Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

No, you cannot book just one room. You would need to book the entire home.

Question 2

Is Driver and/or House-Help accommodation available?

Accepted Answer

Driver accommodation is available. A single driver can be accommodated. Charges for the same are Rs 500 per person, per night.  This does not include meals. Additional charges for meals to be paid to the caretaker onsite, in cash.
Domestic help will be charged as an extra guest.

Question 3

Is parking available onsite or nearby?

Accepted Answer

Free parking is available onsite. Up to  2 cars can be parked.

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 9 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 UNO and playing cards, monopoly, snakes and ladder, 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 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 9 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, please send a message to the host on our website or send us an email at book@saffronstays.com

Question 6

Are meals provided onsite? What are the charges?

Accepted Answer

Meals can be availed at an additional cost. Veg meals will be charged at Rs 1000 per person, per day and non-veg meals will be charged at Rs 1200 per person, per day.
Meals for children between the age group of 3-6 years will be charged Rs 500 per day.

Question 7

What is the type of cuisine served?

Accepted Answer

We offer simple home cooked meals. There is a standard menu available. You can inform the caretaker in advance about your meal preferences (veg/non-veg), specific dietary requirements, etc.

Question 8

Do you allow us to stock things in your fridge?

Accepted Answer

There is a shared kitchen between SaffronStays Jade Villa and SaffronStays Opal Villa, so guests can use the common fridge to store food/beverages.

Question 9

Can I pay the caretaker some extra money and request the Cook to prepare fish or mutton dishes for us?

Accepted Answer

Yes. In case you would like the caretaker to cook a special dish, you can pay him for the actuals and cooking, cleaning fee on site, in cash. Please note that this will be subject to availability of ingredients and prior intimation is needed.

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

There is a shared kitchen between SaffronStays Jade Villa and SaffronStays Opal Villa, and guests are not allowed to access the kitchen.  The caretaker will handle reheating the food or preparation of meals for kids and boiling of milk for infants.

Should you choose to order in, the caretaker will be able to help you with menus of nearby restaurants.