Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

You can either book one room or the entire home, depending upon the number of people travelling with you. This villa  has 4 bedrooms that can be booked.

If yours is a large group, there are more 3 one-bedroom cottages within the same premises - SaffronStays Suvarna Sangam (Netravathi), SaffronStays Suvarna Sangam (Sharavathi) and SaffronStays Suvarna Sangam (Vedavathi) respectively. Between the four cottages, up to 12 guests can be accommodated.

Question 2

Is Driver and/or House-Help accommodation available?

Accepted Answer

Yes, driver and house-help accommodation is available. Charges for the same are Rs. 1,200 per person, per night.  This does not include meals. Additional charges for meals to be paid to the caretaker onsite, in cash. Up to 3 people can be accommodated.

Question 3

Is parking available onsite or nearby?

Accepted Answer

Free parking is available onsite.

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). If yours is a large group, there are more 3 one-bedroom cottages within the same premises - SaffronStays Suvarna Sangam (Netravathi), SaffronStays Suvarna Sangam (Sharavathi) and SaffronStays Suvarna Sangam (Vedavathi) respectively. Between the four cottages, up to 12 guests can be accommodated. 

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 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). If yours is a large group, there are more 3 one-bedroom cottages within the same premises - SaffronStays Suvarna Sangam (Netravathi), SaffronStays Suvarna Sangam (Sharavathi) and SaffronStays Suvarna Sangam (Vedavathi) respectively. Between the four cottages, up to 12 guests can be accommodated. 

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

Are meals provided onsite? What are the charges?

Accepted Answer

Meals can be availed at an additional cost. Home-cooked meals are available. The charges per person, per meal (for persons 13 years and above) are as follow:
Breakfast: Rs. 250
Lunch: Rs. 350
Dinner: Rs. 350
Meal charges for per child, per meal (between 7-12 years) are as follow:
Breakfast: Rs. 150 
Lunch: Rs. 250 
Dinner: Rs. 250 
The meal charges are payable in cash to the caretaker at the site. 

Fish and mutton preparations shall be charged extra, at actuals. Please inform one-day in advance, to allow our caretaker to procure the same.

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 will be provided in the room.  If there is another guest at the property, please adjust your meal timings with the caretaker and respect the privacy of other guests.

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.  Guests will be served typical South Indian meals.

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.

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. 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.