”We moved in together just hours before the lockdown was announced” For some folk, the prospect of being cooped up with only your immediate loved ones for company during the lockdown is testing enough. Add in all those little complexities, nuances, annoying habits and change of daily routines that come from ‘living together’ for the… Continue reading Lockdown brought us closer, quicker – literally
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Virtual Date – Explore the Lake District on a 360° gyro tour
A flight of fancy! Explore the Lake District from 1600 feet up with this 360° Gyrocoptor tour of a virtual date. Take to the sky with your muddy match and enjoy a 360° birds eye view of the beautiful English countryside from your cockpit view of a gyrocoptor. Flying at 1,600 feet, explore the Forest… Continue reading Virtual Date – Explore the Lake District on a 360° gyro tour
Virtual Date – Canoe paddle to camp in the wilderness
Experience the tranquil waters together, then set up camp for the night just as the sun goes down. This 360 virtual date experience has been hand picked out by our Muddy Matches founder, Lucy and it’s one well worth going a little further afield into the middle of true winderness for, especially for a chance… Continue reading Virtual Date – Canoe paddle to camp in the wilderness
A dog’s love in lockdown can avoid us going barking mad
How a dog’s unconditional love and companionship can save you from going barking mad during lockdown (a guest blog extract from In the Country magazine feature: Dogs, Keeping us sane through lockdown) At Muddy Matches, we would certainly consider ourselves very much to be ‘dog’ people. On morning arrival, the sight of the farm’s dog… Continue reading A dog’s love in lockdown can avoid us going barking mad
Love in the time of the corona (The Telegraph)
Country life dating experts Muddy Matches take a look at The Telegraph’s ‘new rules’ when looking for love on online dating websites during COVID-I9 self isolation. Ever since they playfully dubbed Muddy Matches as ‘Tinder for Farmers’ in the early days of our venture to match country lovers, we have enjoyed the support of The… Continue reading Love in the time of the corona (The Telegraph)
Carl and Sarah’s ‘picture perfect’ romance
No profile photo? How Carl’s icebreaker to his mystery match led to a rural romance with Sarah. Does your heart sink when you get favourited or winked at only to find that your muddy match has an intriguing bio but, alas, no profile photo? We know it’s an experience that often puts online daters ill… Continue reading Carl and Sarah’s ‘picture perfect’ romance
Muddy matched over a country pub pint
At Muddy Matches, as far as icebreakers go, we’ve seen everything from an enquiry into the wellbeing of some gourmet goats to an intriguing probe into the pros of poo picking a cowshed. We’ve even heard of two rural romantics striking up a lovingly affectionate first conversation on the best ways to pitch up an… Continue reading Muddy matched over a country pub pint
How Santa took the reins on our Muddy Matches first date | #DatingSanta
“Ah Santa, baby, you’ve barely touched it, as always.” Mary Christmas cuts a bemused figure from the first minute we meet her to talk Muddy Matches, first dates and the wisest investment she has ‘ever’ made to message her Mr Claus. A decorated tray of warm mince pies, a glass of sherry and a stray… Continue reading How Santa took the reins on our Muddy Matches first date | #DatingSanta
Why Muddy Matches is ‘poles apart’ in creating Christmas miracles | #DatingSanta
It’s the traditional values, sense of like-minded community spirit and personal touch that sets Muddy Matches’ online country life dating experience ‘poles apart’ from the rest, according to remote reindeer herder Kris. Mr Claus, who will have himself a #MuddyLittleChristmas having met his ‘Mary’ Christmas on Muddy Matches, says he has attempted to sprinkle some… Continue reading Why Muddy Matches is ‘poles apart’ in creating Christmas miracles | #DatingSanta
Dressed to Impress with #FieldtoFab
Work a typical 9 ’til 5 office job and it is fast approaching that ‘magical’ time of the year when the watercooler chat turns to the upcoming festivities; the ‘what to wear’ for the Christmas party is topic of choice. The debate of what constitutes ‘smart casual’ becomes AOB on meeting agendas. And as for… Continue reading Dressed to Impress with #FieldtoFab