Question 1

Can I book only one or two rooms, or do I need to book the entire Home?

Accepted Answer

You would need to book at least 4 rooms.

Question 2

Is Driver and/or House-Help accommodation available?

Accepted Answer

Driver accommodation is available. 
Up to 6 domestic helps can be accommodated within 2 separate rooms.
Additional charges for regular staff meals and accommodation in staff quarters will be Rs.2000 per head.

Question 3

Is parking available onsite or nearby?

Accepted Answer

Free parking is available onsite for upto 6 cars.

Question 4

Is the villa suitable for a day picnic?

Accepted Answer

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 16 people. 

During the day, guests will be allowed to use the washrooms and other amenities at the villa. The home is also stocked with indoor games like Carrom, card table, Ludo etc.

Question 5

Can I reserve your place for special functions such as engagement ceremony, a small wedding ceremony or a birthday party, etc?

Accepted Answer

Yes, we do allow events/shoots 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 16 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

Question 6

What is the type of cuisine served?

Accepted Answer

The cook at the home prepares simple food such as bhindi subzi, baingan subzi, pav bhaji, chaat etc. He can also prepare Punjabi cuisine and Gujarati cuisine. You can inform the caretaker in advance about your meal preferences, specific dietary requirements, etc.

Question 7

Are meals provided onsite? What are the charges?

Accepted Answer

This is a veg only villa. Meals will be charged at an additional cost and to be paid directly onsite. 

We provide healthy home-cooked meals prepared using locally grown organic ingredients. We recommend trying out our local cook's veg specialty like bhindi subzi, baingan subzi, Gujrati food and authentic local cuisine.

Tea/Coffee will be served during breakfast and evening tea time. If you would like tea/coffee at any other time of the day, it can be arranged at an additional charge.

Question 8

Is outside food allowed? Are we allowed to cook ourselves?

Accepted Answer

Guests are not allowed to access the kitchen. However, mothers of infants or small children will have limited access to boil milk or prepare their kids meals. 

No, outside meals are not allowed in the villa.

Question 9

Is there an aquaguard for drinking water supply? Do we need to carry our own Mineral Water bottles or are these readily available at your villa?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Aquaguard is available.

Question 10

Is Alcohol allowed? Are there any corkage charges?

Accepted Answer

Yes, alcohol consumption is permitted within limits. Guests can buy their own alcohol and any permissions required for the same needs to be obtained by them. There is a wine shop nearby in the Village Takwe Budruk.