Stay and accessibility
Fly to Jollygrant Airport and travel 50 km to reach Ghuniyal village in Dehradun.
Yes, our Home is child friendly.
Yes, our home is senior citizen/elderly friendly.
Yes, our home is wheelchair accessible.
Yes, this is a pet-friendly villa. Pets will be charged at an additional cost of Rs. 500 per pet.
Accommodation
You can either book one room or the entire home, depending upon the number of people travelling with you. This villa has 3 no bedrooms that can be booked.
Yes, driver and house-help accommodation is available.
Free parking is available onsite (in a covered parking area). There is also a public car park nearby. Up to 4 cars can be parked on-site free of additional charges.
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 10 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.
No. We do not allow stag groups to book this home.
Room specifics
3 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, the villa has WiFi connection. There is adequate network connectivity, if not 3G then 2G.
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.
Food and Beverages
Meals are provided onsite. Breakfast included in the tariff.
Complimentary breakfast will be served from 9 am to 11 am
Lunch will be served from 1 pm to 3 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.
Local authentic meals are provided by the caretaker on demand. The caretaker is also present on-site to assist you at all times. We offer healthy home-cooked meals prepared using locally sourced fresh ingredients.
Yes, you can use the common fridge to store food/beverages. In case there are other guests on site, please adjust and use the common fridge accordingly.
Yes, we have a steady supply of filtered drinking water.
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.
Things to do
Dehradun's astounding beauty and nature are unparalleled. Experience it first-hand at the spell-binding Shikhar Falls and Tiger Falls, just a 1-3 hours drive away. Shop at the lively Tibetan markets and take away delightful little trinkets and handiworks as souvenirs, merely a 40-minute drive away. Let that adrenaline surge and go paragliding while enjoying a panoramic view of the Dehradun valleys at The Great Himalayan Adventure, merely an hour and a half drive away. Trekking junkies can set their hiking trails at the Bhadraj Hills and Dhanaulti Trek, both an hour and 45 minutes drive away. Set out with your camera to capture the scenic and most mesmerising spots in the Doon valley, just a 20-minutes drive away. Your hidden astronomer can camp out under the beaming, starry sky and watch the constellations come alive at the hilly tops of George Everest Park, a little more than an hour's drive away.
No.
Yes, there is a Shikhar Falls nearby. It is about 30 minutes 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.
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.
Check-in time at 1 pm and check-out time is 10 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).
Safety
Yes. The home is located within a gated complex.
Yes, there are CCTV cameras installed in the living room, common areas and outside sections. Private bedrooms and bathrooms are not monitored.
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 Jollygrant Airport.
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. Guests have to pay Rs 500 per pet, plus extra for meals, if requested.