Founded in 2014, SaffronStays is India’s leading luxury homestay brand. Over the past 11 years, the company has built a curated collection of 450+ private villas across 86+ scenic destinations. From hilltop estates and beachfront retreats to heritage homes and forest escapes, each villa offers the warmth of a private home with the assurance of professional hospitality. Whether it’s a weekend getaway, an intimate wedding, a milestone celebration, or a corporate offsite, every SaffronStays property is thoughtfully designed to host life’s most meaningful moments.

Oakridge Cottage is a rare British-era heritage bungalow that carries the quiet soul of another time. Tucked within lush, flowering gardens in the heart of Coonoor, this four-bedroom, pet-friendly home is surrounded by a living orchard of oak, fig, orange, and Thai guava trees, a dedicated cockatiel sanctuary housing 12 birds, and a tranquil fish pond that brings a sense of stillness to the property. Two gazebos — one seamlessly connected to the living room and another nestled deep within the garden — invite you to slow down, sip your tea, and simply be. Wild peacocks wander through the lawns regularly, mornings arrive wrapped in Nilgiri mist, and birdsong replaces every alarm clock. The home accommodates families and groups beautifully, with three spacious bedrooms within the heritage bungalow and a fully independent cottage offering privacy and comfort for additional guests. Evenings come alive with a barbecue, a crackling bonfire, and easy laughter in the games room over carrom and foosball. A well-loved kitchen garden grows seasonal vegetables including broccoli, cauliflower, beans, lemongrass, and chillies — all just steps from the kitchen. Your pets are as welcome here as you are, free to roam the open lawns and shaded garden trails. Oakridge Cottage doesn't just offer a place to stay — it offers a way of living that most of us have forgotten and quietly been longing for. Things to Do at the Property: -Wander through the orchard and harvest seasonal fruit straight from the trees -Visit the cockatiel sanctuary and spend quiet time with the 12 resident birds -Relax beside the serene fish pond tucked behind the kitchen -Unwind in either of the two gazebos with a book and a cup of fresh Nilgiri tea -Play carrom and foosball in the dedicated games room -Host an evening barbecue or gather around a crackling bonfire under the stars -Explore the kitchen garden featuring lemongrass, chillies, broccoli, chillies, broccoli, cauliflower, and fresh herbs

Things to Do Nearby: -Kodanadu View Point (10 km) – Soak in sweeping panoramic views of the Nilgiris -Longwood Shola Reserve Forest (8.3 km) – Go on a scenic forest trek through dense native woodland -Nehru Park (7 km) – Enjoy a quiet stroll amidst landscaped gardens -Catherine Waterfalls (18 km) – Visit this stunning waterfall surrounded by lush greenery -Kotagiri Market (7 km) – Explore local shops and experience everyday hill town life