Stay and accessibility
If living outside of Maharashtra, you can fly to Mumbai Airport and drive 100 km to reach the villa. Alternatively, you can take a train to Khopoli and drive 35 km. The villa is accessible by road to Pali.
Yes, our Home is child friendly.
Yes, our home is senior citizen/elderly friendly.
The farmhouse has 4 fully furnished bedrooms which are situated on the ground floor, making it an ideal home for large families accompanied by the elderly. All bedrooms have ensuite bathrooms with glass doors, and offer stunning views of the pool, gardens and a nearby waterfall.
In case of a medical emergency, the caretaker has the numbers for doctor-on-call or ambulance service-on-call. The home is ambulance accessible.
Yes, this is a pet-friendly villa.
Accommodation
You can either book one room or the entire home, depending upon the number of people travelling with you. This villa has 4 bedrooms that can be booked.
Yes, driver and house-help accommodation is available. We have a provision for Driver's accommodation where max 3 can be accommodated; Rs 2000 per driver per night including accommodation and basic meals will be applicable
Free parking is available onsite (in a covered parking area). There is also a public car park nearby. More than 10 cars can be parked on site.
Yes, the home has a garden/lawn area within the premises that could be used for outdoor picnic activities. Meals will be provided on site at an additional charge (per person, per meal). Please note that the maximum capacity for an overnight stay is 14 people.
Yes, we do allow events at the villa, subject to Home Owner's approval. Meals can be arranged at an additional cost (per person, per day). Please note that a maximum of 14 people can be accommodated in the villa for an overnight stay.
Access to the pool will be subject to home owner's approval. Depending on the event and its requirements, a refundable deposit and additional charges may be applied. Please note that loud music (if needed for your function) will only be permitted during certain hours. Any other permissions required for photo shoot/functions will need to be taken by the guests themselves.
If you wish to book our home for functions/shoots, please send a message to the host on our website or send us an email at book@saffronstays.com
Others
There is a caretaker onsite.
Yes, We do allow stag groups with set terms and conditions
Room specifics
4 extra mattresses can be arranged onsite. Our home has adequate bed sheets, blankets and pillows for extra bedding.
Our bedrooms have lovely king-sized beds. All our mattresses have mattress protectors.
Yes, we provide toiletries like soap, shampoo, toilet paper, etc. To avoid hygiene issues, we do not provide towels.
Yes, all of our bedrooms are air-conditioned.
Yes, we have a backup inverter in case of rare occasions of power failure. Guests are requested to switch off the ACs during power outages as it consumes more power.
All of the rooms have been furnished with All-out machines and mosquito nets have been placed over the windows. Guests are advised to shut the windows by 5.30 / 7.30 pm to avoid mosquitoes. If needed, the caretaker has Odomos on site.
No, the villa does not have WiFi connection. There is adequate network for Jio mobile network
Food and Beverages
Meals are provided onsite. Meals will be charged at an additional cost, excluding breakfast.
Complimentary breakfast will be served from 8 am to 10 am.
Lunch will be served from 1 pm to 2 pm.
Dinner will be served from 8 pm to 10 pm.
Tea/Coffee will be served during breakfast and high tea time. If you would like tea/coffee at any other time of the day, it can be arranged at an additional charge.
We offer healthy home-cooked meals prepared using locally sourced fresh ingredients. The in-house cook will whip up some delicious local authentic meals as well as other Indian, Chinese and continental cuisines. As per your preference, vegetarian, meat and Jain delicacies are available.
Guests are not allowed to access the kitchen.
Yes, we have a steady supply of filtered drinking water.
Yes, alcohol consumption is permitted within limits. There are no corkage charges.
Payments
HERE" > A Guest is entitled to a refund of 75% if he/she cancels the confirmed booking upto 15 days before the Date of Check-In (before 1 PM).
A Guest is entitled to a refund of 50% if he/she cancels the confirmed booking upto 7 days before the Date of Check-In (before 1 PM)
If the Guest cancels within 7 days of the Date of Check-In, he/she is entitled to no refund.
Unfortunately, there is no option for part payment. Guests are required to pay 100% of the payment before check-in.
