All Lodges

Lake House - At a Glance

Daylesford Luxury Lodge Accommodation

Lake House lies on the shores of picturesque Lake Daylesford in the heart of Victoria’s Spa Country just 90 minutes from Melbourne. The village-like cluster of cream buildings nestle in amongst 6 acres of towering trees, country gardens and winding paths. These cascade to the foreshore providing guests with direct access to lake walks and the Wombat Forest beyond.

“Lake House also represents something much more: a lifetime commitment to excellence that transcends fads and fashion.” - Porsche magazine.

Daylesford is a regional food mecca, a status that has been inspired and developed by the co-owner of Lake House Alla Wolf-Tasker AM. The pretty as a picture village of Daylesford, hilly and replete with church spires and interesting heritage buildings, is a short walk from the property. Its eclectic mix of artists’ studios, cafes, galleries and interesting shops exudes a sophisticated bohemian vibe and reflects an interesting and creative local community. The village is surrounded almost on all sides by the flora and fauna rich Wombat Forest. Only a few minutes away from the hub of cafes and good bookstores of the main street, wallabies and wombats populate the pristine bush environment, kookaburras fly in to be fed and flocks of gang gangs and cockatoos circle overhead.

The local region, justifiably referred to as Australia’s ‘Spa Country’ boasts the largest concentration of natural mineral springs in Australia as well as the largest number of holistic therapists. “Wellness” is a serious preoccupation here, with an incredible variety of beauty and health treatments on offer. Lake House’s onsite The Spa flies the flag for indulgent treatments and pampering, its secluded location amongst tall trees, bubbling creeks and an outlook from its hot mineral spas over the lagoon and foreshore speaks of serenity and retreat.

An additional consequence of the abundant mineral springs are the very fertile volcanic soils of the area which now support the production of some of Australia’s most highly prized artisanal produce and premium wines.

There is a burgeoning local food culture here with regular farmer’s markets throughout the region and signs down every country lane, offering farm gate sales of organic or biodynamically grown berries, fruit and vegetables, chestnuts, honey and free range eggs. Rare breed lamb, beef and pork are sustainably farmed. Local olive oils, smallgoods and preserves have loyal followings throughout Australia

In fact, you might find much of this award-winning produce and wines on top tables around Australia and the world, but it is only here that you are likely to rub shoulders with some of their producers. Sitting in the café at that next table could be one of Australia’s foremost wagyu producers or the maker of one of Australia’s most lauded Pinot Noirs. Meeting the locals can be a truly enriching experience here.

Co-owner of Lake House and Culinary Director, Alla Wolf-Tasker AM is credited with the establishment and growth of Daylesford and surrounds as a premier food and wine destination. Over three decades of honing Lake House into the mecca for foodie travellers that it is, she has fostered a network of excellent local suppliers and in the process succeeded in putting Daylesford on the culinary map.

Located a short 10-minute drive from their flagship hotel, restaurant, spa and the village of Daylesford, lies the specially designed and curated Dairy Flat Farm & Lodge. Featuring original art and furniture commissioned by local makers accommodates up to 12 guests in six private King Suites, the property is surrounded by rolling hills, the Wombat Forest, mineral water springs and productive farmlands. Produce is grown, picked and harvested from Dairy Flat Farm, their own 38-acre regenerative growing facility. Five acres of developed vegetable and cutting gardens are flourishing, a planted orchard of 300 trees; an existing repaired olive grove of 200 trees and a similarly attended to, a two-and-a-half-acre vineyard plus a glasshouse and bakehouse providing produce, inspiration and treats directly to Lake House daily.

Lake House boasts one of Australia's most highly awarded restaurants and a New York Wine Spectator award winning wine list and cellar of some 13,000 bottles. The menu offers modern Australian cuisine paying homage to the region's excellent seasonal produce. Local and seasonal may be a marketing mantra nowadays, but the ‘sense of place’ philosophy that imbues all of Lake House has operated here from day one.

"...the largely regional food here is better than ever; the plating smarter and more contemporary, the flavours more focused and vibrant." The Weekend Australian Hot 50 - Lake House 'Hottest Classic'.

Craft your journey today at www.lakehouse.com.au/

A Luxury Lodge of Australia
Lake House is a celebration of people, produce and place. It is a food and wellness destination, comprising 33 rooms and suites, a much loved and famed restaurant, award-winning spa, and artist's studio. Lake House sits on the foreshore of Lake Daylesford amongst 6 acres of towering trees, country gardens and winding paths. Watch video »

Lake House, Daylesford
24 hours at Lake House Watch video »

Alla Wolf-Tasker, Lake House
Alla Wolf-Tasker AM, Lake House Watch video »

Evolution of an icon
The development of Lake House into one of Australia’s most loved retreats and its stellar award winning path to becoming a destination for culinary travellers from around the world is documented in Alla Wolf Tasker’s book “A culinary journey in country Australia”. In many ways that journey mirrors the evolution of Australia’s food culture and the establishment of ‘destination dining’ in this country. Now with virtually every national award under its belt and several international ones as well – Lake House is rightly regarded by its many loyal global fans as ‘worthy of a journey’.

Dairy Flat Lodge
A private, concierge serviced getaway amongst almost 40 acres of productive farmland and gardens serviced by the team from Lake House, Daylesford. Find out more »

Dairy Flat Farm
Set on almost 40 picturesque acres, Dairy Flat is a regenerative farm following organic practises, including a productive herb & vegetable garden that already supplies the multi award-winning Lake House kitchens. Find out more »

lloa-signuppopup-2xlloa-signuppopup-2x

Want to be the first to know?

All the latest lodge news, offers and event information curated by Luxury Lodges of Australia and delivered straight to your inbox. We won't bombard you with emails - just one every 6 weeks or so.