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Riju Kurian
Male, Bangalore, India
Nature Craft Homestay Chikmagalur
5.9
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69 People reviewed this Hotel View all reviews
As advertised \' Nature Craft - A home away from home \' has lived up to its name. This vacation... .. As advertised \' Nature Craft - A home away from home \' has lived up to its name. This vacation was planned well in advance and my idea was to have a relaxed and stress free stay. Being my 1st anniversary I wanted something off the limelight,have a laid back and nonchalant vacation gelled with my anniversary. This was my 1st venture ever into trying a home stay. Was a wee bit perplexed on the whole idea of a home stay. You know the usual questions keep taunting you if you could ever the kind of service what you get at the star hotels. Having spoken to a few close knit friends about other home stays around Karnataka I was conjured on to believe that the service not being upto the mark and then every single thing you wanted to would have to wait. Not every single time could PATIENCE be the mother of all VIRTUES ;-) . I would blow the roof if I never got service against what I paid for and no exceptions here. Naturecraft made sure my perceptions took a backseat in terms of quality of service and the ambiance provided. I went on to enjoy my sojourn in Chikmagalur staying at this very place for 3 full days. Life was basic with very little to worry aboutand Ansar just a call away for absolutely anything. The Zahoor\'s have been absolutely unconditional and plenary in taking that extra effort and providing whatever is required for the guests to ensure that they have a comfortable stay. The taste of Ansar\'s mother\'s biriyani and his wife\'s chicken curry still lingers on our taste buds. Food generally comes at a premium at regular hotels and this was something out of the world to be experienced. I aint exaggerating but then visit the place once atleast for their hospitality in terms of involvement from the whole family and for the food. We were given a chance to take a peek into Ansar\'s and his dad\'s workshop in the old dilapidated building which is no longer functional. I think the Zahoor\'s should start this back on sooner or later.Add\'s to the charm of the place and also would make for an interesting lesson to the visitors as to what it takes to make such stuff. I wont comment on the place, its rooms and cleanliness. I am adding a few pics and you can check for yourselves. Disclaimer Note : Please note if you think my review is biased, I am nowhere associated with Nature Craft or its people. My review is purely based on my experience with a home stay. More » « Hide
 
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Grand Palace Hotel Yercaud
3.1
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75 People reviewed this Hotel View all reviews
I had a long weekend on hand and thought let me travel to Yercaud(the so called Poor mans ooty).... .. I had a long weekend on hand and thought let me travel to Yercaud(the so called Poor mans ooty). The last time I visited Yercaud was a good 6/7 years back and ruled out other options since I have visited every other destination atleast 2/3 times in the last few years time. I do a lot of traveling since photography is my passion. My search for a hotel ended at Grand Palace and the nitwits wouldnt confirm my booking without an advance payment. Without much of a hassle I went ahead and deposited the amount. Headed out for the journey. The drive was pretty un-eventful. Checked into the hotel and had a heavy lunch. The food here is simply blank and everything tastes the same. Woke up in the evening and drove downtown. Unlike other destinations Yercaud doesn't have much to offer in terms of shopping and entertainment. Yercaud is the place where-in one could relax and relax all day and do nothing. Pick up the camera and head out for a shoot and its really appalling sight at many tourist places. Not worth the time and money spent. I would recommend that you decide on a weekend trip(sat' sun') and get back home. Dont expect much out of this place other than sitting lazy and do nothing. More » « Hide
 
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Golden Sun and Beach Resort Mahabalipuram
3.2
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25 People reviewed this Hotel View all reviews
Was the lousiest of vacations I have ever been to on the ECR(East Coast Road). .. Was the lousiest of vacations I have ever been to on the ECR(East Coast Road). More » « Hide
 
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Riju Kurian, Bangalore, Posted Date: 12th June 2006
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The Willow Hill Ooty
6
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62 People reviewed this Hotel View all reviews
We travelled to Ooty during the peak season for a colleagues wedding.Not surprisingly Ooty was... .. We travelled to Ooty during the peak season for a colleagues wedding.Not surprisingly Ooty was jam packed with no hotels available anywhere. To our luck Willow Hill was the Saviour in disguise. Reality is not always sweet to digest.But this is one experience worth mentioning. Thght that this place wud be just another low budget hotel,but our opinions took a reverse turn after we saw the place. Pearched atop a cliff,enroute Kings Cliff is Willow Hill. The place is simply amzing. The staff was relly good, food is something wrothwhile mentioning. The bathrooms are really clean and well maintained. More » « Hide
 
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