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Due to COVID-19 protocols we currently offer 2 sittings per service with very limited capacity. Reservations are available: Lunch 12pm or 2pm. Dinner 6pm or 8pm. In order to ensure the best experience, please arrive on time for your reservation. Earlier reservations are for a two hour period. We appreciate your understanding in regards to current limitations. We look forward to welcoming you to Lake House.
To the Lake House community,
We are temporarily closed until further notice due to government requirements in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic.
We completely understand the necessity for this action and thank you to all our guests, for all your kind messages and good wishes.
Our intention is to reopen and welcome you back, as soon as government bodies declare it to be safe to do so.
We will keep you updated as often as possible via our website and social media.
Thank you for your support, consideration, and patience.
~The Lake House team
"An Australian icon where the beautiful rhythm of life
is emphasised and honoured."
Luxury Travel Magazine
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"What matters here is space, fresh air and sunlight,
elements in abundance that encourage vitality and health
in ways that many could only dream."
B Magazine Singapore
Lakes, waterfalls, pristine bush and Australia's largest concentration of naturally occuring mineral springs combine with a colourful and rich history to offer a myriad of possible experiences for the traveller.
Daylesford, only 80 minutes from Melbourne, is a place of breathtaking scenery. Fertile agricultural land is home to many acclaimed artisan food and wine producers. The village itself is an eclectic mix of cafes, quaint stores and galleries. Nearby villages of Kyneton, Trentham and Woodend speak of similar interesting vibrant communities. Country roads in between are peppered with farm gates cellar doors and much more.
A two day stay will barely scratch the surface of what’s on offer in this vibrant region.
Known since the time of the aborigines as a place of healing, the region boasts the largest number of natural mineral water springs in Australia and the largest concentration of holistic therapists in the southern hemisphere. Whatever the latest in natural therapies, it is already here and probably being practiced by the very best.
Rolfing, the Alexander technique, reiki, shiatsu, ear candling, bipolar therapy, chakra realignment, traditional Chinese therapies and acupuncture sit alongside more mainstream sports medicine, massage, chiropractic and physiotherapy.
A mecca for generations of artists drawn by the region’s luscious light, locations and seasonal ambience; Daylesford continues to attract many well know contemporary artists and residents. The main street environs of the village offer a plethora of quirky shops, great bookshops, cafes, pubs and art galleries.
Food and wine are consuming passions here, and with good reason. A quirk of sunlight, soil and rain means anything in the ground almost grows itself.
There’s an undisguised pride amongst local producers, winemakers and restauranteurs. So expect to wine and dine very well in Daylesford and surrounds. With such a wide range of experiences from farm gates, markets, cellar doors, provodores, country pubs, wine bars to world class fine dining – you’ll be spoilt for choice.
The village itself is surrounded by several thousand hectares of state forest. Walking tracks through the forest alongside rivers, lakes and waterfalls yield frequent encounters with an abundance of Australian animals including wallabies, wombats and koalas.
For those wanting a little more activity in the fresh air there is horse riding, guided walks, golf, fishing, cricket and more.
Walk down the magical tree lined pathways, following the scent of wood fires & the sound of soft music until you spot the carefully renovated caretaker’s cottage. The café sits amongst 10.4 hectares of gardens atop Wombat Hill – the site of an extinct volcano.
If you have heard of Dairy Flat – the new project by the team at Lake House – you may be interested in the slow fermented sourdough baguettes, loaves, rye, croissants, fruit danish and doughnuts that are baked and delivered to Wombat Hill House each morning from Dairy Flat’s on site bake house. Get in quick to secure a selection of the daily bake. Grab a great coffee, gourmet toastie or homemade pie to enjoy in the gardens whilst you’re there.
There are several beautiful areas with limited seating including the main room – decorated with communal tables & open fire. A mural by artist Allan Wolf-Tasker holds centre stage – depicting the wild and magical creatures of the Wombat State Forest. Bring your shopping bag, stock up on great kitchen staples, sourdough & treats.
Open 7 days – 9am ’til 2:30pm.
