Head to SaffronStays Athaang (Tarang) For A Spectacular Seaside Escape

Prepare to ‘seas’ the day at SaffronStays Athaang (Tarang) — a signature property with an unbeatable charm. Located in Dapoli, Maharashtra, this home is close enough to Mumbai, Pune and Alibaug and offers sweeping views of the Konkan coast and the majestic Sahyadri ranges. With a total of 2-bedrooms, this Signature by SaffronStays home is a sound choice for small family trips, couple getaways or even corporate offsites, steeped in the beauty of nature. Here are seven key features of this lovely holiday home to which you’re bound to lose your heart.

1. A Seaside Sojourn

SaffronStays Athaang (Tarang) enjoys one of the most idyllic locations. Situated amidst the mighty Sahyadri ranges, the home sits on the beautiful Konkan coast and offers uninterrupted views of the Arabian Sea from each of its rooms. So, whether you’re catching up with friends, enjoying that first cup of coffee or spending time with family, the sea will be your constant companion, sparkling in the background.

2. Easy Connectivity

This property is precisely located in Dapoli (Anjarle), Ratnagiri, Maharashtra. It’s easily accessible from Mumbai, Pune and even Alibaug. Just hop into your car for a scenic 6-hour journey from Mumbai, a 5-hour drive from Pune or a 4-hour drive from Alibaug. The stupendous views at the end of your journey will make the drive worthwhile and ease your stress.

3. Elegant Design

On the outside, the cottage flaunts sloping crimson-tiled roofs, which will remind you of something straight out of a fairytale. Inside, the cottage has two bedrooms, both of which offer brilliant sea views. Better still, the rooms are charmingly designed with wood-panelled walls and four-poster beds, made for maximum comfort throughout your stay.

4. Authentic Konkani Meals

The estate also hosts the Athaang Restaurant. Stop by to get your share of traditional Konkani food here, cooked to perfection by the locals of Dapoli. Every meal incorporates fresh, locally sourced ingredients, including fresh fish and fiery spices. Alternatively, you can also opt to relish some Chinese and Continental fare.

5. A Viewing Deck

This home’s crowning glory is its peaceful viewing deck. Located a little further away from the front yard, this deck serves as an excellent spot for a round of yoga and meditation. You can also just stand there and experience the magic of the sea and the mountains. 

6. Perfect For Intimate Holidays

Kitted with two bedrooms, SaffronStays Athaang (Tarang) is a prime choice for intimate holidays. Families of four will find this the perfect place to spend quality time together, by the sea. It’s also an excellent destination for two couples looking for a weekend getaway in a serene locale. 

7. Dine Under Open Skies

Next to the viewing deck, guests will find a thoughtfully-placed alfresco dining area. Imagine sipping on a hot cup of chai at this deck while you munch on some Konkani specials. You can also enjoy a delightful family dinner here, re-counting old favourite tales while immersing in the beauty of the sea and the open skies.

Plan your seaside escape at SaffronStays Athaang (Tarang) and lose yourself to the many charms of nature and wholesome, local food. Book your stay at our Signature home now.

10 Binge-worthy Bollywood Movies To Watch With Your Family On Sunday

SaffronStays Sunday

It’s #SaffronStaysSunday Showtime… in the comfort of your home, huddled up with your family. The endless laughter, the heartwarming endings that leave you in tears and the moments that bring you closer to the ones you love…it doesn’t get better than this! We pick the movies, you pick the snacks! Here are some of our top Bollywood recommendations for a fun Sunday family watch. 


3 Idiots

Based on the lives of 3 friends who meet each other in college, the movie takes a pragmatic approach on the reality of growing teenage years with studies,  family expectations, the rat race, falling in love and chasing dreams surrounding it. The nail-biting and yet delightful end is bound to leave you smiling and happy.


Chupke Chupke

A remake of a  Bengali film, this movie is a classic comedy from the 1970s, featuring stalwarts of the era, Dharmendra and Amitabh Bachchan and their sense of comic timing. The storyline revolves around a series of pranks and tricks played by a husband and his friend on his brother-in-law. The swachh hindi and simplicity will keep you laughing!


Do Dooni Chaar

Starring the evergreen couple, Rishi Kapoor and Neetu Singh, the movie brings back all the memories of our favourite school teachers and coaching classes. Portraying the struggles of a typical middle-class Indian household, this comedy/drama shows a father going above and beyond to make ends meet for his family.


Munnabhai MBBS

A movie with so much heart, that still has us laughing with the fantastic duo of Munnabhai and Circuit. It portrays the hilariously heart-warming journey of a local goon who’s set out to be a doctor, but actually gives jappis and teaches kindness while at it.


Chak De! India

Indians love sports and SRK! Bring them both together and we have Chak De India.  A movie about a former coach who trains the Indian girls’ hockey team to the finals of the world cup when everyone else had given up on them. 


Bhaag Milkha Bhaag

Based on a true story, the movie pivots on the life of an Indian runner who aims to be a world champion; the obstacles and set-backs he faces through his journey to become one of most renowned athletes of all time.


