Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

You can book this room (Heritage Family Room) separately or our individual suites (Heritage Suites) or our deluxe room (Heritage Room) or all.

Question 2

Is Driver and/or House-Help accommodation available?

Accepted Answer

If given advance notice, accommodation for up to 4 drivers can be arranged at an additional cost of Rs 500 per person, per night. Please note that this does not include meals. Additional charges for meals should be paid to the caretaker onsite, in cash.

If requested in advance, separate accommodation may be arranged for domestic help at an additional cost of Rs. 500 per person, per night. Please note that this cost does not include meals. Additional charges for meals to be paid to the caretaker onsite, in cash.

Question 3

Is parking available onsite or nearby?

Accepted Answer

Yes, parking is available onsite for up to 4 cars.

Question 4

Is the villa suitable for a day picnic?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the estate has open grounds that could be used for outdoor picnics. Please note that the maximum capacity for an overnight stay is 14 people and that meals will be provided on site at an additional charge (per person, per meal). 

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 Pictionary, Jenga, UNO, chess, etc. for the use of guests. 

Depending on the event, you are allowed to erect a small stage, stall or tent for your event purpose.

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 14 people can be accommodated at the estate for an overnight stay. 

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 photoshoot/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

Are meals provided onsite? What are the charges?

Accepted Answer

Breakfast is inclusive in the tariff.  Yes, all meals are provided onsite at an additional cost. Fish and mutton preparations shall be charged extra, at actuals which are payable in cash to the caretaker onsite. Guests are requested to inform the same in advance so that our caretakers can procure the ingredients. 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 7

What is the type of cuisine served?

Accepted Answer

We serve lip-smacking South Indian, Continental & Chinese meals. We highly recommend trying our Sri Lankan cusine as well. Guests are requested to mentioned their food preferences at the time of booking.  There is also a facility for barbecues onsite (both veg/non-veg) which can be arranged at an additional cost.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

No, 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.

Question 9

Do you allow us to stock things in your fridge?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

Yes.  Fish and mutton preparations shall be charged extra, at actuals which are payable in cash to the caretaker onsite.  Please note that this will be subject to availability of ingredients. Guests are requested to inform the same in advance so that our caretakers can procure the ingredients.