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. If you would like to book the entire villa, please select the maximum number of rooms possible.

Question 2

Is Driver and/or House-Help accommodation available?

Accepted Answer

No, driver accommodation is not there.

Question 3

Is parking available onsite or nearby?

Accepted Answer

Free parking is available onsite (in a covered parking area). There is also a public car park nearby. It has a parking space for 4 cars.

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 18 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 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). Please note that a maximum of 18 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 6

Are meals provided onsite? What are the charges?

Accepted Answer

Breakfast is inclusive in the tariff. Meals (lunch and dinner) are available at Rs 800 per person, per day and for children at Rs 500 per child, per day. Both vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes would be served subject to prior intimation. Fish and mutton preparations shall be charged extra, at actuals which are payable in cash to the caretaker onsite.

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

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 9

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.

Question 10

Is there an aquaguard for drinking water supply? Do we need to carry our own Mineral Water bottles or are these readily available at your villa?

Accepted Answer

Yes, there is a steady water supply. If you wish to consume only sealed bottled water, please inform the caretaker of the same and pay him for the actuals on site, in cash.