Once you have chosen your dates and your booking has been accepted, you will receive a payment link where the payment can be processed. In case you're unable to make an online payment through the link, you could also deposit the cash in our bank account directly. We also offer other options like PayTM, NEFT/IMPS or UPI.
Security deposit is to be paid two days prior to check-in. If no damages are observed, the deposit will be returned during check-out itself or by NEFT within 5 business days after check-out.
No. Members cannot redeem their nights, utilise their privileges, or avail any offers while booking this home.
No. All payments for booking the villa, including meals, will have to be pre-paid prior to check-in. Security Deposit collected during booking will be returned during check-out or by NEFT within 5 business days after check-out, provided no damages are observed. To avoid inconvenience, we will not be accepting cash onsite for any reasons henceforth.
Please note: The Security Deposit is subject to change depending upon the number of nights and the group size. Please check with your holiday advisor at the time of booking.
All payments to be done online.
Things to do
Enjoy a picnic and a barbeque on the lovely lawns. Savour a walk through the wilderness- a guide can be arranged (at prior notice) to accompany you. Head out to the main city of Khopoli, a 45-minute drive away, for a day of camping and river-rafting. Try some delicious local cuisine at the cafes of Rest Inn, Sudha Garh and Pandit. Plan a day-trip to the famous Pawna Lake which is only 30kms away. The Ganpati Mandir Pali is located 25kms from the property. A drive around the area will also treat you to the lovely views of surrounding farms and their flourishing vegetation.
Yes, there is a private pool swimming pool within the complex. Pool timings are between 9 am to 7 pm. The water is chlorinated and pool balls have been placed nearby for kids. As there is no lifeguard on hand, guests are advised to be cautious (especially around kids) and to refrain from swimming late at night.
Our pool is available for poolside parties. However, we recommend keeping alcohol, food and glass bottles away from the pool to avoid accidents.
Yes, there is a Pawna lake nearby. It is about 1 hour drive from our home. It is a tourist spot. The water body is safe but guests are advised to be careful around it.
House Rules
Given the location of our home, playing loud music is allowed within limit and during specific time/hours. We have speakers with a USB port onsite, so you could attach your phone, pendrive to the music system. Guests are requested to respect our neighbours and keep the noise level mild and within the villa.
Alcohol consumption is permitted within limits. We do not encourage late night revelry or loud music.
Check-in time at 12 pm and check-out time is 11 am. Please note that check-out timings are strict as we need to ready the rooms for our next booking. Guests are requested to respect the timing of other guests as well. In case you wish to check in a little early or check out a little late, do inform us at the time of booking. Additional charges will be applied. Late check-out charges includes meals (lunch).
As required by law, all adults have to provide their government-approved Photo IDs (that clearly show their residential address) at the time of Check-in. Your co-operation is of utmost importance to us.
No. Guests will only be able to access common areas on the property such as the living room, garden, private pool (if any), etc. Guests are strictly prohibited from crossing into neighboring properties under any circumstances. We request our guests to respect the privacy and personal space of our neighbours.
Safety
Yes. The home is located within a gated complex.
Yes, our home has a stone wall surrounding the premises.
Yes, we do have a first-aid kid onsite, stocked with Dettol, band-aids and over-the-counter medicines like Metacin, Crocin etc.
The villa is well lit up. There is enough lighting even in the surrounding areas i.e lawns, grounds.
How to get there
While roads connecting to the property are good, guests are advised to check the road and weather conditions before leaving for a road trip. Our home is cool and breezy round the year, so you could visit at anytime.
The best way to reach our home is by a private car/ taxi. If you would like to travel by public transport, the best route would be:
Bus: State Transport buses
Air: The closest airport is Mumbai.
Yes. Please note that toll charges are subject to change, depending on the authorities and the type of vehicle. Guests are requested to carry sufficient cash to cover the toll charge.
Pets
Yes, two German shepherds are present on the property and have separate arrangements.
Yes. Guests have to pay Rs 500 per pet, plus extra for meals, if requested.
Pets are not allowed on any of the furniture/bed etc. Pets will not be allowed in Kitchen and dining hall.
Pet owners need to carry along food and bedding for their pets. In the event that guests cannot carry their own pet food, the caretaker will be available to cook and payment for the actuals will need to done at the property itself.