Overlooking Lake Daylesford, this country house hotel is set on a wooded and sheltered hillside with fruit and olive orchards. The dignified yellow clapboard main structure houses a homey library and an attractive dining room with a central freestanding fireplace. The restaurant offers contemporary, locally inspired Australian cuisine backed by a superlative wine list. Many of the 33 rooms feature original artwork, living rooms and balconies or patios with water views. A serene spa offers secluded treetop cabins with private mineral-water hydrotherapy tubs. The grounds encompass a tennis court, a seasonal infinity swimming pool and a sculpture garden. On-site events include wine tastings and cooking classes that highlight regional ingredients.
Read the full review from our editors.
The stellar cuisine; the idyllic parklike grounds; the accommodating staff.
The lack of a swimming pool; otherwise, very little.
The hillside setting would be a challenge for those with mobility issues. The Retreat is a self-contained house on the Lake House estate, ideal for groups of up to four people.
Lowest Rate: Lodge Studio, $470; Editor’s Choice: Waterfront Suite, $730.
Wi-Fi; Full country-style breakfast; Access to tennis court, sauna and Jacuzzi
To learn more visit their website or call +(61) 3-5348-3329. Contact Andrew Harper Travel to book this hotel as part of your next vacation.
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