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.

Built over two decades ago using handpicked stones sourced from across North India, Stone Villa is a secluded 3-bedroom retreat nestled in a dense jungle setting with beautiful valley and mountain views. Designed for families and groups, the villa features spacious living and dining areas, In-built Kitchen is available for cooking baby food with basic cooking utensils and three comfortable ensuite bedrooms that open onto a shared outdoor sit-out. Guests can enjoy a private swimming pool, jacuzzi, lawn, barbecue area, bonfire setup, indoor and outdoor games, and projector movie nights. Surrounded by birdsong and occasional wildlife sightings, the villa offers a peaceful escape with modern comforts, ample parking, and home-cooked meals prepared by a local cook. Layout This villa features spacious shared living and dining areas that open into verandahs with direct access to the swimming pool and an entertainment zone with indoor games. The upper level offers three comfortable ensuite bedrooms with access to balconies and outdoor seating overlooking the valley and mountains. Guests can also enjoy a barbecue setup, outdoor dining spaces, a courtyard for gatherings, multiple sit-out areas, and a projector for movie nights under the stars. Things to do at the property -Take a dip in the private pool, with the jacuzzi close by for a slower, more relaxed soak -Gather for a bonfire in the evening, with the surrounding jungle adding to the quiet, cinematic feel -Fire up the barbecue for an outdoor dinner under the stars -Settle into board games like chess, ludo and uno, ideal for a lazy afternoon or a post dinner wind down -Play a round of badminton on the lawn, framed by the forest on all sides -Spot birds and wildlife right from the property, with a wide variety of species moving through the grounds -Enjoy home style meals prepared by the in-house local cook, through the course of your stay

Things to do Outside -Shimla Water Catchment Wildlife Sanctuary – (7 km) Asia's second largest conifer forest, with scenic cycling trails and rich biodiversity Carignano Nature Park – (8 km) A well maintained botanical park with a treehouse, flower gardens, and panoramic hill views -Chadwick Falls – (10 km) A forest waterfall surrounded by dense woods, best visited post monsoon -Mashobra Town – (5 km) A quiet hill town with local markets and views, also home to the President's retreat -Vice Regal Lodge (Rashtrapati Niwas) – (12 km) A striking colonial era building with Tudor architecture and manicured gardens -Toy train station in Shoghi (5KM)-visit nearest toy train station in Shoghi which is 5 KM away from the property -Apple Point, Kufri – (15 km) Apple orchards and sweeping valley views, popular for photography The Hidden Gem Coffee House – (4 km) A scenic mountain cafe known for coffee, waffles, and forest views