Sholay

A classic masala film with bandits, villagers and Gabbar Singh, the plot revolves around a retired policeman teaming up with 2 convicts, to bring justice to a village troubled by a goon. Years later, we still find ourselves chuckling and remembering the very famous one-liner: Kitne aadmi the?


Mr. India

Centered on Arun, a kindhearted man who uses his father’s inventions to protect a home of orphans from the dangerous dacoits of the underworld. This movie had us believing in magic, masti and the timelessness of good winning over evil. Regarded as a cult classic with some of the finest actors of all time, watching and re-watching it never gets old!


Amar, Akbar, Anthony

Packed with unending entertainment, the movie focuses on the lives of three brothers who are separated at birth and raised in different religious households. Reuniting years later, the three set out to get back at the one who separated them, find themselves and have fun while doing it all. With devastating separations and delightful reunions, the movie riles up on all the feels!


Khoobsurat

‘Saare niyaam tod do, niyaam pe chalna chhod do”

A classic, thought-provoking movie that takes a stab at societal expectations and stereotypes, the movie is based around a family ruled by a strict matriarch  and the chaos that follows as the  daughter-in-law changes the rules.


Take your pick: either watch one, a couple or them all this Sunday. Like they say, the more, the merrier!

Looking for a little more fun time with your fam? Then here are Childhood Games For Your Sunday Family Bonding and Instagram Reels To Try With Your Family At Home to have a good time!

7 Simple Instagram Reels To Create With Your Family When At Home

The spread of coronavirus that birthed two, almost three, *whispers God forbid* lockdowns compelled individuals and families to look out for alternate sources of entertainment, engagement and general hacks that could decipher the code to break monotony without having to step out. In August 2020, the Instagram Gods granted us our wish and invented REELS! 

Besides the beautiful transition from casual Instagrammers to bursting-with-energy-and-ideas full-time creators, this platform saved us from our mundane misery and the negative self-talk that often got the best of us (bear hugs to all of us!). The mission to keep our #trendgamestrong has had us going till date and the best part? Come on, guess. (Psst…hint: this is why you’re here!)

Instagram reels have become a very engaging source of bonding with our families (yeah, no kidding)! 8 or 80, the ‘reel fever’ hasn’t spared anyone and how (!!!). 

So, here’s a curated list of trends that are simple for Maa to learn (even her mistakes are cute, no?), to teach to Papa (because they just never get it right *sigh*) and the perfect ice-breaker after a lame sibling fight (duh!). 

  1. Tere Pyaar Mein Chamku Jaise #Jugnu…
    This trending reel started by the bad boy of India, Badshah, got everyone jugnufied and how! Caution: This might just become your fam jam. 
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  1. 3…2…1…Hide! 

All this “modern indoor hide and seek” requires is a camera countdown. The most exciting part is that EVERYONE gets to hide (good news for those who always had to be the seeker) and your home is more than enough!
Pro tip: Find your hiding spots in advance *sshhhh…*

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  1. A Family Photo Frame? It’s A Family Video Frame Time, Baby! 

Save the ‘PhotoCrop’ filter on Instagram and hit record! Come into the frame or try and escape the frame, either way, shooting this is so much fun. 

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  1. Explore Your Family’s ‘Roots’

Bonded by blood, defined by our traits – such is a wholesome family, no? Papa’s extra (too extra) attention to any and all documentation details, Maa’s habit of taking care of us, most times more than herself, and our siblings’ excuses to avoid chores, everyone has a habit that distinguishes them and this reel is such a fun way to frame it all! 

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  1. Red Light! Green Light! 

Squid Game got our adrenaline shooting up high! 

But, experience a fun, more relaxed version of it from the comfort of your homes with this ‘red light, green light’ filter. Blink, blink, blink and freeze as soon as the doll turns. Your cue is ‘red light’. Try it and see how excited it gets your parents! 

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  1. Runaway…Into A World Of Your Own

Casual nose-pulling, memorable snuggles, weird poses that only get weirder with every frame, and everything else to remember this time by. Save the ‘Aurora’ filter on your Instagram, search for the ‘Runaway’ song and pose every time the frame freezes. Your very own, cutest compilation of memories of a lifetime!
Pro tip: Do this trend against an open sky (on your terrace or by the window) or a white background for best results. 

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  1. A Serenading Capture With Manike…

Choreographed by the stunning dancing jodi well-known as Jodi Anoorabh on the gram, a snippet from the soothing Sri Lankan song Manike Maghe Hithe took no time to occupy space in the enthralling list of trending reels. Everyone, right from couples to air hostesses to families (just like yours), picked it up and the smiling faces cannot help but make you smile more. Try?

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The above mentioned list has to get you going for the coming week. Sorted after-work scenes, eh? Now go on and make some #FamilyGoals reels! 

P.S. Don’t forget to use #SaffronStaysSundays, tag us and share them with us!