Lake House Daylesford  

On the shores of Lake Daylesford, about 90 minutes from Melbourne in the heart of Australia’s Spa Country. The lakeside hotel sits on six acres of gardens and is within walking distance of Daylesford town centre, mineral springs, galleries and chic village cafés.

Studios, suites and villas feature unique custom furnishings and original art sourced from local makers. Rooms include in-room movies and a stocked minibar, with housekeeping, porterage and turndown service. The property feels like a crafted country escape with lakeside terraces, gardens that meet the water and quiet nooks for reading or fireside evenings.

Lounge by a solar-heated infinity pool that looks out over the lake. Play on a full-size tennis court or shoot some hoops on the casual basketball court. Relax in a hot tub, sauna and steam room or unwind at the spa, which pairs hydrotherapy using local mineral waters with herb- and flower-based treatments. Other perks include a library, lakeside firepit, picnic and barbecue areas, farm tours, and concierge-arranged activities from yoga and hot-air ballooning to baking and beekeeping. Free on-site parking is available; limo and helicopter transfers can be arranged.

Wi‑Fi is included throughout the property and available in rooms. Concierge and porterage services support private dining and group needs.

The on-site restaurant holds top culinary accolades and serves seasonal a la carte menus that showcase produce from the hotel's own Dairy Flat Farm — vegetables, herbs, orchard fruits, olive grove and nearby producers. Breakfast pairs a la carte options with a buffet featuring freshly baked sourdough and viennoiserie from the farm bakehouse. An award-winning cellar wine list and options for private cellar or waterfront dining complete the food-and-wine draw. A bar, café and library snacks keep things relaxed all day.