A devastating fire, however, damaged the Windsor Lodge in 1948. And it remained a neglected ruin for the following 50 years. Its renovation was taken up in 1999. Care was taken to retain the original colonial architecture. Liberal use of timber in the interiors and of rough hewed stones on the exterior ensured its vibrant antiquity. The last-century building style was successfully synergized with modern day day amenities. The Windsor Lodge complex is furnished with period furniture and artifacts that recall the nostalgia and is reminiscent of an era when building used to have distinct personalities.

The Windsor Lodge & Hotel today comprises three restored buildings which seamlessly mingle in the backdrop of snowcapped peaks and thick forest of pine and cedar. Perched on a hillock, it commands a 360 degree view, and overlooks the nine hole of Ranikhet Golf Course on one side and has a stunning view of the Himalayan peaks, such as Nanda Devi, Trishul, Panch Chhuli (on clear days), on the other.

This heritage property is situated in Kalika Estate, village Dadgallia, just outside the Ranikhet cantonment limits. It is connected by an all weather 300 meter long pucca road, which branches off from the Ranikhet - Almora highway. It nestles against the backdrop of towering trees amidst serene surrounding, away from the bustle of township of Ranikhet