Stayed for 2 days in the sw corner room on the ground floor (same as parking. It is in chaubhatia, a relatively isolated part close to julla devi temple and kumaon brigade hq. The forest a cafe is the closest food joint about 1/2km away. There is parking for 4-5 cars but the approach is steep. Fantastic views all through the day. Balcony on all sides makes it even better. In march 2nd half it was single digits so needed heater which was provided promptly. Room was large, clean, spartan with all necessary furniture. Bathroom with boiler type geyser was convenient. Two doors will keep room cool in peak summer. Food had to be ordered a couple of hours so the caretaker could buy from market. Named after the silver oak tree in the precinct it is a fantastic place to find peace and solitude with all basic facilities that celebrates simplicity of the local life (do not expect a 3+ star hotel experience. Sunil, who owns and personally runs the place, was genuinely helpful and even arranged a car for a day trip to nainital.