Day 2-4, April 13-15th, Jim's Jungle Retreat

Having been to Corbett several times before we weren't quite sure where to stay. We left it very late to book and couldn't get in to Dhikala at all which was disappointing. We looked at various options and were offered a package including an overnight at Bijrani Forest Rest House but in the end decided on Jim's as it had such good reviews on Trip Advisor.
It really is a lovely place. Well away from the big resorts at Dhikuli. If you come by train they'll pick you up in a jeep but then you're pretty much stuck in the resort, there's nowhere within walking distance, unless you go on the walking safari, more on that later.
There are several different room options. We took a jungle cottage which had a large double bed and a single mattress in the living area. All very comfortable, clean and relaxing. There was a covered verandah all around the cottage.
The gardens were great, cultivated in a more natural way than the bigger resorts. Lots of places to relax, read, sleep. Our favourites were the machan overlooking the dried up river and the elevated lounging area by the pool. Whilst lounging we saw many types of birds and some animals - jackals, monkeys and blue bull on the opposite bank of the river.
All meals were included, food was good and plentiful. The best was the Indian vegetarian selection although the English style puddings were a treat. One night there was a barbecue, Tandoori chicken was fabulous but cost extra, although very cheap.
The swimming pool was gorgeous and usually very quiet. The whole resort was peaceful and lovely, I'd go back tomorrow.
An ideal Corbett trip would be 3 or 4 days at Jim's Jungle Retreat and 2 or 3 days at Dhikala. It was the most expensive place we stayed in India but worthwhile.