laurar8

#20 in Ringwood North VIC

Reviews by laurar8

This review is for The Guest Room Mt. Martha, Mount Martha VIC

verified email - 12 Oct 2014

My husband & I stayed at The Guest Room recently for a well earned 5 day break. This was time just for ourselves as we have very busy lives we share with our 4 sons, 3 grandchildren & 2 elderly parents whom I care for.

From our first phone call to Pauline on very short notice, (the day before our stay as our other accommodation fell through), to our last day when we didn't want to leave, Pauline pampered us & showed us the hospitality we yearned for. She was so easy to talk to and nothing was too much trouble for her. She was so generous, offering us a delicious devonshire tea on arrival, (so yummy), chocolates, homemade biscuits and everything we could think of in our spacious rooms like cereuals, milk, bread, jam, peanut butter, vegemite, a variety of teas, coffee maker & pods, the daily paper and even a number of toiletries in case anything was forgotten--- all this for "Room only accommodation"! She even offered to make us pancakes for breakfast one day but we had to reluctantly decline because we had been out for lunch & a big dinner the night before! But wait......there's more! If Pauline was going to the supermarket, she would ring us and ask if we needed anything. She even offered to drive us to a local restaurant for dinner & pick us up one night because we had been on an all day wine tour! Pauline is an outstanding host!!! We can't stop saying how nice she was!

Our accommodation was so comfortable & pleasing to the eye. I couldn't stop admiring the decor & taking plenty of photos because everywhere I looked, the attention to detail was amazing! I wondered whether Pauline was an interior decorator or just had a rare talent! We had a choice of 2 bedrooms to choose from in the one bed and breakfast apartment & the pool table was a welcome bonus!

The garden was a peaceful retreat with 3 outdoor dining areas & even the chooks in the large enclosure made us feel relaxed.

We can't recommend "The Guest Room" & Pauline highly enough and have to say if you want to be pampered, amazed & have a relaxing, true value for money holiday, stay here! We have recommended this beautiful place to everyone we see!

Wow Pauline, you deserve an award!!!

We'll be back!!!

This review is for Moore For Less Plumbing, Melbourne VIC

verified email - 30 Aug 2013

Andrew has done several jobs for us at both of our properties over the past 18 months. He has always been polite, on time and will call if he can't make it or is going to be late. He has unblocked a sewerage pipe, serviced gas space heaters, (& advised us that one was not safe to use), & repaired our instantaneous hot water system that was taking too long to fire up. Communication was excellent, he explains everything he is doing and shows us where the problem is. He is very fair and looks at the time when he finishes his work, even though he will stay for 1/2 hour chatting & giving advice about other work we may ask him about, (or on the phone), if his work commitments permit. If he is busy, he always rings you back promptly and is happy to discuss your queries at length.

We don't have any hesitation in recommending Andrew and we will be calling him again to do more work for us. Thanks Andrew!

This review is for Emperor Court Restaurant, Mitcham VIC

verified email - 21 Apr 2012

Emperor Court restaurant is where to go if you want consistently fresh, delicious Chinese food. It even has a one man band named Derrick from 8pm on Saturday who performs covers such as Elvis, Roy Orbison, The Hollies etc. & there is also a small dance floor. It has great atmosphere with the music & dancing but it can get noisy even with conversation in the breaks. It is BYO wine which saves heaps nowadays. We have been coming to this restaurant for over 30 years & I know the current owners & Derrick have been there for a least 20 which is testament to this great establishment.

Overall we love it 5/5.

Approximate cost: $15 - $30

This review is for La Porchetta, Heathmont VIC

verified email - 20 Jan 2012

We have been going to La Porchetta in Heathmont for close to 10 years now, the last 5 years it's been weekly which means we have eaten nearly everything on the menu. I would still rate it pretty good although recently we have been a little disappointed at times. The prices have gone up & I think it really depends who's the chef on the night. Tonight the meals were very good. The home made gnocchi & desserts are excellent. We have also had a few functions at Si Bella in the back room including a communion, birthday parties & even held a wake there. We have been very satisfied with the food, value & service. They have all you can eat pizza & pasta and beer, wine & soft drink packages at unbeatable prices, guaranteeing your guests wont go home hungry. Overall it's the best La Porchetta we've been to.

Approximate cost: $10 - $28

This review is for Dr Chester Yeoh, Mitcham VIC

verified email - 11 Sep 2011

Dr. Chester Yeoh is a great doctor, very competent, caring, gives you as much time as you need & even has time for a chat! He delivered my last 2 children at Box Hill Hospital & I wish I had known him for my first 3. Even though he delivered my last child 16 years ago, I am still seeing him now & have been his patient for the past 19 years. I have been to 6 other gynaecologists over the years, (at one stage being a financial decision), but none compare to Dr. Yeoh & he is the one I feel most comfortable with. I couldn't recommend him more highly.