. We don’t blame you; after a few weeks of intense online messaging on our rural dating site you’re ready to meet your country match for the first time. Even though you’ve got a for the outdoors and rural life in… Continue reading Simple Ways To Beat Your First Date Nerves