"An Australian icon where the beautiful rhythm of life
is emphasised and honoured."
— Luxury Travel Magazine
Sunday 12 May
Cheers to those who love us, fight for us, care for us, nurture us… It’s time to celebrate the Mama’s in our life.
Send her on an overnight escape…. Book in for a long family lunch…. There are also gift vouchers, gourmet hampers, spa at home indulgences galore…
Experience true farm-to-table at a two-hatted restaurant
Written By | Cormac Hanrahan & Natalie Homna
Photographed By | Lisa Cohen
March 2023
There’s a danger with placing Daylesford’s iconic Lake House (lakehouse.com.au) on a list like this, so ardent are its devotees to their “little secret”. One stay at this lakeside property, located 90 minutes north-west of Melbourne, and you too could find yourself obsessively spreading the gospel of Lake House. And why not? It’s got a two-hatted restaurant with a 1200-strong wine list and a deep connection to the soil, land and superb produce. Much of the menu is sourced from its own farm, bakehouse, olive groves and orchard. And guests are encouraged to take a 10-minute drive down the road to visit neighbouring Dairy Flat Farm to discover the journey of their meal for themselves. The property also has a celebrated spa, which utilises products from the region’s volcanic plains and healing waters.
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