Question 1

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 12 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, chess, badminton, snakes and ladder, etc.

Depending on the event, you are allowed to erect a small stage, stall or tent for your event purpose.

Question 2

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 12 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 3

Can I reserve your Home for a few weeks for a Film or a Photo or an Advertisement shoot?

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 12 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 4

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

Accepted Answer

You need to book one room at a minimum.

Question 5

Is Driver and/or House-Help accommodation available?

Accepted Answer

There are 2 single beds in the outhouse where up to 2 people can be accommodated, depending on availability. 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.

Question 6

Is there separate accommodation for domestic help?

Accepted Answer

Accommodation for domestic help is available. There are 2 single beds in the outhouse where up to 2 people can be accommodated, depending on availability. 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.

Question 7

Is parking available onsite or nearby? Is it chargeable or free?

Accepted Answer

Free parking is available onsite (in a covered parking area) for 2 cars. There is also a public car park outside the gate.

Question 8

Are meals provided onsite?

Accepted Answer

The tariff includes breakfast ONLY. Lunch and dinner can be availed at an extra cost of Rs 250 (veg) and Rs.300 (non-veg) per head, per meal.
The meal charges are payable in cash to the caretaker at site. 
Fish and mutton preparations shall be charged extra, at actuals. Please inform in advance, to allow our caretaker to procure the same as it is available in rural areas only on Wednesday and Sunday.

Tea/Coffee will be served during breakfast and afternoon tea time. If you would like tea/coffee during the day, this will be arranged at an additional charge. 

Please note that meals are not permitted in the room and that the kitchen shuts at 10 pm every night.  If there is another guest at the property, please adjust your meal timings with the caretaker and respect the privacy of other guests.

Question 9

What is the type of cuisine served?

Accepted Answer

We offer simple/ basic home cooked Maharashtrian meals. .

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

No, unfortunately we do not allow outside food for this property.